Commercial Kitchen FAQ
Questions food businesses ask before choosing a commissary kitchen.
The answers below focus on what is known about Five Star's facility today and clearly separate tenant access from public-facing hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers about the Five Star commissary kitchen.
What is Five Star Food Stop?
Five Star Food Stop is a locally owned Colorado Springs food-business hub with a 5,000 sq. ft. commercial commissary kitchen.
Who can use the kitchen?
Supported business types include food trucks and mobile vendors, caterers, chefs, bakers, meal-prep businesses, packaged-goods brands, beverage businesses, restaurants, and instructors.
Does Five Star offer 24/7 access?
Approved kitchen users can have 24/7 tenant access. That does not mean Five Star is open to the general public 24 hours a day.
What storage is available?
Five Star offers cold storage, freezer storage, and dry storage. Confirm current capacity and the amount your business needs.
What equipment is available?
The facility includes commercial and convection ovens, a deck oven, charbroiler, fryer, griddle, range, tilt skillet, food processor, mixer, prep tables, rack oven, and ice cream maker. Confirm access to any critical equipment before scheduling production.
Does Five Star have food-truck parking?
Five Star is food-truck friendly and offers fenced parking. Vehicle size, overnight needs, and current parking availability should be confirmed directly.
How much does kitchen rental cost?
Rates are customized to each operator's kitchen time, storage, access, equipment, parking, and facility needs. Contact Five Star for current pricing.
Where is Five Star located?
4621 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, behind Family Dollar near Barnes Road and Austin Bluffs Parkway.
Which food businesses are currently at Five Star?
The current tenant directory is being verified. Five Star will publish active businesses only after their status and approved contact information are confirmed.