Check out some of our recent successes

A modern multi-story building with glass windows and a yellow street sign for Taranaki Street. The building features a billboard advertising the movie 'Moonfall' and a lower level with a store named Crown Commercial.

Night ’n Day

Taranaki Street - Courtenay place - Manners Street

Crown Commercial successfully sold this well-established Night 'n Day convenience store, positioned on the prominent corner of Taranaki Street and Manners Street. Benefiting from a high-profile corner location within Wellington's vibrant nightlife precinct, the business enjoyed excellent visibility, strong pedestrian traffic, and a large surrounding residential catchment, with hundreds of nearby apartments. This successful sale reflects Crown Commercial's expertise in marketing and selling established retail businesses across the Wellington region.

Jaylon’s Cake and Coffee House

4 Cobham Court, Porirua City Centre, Porirua

Crown Commercial successfully leased this well-positioned hospitality premises in the heart of Porirua's City Centre. Benefiting from a prominent location surrounded by established retail and hospitality operators, the premises enjoyed consistent foot traffic, convenient public transport access, and excellent nearby amenities. Fully fitted for café and food and beverage use, the space offered an efficient, turnkey solution that enabled a seamless transition for the incoming tenant. This successful lease reflects Crown Commercial's expertise in securing quality hospitality tenants and delivering outstanding leasing outcomes across the Wellington region.

Front view of Jaylon Cake & Coffee House, featuring large glass windows and door, with outdoor seating including chairs and tables, and interior decor visible through the window.
People sitting at a wooden table in a room with horizontal wooden wall panels, some of them reading, one person looking at their phone, and a woman reading a newspaper. There is a decorative moss word "SAN" on the wall.

Seize Cafe

121 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central

Crown Commercial successfully sold Seize Café, a well-established hospitality business in the heart of Wellington's CBD. Positioned on busy Lambton Quay, the business benefited from exceptional exposure, consistent pedestrian traffic, and a strong customer base drawn from surrounding office workers, government departments, retailers, and visitors. With its well-established reputation and prime location, this successful sale reflects Crown Commercial's expertise in marketing and selling quality hospitality businesses throughout the Wellington region.

The Cafe at Harrisons

23 Peka Peka Road, Waikanae Beach

Crown Commercial successfully sold The Café at Harrisons, a well-established café located within Harrisons Country Gardenworld in Peka Peka, just north of Waikanae. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent coffee and menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the café had built a loyal customer base and an outstanding reputation within the local community. Benefiting from its unique garden centre setting, the business attracted a diverse mix of shoppers, cyclists, families and local residents seeking a relaxed dining experience. The successful sale of this much-loved café is another example of Crown Commercial delivering outstanding results for hospitality business owners across the Wellington region.

An outdoor patio with metal tables and chairs, pink hydrangea flowers, and a wooden and black deck with umbrellas and hanging flower pots. The patio is surrounded by greenery and a gravel ground.
Interior of a cafe with a black chalkboard menu on the wall listing items and opening hours, and a white coffee machine with multiple spouts below the menu, with cups and mugs stored nearby.

Bongusto Pasta Workshop & Cafe

37 Miramar Avenue, Miramar

Crown Commercial successfully sold Bongusto Pasta Workshop & Café, a well-loved Italian eatery in the heart of Miramar, Wellington. Renowned for its handcrafted pasta, Roman-style pizzas and authentic Italian cuisine, the business had built a loyal following within one of Wellington's most vibrant and creative suburbs. Benefiting from consistent foot traffic, a strong local customer base and convenient access from both the CBD and Wellington Airport, Bongusto was perfectly positioned to attract regular patrons and visitors alike. The successful sale of this popular hospitality business is another example of Crown Commercial delivering outstanding results for business owners across the Wellington region.

Bogarts Pizzeria

24 Cleveland Street, Brookyln

Crown Commercial successfully sold Bogarts Pizzeria, a long-established and much-loved pizza business in the heart of Brooklyn, Wellington. Serving the local community since 1990, the pizzeria had built a loyal customer following through its commitment to high-quality ingredients, friendly service and a diverse menu catering to a range of dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options. Well regarded for its handcrafted pizzas and strong local reputation, Bogarts had become a favourite destination for residents seeking quality takeaway dining. The successful sale of this iconic neighbourhood business is another example of Crown Commercial delivering outstanding results for hospitality business owners across the Wellington region.

