Sydney’s health-conscious dining scene is booming. Vegan cafes and juice bars aren’t just trends—they’re lifestyle businesses serving customers who care about wellness, sustainability, and transparency.

We built a demo website for a vegan cafe using Vue.js 3, TypeScript, and modern best practices. The result? A fresh, vibrant website with interactive menu cards, smooth animations, and a cyan color palette that screams “healthy and clean.”

View the live demo: vegan-cafe.cosmoswebtech.com.au →

Why Vue.js 3 for Cafe Websites?

For the Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar demo, we needed a framework that balances:

  • Progressive enhancement - Start simple, add interactivity where needed
  • Easy to learn - Cafe owners or staff should be able to update menus
  • Great developer experience - Fast builds, clear errors, TypeScript support
  • Smooth animations - Subtle transitions that feel natural and organic
  • Performance - Health-conscious customers expect fast, optimized sites

Vue.js 3 delivers all of this with the new Composition API that makes component logic clean and reusable.

The Performance Numbers

Build Output:
  JavaScript: ~180KB (production optimized)
  CSS: ~12KB (Tailwind purged)

Dev Server: Starts in less than 500ms
Build Time: 892ms
Hot Reload: Instant (under 100ms)

Status: Fast, efficient, production-ready

Vue’s bundle size is lean by default—it includes only what you use. No bloated framework overhead.

Cyan & Fresh: Healthcare-Inspired Design

Vegan cafes need websites that convey cleanliness, health, and freshness. We chose a healthcare-inspired color palette:

Primary Colors:

  • Cyan (#06b6d4) - fresh, clean, health-focused
  • Deep Cyan (#0891b2) - trustworthy, calming
  • Light Cyan (#22d3ee) - energizing, vibrant

Why cyan?

Cyan evokes cleanliness, water, freshness, and health—perfect for a plant-based cafe. Think of fresh water, green juice, clean eating, and spa-like environments. It’s the color of wellness.

Compare to typical vegan cafe sites that overuse green (which can feel heavy). Cyan is refreshing, modern, and stands out.

Typography:

  • Headings: Plus Jakarta Sans (modern, approachable)
  • Body: Inter (clean, highly readable)

The same professional font stack used across all our demos, ensuring consistency and accessibility.

Vue 3 Composition API: Modern Component Design

What is Composition API?

Vue 3 introduced the Composition API as an alternative to the Options API. It’s designed for:

  • Better TypeScript support
  • More flexible code organization
  • Easier logic reuse between components
  • Clearer component relationships

Example: Menu Card Component

<script setup lang="ts">
interface Props {
  name: string;
  description: string;
  price: number;
  image: string;
}

const props = defineProps<Props>();
</script>

<template>
  <div class="card">
    <img :src="image" :alt="name" />
    <h3>{{ name }}</h3>
    <p>{{ description }}</p>
    <p class="price">${{ price }}</p>
  </div>
</template>

<script setup> is Vue 3’s shorthand syntax—it reduces boilerplate and makes components more readable.

The navigation uses Vue’s reactivity system for the mobile menu:

<script setup lang="ts">
import { ref } from 'vue';

const mobileMenuOpen = ref(false);

function toggleMenu() {
  mobileMenuOpen.value = !mobileMenuOpen.value;
}
</script>

ref() creates reactive state. When mobileMenuOpen changes, the template automatically updates. No manual DOM manipulation needed.

The mobile menu:

  • Slides in smoothly from the right
  • Uses proper ARIA labels for accessibility
  • Closes when you navigate to a page
  • Works perfectly on touch devices

TypeScript Throughout

The entire demo uses TypeScript for type safety:

interface MenuItem {
  name: string;
  description: string;
  price: number;
  image: string;
}

const featuredItems: MenuItem[] = [
  {
    name: 'Green Goddess Smoothie',
    description: 'Spinach, kale, banana, almond milk',
    price: 12,
    image: '/images/green-smoothie.svg'
  },
  // ...
];

TypeScript catches errors before runtime—like typos in property names or wrong data types.

Homepage Design That Converts

Hero Section with Freshness

The homepage hero makes an immediate statement:

Fresh. Organic. Delicious.
100% Plant-Based Cafe & Juice Bar

The hero uses a cyan gradient background (from cyan-500 to cyan-600) that creates depth without overwhelming the message.

