About Underdog Kitchen Company

At Underdog Kitchen Company, we’re passionate about transforming everyday cooking into something extraordinary. Based in Illinois, we craft innovative, eco-friendly kitchen products designed to solve common culinary challenges with style and sustainability. From our award-winning SpongeMail® 100% compostable, eco friendly kitchen sponges delivered to your door to our Happy Onion, a joyful device that stops onion tears and keeps produce fresh, we reimagine the tools you use every day.

Our mission is simple: create beautiful, practical products that bring joy to your home and family. We believe in the power of thoughtful design, using eco-conscious materials like microplastic-free cellulose and sustainable wood to ensure a greener planet. Every product, from our vibrant USA made cutting boards to our versatile USA made utensils, is crafted to inspire confidence and creativity in your kitchen.

What sets us apart is our heart. We’re not just about great products—we’re about giving back. That’s why we pledge 10% of our profits to support charities that uplift communities, people and animals, spreading generosity one kitchen at a time. Our innovative approach has earned us recognition, including Silver Awards at the NY Product Design Awards, London Design Awards and Muse Design Awards for SpongeMail’s sustainable brilliance.

Join us in celebrating the underdog spirit—turning small challenges into big wins with products that are as unique as you are. Let’s make every meal a masterpiece, sustainably. We love hearing from our customers about kitchen problems we can help solve.