Noon Restaurant Opened in Kalamazoo

Owners Cheyenne Joza and Shilo Summons launched a lunch-focused restaurant at 826 E. Cork St.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Cheyenne Joza and Shilo Summons opened Noon, a restaurant serving salads and wraps, in Kalamazoo. The new business operates out of a shared commercial kitchen space.

Why it matters

The owners launched the restaurant to provide healthy lunch options while balancing business operations with parenting responsibilities. The shared kitchen model allows the business to navigate challenging economic conditions.

Noon operates five days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 826 E. Cork St. The business is one of four food entities utilizing the same commercial kitchen facility.

The players

Cheyenne Joza

She is a co-owner and founder of the restaurant Noon.

Shilo Summons

She is a co-owner and founder of the restaurant Noon.

Eddie Anderson

He is the proprietor of House of Soul, which shares kitchen space with Noon.

Tyler Griffis

He is the proprietor of Wing Hut, which shares kitchen space with Noon.

The details

The restaurant prepares all dressings and salads in-house using locally sourced produce. It functions within a shared-space arrangement alongside existing local eateries Wing Hut, House of Soul, and Boss Babies.

Eddie Anderson opened House of Soul in June 2020.
Tyler Griffis opened Wing Hut in 2022.
Noon opened for business on September 28, 2026.

Market Landscape

Noon follows the industry trend of restaurants utilizing shared commercial kitchens to lower entry barriers and reduce overhead costs. This model allows the business to maintain lean operations while competing for lunch-hour market share.

Local diners can access Noon for lunch service on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The business provides an alternative healthy lunch option for residents and workers in the area.

The takeaway

Entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to shared kitchen spaces to balance personal schedules with small business ownership. This approach helps reduce the financial risks inherent in traditional restaurant startups.