WP Food - Restaurant Menu & Food ordering 2.6.3

WP Food (developed by Ex-Themes) is a highly visual, comprehensive restaurant management plugin for WordPress. It is designed to bridge the gap between a static menu page and a fully functional, high-conversion food ordering system.

While it shares some similarities with "Food Menu Pro," WP Food is often praised for its cleaner, "App-like" UI and its deep integration with various "Quick View" and modal pop-ups that mimic the experience of ordering from a native mobile app.

Key Features of WP Food

Diverse Display Styles: It offers a wide variety of layout modes, including:

List View: Traditional restaurant style.

Grid View: Visual-heavy, great for high-quality food photography.

Table View: Compact, ideal for fast-food or bulk orders.

Carousel/Slider: Perfect for highlighting "Daily Specials" on your homepage.

Order Management System: Unlike plugins that rely purely on WooCommerce, WP Food has its own internal order management dashboard where staff can change order statuses (Pending, Processing, Completed, Cancelled).

Advanced Food Modifiers: Easily handle "Extra Toppings," "Choose your Side," or "Cooking Temperature" (Rare, Medium, Well Done). You can set these as checkboxes, radio buttons, or dropdowns.

Multi-Location Support: If your restaurant has multiple branches, you can set up different menus or locations and allow the user to select their nearest branch before ordering.

Delivery & Pickup Settings:

Set delivery radii and fees.

Define minimum order amounts for delivery.

Manage "Pre-orders" for specific dates and times.

Print-Friendly: Includes a feature to automatically format orders for printing, making it easier for kitchen staff to read incoming tickets.

WP Food vs. Standard WooCommerce

Feature

Standard WooCommerce

WP Food

Product Entry

Geared for retail (SKUs/Shipping)

Geared for food (Ingredients/Calories)

UI/UX

Requires multiple page loads

AJAX-based "Quick View" pop-ups

Ordering Hours

Open 24/7

Built-in "Store Open/Closed" scheduler

Customization

Requires CSS for "Menu" look

Native "Menu" layouts included

Comparison with "Food Menu Pro" (RadiusTheme)

While both are excellent, users typically choose between them based on these nuances:

Choose WP Food if: You want a more modern, "startup-style" interface with very smooth AJAX transitions and a focus on visual modals.

Choose Food Menu Pro if: You need advanced "Table Reservation" features or specific Isotope filtering styles.

Important Technical Notes

WooCommerce Integration: While WP Food has its own internal system, it is fully compatible with WooCommerce. This is recommended if you want to use specific payment gateways like Stripe, Square, or local mobile wallets.

Responsiveness: This plugin is exceptionally well-optimized for mobile. Since most food orders happen on smartphones, the "Touch-and-Order" interface is a major advantage.

Shortcodes & Widgets: It provides a simple shortcode builder, allowing you to drop specific menus (e.g., "Lunch Menu only") onto any page or sidebar.

Best Use Cases

Cloud Kitchens: Where the website is the primary storefront.

Local Bakeries: For managing pre-orders of cakes and custom items.

Boutique Restaurants: That want a high-end, branded look without the "generic" WooCommerce feel.

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