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Highlights

  • Kitchen is fully built out and equipped, and the dining room is already beautifully designed
  • Surrounded by established historic landmarks, popular restaurants, and tourist attractions.
  • Flexible interior layout suitable for restaurant, café, or retail concepts.
  • Located steps from the vibrant dining and retail core of Old Town San Diego.

Space Availability (1)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Rent Type
  • 1st Floor
  • 2,340 SF
  • 3 Years
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Availability
2026-07-01

The available space at 2540 Congress Street in Old Town San Diego offers a fully built-out restaurant configuration that is ready for immediate occupancy. This ±2,374 SF first-floor unit includes an interior dining area, existing back-of-house/storage, and an expansive outdoor patio seating area. The layout is designed for a food and beverage operator seeking a second-generation restaurant with kitchen infrastructure already in place.

Space Size Term Rental Rate Rent Type
1st Floor 2,340 SF 3 Years Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request TBD

1st Floor

Size
2,340 SF
Term
3 Years
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Availability
2026-07-01

The available space at 2540 Congress Street in Old Town San Diego offers a fully built-out restaurant configuration that is ready for immediate occupancy. This ±2,374 SF first-floor unit includes an interior dining area, existing back-of-house/storage, and an expansive outdoor patio seating area. The layout is designed for a food and beverage operator seeking a second-generation restaurant with kitchen infrastructure already in place.

Rent Types


The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.

1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.

2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.

3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.

4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.

5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.

6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.

7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.

Select Tenants at RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN

  • Tenant
  • Description
  • US Locations
  • Reach
  • Old Town Public
  • Restaurant
  • 1
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Tenant Description US Locations Reach
Old Town Public Restaurant 1 -

Property Facts

Total Space Available 2,340 SF
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Restaurant
Gross Leasable Area 2,850 SF
Year Built/Renovated 1919/2024

About the Property

Situated in the heart of Old Town San Diego, 2540 Congress Street features a fully built-out restaurant space designed for immediate occupancy. This approximately 2,374 SF space includes an expansive outdoor patio, creating an inviting atmosphere ideal for food and beverage operators looking to take advantage of heavy foot traffic. The property’s location within one of San Diego’s most recognized dining and cultural districts provides exceptional exposure to both tourists and local patrons. Tenants benefit from robust transportation connectivity, including proximity to Interstates 5 and 8, Downtown San Diego, and the San Diego International Airport. The property is within walking distance of the Old Town Transit Center, offering convenient access to trolley service, COASTER trains, and multiple city bus lines. Nearby amenities include a wide variety of established restaurants, hotels, retail shops, and entertainment venues, offering a built-in customer base supported year-round by visitors and residents alike. With its existing restaurant infrastructure and advantageous location, this space represents a unique opportunity to establish a strong presence in one of San Diego’s most trafficked and iconic neighborhoods.

  • Fenced Lot
  • Restaurant
  • Signage
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Storage Space
Moderately walkable
70/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Good public transit
70/100
Moderately bikeable
60/100

Nearby Major Retailers

CorePower Yoga
EoS Fitness
Starbucks
Smart & Final
Noodles & Company
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Miguel's Cocina
Native Foods
Everbowl
Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Listing ID: 41047897

  • Date on Market: 2026-06-24

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2540 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110

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