restaurants
Restaurants and cafeterias: new service providers
From October 6, 2025, the service providers API and Foodles will be responsible for managing the restaurants and cafeterias on campus. The service will gradually ramp up on the self-service side while the necessary work is carried out to roll out the services offered by the new API provider.
Services at a glance
Outlet | Opening times | Provider | Main services | Information/ Booking |
| Self-service canteen – "Le Laboratoire culinaire" | 11.45am-2.00pm | API | Varied, seasonal menus, local produce, organic options | > Application process by côte-resto by Api |
L’Autrement cafeteria | 8.00am-4pm | Lunch deals, rehabilitation through work scheme | ||
"La Terrasse Bistronomique" | 12-2pm | Table service | ||
Room service | On request | Breakfast and snacks for coffee breaks | ||
The 25 cafeteria | Breakfast: | Foodles | Click & collect, snacks, vegetarian options, desserts, etc. | |
François Jacob building cafeteria (26-03) | Smart fridge 24/7 | Click & collect, salads, fish, poultry, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts, drinks (smoothies, iced tea, etc.) |
Practical details
The change of service providers will involve new procedures and improved services to make eating on campus easier, quicker and more environmentally friendly.
The "Le Laboratoire culinaire" self-service canteen with API
⇢ What's changing
- One meal per day subsidized: for example, a dish in the canteen or a sandwich/salad in the cafeterias
- Takeaway no longer possible from the canteen: to buy food to take away, go to L'Autrement (API) or The 25 (Foodles)
- New-look counters for quicker service: an order terminal and AI-powered tray scans to reduce waiting time
- CSR: a more responsible approach, with less wastage and environmentally friendly practices.
⇢ What's staying the same
- The crockery and cutlery (plates, knives and forks, cups, etc.) does not belong to the Institut Pasteur and MUST remain in the restaurant
- The current balance on your badge can only be used for the restaurants run by API
- Badges can be recharged by card or cash at the checkout or via the app (Site code: 3330).
At L'Autrement cafeteria with API
⇢ What's changing
- Admission costs applied for the restaurant only
- Loyalty program: €22/month for unlimited coffee and tea
- CSR: installation of a Bibak reverse vending machine for takeaway containers (€4 deposit, to be launched on October 13). Partnership with ESAT BERTHIER
- You may not use your own containers
NB: The cote-resto by API app will be available from October 6.
P register, you will need your EUREST number to fill in the “Badge” field. You can find this number:
- On your current receipt
- At the cafeteria or self-service restaurant checkout, or at the mobile checkout available during the launch on October 6 (a reception desk will be available)
- On one of the three terminals available from October 6 (for approximately 15 days) to scan your badge and find out your ID.
In addition, there will be many API employees on site to guide you through the app near the restaurant.
Room service and "La Terrasse Bistronomique" (on Institut Pasteur budget)
⇢ What's changing
- Daily menu at La Terrasse Bistronomique – different meals every day
- Bookings and orders can no longer be placed by phone or email; all requests must be made via the Pop&Take platform
- All purchase orders must be placed in advance and sent to API at the latest by 12 noon the previous day to guarantee delivery
- All bookings or orders must now be made via Pop&Take
- Booking method:
- Open an ordervia the app
- Create a purchase request on Coupa to confirm the order with API and facilitate invoicing
Practical information about using Pop&Take can be found here
"The 25" and François Jacob building (26-03) cafeterias with Foodles
These food outlets now include smart ordering with Foodles, offering quality, flexibility and choice with simple, modern service.
Fresh, varied and balanced dishes prepared by chefs. Different recipes every week (vegetarian, international cuisine, etc.).
⇢ What's changing
24/7 access | Help yourself when you want, day or night, from the smart fridges. |
Simplicity | Easy to use with the Foodles app |
Topping up and paying | You can only top up your account via the app. Food taken from the smart fridges must be ordered and paid for via the app. You can pay at the counter (from November 4, 2025) either with your badge or via the app. Topping up your badge. |
CSR | Responsible, local suppliers, reduced waste with real-time monitoring of consumption and stock adjustment, no single-use plastic, inclusive schemes. |
NB: The counter will only be available from November 4.
Prices: what's changing
Evolution | Details |
Employer subsidy | Increase of 5 points (from 45% to 50%)coverage of admission fees and food(only food covered in the canteen and cafeteria) |
Meal costs | Increase of €0.06 to €0.12 depending on the category (increase linked to the application of the French Egalim legislation) |
Objectives | With the arrival of new catering providers and thanks to a significant investment by the Institut Pasteur management (nearly €500,000), the share of food costs covered by the Institute has increased from 45% to 50%. This change, approved by the Social and Economic Committee (CSE), is accompanied by a controlled adjustment of admission fees. This significant effort illustrates the senior management's commitment to providing high-quality, accessible catering services while ensuring that prices remain under control. Continued low prices and improved service thanks to the joint efforts of the senior management team, the Financial Affairs Department, the Department of Corporate Social Responsibility and Technical Resources (DRSE-RT), the HR Department and the CSE |
Welcome events organized by the new service providers
To mark their arrival and facilitate communication with teams, API Restauration and Foodles will be organizing presentation sessions open to all:
API RESTAURATION | FOODLES |
Monday October 6 – 8.30am at "Le Laboratoire culinaire" Presentation breakfast Aims: to meet the API team, see what they are offering and ask any questions about the canteen, La Terrasse Bistronomique and room service. | Monday October 6 – 12.30 to 2pm at "The 25" and on the third floor of the François Jacob building Aims: to present the smart fridges and new flexible meal solutions. |
We hope you will come along so that we can explore these new eating options together.