Inspiration Kitchens

Inspiration Kitchens

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Inspiration Kitchens serves up delicious, contemporary American recipes lovingly made from scratch. Follow us on instagram at @inspirationkitchens

Here at Inspiration Kitchens, we train low-income and Chicagoans experiencing homelessness for careers in the foodservice industry in our kitchen. Our graduates go on to work at some of the city’s hottest restaurants and catering companies, giving them the opportunity to exit poverty for good. Please visit http://www.inspirationkitchens.org for hours and menus.

06/22/2026

Inspiration Kitchens will be closed until July 10, allowing our restaurant team to regroup and enjoy some well-deserved time off.

We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. In the meantime, have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆

06/20/2026

We will open at 11 today, rather than 10. Thank you for your patience!

06/18/2026

Inspiration Kitchens will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We honor Black freedom, resilience, and joy today and always! ❤️ 🖤 💚

We will re-open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.

06/03/2026

NOW ENROLLING for our next Foodservice Training and Employment Program cohort, which will begin July 6!

Inspiration Kitchens' 12-week program will provide a solid foundation in the culinary arts, as well as essential employment skills like resume-writing and interviewing. Learn more and fill out an interest form at the link below!

https://www.inspirationkitchens.org/job-training

04/30/2026

Mother’s Day brunch seats are on sale until next Tuesday, May 5. We’d love for you and your loved one to come celebrate with us—grab your tickets now here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=fbd02b25-7990-4cc2-af81-f1c75c95ff59&envId=p-Yof7HXcnVkGZTHwFIFrehQ&zone=usa

04/29/2026

Last Thursday we celebrated our Foodservice Training graduates! 🎓🍽️ We’re so proud of the dedication and growth each student showed. Congratulations to our newest grads — we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 💛

04/24/2026

This Saturday, May 9, we’re hosting a very special Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch at Inspiration Kitchens. 💐

Celebrate the moms in your life with a delicious, feel-good brunch—and yes, it’s BYOB.

Seats are limited, so be sure to grab your tickets by Tuesday, May 5. Purchase your tickets here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=fbd02b25-7990-4cc2-af81-f1c75c95ff59&envId=p-Yof7HXcnVkGZTHwFIFrehQ&zone=usa

Photos from Inspiration Kitchens's post 04/23/2026

Have you tried our new Smash Burger?! We took our classic and gave it an upgrade—it's a cheese lover's dream, dressed in a melty cheese skirt.

Join us this Friday and Saturday to try it out!😋

Photos from Inspiration Kitchens's post 04/02/2026

No lunch or brunch plans for the week? Join us tomorrow or Saturday for a delicious bite, all for a worthy cause!

03/26/2026

Sign up for our Foodservice Training and Employment Program today to start your culinary career! https://www.inspirationkitchens.org/job-training

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3504 W Lake Street
Chicago, IL
60624

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm