A Legendary SE Kansas Institution — Turnkey Opportunity with Endless Potential Established in 1935, the Idle-A-While Bar & Grill at 201 S. Vine Street is one of Southeast Kansas’s most beloved community gathering spots — and now it’s available for a new owner to carry on its legacy or write an entirely new chapter. This sale includes two buildings on 1.5 lots plus all business inventory — truly turnkey. The main bar building spans 1, 250 sq ft with an additional 224 sq ft attached storeroom, totaling approximately 1, 474 sq ft of usable space. The interior has proven effective for decades as a bar and restaurant, but works equally well as a coffee shop, diner, catering operation, retail space, or event venue. Additional lot space opens the door for an outdoor venue, beer garden, food truck pad, or even a private residence. Located just three blocks off Highway 400 and minutes from regional tourist draw Big Brutus, this property captures both loyal locals and passing travelers. Whether you’re stepping into a proven concept or arriving with a fresh vision, you’ll find flexibility, value, and community goodwill that money can’t buy. Ownership is motivated. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Southeast Kansas history.
- Parking:
- On Street
- Utilities:
- Other
- Exterior Features:
- Building Sign
- Zipcode:
- 66724
- Street:
- Vine
- Street Number:
- 201
- Street Suffix:
- Street
- Longitude:
- W95° 10' 45.4''
- Latitude:
- N37° 20' 39.7''
- Street Dir Prefix:
- S
- Zoning:
- C
- Directions:
- From Pittsburg, head south on 160. Turn right onto US-400 W and follow it into Cherokee. Once you’re in town, turn right onto S Vine St. Continue down S Vine, and your destination at 201 S Vine St will be on the right.
- Mls Area Major:
- 460 - Crawford County
- Office Name:
- EXP Realty LLC
- Agent Name:
- Breeze Team
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $0
- Association Fee:
- $0
- Stories Total:
- 2
- Business Type:
- Restaurant
- Construction Materials:
- Wood Siding, Brick
- Current Use:
- Restaurant, Bar/Tavern/Lounge
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 5760
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Cecil Webb
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 413521471
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- EXP2
- Co List Office Name:
- EXP Realty LLC
- List Agent Mls Id:
- BREEZETM
- List Office Mls Id:
- EXP2
- Listing Term:
- Cash, Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-04-01T19:54:10Z
- Originating System Name:
- HMLS
Community: None, Commercial Sale For Sale
201 S Vine Street, Cherokee, Kansas 66724
- Property Type :
- Commercial Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 2608892
- Price :
- $135,000
- Year Built :
- 1900
- Status :
- Active
- Property Sub Type :
- Retail
