2025 Hospitality Website Food & Beverage

Verandah Café

Bringing Bulawayo's neighbourhood coffee haven online with a warm, story-driven experience that highlights breakfast favourites, vegetarian options, and the signature Verandah Roast.

Café Client Type
4 Weeks Timeline
50+ Menu Items
3x Downloads
Verandah Café website shown across devices

Project Overview

Digitale approached Verandah Café after noticing their strong social media presence but no official website. We built a complete website from scratch to help them establish a strong online identity and make their brand more accessible.

Our discovery revealed a passionate community asking the same questions: What's on the menu today? Are there vegetarian options? How do I get directions? We built an experience that answers these questions within seconds, guiding visitors from storytelling to menu exploration, gallery browsing, and direct contact.

We also integrated menu filtering and downloadable PDFs so regulars can plan meals or share options with friends. The café's iconic Verandah Roast, waffles, burgers, and breakfast stacks now sit alongside transparent operating hours and real-time contact options.

"Digitale captured the warmth of Verandah Café on every page. Regulars can check menus, new guests can see the vibe, and our WhatsApp line is always one tap away."

- Verandah Café Team

Website Screenshots

The interface uses warm gradients, layered typography, and generous imagery to reflect the café's hospitality and artisanal approach to food.

Homepage

Verandah Café homepage design

Menu & Filters

Verandah Café menu page

Gallery Moments

Verandah Café gallery page

Key Features Implemented

Curated Menu Explorer: Breakfast, burger, waffle, and coffee categories with vegetarian highlights and downloadable PDFs.
Localised Storytelling: Context around the Malindela neighbourhood, café culture, and signature Verandah Roast.
Gallery & Social Proof: Immersive photo galleries paired with Instagram touchpoints and direct WhatsApp chat.
Visit & Contact Hub: Opening hours, map links, and click-to-call or WhatsApp options in a compact footer module.

Technical Implementation

Frontend Excellence

Unified Gradient System: Extends Digitale's background gradients across every section for a seamless scroll experience.
Accessible Typography: Restaurant-grade type pairing with high contrast for readability in low-light cafés.
Micro-interactions: Button states, menu filters, and gallery hover cues to encourage exploration.

Backend & Features

Structured Data & SEO: Menu, local business, and review schema tuned for Bulawayo coffee searches.
Analytics & Engagement: Tracking for WhatsApp clicks, menu downloads, and contact form completions.
Performance Optimisation: Compressed imagery, lazy loading, and caching to support mobile visitors on local networks.

Results & Impact

+64% Menu Page Sessions
3.2x Menu PDF Downloads
+47% WhatsApp Enquiries
90s Average Time on Site

The rejuvenated Verandah Café website now mirrors the in-person hospitality guests rave about. Visitors can browse vegetarian-friendly sections, plan brunch meetups, and contact the café instantly while enjoying a fluid, gradient-driven interface that matches Digitale's design language.

Interested in our work?

Let's craft a hospitality experience that draws guests in, celebrates your menu, and keeps bookings flowing.