ABOUT HOMESPUN KITCHEN
Real Food. Real Fast.
Who We Are
Homespun Kitchen is a Jacksonville-born, scratch-made fast-casual restaurant built on a simple belief:
Healthy food should be delicious, fast, and made from real ingredients — not industrial shortcuts.
Since 2009, we’ve served bowls, wraps, salads, smoothies, breakfast, and more for people who want great food without slowing down. Everything is made with care, crafted in-house, and designed to support real life — from early mornings to late nights and everything in between.
This is Real Food. Real Fast.
Our Story
A Dream That Started in the 1990s
I’m Aaron Levine, founder of Homespun Kitchen.
My dream to build a healthy fast-food restaurant began in the mid-1990s. Growing up, both of my parents worked long hours, and our family often turned to fast food because it was quick — but rarely healthy.
Watching that challenge shaped me. I knew busy families needed a better option.
Through high school and college, I studied engineering, worked in restaurants, collected menus, and filled notebooks with ideas for a healthier fast-food model. The dream never went away.
2009: Taking the Leap
In 2009, with strong encouragement from my wife, Angela, we opened our first Homespun location in a tiny spot in Atlantic Beach — just a few blocks from the ocean. Our mission was simple:
Serve delicious, responsible, scratch-made food fast.
Atlantic Beach embraced us from day one, and our community helped us grow into who we are today.
Becoming the Homespun We Envisioned
Over the years, Homespun has evolved from an idea in a notebook into a purpose-driven, scratch kitchen with engineered speed, thoughtful sourcing, and a culture built around people.
We’ve learned that serving healthy food fast is just the beginning. Real impact comes from sustainability, transparency, hospitality, and helping our team grow — all while creating meals that genuinely support a healthier lifestyle.
What began as a dream to help families eat better has become a mission to build one of the most trusted healthy fast-food brands in America.
Our Food Philosophy
1 – A Real Scratch Kitchen
- Bread.
- Sauces.
- Dressings.
- Marinades.
- Proteins.
- Bakery.
Made in-house, from real ingredients, every day. No bottled shortcuts. No industrial “healthy” mixes. No pre-made bases.
Most fast-casual restaurants can’t say that — but it’s the core of who we are.
2 – Ingredient Standards You Can Trust
We believe food should be simple, honest, and transparent. Our sourcing follows a clear hierarchy:
- USDA Organic whenever it meaningfully improves nutrition and quality
- Always All-natural, non-GMO
- Minimal processing — nothing artificial, nothing unnecessary
- Local ingredients whenever possible
Food should be recognizable. You should know what you’re eating — and why it’s good for you.
3 – Designed for Real Life Nutrition
Everything on our menu is created with intent. We design each item to serve a purpose — to give you energy, balance, flavor, and the flexibility to eat the way you want.
Our scratch kitchen lets us build meals that are both nutritionally purposeful and adaptable for different lifestyles. That’s why our menu includes:
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High-protein meals for sustained energy
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Low-sugar smoothies made from whole ingredients
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Nutrient-dense salads and bowls
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Clean, balanced breakfasts
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Customizable options that let you build what works for your day
Homespun is naturally aligned with many dietary preferences because of how we cook and source our food. Whether you’re eating:
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
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Gluten-friendly
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Keto
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Paleo
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Dairy-free
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High-protein
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Clean eating
…there’s always something designed for you.
Our food has to taste amazing — but it also has to fuel the real life you’re living.
Our Commitments & Values
Persistence
We never stop improving. From ingredients to menu design to operational efficiency, we continually refine to be better than yesterday.
Transparency
No ingredient games. No marketing tricks.
If you want to know what’s in your food, just ask — we’re proud to share.
Value
Healthy food should be accessible.
We work hard to offer exceptional quality at a fair price.
Standards
Our sourcing hierarchy keeps us accountable:
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Organic first
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All-natural, non-GMO next
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Homespun All Natural: nothing artificial, minimally processed
Hospitality & Culture
Our people define us.
We believe in training, growth, leadership opportunities, and creating a workplace where team members can build meaningful careers.
Sustainability
We are committed to doing better every year — reducing waste, improving packaging, sourcing responsibly, and making decisions that benefit our community and environment.
Meet the Founders & Team
Aaron & Angela Levine
Homespun is a family-built brand.
Aaron brings engineering, operations, and menu innovation.
Angela brings accounting, culture, community, and the steady encouragement that helped Homespun become reality.
Together, they built a place focused on real food, real people, and real impact.
Our Culinary & Leadership Team
From Executive Chef Cody DuClos to our passionate managers and team members across both locations, our crew is the heart of Homespun. They chop, prep, blend, roast, season, cook, smile, and serve with pride.
They’re the reason Homespun feels the way it does.
Our Jacksonville Roots
Homespun is proudly Jacksonville-grown.
Atlantic Beach gave us our start. Riverside welcomed our expansion. We love this city, its neighborhoods, and the people who’ve supported us for more than 15 years.
We’re committed to giving back, supporting local partners, and being an uplifting part of the communities we serve.
Real Food You Can Feel Good About
Whether you’re grabbing a wrap before work, picking up smoothies for the family, or enjoying a bowl and froyo at the beach, we’re glad you’re here.
Homespun is a fun, energizing place to eat healthy food — made with integrity and creativity.
Thanks for being part of the Homespun story.
— Aaron