Vagabond Kitchen

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Vagabond Kitchen A salt of the earth sitdown restaurant for high falutin’ food.
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The Vagabond Kitchen is the Ohio Valley’s premier location for fresh, delicious, and innovative quality food. Matt Welsch, the Vagabond Chef, has a lifetime of experiences on the road and in the kitchen that he and his passionate staff want to share with you. Vagabond Kitchen is in the heart of beautiful downtown Wheeling and showcases the best of the area’s art, culture, and food. Currently open for dinners and Sunday brunch, Vagabond features fresh salads, house-made soups, award-winning chili, and delicious desserts. Vagabond offers high-quality incarnations of the food you’re used to, as well as carefully crafted cuisine that’s mouth-wateringly unique.

10/29/2026

Vagabond Kitchen now offering lunch Thursday and Saturday on beautiful Downtown Wheeling. We open at 11 am, and this melty Meatloaf Sando is available all day!

Are burgers and fries possibly the best lunch combo of all time? Perhaps. But not all burgers and fries are created equa...
10/29/2026

Are burgers and fries possibly the best lunch combo of all time? Perhaps. But not all burgers and fries are created equal, so choose wisely. Treat yourself to a proper lunch today, folks. We’ll see you soon!

20% OFF drinks + appetizers!TONIGHT - 4PM - 6PM!BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD!BE FEATURED ON OUR SOCIALS! Not too bad for a W...
10/28/2026

20% OFF drinks + appetizers!
TONIGHT - 4PM - 6PM!
BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD!
BE FEATURED ON OUR SOCIALS!

Not too bad for a Wednesday, huh?

Occupational Therapy is back at Vagabond Kitchen this Wednesday, October 28 | from 4–6PM. Get out of work. Pull up a cha...
10/26/2026

Occupational Therapy is back at Vagabond Kitchen this Wednesday, October 28 | from 4–6PM. Get out of work. Pull up a chair. Let the day go. 20% OFF drinks + appetizers.

No need for a tie. No awkard social networking with a watered down cocktail in hand. No stiff networking. Just good food, cold drinks, and good people connecting after work.

Drop your business card at the bar to get in on the deal, future invites, and we’ll feature you on our socials!

Round up your favorite people and make Sunday something worth remembering.
10/25/2026

Round up your favorite people and make Sunday something worth remembering.

If you're out and about enjoying this gorgeous fall weather, this is your sign to treat yourself to something delicious ...
10/24/2026

If you're out and about enjoying this gorgeous fall weather, this is your sign to treat yourself to something delicious for supper.

You can travel all over the world chasing incredible food, but some of the best meals you’ve ever had aren't the fancies...
10/23/2026

You can travel all over the world chasing incredible food, but some of the best meals you’ve ever had aren't the fanciest… They're the ones where you felt at home and welcome.

WE URGE YOU!If you’ve eaten at our kitchen but know folks who haven’t, please share the word.If you’ve eaten at our kitc...
10/23/2026

WE URGE YOU!
If you’ve eaten at our kitchen but know folks who haven’t, please share the word.

If you’ve eaten at our kitchen and haven’t left a review, we would love it if you did.

If you haven’t eaten at our kitchen, then today’s the day!

Lunch starts at 11AM!

WE’RE HIRING!Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef | Vagabond Kitchen, Downtown Wheeling$16–18/hr to start, pay review at 90 daysVa...
10/22/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef | Vagabond Kitchen, Downtown Wheeling
$16–18/hr to start, pay review at 90 days

Vagabond Kitchen has been cooking in the heart of downtown Wheeling for over 12 years. We run seasonal menus, and we just launched a new concept that explores world street food alongside comforting dishes from West Virginia’s past. We’re looking for a cook who wants to grow with us.

You might be a fit if:

You’d rather be on the line than anywhere else
Your knife skills are solid, and you’re always working to improve them
You can read a recipe, follow it exactly, and know when something tastes off
You understand mise en place, station setup, and food safety basics
You can stay calm during a Friday rush and still care about the plate
You want to learn more, and you’ll listen to someone who can teach you

What you’ll do:

Run a station during lunch, dinner, and brunch service
Prep to our recipes and standards
Help with catering and off-site events
Learn kitchen leadership: ordering, prep planning, and running a shift
Bring ideas to the table when we build new seasonal menus

What we offer:

$16–18/hr to start, based on experience, with a pay review at 90 days
A clear path to Sous Chef
Two days off back to back every week
Hands-on training from Chef Matt Welsch (“The Vagabond Chef,” Guy’s Grocery Games champion) and our Chef de Cuisine, who has over 20 years of professional experience
Catering and event work that gets you out of the same routine

Schedule: Most evenings and weekends.

We’ll teach you our way of doing things. You need to bring the basics and the drive. To apply, send a short note about the best thing you’ve ever cooked and why. Email [email protected] or stop by 1201 Market Street.

We're always on the lookout for talented, heardworking people who have the gusto and belief in what we do at The Vagabond Kitchen.

Come As You Are: Good food doesn't need an occasion, a dress code, or an invitation.
10/22/2026

Come As You Are: Good food doesn't need an occasion, a dress code, or an invitation.

Address

1201 Market Street
Wheeling, WV
26003

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 2pm - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+13049056173

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