Property Description

HISTORIC RESTAURANT SPACE FOR LEASE – PRIME BETHLEHEM PIKE LOCATION! Establish, expand, or relocate your restaurant, bistro, café, catering business, or other permitted commercial use to 700 Bethlehem Pike, a distinctive historic property prominently situated near the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Montgomery Avenue in Erdenheim, Springfield Township, Montgomery County. Offering excellent corner visibility along a well-traveled commercial corridor, with a previously reported traffic count exceeding 16,000 vehicles per day, the property enjoys convenient access to Chestnut Hill, Flourtown, Wyndmoor, Glenside, and the surrounding Philadelphia suburbs. Previously home to local dining favorites Roberto's Trattoria and the longstanding Fingers Restaurant and Piano Bar, as well as Bacio Italian Cucina, this established restaurant location presents an opportunity for a new operator to build upon its history while creating a distinctive identity of their own. Dating to approximately 1829 according to Springfield Township's historic-resource inventory, the property combines early Pennsylvania architectural character with recent exterior improvements, including replacement windows, restored and freshly painted stucco, contrasting architectural trim, and a resurfaced and restriped on-site parking lot. The approximately 1,863-square-foot first-floor restaurant features a main dining room previously configured for 50 seats, a separate private dining room accommodating an additional 12–15 guests, and a front entry/dining area offering additional 12 to 15 seating potential. The front area includes an existing service bar and restroom facilities. Previously configured with a full bar, the space offers the potential for bar reinstallation, subject to applicable approvals and tenant improvements. Additional second floor dining room potential for available under separate lease. Existing commercial kitchen infrastructure includes a cooking line, exhaust hood, fire-suppression system, walk-in refrigeration, and an operational walk-in freezer. Tables, chairs, and other existing restaurant furnishings, fixtures, and equipment may also be included in the lease in their present AS-IS condition, subject to an agreed inventory and lease terms. The property's established restaurant layout, private dining accommodations, commercial kitchen infrastructure, on-site parking, and prominent Bethlehem Pike exposure provide flexibility for a variety of restaurant and hospitality concepts, as well as other commercial uses permitted by Springfield Township. Offered at $4,000 per month NNN. An approximately 1,186-square-foot second-floor apartment is separately available at $2,000 per month, offering additional flexibility for an operator seeking nearby residential accommodations, subject to availability and lease terms. Bring your vision to this historic Erdenheim landmark and take advantage of its established restaurant heritage, highly visible location, and recently refreshed exterior. Contact the listing broker for additional information or to schedule a private showing.

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