Cafe menu design tips
- Put drinks at the top of the board since they drive most cafe orders and are read first.
- Use a clear milk and size guide so customers do not have to ask at the counter.
- Mark dairy-free and gluten-free options with small icons placed beside the item name.
- Keep the chalk or digital board uncluttered by limiting each section to five items or fewer.
- Add an upsell line for extra shots or add-ins near the drink section.
Pricing a cafe menu
Cafes typically price espresso drinks by size, with a modest upcharge for plant milks and flavor syrups. Breakfast plates are priced to feel like a complete meal, while pastries stay low enough to work as an add-on.
Before you print, cost each dish with the free food cost calculator and set prices with the menu pricing calculator. Want a designed version with photos? Servestack Studio makes print-ready cafe menus from your real dishes.
Example dishes, prices, and the restaurant name are illustrative. Replace them with your own.