Paul Durgin of Conway Commercial is representing Patrick and Elena Ford in the sale of their Pembroke café, Sweet Fordy's at 290 Center St. (Rte. 36). The listing includes the real estate, equipment, a beer and wine license, and a greenhouse that could be used for expansion or a separate business.
"This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner," said Durgin, who heads the Commercial Division of Jack Conway, Realtor. "Sweet Fordy's is already a popular café with a well-established local clientele."
Sweet Fordy's is owned and operated by Elena Ford and her husband Patrick, an experienced baker who trained under a French pastry chef. The café includes a bakery section and a delicatessen serving a variety of soups and signature sandwiches made on seven kinds of freshly baked breads.
"My husband and I realized a dream when we opened Sweet Fordy's," said Elena Ford. "We had envisioned a café with more of a European flair, but our customers wanted a home-style casual environment with simpler fare, and that's what we gave them."
"Our café has become an excellent meeting spot for local residents," said Ford. "People come here for breakfast, use their laptops with our free WiFi, and then come back again for lunch. I don't think there are many people in Pembroke who don't know Sweet Fordy's."