Established Artisan Gelato & Pastry Shop

Owner-operated artisan gelato and European pastry shop located along the I-15 corridor in Southwest Riverside County. Established under current ownership for nearly a decade, the business has built a loyal customer base, an outstanding online reputation, and a distinctive niche built around authentic, scratch-made products.

What separates this business from conventional ice cream retail is that nothing is bought in. Gelato is produced on-site in small batches every other day using imported Italian ingredients and professional Italian gelato production equipment. The signature European baked specialty is made on-site using a proprietary recipe developed and refined over many years. The complete recipe library, production methods, and know-how transfer with the sale. The complete recipe library (more than 55 gelato flavors) production methods, and know-how transfer with the sale

Over nearly a decade, the business has established itself as a recognized destination for artisan gelato and European pastries, earning a loyal following and a strong online reputation. The business continues to attract new customers as area foot traffic grows, relying almost entirely on word-of-mouth and organic social media rather than paid advertising.

Operations are straightforward. Six days per week, open until early evening to capture after-dinner traffic. Currently operated by two working owners providing a straightforward owner-operator model.

Transition support is substantial. The seller is offering a generous training period included in the sale. All assets including furniture, fixtures, equipment (replacement value ~$70k) as well as all the inventory at time of sale will transfer to the new owner.

This opportunity is well suited to an owner-operator prepared to work the shop and comfortable with production hours and craft production. No prior gelato or pastry experience is required. Comprehensive training, proprietary recipes, and production methods are included to support a smooth transition to new ownership. Rather than building a specialty food business from the ground up, the buyer acquires nearly a decade of refined recipes, proven production systems, established supplier relationships, and a recognized local brand.