Innkeeper's Coffee Expands to Peoria Hospital

Galesburg-based coffee shop opens new location inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee, a popular coffee shop in Galesburg, Illinois, has opened a new location inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. The new shop, owned by Jessica and Ben Ketchum, offers the same menu and atmosphere as the original Galesburg location, along with some additional grab-and-go items suited for a hospital environment.

Why it matters

The expansion of Innkeeper's Coffee to a Peoria hospital setting represents the growing popularity and appeal of the Galesburg-based coffee shop. It also highlights the importance of providing hospitality and a sense of comfort in a healthcare setting.

The details

The new Innkeeper's Coffee location is situated on the main level of OSF St. Francis Medical Center's main corridor, in a space that has previously housed other food vendors. The shop held a soft opening last week with a limited menu and hours, but plans to expand both over the coming weeks. The Peoria location will offer Innkeeper's menu favorites as well as some additional grab-and-go items tailored for a hospital environment. The new shop currently has seven staff members on board, with a few additional part-time positions expected to be added as operations expand.

  • Innkeeper's Coffee opened its new Peoria location inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center on March 18, 2026.
  • The shop held a soft opening last week with a limited menu and hours.

The players

Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee

A popular coffee shop based in Galesburg, Illinois, known for its fresh-roasted coffee and welcoming atmosphere.

Jessica and Ben Ketchum

The owners of Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee, who have expanded the business to include a new location inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

OSF St. Francis Medical Center

A hospital located in Peoria, Illinois, that has welcomed Innkeeper's Coffee as a new food vendor within its main corridor.

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What they’re saying

“We believe in the mission of OSF and are honored to share their space to serve these individuals that work so hard to bring great healthcare to so many in central Illinois.”

— Jessica Ketchum, Owner, Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee

“We stand behind our mission to be the best stolen moment of the day. We believe that this moment of hospitality and peace is especially important in a hospital environment.”

— Jessica Ketchum, Owner, Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee

“One of our first interactions when opening our doors was with a dear Galesburg regular that informed us that we felt like a piece of home when it was needed the most.”

— Jessica Ketchum, Owner, Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee

What’s next

Innkeeper's Coffee plans to expand its menu and hours at the new Peoria location over the coming weeks as it settles into the hospital setting.

The takeaway

The expansion of the beloved Galesburg-based Innkeeper's Coffee to a Peoria hospital demonstrates the growing demand for high-quality, community-focused coffee shops that can provide a sense of comfort and hospitality, even in a healthcare environment.