Freestanding Pizzeria W/Bar Wonder Lake, IL-Property For Sale!
Fully-Equipped Freestanding Pizzeria w/Bar Wonder Lake, IL - Property For Sale! "A Longstanding Pizzeria For Over 70 Years In The Heart Of The Wonder Lake Recreational Corridor" An exceptional opportunity to acquire a freestanding restaurant and real estate in the heart of the Wonder Lake recreational corridor. This well-known property has served the community for decades under several recognizable concepts including Millie’s Pizza, Dusty’s Pizza and most recently Napoli Pizza Beach Bar. Its single-story freestanding building currently features two separate rooms, one room with a small bar with 2-door glass cooler, fireplace, seating and space for video gaming, plus a second room with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, skylights, ample seating and access to its wrap-around deck with additional outdoor seating. As well as a fully equipped kitchen with large hood, 2 double-stack Blodgett pizza ovens, 4-burner tabletop stove, flat top grill, 2 deep fryers, convection oven, dough mixer & roller, 2-door & 3-door sandwich prep coolers, 2-door stand-up cooler, 2 single-door stand-up freezers, walk-in cooler & freezer and more. In addition to a basement for extra storage and a detached two car garage. Well established over 70 years. Asset sale with property - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Currently closed. Previous owner had a liquor and gaming license, will need to re-apply for both. Opportunity Highlights: Ideal For: With the property included in the sale, buyers have the flexibility to reimagine the concept and build long-term value in a highly desirable lake community. If interested in this listing, please click on the orange Contact Broker button on the right to complete the short contact form. Showings by appointment only.
Location
Prime retail space in a freestanding building with pole sign and its own parking lot for 32 vehicles. Perfectly situated along a primary east-west corridor connecting residential communities throughout Wonder Lake, the property benefits from excellent visibility, convenient access and proximity to numerous lakefront neighborhoods, parks and marinas. Well positioned just moments from Wonder Lake itself - one of McHenry County’s most popular boating, fishing and lake recreation destinations. The area attracts a steady mix of year-round residents, lake homeowners, weekend visitors and seasonal tourism traffic, creating an incredible opportunity for a buyer to introduce their own concept. Location Highlights: Strong visibility along the Howe Rd corridor Surrounded by established lakefront residential communities & seasonal cottages Positioned near Wonder Lake’s recreational shoreline & boating community Near several other recreational areas & community attractions Nearby Destinations & Local Drivers: Wonder Lake waterfront & marinas Multiple public boat launches & lake access points Wonder Lake State Park - over 3,000 acres of trails, wildlife habitat & outdoor recreation Local parks, campgrounds & various other outdoor destinations Popular snowmobile routes & winter recreation trails Growing residential developments throughout Wonder Lake & McHenry County Serving: Local families & nearby neighborhoods Lake residents Vacation homeowners & weekend visitors Boaters & recreational users Seasonal tourism traffic
Real Estate
Real Property Included
Trading Hours
Closed
Premises Details
Year Established: 1955 Millie’s Pizza, 1992 Dusty’s Pizza, 2020 Napoli Pizza Beach Bar. Property Information: One-story brick building with two car garage. Built in 1939. On 41,132 sqft of land or .94 acre. Class B. Real estate taxes ~$10,000. Seating: 60 Inside & 40 Outside.
Years Established
Over 70 Years
Expansion Potential
Standalone restaurant properties in lake communities rarely come to market. Your chance to own both the building and real estate in one of McHenry County’s most recognizable recreational areas. Its history as a longstanding area destination demonstrates its viability as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Boasts year-round traffic with strong seasonal peaks during spring, summer and fall recreation seasons. With the right vision/concept, a new owner can reestablish the property as Wonder Lake’s next popular dining and social destination!
Size In Square Feet
2,800 + Basement
Competition / Market
Wonder Lake is one of McHenry County’s most unique recreational communities, centered around a large 840-acre private lake (Wonder Lake) known for boating, fishing, waterskiing, snowmobiling and year-round outdoor activities. Its surrounding neighborhoods include thousands of lakefront homes, cottages and residential communities, creating a loyal local customer base. The area experiences significant seasonal visitation, particularly during the warmer months when boating & lake recreation bring additional traffic to local restaurants/gathering spots.
Reason for Selling
Retiring.
Financials
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