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City Food Studio

About City Food Studio

City Food Studio is a shared commercial kitchen in George Floyd Square that helps food entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Since 2014, the kitchen has supported more than 70 food businesses, with many going on to open storefronts, reach national distribution, or secure larger contracts. Led by Chef Lachelle Cunningham, City Food Studio connects food, culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship in a community-rooted space.

City Food Studio logo with bold orange and yellow text on a black background for a commercial kitchen.
City Food Studio logo with bold orange and yellow text on a black background for a commercial kitchen.

What City Food Studio Offers

City Food Studio offers shared commercial kitchen space, culinary business support, cooking classes, workshops, and community food programming. Their space gives chefs, bakers, makers, and food entrepreneurs access to professional kitchen equipment, training, and support as they build sustainable food businesses. They also host classes and events focused on cooking, culture, gut health, fermentation, and hands-on food education.

Smiling group of volunteers preparing healthy vegetables in a community kitchen.
Smiling group of volunteers preparing healthy vegetables in a community kitchen.

Why City Food Studio Studios

City Food Studio is a meaningful part of George Floyd Square because it supports local food entrepreneurs while creating space for culture, education, and community connection. Visitors can attend classes, take part in food-centered events, and support a space that helps chefs and makers turn their ideas into real businesses. Its work is rooted in food justice, entrepreneurship, and keeping community-based spaces sustainable in the neighborhood.

Volunteers in purple shirts preparing food together in a professional commercial kitchen setting.
Volunteers in purple shirts preparing food together in a professional commercial kitchen setting.

Where to Find City Food Studio

City Food Studio is located at 3722 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, in George Floyd Square.

Hours vary by class, event, and kitchen use.

A purple mural on a brick building reads You Changed the World George in honor of George Floyd.
A purple mural on a brick building reads You Changed the World George in honor of George Floyd.
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