Good food, grown here. Shared with you.

Salt Fork Food Works is a circular ecosystem of small businesses located in Champaign-Urbana. We are a family of passionate food producers; farmers, bakers, chefs, baristas, cheesemakers, and more. Everything we do starts with one belief: great food begins with great ingredients, grown and crafted close to home. Our mission is to connect our community to the bounty of Central Illinois through exceptional dining, artisan baking, local farming, and hands-on food experiences.

Our Mission in Action

Salt Fork Food Works is more than a collection of businesses — it’s a commitment to strengthening our local food system. By sourcing directly from regional farmers and producers, crafting everything from scratch, and offering ways for people to engage with food at every stage (from field to table), we keep more food dollars in our community and more flavor on your plate.

Whether you join us for a meal at Caprae, grab a sandwich at Martinelli’s, sip coffee at Pekara or Espresso Royale, shop the farmers market, or take home a loaf of Bakehouse bread from your neighborhood store — you’re part of a bigger story. One rooted in Central Illinois soil, shaped by skilled hands, and shared with joy.