Ohio’s Top 10 Shared Kitchens

Looking for your shared kitchen home in Ohio? Below are our top ten picks for Shared Kitchens in Ohio. To see a full list of commercial and commissary kitchens in Ohio, check out The Kitchen Door.

Findlay Kitchen ⭐️ – 1719 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH

Findlay Kitchen is a non-profit food business incubator, located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market district. Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their business, by providing affordable access to 11 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, and ample storage space. The Findlay Kitchen facility was designed and built with maximum flexibility in mind for their members, whether they are just starting out or are looking to scale their current operation.

Essential Commissary ⭐️ – 607 Shepherd Drive, Unit 12, Cincinnati, OH

Essential Commissary is a shared use commercial kitchen, centrally-located in Cincinnati, close to I-75. Essential Commissary has 4,000 square feet of storage, preparation space and cooking equipment available to all members. The facility is open 24/7 with controlled access doors and video surveillance both inside and outside. All members at Essential Commissary have access to dishwashing sinks, cleaning supplies, trash and grease disposal.

Central Kitchen Cleveland ⭐️ – 2800 Euclid Ave, #150, Cleveland, OH

Central Kitchen Cleveland is a shared kitchen and food business incubator with the goal to increase the success rate of local food businesses in Northeast Ohio. Central Kitchen Cleveland provides a fully-equipped commercial kitchen for rent to food entrepreneurs on an “as needed” basis. They aim to improve the process of starting a food business by providing business support and mentorship. Central Kitchen Cleveland provides opportunities for connection and collaboration between individuals, businesses, and organizations, in the Northeast Ohio local food web.

North Coast Culinary Creations ⭐️ – 5121 W. 161, Brook Park, OH

North Coast Culinary Creations is a craft food co-packer and shared kitchen. Their co-packing offers capabilities to jar, pickle, roast, dehydrate, pack & cater. Their shared kitchen is available in the after hours (Open 24 hours Saturday & Sunday and from 4PM-7AM Monday- Friday). From advising on product creation, to distribution to local stores, North Coast Culinary Creations can be your one stop shop!

Akron Food Works ⭐️ – 647 E Market St, Akron, OH

Akron Food Works’ mission is to remove the barriers local food entrepreneurs often encounter as they start and build their food based businesses. Their passion is their clients’ successs. In addition to kitchen space that’s available 24/7, they offer business incubation services to help members reach their goals and work through any challenges that may arise. From food safety to operations development to marketing and sales, Akron Food Works is dedicated to supporting their members. 

Lea’s Kitchen ⭐️ – 186 E. Market Street , H2 property management, Sandusky, OH

Lea’s Kitchen is a fully certified commercial kitchen that can be rented by the hour to use to prepare foods sold for human use. The Kitchen offers an attractive space for hosting tasting parties and small pop up restaurants. The facility consists of one large commercial kitchen space, available for rent to one user at a time. 

Food Fort Columbus ⭐️ – 737 Parkwood Ave, Columbus, OH 

ECDI’s Food Fort is an industrial-sized facility offering all the physical resources a restaurant or food-based business needs, along with training, services and access to capital. Food Fort Columbus supports members in growing their food and beverage businesses by immersing them in the local food community. In addition to providing members with cost-effective kitchen space and equipment, they offer business connections to their members and pair them with like-minded peers.

The Woodward Kitchen ⭐️ – 107 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH

The Woodward Kitchen is a commissary kitchen located in the basement level of The Woodward Opera House! Their goal is to provide professional kitchen space at an affordable price to local food businesses and entrepreneurs. Membership plans are offered at a monthly, quarterly, or annual rate.

Coit Road Farmers Market15000 Woodworth Ave. East Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Coit Road Farmers Market offers a fully equipped and state-certified commercial kitchen available for rent. The organization runs a farmers market on the same property every Saturday, Wednesdays as well during the summer, where members can sell what they make in the kitchen. They also have a demo kitchen inside the market for video production and hosting classes. Coit Road Farmers Market is a nonprofit, heavily focused on promoting healthy eating and entrepreneurship in the city of East Cleveland, Ohio.

Idea Works Kitchen144 W 3rd St, Mansfield, OH

Idea Works Kitchen’s mission involves supporting and rebuilding their local food chain. They support members in growing their business by helping with difficult processes of inspections, packaging, marketing, and certifications. The Idea Works Kitchen is fully compliant with all regulatory agencies including Richland County Public Health Department, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the FDA.

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