Fast-Casual, Healthy Breakfast and Lunch from Locally-Sourced, Sustainable Ingredients
Welcome to Five Mile Eatery, where our culinary ethos is rooted in farm-to-fork principles.
We prioritize using the freshest local ingredients, sourced directly from nearby farmers and purveyors, ensuring our dishes showcase the highest quality produce in the community.
Sustainability is at the core of our menu. We prioritize local sourcing and make organic choices for non-local essentials like flour, coconut oil, and vegan milks. Our kitchen exclusively uses 100% organic coconut oil for a healthier and environmentally conscious cooking alternative.
In our commitment to sustainability, we partner with Backyard Sapphire for responsible glass and metal recycling, contributing to a cleaner, greener future. Explore their initiatives at backyardsapphire.com. Additionally, our collaboration with Worm Lady Recycles transforms food waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost, reducing landfill waste. Learn more about their innovative solutions at wormladyrecycles.com. Paper and plastic bottles are responsibly recycled at the Lafayette facility.
To minimize our environmental impact, we work closely with local vendors, encouraging them to adopt biodegradable or reusable packaging alternatives. Our to-go cups, boxes, utensils, and straws are certified compostable and/or biodegradable.
Beyond the kitchen, our commitment extends to Sans Paquet's Commercial Refill Program. We purchase bulk eco-friendly hand soap, lotion, and cleaning products, eliminating single-use plastics and harsh chemicals. Discover more at gosanspaquet.com.
Join us on our journey toward a more sustainable future—one delicious meal at a time.
organic. local. beautiful.
FAQs:
What does "Five Mile" mean?
We embraced the name Five Mile Co-op while residing in Arnaudville during 2022. Throughout that period, we participated in pop-up food events and private catering gigs while shaping our business concept. For most of these engagements, we proudly sourced 100% of our food, coffee, and tea from within a 5-mile radius. While our scope has expanded since then, our commitment remains unwavering: sourcing locally, operating sustainably, and delivering exceptional food and beverages.
What does "Co-op" mean?
To us, "co-op" embodies the spirit of collaboration. We work closely with local farmers and purveyors to curate our food and coffee menus, as well as our retail offerings. These dedicated partners are considered valued members of our co-op, receiving the benefits of a 20% discount at Five Mile Eatery. Additionally, we foster a supportive work environment that values teamwork, cooperation, and shared success. At Five Mile Eatery, collaboration is fundamental to our mission and drives our commitment to excellence.