Cozy family style dining with a seating capacity of 200. Nestled between several Inland Lakes and located 6 miles South of I-94 in Decatur, MI. The most recent owners have made many upgrades including a new roof. Price includes real estate, furniture, fixtures, equipment and memorabilia. The Restaurant is currently closed and is a ''Turn Key Opportunity''.
1910Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$63Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joanne Becker• Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
•269-381-7653 (broker)
•djaqua@jaquarealtors.com (broker)
Bought with Christopher Radics• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Don't miss the chance to take over one of Southwest Michigan's most beloved restaurants. Hard Times is celebrated for its cozy, nostalgic ambiance, delicious food, and friendly service. After decades of dedicated service, the owner has decided to retire. The restaurant's operating hours are Monday & Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: 7am - 2pm. Friday & Saturday: 7am - 8pm. Hard Times offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with take-out and catering services. The building is 4,374 square feet, with accessible bathrooms, and seats 200 guests. It also features newer heating and cooling systems. The kitchen and equipment were upgraded in 2020/2021, including a fryer, dishwasher, and stove. There is plenty of public parking available at both the front and back entrances. With a long-standing tradition of quality and an established loyal customer base, this restaurant is turn-key ready! BTVAI
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$499,000
$115/sq ft
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Lot depth
165 ft.
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County
Van Buren County
APN
80-43-040-260-00
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Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2025.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Year Built: 1910
Lot Information
Lot Size: 54.5165
Land Information
Acreage: 0.1
Frontage: 54
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $87,500
Total Tax Year: 2024
Total Tax Amount: $6,469
Location
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: From Kalamazoo I-94 to the Decatur exit South.6 miles to Decatur.
Municipality: Decatur
Area (Municipality): Decatur (80023)
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County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-43-040-260-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2025
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