The Welcoming canopy at the Mercury Cafe!
By Kyle Harris, Westword | The Mercury Cafe, an iconic Denver cultural landmark that for decades has been a hub for healthy, local food; progressive activism; and music and art of all kinds, is for sale, owner Marilyn Megenity confirmed on Facebook.
The 9,870 square-foot venue at 2195-2199 California Street is listed on LoopNet at $2,000,000. That’s a bargain for the dirt alone, but it comes with an incredible legacy, one that isn’t done justice by the real estate listing.
LoopNet sums up the property as follows: “2195 California St. is home to the iconic Mercury Café, a beloved restaurant, bar and performing arts venue in Downtown Denver’s Arapahoe Square neighborhood. This free-standing brick building has solar panels, high barrel ceilings, as well as unique interior fixtures and finishes. The property enjoys favorable zoning, is located near light rail, and is within an area that is undergoing significant redevelopment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mercury Cafe successor, other owner/user, investor or developer and the seller will entertain a variety of outcomes.”
Emphasis on “Mercury Cafe successor,” says Megenity, who’s seventy and wants to ensure that her brainchild lives on.
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