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Opening November 2026 in Jacksonville. Join the waitlist for first pick of hours.
First Coast Commissary

Opening November 2026 in Jacksonville: join the waitlist

A licensed commercial kitchen you rent by the hour, not by the year.

A licensed shared kitchen in Jacksonville for bakers, juicers, ice cream makers, and coffee brands. Produce legally, scale past your home kitchen, and pay only for the hours you actually use: no build-out, no lease, no personal guarantee.

  • Licensed, inspected facility
  • Book by the hour: no lease
  • San Marco, Jacksonville

Built for

A kitchen equipped for six kinds of food business

We didn't try to be everything. We picked the categories Northeast Florida is short on space for, and bought the right equipment for each one.

  • Baking & Pastry

    Countertop convection ovens, planetary mixers, sheet pan racks, and proofing space for breads, cakes, cookies, and pastry.

  • Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothies

    Commercial cold-press juicer, high-speed blenders, produce wash station, and walk-in cold storage.

  • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

    Batch freezer, blast chiller, and dedicated freezer storage for ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and popsicles.

  • Coffee & Cold Brew

    Commercial brewers, cold brew systems, and bottling and labeling space for coffee and ready-to-drink beverages.

  • Confections & Candy

    Tempering-friendly counters, induction burners for sugar work, and packaging stations for chocolates and candy.

  • Granola, Snacks & Dry Goods

    Countertop ovens, dehydrator, and a packaging line for granola, energy bars, crackers, trail mix, spice blends, and baking mixes.

Who works here

  • Cottage food bakers outgrowing their home kitchen
  • Farmers market and pop-up vendors
  • Dessert and pastry caterers
  • Juice, smoothie, and cold brew brands
  • Ice cream, gelato, and popsicle makers
  • Coffee roasters and cold brew bottlers
  • Chocolatiers and candy makers
  • Granola, snack bar, and spice blend makers

How it works

Four steps from application to production

No lease negotiation, no build-out, no six-month permitting timeline. Most approved members are producing within a couple of weeks.

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    Tell us what you make, how much you expect to produce, and where you are with licensing. It takes about ten minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Get approved

    We review your products and paperwork, walk you through the kitchen, and confirm your permit and insurance are in order.

  3. Step 3

    Book by the hour

    Reserve the station you need in 60-minute blocks, up to 60 days ahead, from your member dashboard.

  4. Step 4

    Produce

    Show up, work in a clean licensed kitchen, and go sell. Storage add-ons keep your ingredients and product on site between sessions.

The kitchen

Stations you book individually

Every station is priced on its own, so a decorating session doesn't cost what a full production run does.

See all 5 stations
  • Baking & pastryExclusive use

    Baking Station A

    Full baking bay with two countertop convection ovens, a 20-quart planetary mixer, stainless prep table, and a sheet-pan rack. Ideal for cookies, cakes, breads, and pastry.

    Equipment

    • 2 countertop convection ovens
    • 20 qt planetary mixer
    • 8 ft stainless prep table
    • Full-size sheet pan rack
    • Digital scale

    Booked by the hour. Rates published before opening.

  • Baking & pastryExclusive use

    Baking Station B

    Second baking bay with a single countertop convection oven, 7-quart stand mixer, and proofing cabinet. Great for smaller batches and decorating work.

    Equipment

    • 1 countertop convection oven
    • 7 qt stand mixer
    • Proofing cabinet
    • 6 ft stainless prep table
    • Decorating turntables

    Booked by the hour. Rates published before opening.

  • Juice, coffee & cold brewExclusive use

    Juice & Beverage Station

    Cold-press juicer, high-speed blenders, commercial coffee brewer and cold brew system, produce wash sink, and a bottling counter with labeler.

    Equipment

    • Commercial cold-press juicer
    • 2 high-speed blenders
    • Commercial coffee brewer
    • 5 gal cold brew system
    • 3-compartment produce sink
    • Bottle capper & labeler

    Booked by the hour. Rates published before opening.

Pricing

Pay for hours, not square footage

Start with no commitment. Move to a monthly plan when your production schedule justifies it, not before.

Full pricing details

Rates being finalized

Pricing will be published before we open in November 2026.

We are setting hourly and monthly rates now. People on the waitlist see the numbers first and get first pick of hours and plans. Here is how pricing will work:

  • Hourly, per station
  • Monthly plans with included hours
  • Storage as an add-on
  • No lease, no personal guarantee

What we’re not

This is not a hot-line kitchen

We do not have a commercial range or exhaust hood. The kitchen is not suitable for frying, grilling, wok cooking, or savory hot-line production.

We built this kitchen for a specific set of businesses and equipped it well for them. If your menu needs a range, we’ll tell you honestly up front rather than take your money for a space that can’t do the job.

  • Frying, grilling, or wok cooking
  • Savory hot-line and restaurant prep
  • Anything that needs a range or exhaust hood

Questions

The things people ask first

All frequently asked questions

Do I need my own food license to use the kitchen?

Yes. We are a licensed shared kitchen facility, but each business operating here needs its own license or permit for the products it makes, plus a food manager or food handler certification as required for your operation. Most of our members are permitted through FDACS. We review this during the application and can point you to the right agency, but we can't operate under our license on your behalf.

Can I fry, grill, or cook savory dishes here?

No. We do not have a commercial range or exhaust hood. The kitchen is not suitable for frying, grilling, wok cooking, or savory hot-line production. If your menu depends on a range, fryer, griddle, or smoker, we are not the right kitchen for you and we'll tell you that honestly before you spend time on an application.

How does booking work?

Approved members book by the hour through the member dashboard. Sessions run in 60-minute blocks with a 2-hour minimum and a 12-hour maximum per session, any time between 06:00 and 22:00 local time, up to 60 days in advance.

What happens after I apply?

We read every application ourselves. If your products fit the kitchen, we'll email you to schedule a walkthrough, review your license and insurance documents, and go over orientation. Approved members get dashboard access and can book their first session right away.

Is there a long-term lease or contract?

No lease. Pay As You Go members have no monthly commitment at all. Monthly plans bill month to month and can be changed or cancelled with notice: you are never locked into a multi-year commercial lease.

What does it cost?

Rates are being finalized and will be published before we open in November 2026. The model is set: an hourly rate per station with no monthly fee, monthly plans that bundle included hours at a lower effective rate, and storage billed separately as an add-on. Waitlist members see the numbers first.

Jacksonville, Florida

A First Coast kitchen, run by people who are here

Members produce for farmers markets, pop-ups, wholesale accounts, and catering across Jacksonville and the surrounding counties.

Where we are

San Marco, Jacksonville, FL
Exact address announced at opening

Opening November 2026 in San Marco, minutes from downtown, Riverside, and the Southbank.

When you can work

Open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (members book by the hour)

Sessions run 212 hours and can be booked up to 60 days ahead. Early mornings are the most popular block with bakers, so book your standing time early.

(904) 555-0100

FL

Who we serve

Members come from across Northeast Florida and the First Coast:

  • Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville Beach
  • Orange Park
  • St. Augustine
  • Fernandina Beach
  • Ponte Vedra
  • Northeast Florida

Bring your business into a licensed kitchen

Tell us what you make and how much of it. If we're a fit, we'll get you in for a walkthrough, and if we're not, we'll say so.