Put your menu on your website as text, not only as a photo or PDF. Use short sections, prices if you show them, dietary labels only if accurate, and a last-updated date. It loads fast on phones in a line, can be read by screen readers and can be found on Google.
Checklist
- Text menu, not just an image
- Sections: mains, sides, drinks, specials
- Prices and add-ons
- Allergen notes approved by you
- Last updated date
- Link from QR code and social bios
Worked example
Ken's menu was a photo of his chalkboard, hard to read on phones and invisible to search. He rebuilds it as text on his website: sections for mains, sides and drinks, prices, a vegetarian label on two items he verified, and a last-updated date. The QR code at the window now opens this page, and he edits it in minutes when prices change.
Common mistakes
- Menu only as an image
- Outdated prices
- Unverified allergen claims
- Tiny text on phones
Keeping it current
Update prices and items the same day they change, and keep the last-updated date honest.
Writing descriptions
Keep descriptions short and concrete: main ingredients, a word on flavor and size if helpful. "Slow-smoked brisket, pickled onion, chipotle mayo on a brioche bun" helps customers choose faster than a long story. Mark spicy items and verified dietary options with simple labels and a key at the top.
Common mistakes
- PDF menus that need zooming
- Prices that don't match the board
- Unverified dietary labels
- Menus without a date
How a text menu helps you get found
When the menu is real text on your website, search engines can read dish names, cuisine and neighborhood, which helps people searching for things like "birria tacos near me" find you. It also lets Google show menu details alongside your profile. Image-only menus can't do that. Keep item names plain and descriptive, and the page title clear, such as "[Truck name] menu".
Linking from everywhere
Link the menu from your schedule page, social bios, QR codes and Google profile.
Common questions
Can I just post a photo of my menu board?
Add it as an extra, but keep a text menu so it is readable and searchable.
Should I include photos?
A few photos of signature items help; keep the page fast.
How do I mark sold-out items?
Update the page or add a note on social media for that day.
How many items should a truck menu have?
Short menus are faster to cook and easier to read; many trucks keep a focused list.
Should I include calories?
Only where required or if you have verified numbers.
Can I link the web menu from Google?
Yes, add the menu link in your Google Business Profile.
Should the menu show prices?
Yes; most customers expect them.
Sources
Sources checked October 6, 2026. Rules, fees and forms change; confirm details with the agency or provider before you act. This guide is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
Put your menu and schedule in one easy-to-share place
A simple website gives customers your current menu, where you are parked this week and a way to book catering, all from one link.
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