Our Story

The Wylde Beet was founded in Hailey, Idaho in 2023 with the desire to bring healthy, sustainable, and tasty food to our community. We started this journey with the belief that eating more plant-based is one of the many ways to fight climate change, as well as prevent some of the most common diseases that chronically ail so many today. We want to make this lifestyle more approachable, accessible and affordable for all.

After finding “Betty” - our beloved food truck - we set out to meet our current (and future) plant-eaters where they are. After a successful year of sharing just how easy, delicious, and uplifting it is to be a part of the solution, we decided to go all in on a bigger space. The Wylde Beet Cafe is the place to go for a sustainable, local, & interesting menu in a warm and inviting space… now with organic coffee! We hope to see you soon.

Meet the Team

Just your average group of cooks, bakers, nutritionists, goofs, “veg-heads”, and weirdos all hanging out in a food truck together - Making dreams come true and cashews taste like cheese.

  • Founder, Owner, & Snack Master

    Growing up in the Wood River Valley Sloan acquired a deep love and respect for the wilderness and community around her. After earning her degrees in health education and community development, working on multiple farms, witnessing the power of sharing good food while working for the Hunger Coalition, and ultimately experiencing the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle - Sloan knew she wanted to create something for her community that makes being proactive about our health, and the planet’s, easier.

    You can find Sloan adventuring outside in many forms with her dog, friends, and family.

  • Chef, Barista, Burrito-boy

    Born and raised in the Wood River Valley, Jackson is passionate about the intersections between food, human health and performance, and environmental sustainability. He’s an avid cyclist, skier, and trail runner fueled by a plant-based diet since 2014. With degrees in physiology, nutrition and advanced training in sports nutrition, Jackson counsels plant-based athletes from around the world to reach peak performance on plants. He’s also a TEDx speaker and host of the nutrition-focused podcast In The Flow. You can usually find Jackson riding his gravel bike, baking sourdough loaves, or drinking fancy coffee. Learn more about Jackson at intheflownutrition.com.

  • Susie moved to the Wood River Valley in 1990 to pursue a life in the mountains and a life with her husband. She is an empty nester mom to three young adults, each of whom she is wildly proud of.

    As an avid outdoors person, and self proclaimed adventurer, it’s important to her to stay active with many forms of daily exercise. You can usually find her working in her garden, exploring the local trails and lakes, or on top of a mountain. Her frequently used mantra is “enthusiasm fuels motivation.

  • Manager, Chef, & Creative Queen

    Growing up in the Wood River Valley, Lex gained a deep appreciation for the surrounding landscapes. Lex is passionate about creating and maintaining equitable outdoor spaces, and seeks to dismantle barriers preventing people from enjoying the outdoors. She wants everyone to experience outdoor thrills such as: jumping into an alpine lake after a long day on trail, seeing the Milky Way while sleeping on the ground, or watching a sunrise over a cup of cowboy coffee, all of which should be done fueled by good food.

    During the summer months you can usually find Lex out clearing our local trails, and in the winter either out skiing with family and friends or hosting dress-up dance parties.

  • Chef, cookie scientist, Snow queen

    Growing up in the Wood River Valley fostered Renee's deep love and appreciation for the surrounding peaks and flowing rivers. She is currently completing a Masters in Environmental and Natural Resource Law, balanced by teaching avalanche education on the weekends. Renee is thrilled to build on her passion for mixing flavors and creating unique culinary concepts while providing affordable & nourishing food for the community!

  • Barista, Potter, and Explorer at Heart

    Born and raised Washingtonian, Amelia has spent much of the past 10 years traveling and living abroad. While away, she discovered the importance the role food plays in community development and human relationships. With a passion for art and design, Amelia aspires to bring people together through intentional gatherings and spaces that support and nourish the people.

    In her free time, you’ll find Amelia skiing in the mountains, raft guiding and kayaking the waters of the North West, and pursuing her passion for art, flinging mud around in the ceramic studio.