Cafe Website Design Melbourne
Bring more customers through your door with a beautiful cafe website. Online ordering, digital menus, table bookings, and mobile-first design that showcases your coffee, food, and atmosphere perfectly.
Cafe Website Challenges We Solve
Losing Revenue to Delivery App Commissions
Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Menulog take 25-35% of every order, crushing your profit margins. Our direct online ordering system lets customers order coffee, breakfast, and lunch straight from your website with zero commission fees. Save thousands per month while building direct customer relationships and owning your ordering data.
No Online Menu Visibility
Customers want to see your menu before they visit, and if they can't find it easily online, they choose a competitor. We create beautiful, mobile-optimized digital menus with mouth-watering photos that you can update instantly from your phone. No more outdated PDF menus or having to call your web designer for price changes.
Missing Weekend Brunch Bookings
Weekend brunch is your most profitable service, but without online table bookings, customers go elsewhere rather than calling. Our integrated booking system captures reservations 24/7, manages table availability, sends confirmation reminders, and reduces no-shows. Fill more seats during peak times and maximize revenue per service.
Not Appearing in "Cafe Near Me" Searches
When tourists and locals search "best cafe near me" or "brunch Melbourne," do you appear? Our local SEO optimization, Google My Business integration, and location-specific content help your cafe rank higher in local searches. Show up on Google Maps and capture customers actively looking for cafes in your area right now.
Poor Mobile Experience
Over 80% of customers check cafe menus and locations on their phones while walking around Melbourne. If your website is slow, hard to navigate, or doesn't display properly on mobile, you're losing customers every single day. Our mobile-first designs ensure perfect functionality on all devices with tap-to-call, easy ordering, and fast menu browsing.
No Customer Loyalty Program
Regular customers are your most profitable, but without a loyalty program, they have no incentive to choose your cafe over competitors. We integrate digital loyalty programs and coffee club systems that reward repeat visits, increase customer lifetime value, and turn occasional visitors into daily regulars who bring their friends.
Essential Features for Cafe Websites
Commission-Free Online Ordering
Accept coffee, breakfast, and lunch orders directly through your website without paying commission to third-party apps. Customers order for pickup or local delivery, you keep 100% of the revenue (minus 2.5% payment processing), and you build a direct relationship with your customers. Includes kitchen printing, order management dashboard, and customer accounts for easy reordering.
- Zero commission fees on all orders
- Pickup and local delivery options
- Real-time order notifications to kitchen
- Integrated payment processing (Stripe, Square)
- Customer accounts for quick reordering
- Order customization and special requests
- Estimated ready times and live tracking
- Order history and favorite items
Digital Menu Showcase
Display your full menu beautifully with professional food photography, dietary information, and allergen details. Update menu items, prices, and daily specials instantly from your phone without calling a web designer. Support for multiple menus (breakfast, lunch, all-day, drinks) with automatic switching based on time of day. Perfect mobile experience for customers browsing while commuting.
- Beautiful food photography layouts
- Dietary filters (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
- Allergen information and ingredient lists
- Easy menu updates from your phone
- Time-based menu switching (breakfast/lunch)
- Daily specials and seasonal items
- Drink menu with coffee options
- Downloadable PDF menu option
Table Booking System
Capture more brunch and lunch bookings with 24/7 online table reservations. Real-time availability prevents double-bookings, automated SMS confirmations reduce no-shows by 60%, and waitlist management fills cancelled reservations instantly. Manage your floor plan, table sizes, and busy periods with ease. Perfect for weekend brunch rushes and group bookings.
- Real-time table availability calendar
- Party size and seating preferences
- Automated booking confirmations via SMS/email
- Waitlist management for busy periods
- Special occasion notes and requests
- Booking limits and advance reservation settings
- Integration with existing reservation systems
- No-show tracking and management
Location & Opening Hours
Make it effortless for customers to find you with prominent location information, embedded Google Maps with directions, parking details, and public transport info. Display your opening hours clearly with automatic holiday hour updates. For multi-location cafes, create separate pages for each venue with location-specific menus and booking systems. Click-to-call and click-to-directions make it one tap to visit.
- Embedded Google Maps with directions
- Clear opening hours display
- Holiday hour notifications
- Parking information and nearby options
- Public transport directions
- Click-to-call phone integration
- Multi-location support with separate pages
- Accessibility information
Cafe Story & Atmosphere
Tell your cafe's story with compelling content that connects emotionally with customers. Showcase your coffee sourcing, roasting process, sustainability practices, local supplier relationships, and the team behind the scenes. Professional interior photography highlights your atmosphere and helps customers envision their visit. Video tours and barista profiles add personality and authenticity that builds loyalty.
- Compelling about story and values
- Coffee sourcing and roasting information
- Sustainability and ethical practices
- Local supplier partnerships
- Team and barista profiles
- Cafe interior photo galleries
- Video tours and behind-the-scenes content
- Awards and media features
Digital Loyalty & Gift Cards
Reward regular customers with digital loyalty programs that increase visit frequency and average spend. Members earn points on every purchase, unlock rewards after certain visits, and receive exclusive offers. Sell gift cards online with instant digital delivery for birthdays, holidays, and corporate gifting. Track redemption rates and use customer data to personalize marketing and bring people back more often.
