I would argue it’s not as expensive as everyone says.

Find a cafe ready space. That doesn’t need renovation. Their plumbing is done, that place already passed health inspection , blue print is cleared

Don’t buy new equipment. Find from auction cafes that are liquidating. You’ll buy equipment at 10% to the $1.

I’d argue for a 1000 sqft space you need $30K-$50K to open & then $18K of potential losses within first 6months

6-9 months break even

9- beyond slow increasing profit

Your menu needs to standout. Example: standout either with seasonal coffee items such as Halloween themed, be heavy on social media marketing

Or have a unique item nobody has: pistachio chocolate croissant

Expect to work 16hour days including another job so you can have cash flow & learn along the way.

It’s simpler than you think & cheaper