Our ecosystem consists of a wide variety of local food entrepreneurs, bakers, food truck owners, and small food businesses, all with a shared love of food and our city and neighborhood.
Grow your food business with us!
As an Urban Eats member, we provide everything you need to scale your food business. From a fully equipped, certified commercial kitchen with flexible scheduling to retail opportunities and marketing support, we’ve got you covered. Explore our Shared Kitchen Memberships for basic access to essential kitchen resources, or our Merchant Memberships for the added benefit of a dedicated space inside our neighborhood foodhall to test and sell your food concepts.
Hungry for delicious, local food?
Stop by our MarketPlace to check out our incredible independent, minority- and immigrant-owned food businesses. Grab a bite for takeout to bring home or to eat at our bright tables outdoors, and be a part of something truly special!
Upcoming Events
Starting a Food Business: Lean and Smart Ways
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Neighborhood Innovation Center, 3207 Meramec St.
Ready to turn your food business dream into reality? Join us on November 14th at the Neighborhood Innovation Center for “Starting a Food Business: Lean & Smart Ways”, part of STL Startup Week 2024. This hands-on workshop, led by John Chen and Caya Aufiero of Urban Eats, offers practical strategies to launch and grow your food venture.
You’ll gain insights into navigating the U.S. food industry, choosing the best business model, and using lean methods to build a niche. We’ll simplify licensing with our 7-Step Checklist and explore how tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can streamline your marketing, operations, and more.
Wrap up with a guided tour of Urban Eats and The Wink! Retail Incubator, and enjoy Happy Hour food samples from our community. Workshop is free but space is limited – sign up today on Facebook or MeetUp!