Skip to main contentStructure your menu for successful voice ordering experiences.
Clear Categories
- Logical groupings
- Limited categories (7-10 max)
- Consistent naming
- Popular items first
Item Naming
✅ Good Names:
- “Cheeseburger”
- “Caesar Salad”
- “Margherita Pizza”
❌ Avoid:
- “The Ultimate Mega Burger Supreme”
- Complex or creative names
- Abbreviations or numbers
Descriptions
Effective Descriptions
- List key ingredients
- Mention dietary attributes
- Include preparation method
- Keep under 20 words
Example
“Grilled chicken breast with roasted vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Gluten-free.”
Modifiers & Options
Simplify Choices
- Group similar modifiers
- Limit to essential options
- Clear pricing for additions
- Default selections marked
Organization
- Size (if applicable)
- Protein choices
- Sides/additions
- Special requests
Pricing Strategy
Voice-Friendly Pricing
- Round numbers when possible
- Clear combo pricing
- Included items specified
- Upcharges clearly marked
Menu Maintenance
Regular Updates
- Remove unavailable items
- Update seasonal offerings
- Verify prices weekly
- Test new items first
- Monitor popular items
- Identify confusion points
- Track modification patterns
- Optimize based on data
Special Considerations
- Clearly mark allergens
- Highlight dietary options
- Group by restriction
- Accurate descriptions
Daily Specials
- Easy to update
- Clear availability
- Prominent placement
- Simple descriptions
- Order every item by voice
- Test modifier combinations
- Verify pricing accuracy
- Check special requests
- Monitor customer issues
Next Steps
