Commissary kitchens in Chicago, built for food production
Private, move-in-ready commissary kitchens in Chicago for food trucks, caterers, meal prep and packaged foods. Tour a kitchen near you.
Why choose a CloudKitchens commissary kitchen in Chicago?
$32
Average basket size
The average basket size at our Chicago dark kitchen locations is $32, meaning more online revenue for your restaurant business.
11.7K
Deliveries per week
Tap into more online delivery demand at our Chicago dark kitchen locations with an average of 11.7K deliveries per week.
40mins.
Average delivery time
Our Chicago dark kitchens are built for efficiency, with the logistics and delivery support you need to deliver more orders faster.
9.5%
Pickup percentage
Leverage both pickup and delivery orders at our Chicago dark kitchen locations to maximize your daily order volumes.
HOW WE COMPARE
Dark kitchens versus traditional restaurants
* Varies based on local permitting and operational complexity
Kitchen Specs
All you need and more under the hood
Kitchen Specs
All you need and more under the hood
Space
Private kitchen
Driver pickup area
Staff locker area
Restrooms
Mop wash
Services
Order pickup & processing
Safety & health inspections
Cleaning & maintenance
Courier handoff
Delivery software
Delivery logistics
Extraction & ventilation
On-site support staff
Equipment
3 compartment sink
Prep sink
Hand sink
Commercial hood
Tablet
Grease-trap / interceptor*
Utilities
Gas points
Power outlets
High power lighting
Cold & hot water lines
Gas / fire safety system
WiFi
Trash / recycle
Ethernet connections
Grease / trap cleaning
Hood / flue cleaning
Pest control
Technology
Our software is made for restauranteurs, chefs, and culinary teams to grow their business and manage their orders.
The golden age of food delivery has arrived. And with that, comes 54M delivery app users and a market estimated to reach a net worth of $1.65T by 2027. Dark kitchens are providing restaurateurs with a lower-risk alternative to a traditional brick and mortar by cutting labor costs and the overall upfront investment to get started.
With dedicated kitchen space built for delivery, these lower cost, tech-enabled locations set you and your restaurant up for delivery success, making it easy to get up and running in less time.
With over 8,000 dark kitchen locations in the US alone, chances are there is a dark kitchen in your neighborhood. At CloudKitchens, we find the best possible dark kitchen location that captures the most delivery demand, at the lowest cost.
As more hungry customers turn to delivery for their next meal, it is becoming even more vital to have a delivery strategy in place for your restaurant business.
Unlock new trends emerging in food delivery, new AI tech to take advantage of, and how to tap into this booming industry with our latest trend guide.
5 dark kitchen facilities
Our Chicago dark kitchen facilities span across the city in areas with high concentrations of delivery demand, providing you with exclusive access to more online customers.
163 total dark kitchens
Our Chicago dark kitchen locations are equipped with a variety of kitchen layouts to best fit your restaurant needs.
~200 sq ft cooking spaces
Choose from a variety of kitchen spaces or open up multiple kitchens to test out new concepts.
Delivery and pickup in high traffic areas
With prime locations that reach the entire downtown Chicago area, you're able to easily drive more pickup and delivery business to your restaurant.
CloudKitchens kitchens in Chicago are located in South Loop, River West, North Center and Avondale. Every kitchen is private and move-in ready, with cold and dry storage, receiving areas and cleaning stations on site.
Our Chicago kitchens are close to Near South Side, Chinatown, Bronzeville, Bridgeport, Prairie District, Printers Row, West Town and West Loop, so your team can prep, cook and package within easy reach of your customers and suppliers.
Food truck operators, caterers, meal prep companies, bakeries and packaged-food makers use a commissary kitchen to meet health department requirements and to produce at scale. A private CloudKitchens kitchen gives you 24/7 access and room to grow, from a 200+ ft² kitchen to larger layouts.
Requirements vary by city and county, so check what your local health department requires. Our team supports you through permitting. Tour a kitchen in Chicago and see how fast you can start.
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Get cooking in some of the hottest delivery neighborhoods in Chicago
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