- Digital stamp cards and points programs
- Reward tiers and exclusive benefits
- Mobile-friendly loyalty app integration
- Online gift card sales and delivery
- Corporate gift card bulk purchases
- Gift card balance checking
- Birthday and anniversary rewards
- Referral program incentives
What Every Cafe Website Should Include
Online Menu with Photos
Complete breakfast, lunch, and coffee menu with appetizing photos and current prices.
Order Online Button
Prominent call-to-action for online ordering on homepage and menu pages.
Location & Hours
Clear address, opening hours, Google Maps integration, and directions.
Coffee Story
Your cafe's story, coffee sourcing, roasting process, and what makes you unique.
Cafe Photos
Interior shots, coffee art, food styling, and atmosphere photography.
Customer Reviews
Google reviews, testimonials, and social media mentions displayed prominently.
Special Events
Live music, coffee tastings, workshops, and special cafe events.
Catering Services
Corporate catering, event coffee service, and bulk order information.
Social Media Feeds
Instagram feed integration showing daily specials and cafe life.
Cafe Technology Integrations
POS Systems
- • Square for Restaurants
- • Lightspeed Restaurant
- • Toast POS
- • Kounta
- • Impos
- • Revel Systems
Online Ordering
- • GloriaFood
- • ChowNow
- • OrderUp
- • Mr Yum
- • me&u
- • Custom ordering systems
Booking Systems
- • OpenTable
- • ResDiary
- • Resy
- • TableAgent
- • Bookatable
- • Nowbook
Payment Processing
- • Stripe
- • Square Payments
- • PayPal
- • Tyro
- • Zai (Assembly Payments)
- • Pin Payments
Loyalty Programs
- • Stamp Me
- • FiveStars
- • Belly
- • LoyaltyLion
- • Yotpo
- • Custom loyalty systems
Marketing Tools
- • Mailchimp
- • Instagram Business
- • Facebook Pixel
- • Google Analytics
- • Google My Business
- • TripAdvisor
Cafe Website Pricing
Beautiful, order-focused websites designed for Melbourne cafes and coffee shops.
Cafe Starter
- ✓ 5-page website
- ✓ Digital menu display
- ✓ Location & hours
- ✓ Photo gallery
- ✓ Contact forms
- ✓ Mobile responsive
- ✓ Basic SEO
- ✓ 1-2 week delivery
Cafe Professional
- ✓ 8-page website
- ✓ Online ordering system
- ✓ Table booking system
- ✓ Digital menus
- ✓ Gift card sales
- ✓ Review integration
- ✓ Advanced SEO
- ✓ 3-4 week delivery
Cafe Premium
- ✓ Unlimited pages
- ✓ Advanced ordering system
- ✓ Loyalty program
- ✓ Multi-location support
- ✓ Catering bookings
- ✓ Email automation
- ✓ POS integration
- ✓ 4-6 week delivery
Cafe Website FAQs
How much do I save by having online ordering on my website instead of using Uber Eats?
Uber Eats and Deliveroo typically charge 25-35% commission on every order. If your cafe does $500 in delivery orders per day through these apps, you're paying $125-175 in fees daily. Our online ordering system costs a flat monthly fee (from $99/month) plus 2.5% payment processing, saving you thousands per month. Most cafes recoup their website investment within 2-3 months just from saved commission fees alone.
Can I update menu items and prices myself without calling you?
Yes! Your cafe website includes an easy-to-use content management system that lets you update menu items, change prices, add daily specials, and upload new food photos directly from your phone or computer. No technical skills required - just log in, make your changes, and they appear on your website instantly. Perfect for seasonal menu changes, price updates, or adding new coffee blends.
Will the online ordering system integrate with our existing POS like Square or Lightspeed?
Absolutely! We integrate with all major cafe POS systems including Square, Lightspeed, Toast, Kounta, and Impos. Orders placed through your website automatically sync with your POS system, update inventory levels, and print to your kitchen. This eliminates manual order entry, reduces errors, and streamlines operations. Your staff process online orders the same way they handle in-store purchases.
Do I need professional food photography or can I use phone photos?
Modern smartphones take excellent food photos with good lighting! If you have high-quality images of your dishes, coffee, and cafe interior taken with an iPhone or Android phone, we can absolutely use those. However, if you want professional-level photography, we can connect you with Melbourne-based food photographers (additional cost). Natural light, clean plating, and simple styling make the biggest difference - we provide photography guidelines to help you capture great images yourself.
Will my cafe show up when people search "cafe near me" on Google?
Yes! We optimize all cafe websites for local search with Google My Business integration, location-specific keywords for your Melbourne suburb, mobile-responsive design, and fast loading speeds. We also implement schema markup specifically for restaurants and cafes, which helps you appear in map results and rich snippets. Most cafes see improved local search visibility within 4-8 weeks of launching their new website.
Can we sell whole coffee beans and merchandise through the website?
Definitely! We can add a full e-commerce shop to sell coffee beans, brewing equipment, cafe merchandise, and gift packs. This includes product pages with descriptions and photos, secure checkout, inventory management, shipping options with Australia Post integration, and customer accounts. Many cafes generate significant additional revenue by selling their specialty coffee beans online to customers who want to brew their favorite cafe coffee at home.
Ready to Grow Your Cafe Business?
Get a beautiful cafe website that increases orders, bookings, and foot traffic. Designed specifically for Melbourne coffee shops and cafes.
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Contact Information
Phone
0492 989 187Location
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Weekend: By Appointment