SecretMenu: Fullstack Web App for Food Discovery

"A fun app that reveals secret, off-menu drinks at popular coffee shops and gives you the exact words to tell the barista so you get the perfect drink every time."

1. The Problem (Why I Built This)

Fans create amazing custom drink recipes on TikTok and Instagram, but finding and ordering them is hard:

• Scattered Recipes: Secret drink recipes are spread across thousands of social media videos with no central search engine.
• Ordering Anxiety: Customers don't know the proper coffee terminology to order customized drinks without confusing the barista.

2. How I Solved It (Under The Hood)

I created a modern full-stack web app optimized for fast discovery:

• Fast Keyword & Ingredient Search: Instant client-side filtering by base drink, flavor syrups, and calorie ranges.
• "How to Order" Script Generator: Breaks down complex recipes into clear, step-by-step phrases you can read out loud to staff.
• Optimistic Community Voting: Instant bookmarking and upvoting with zero page reloads.

3. Key Takeaway & Results

• Speed: Sub-50ms instant search across 100+ curated secret recipes.
• Usability: Zero ordering errors with foolproof barista-friendly scripts.