$200,000 | Dick’s Place – Historic Nebraska Bar, Grill & Grocery

Business Overview

Located at 161 N Calvert Street in Lawrence, Nebraska, Dick’s Place has been a cornerstone of community life since 1971. For more than 55 years, this iconic small-town business has served generations of customers as a bar, grill, grocery store, and gathering place. Known throughout the area as the heart of the community, Dick’s Place has long been a destination where friends gather for coffee, families enjoy meals, local organizations hold meetings, and neighbors come together to celebrate special occasions.

Founded and operated by Dick and Marge Kohmetscher, the business has built a strong reputation through outstanding customer service, community involvement, and small-town values. Today, Dick’s Place offers a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey business with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a long history of success.

The offering includes the bar and grill operation, grocery business, furnishings, fixtures, restaurant equipment, and inventory, providing a new owner the opportunity to continue a respected legacy while building upon a solid foundation for future growth.

Interior Features

Dick’s Place is designed to serve multiple functions within the community, combining restaurant, tavern, grocery, and gathering space under one roof. The property includes the existing bar and grill operation, grocery area, furnishings, fixtures, restaurant equipment, and inventory necessary to continue operations.

The versatile layout supports daily dining service, social gatherings, community events, and retail grocery sales, creating multiple revenue streams within a single business location.

Interior highlights include:

• Seating and occupancy capacity for up to 100 people per State Fire Marshal guidelines
• Two restrooms, both updated to be ADA compliant approximately 10 years ago
• Three HVAC units, each serving a separate section of the building for efficient climate control
• Existing bar and dining areas
• Grocery and retail space
• Restaurant equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and inventory included in the sale

Exterior & Location Highlights

Located in Lawrence, Nebraska, within Nuckolls County, Dick’s Place occupies a highly recognizable location that has served as a community destination for decades. Its established presence and strong local reputation make it a well-known landmark throughout the surrounding area.

The property benefits from its central role within the community and continues to serve residents and visitors alike as a dining destination, grocery provider, and social gathering place.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Established and trusted business serving Lawrence, Nebraska, since 1971
• Recognized as the community gathering place and social hub of the town
• Multiple revenue streams through bar, grill, and grocery operations
• Turnkey opportunity with furnishings, fixtures, restaurant equipment, and inventory included
• Loyal multi-generational customer base built over more than five decades
• Strong local reputation with deep community roots
• Opportunity to continue a successful business with a proven operating history
• Potential to expand services, offerings, and future growth opportunities
• Rare chance to acquire a well-known Nebraska small-town landmark
• Offered at $200,000