Exterior of Bogart's Pizzeria with a black and yellow sign, a mural of a man with a hat, parked cars, trees, and a street view on a sunny day.
Commercial kitchen with stainless steel countertops, shelves filled with plates and containers, cooking equipment, and hanging cables. There are black rubber mats on the red tiled floor. The environment appears clean and organized.

Dusted & Delicious

124 Willis Street, Te Aro

Crown Commercial successfully sold Dusted and Delicious, a well-established Wellington business comprising a popular catering operation and the nationwide online gifting platform, HomeBaked. Established in 2013, the business built a strong reputation for producing high-quality baked goods and catering services, supported by a loyal customer base and a commercial kitchen on Willis Street servicing all aspects of the operation. Offering multiple revenue streams and the flexibility to acquire part or all of the business, Dusted and Delicious presented an outstanding opportunity for its new owner. The successful sale of this unique hospitality business is another example of Crown Commercial delivering outstanding results for business owners across the Wellington region.

Home Cafe

8 William Colenso Square, Thorndon

Crown Commercial successfully sold Home Café, a well-established hospitality business located on the ground floor of the National Library of New Zealand. Positioned near Parliament, Wellington Cathedral and Victoria University, the café benefited from a diverse and consistent customer base of office workers, students, researchers, families and tourists. Its prime institutional location, steady daily foot traffic and strong reputation made it an outstanding hospitality opportunity. The successful sale of Home Cafe reflects Crown Commercial's expertise in marketing and selling quality hospitality businesses throughout the Wellington region.

Interior of a modern cafe with a black counter, display refrigerator, and seating area with tables and chairs. Large cylindrical pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and there are large windows letting in natural light. Customers are seated, and the space is decorated with plants.
Indoor commercial space, possibly part of a shopping mall or office building, with a food or coffee kiosk featuring a white counter and various items on top. A sign states the kiosk is closed. The ceiling has exposed industrial elements with wooden slats, ducts, and lighting fixtures. There are large glass windows and upper-level walkways.

Home on Stout

15-21 Stout Street, Wellington Central

Crown Commercial successfully sold Home on Stout, a well-positioned café located on the doorstep of Wellington's corporate precinct. Situated within a building occupied by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the café benefited from a reliable customer base of government employees and visitors attending meetings from other MBIE offices. Its secure institutional location and consistent weekday trade made it an attractive hospitality opportunity for the incoming owner. The sale of Home on Stout highlights Crown Commercial's ability to achieve successful outcomes for hospitality business owners and purchasers alike.

Queen of Jackson

181 Jackson Street, Petone

Crown Commercial successfully sold Queen of Jackson, a stylish bar and bistro located in the heart of Petone. Established in 2013, the venue was renowned for its distinctive East London-inspired design. The venue offered three separate customer areas, including the main bar and restaurant, a quirky mezzanine level, and a versatile rooftop garden bar with an adaptable open and closed roof system. With its character-filled fit-out, multiple trading spaces and strong hospitality appeal, Queen of Jackson represented a standout opportunity in the Petone dining scene. The successful sale of this iconic hospitality venue demonstrates Crown Commercial's expertise in delivering successful outcomes for hospitality business owners across the Wellington region.

Interior of a modern commercial space or cafe with a colorful graffiti mural on the back wall, seating area with purple and yellow upholstered walls, high lighting, and large windows letting in natural light.
storefront of a restaurant called Olive, with large glass windows, interior visible with tables and chairs, and a sign that reads Olive in red letters. The storefront has decorative details and is located in a building with classical architectural elements.

Olive Cafe

170-172 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Crown Commercial successfully sold Olive Café, one of Wellington’s most iconic and well-regarded hospitality businesses, located in the heart of Te Aro on Cuba Street. Positioned within one of Wellington’s busiest hospitality precincts, surrounded by popular retailers, bars and cafés, the business benefited from strong pedestrian traffic and a vibrant seven-day trading environment. With its distinctive character, proven trading history and loyal customer following, Olive Café represented a rare opportunity to acquire one of Wellington’s most recognised hospitality venues. This successful sale highlights Crown Commercial’s expertise in marketing and selling established hospitality businesses across the Wellington region.