About Unforked - Slow-Made Food. With Hustle.
Where Quality Meets Craft
In 2011, Jim and Stephanie Sheridan had a simple but ambitious vision: incubate an idea that rivals the best restaurants in America. Not through white tablecloths or sky-high prices, but through an unwavering commitment to the finest ingredients, bold, chef-inspired creations, and transparency about where our ingredients come from.
The Unforked Difference
Walk into most burger and taco joints and you'll find frozen patties, mystery meat blends, and shortcuts at every turn. We took a different path. Every burger at Unforked starts with certified Angus beef from Creekstone Farms, located right here in Kansas—100% chuck, ground to our exact specifications. It's the same premium beef you'd find in America's finest restaurants.
Our cattle are raised without chemicals or additives, allowed to graze naturally, resulting in beef with exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavor. But great beef is just the beginning. Each patty is made fresh, never frozen, never touching a microwave. Yes, this means a 7-10 minute wait. We believe the sizzle of a fresh burger on the grill and that first bite of juicy, perfectly-cooked Angus beef is worth every minute.
Food with Integrity
Our commitment extends to every ingredient we serve:
Beef: Creekstone Farms certified Angus, 100% chuck, never frozen
Chicken: All-natural, antibiotic-free, never frozen
Pork: Raised without hormones or steroids, never frozen
Bacon: All-natural, uncured, applewood smoked
Eggs: Cage-free
Tilapia: BSP-certified
Frozen Custard: Made with sugar, milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla
We prioritize local farmers and ranchers, sourcing regionally when needed. We choose suppliers who care about how food is raised and its quality. It costs more, but we believe you deserve to know what you’re eating. From scratch sauces to 24-hour French fries, every dish is a labor of love, and we believe you’ll taste the difference in every bite.
The People Behind Your Food
Great ingredients are only half the equation. We invest just as intentionally in our team—seeking people who genuinely love what they do and handle our food to the highest standards. Our business model is straightforward: source exceptional ingredients, transform them into craveable menu items, and pay quality staff above market rates. When you invest in passionate people and premium ingredients, the food just tastes better.
Our Goal
We created Unforked to be a place we'd be proud to bring our own friends and family. A place where quality isn't a marketing word—it's a daily practice. Where the extra time, the premium ingredients, and the careful sourcing all add up to something simple: food that tastes phenomenal and makes you feel good about what you're eating. Come taste the difference that real ingredients make.
