North Minneapolis food entrepreneurs have a serious upgrade on the way. NEON’s Collective Kitchens, a full-scale commercial kitchen incubator, is slated to open in May 2026 and is billed as a major new engine for neighborhood businesses. The two-story facility is set to occupy roughly 25,000 square feet on West Broadway. It will include private kitchens, a consumer-packaged-goods production area, and street-facing retail stalls with round-the-clock access. NEON leaders say the project is designed to remove barriers for Black and Northside food businesses that have long lacked affordable, nearby commercial prep space.
According to KARE 11, the nonprofit has scheduled a grand opening for May 2026 and expects the Collective Kitchens to serve roughly 80–90 businesses…..