Prime Restaurant Opportunity on Hertel Avenue
Position your concept in one of North Buffalo’s most vibrant commercial districts with this turnkey restaurant space at 1197 Hertel Ave. Formerly home to The Little Club, a beloved neighborhood wine bar and dining destination, the space offers a rare chance to step into a fully built out operation in a high traffic, high visibility location.
• Situated in the heart of the Hertel Avenue retail and dining corridor, known for strong foot traffic, established restaurants, and continuous investment activity.
• Surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods and complementary businesses that support steady day and night patronage.
• Turnkey restaurant layout with seating for approximately 60 guests indoors, expandable to 75 with the existing patio.
• Fully equipped kitchen including ANSUL fire suppression system.
• Updated mechanicals: two newer furnaces, three newer hot water tanks, updated electric, and a roof approximately five years old.
• Additional amenities: storage areas, storage space, and separate utilities.
• All current equipment and furnishing available.
• A well known address with built in neighborhood recognition.
• Ideal for operators seeking a plug and play restaurant or wine bar environment.
• Located in a corridor experiencing ongoing revitalization and strong community support for local dining.
Position your concept in one of North Buffalo’s most vibrant commercial districts with this turnkey restaurant space at 1197 Hertel Ave. Formerly home to The Little Club, a beloved neighborhood wine bar and dining destination, the space offers a rare chance to step into a fully built out operation in a high traffic, high visibility location.
• Situated in the heart of the Hertel Avenue retail and dining corridor, known for strong foot traffic, established restaurants, and continuous investment activity.
• Surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods and complementary businesses that support steady day and night patronage.
• Turnkey restaurant layout with seating for approximately 60 guests indoors, expandable to 75 with the existing patio.
• Fully equipped kitchen including ANSUL fire suppression system.
• Updated mechanicals: two newer furnaces, three newer hot water tanks, updated electric, and a roof approximately five years old.
• Additional amenities: storage areas, storage space, and separate utilities.
• All current equipment and furnishing available.
• A well known address with built in neighborhood recognition.
• Ideal for operators seeking a plug and play restaurant or wine bar environment.
• Located in a corridor experiencing ongoing revitalization and strong community support for local dining.
Property Details
Price:
$5,000
MLS #:
B1661617
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Commercial Lease
Subdivision:
Bailey-Lovejoy
Neighborhood:
buffalocity140200
Listed Date:
Feb 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,046
Total Sq Ft:
2,046
Lot Size:
4,080 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1910
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Schools
School District:
Buffalo
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Levels
One
Exterior
Building Features
Lockers, Phone System, Public Restrooms, Shelving
Construction Materials
Brick
Lot Features
Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Parking Features
Common, Off Site
Roof
Asphalt, Flat, Membrane, Rubber
Security Features
Intercom
Stories
1
Financial
Taxes
$4,750
Map
Community
- Address1197 Hertel Avenue Buffalo NY
- CityBuffalo
- CountyErie
- Zip Code14216
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- Gore Tr
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- Holland Land Company ‘s S
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- Homes Tr
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- Steven’s Surv
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- University District
- University Heights
- University Park Sub
- Waterfront Village Pt I
- Waterfront Village Pt Ii
- West Side
- Willert Park
- Willert Park Village Ph 1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Commercial Lease in Buffalo as of Jul 16, 2026
45
Commercial Lease Listed
206
Avg DOM
21
Avg $ / SqFt
$215,676
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1197 Hertel Avenue Buffalo NY is a Commercial Lease for sale in Buffalo, NY, 14216. It is listed for $5,000
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Buffalo, NY