Call-to-action: Large “View Menu” button prominently placed.

Why it works: Direct, clear value proposition. Visitors instantly know what you offer and why it matters (fresh, organic, plant-based).

Below the hero, a 4-item grid showcases signature offerings:

  1. Green Goddess Smoothie - $12

    • Spinach, kale, banana, almond milk

  2. Acai Power Bowl - $14

    • Acai, granola, fresh berries, coconut

  3. Golden Turmeric Latte - $6

    • Turmeric, almond milk, ginger, honey

  4. Superfood Salad - $16

    • Quinoa, kale, avocado, tahini dressing

Each menu card includes:

  • Product image (SVG placeholder in demo)
  • Name and description
  • Price clearly displayed
  • Hover effect (card lifts, shadow expands)

Mobile layout: Cards stack vertically on mobile for easy scrolling and large tap targets.

About Section

The about section establishes credibility and values:

Headline: “100% Plant-Based, 100% Delicious”

Content:

  • Mission statement
  • Sourcing practices (local, organic)
  • Environmental commitment
  • Community involvement

Why this matters: Health-conscious customers care about more than just food—they want to support businesses aligned with their values (sustainability, animal welfare, local sourcing).

Contact CTA

The bottom of the page includes a prominent call-to-action:

  • Visit us today message
  • Phone number (click-to-call on mobile)
  • Address with directions link
  • Operating hours

Vue Router: Smooth Page Transitions

The site uses Vue Router for client-side navigation:

import { createRouter, createWebHistory } from 'vue-router';

const router = createRouter({
  history: createWebHistory(),
  routes: [
    { path: '/', component: Home },
    { path: '/menu', component: Menu },
    { path: '/about', component: About },
    { path: '/contact', component: Contact }
  ]
});

When visitors click navigation links, pages load instantly—no full page refresh, no loading spinner. Just smooth transitions.

Tailwind CSS v4: Utility-First Styling

Every element uses Tailwind utility classes:

Menu Card Example:

<div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6
  hover:shadow-lg hover:-translate-y-1
  transition-all duration-200">
  
</div>
  • bg-white - white background
  • rounded-lg - large border radius
  • shadow-md - medium shadow
  • hover:shadow-lg - larger shadow on hover
  • hover:-translate-y-1 - lift 4px on hover
  • transition-all duration-200 - smooth 200ms animation

No custom CSS needed. Just compose utilities.

Responsive Design Utilities

Tailwind’s responsive prefixes make mobile-first design simple:

<div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
  
</div>
  • Default: 1 column (mobile)
  • md: 2 columns (tablets)
  • lg: 4 columns (desktop)

The layout automatically adapts to any screen size.

What a Real Vegan Cafe Site Needs

This demo showcases the foundation, but a live cafe website needs:

1. Full Menu Pages

Organized menu with categories:

Cold-Pressed Juices:

  • Green Detox, Citrus Burst, Berry Antioxidant
  • List ingredients, nutritional info, allergens

Smoothie Bowls:

  • Acai, Pitaya, Blue Spirulina options
  • Customization options (add protein, chia seeds, nut butter)

Salads & Bowls:

  • Buddha Bowl, Mediterranean, Kale Caesar
  • Indicate gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free

Coffee & Lattes:

  • Plant-based milk options (almond, oat, coconut, soy)
  • Superfood lattes (turmeric, matcha, beetroot)

Sweets:

  • Raw slices, bliss balls, vegan donuts
  • List ingredients for allergen awareness

2. Online Ordering Integration

Partner with or build:

  • Uber Eats / DoorDash / Menulog - Third-party delivery
  • Custom ordering system - Own the customer relationship
  • Click & Collect - Order ahead, pick up in store

3. Catering & Events

Many vegan cafes earn significant revenue from:

  • Corporate catering (office lunches, meetings)
  • Event catering (weddings, parties)
  • Wholesale juice programs

A dedicated catering page with inquiry form drives high-value orders.

4. Blog for Content Marketing

Health-conscious customers love content:

  • Recipes using your menu items
  • Nutrition tips and wellness advice
  • Sustainability and ethical sourcing stories
  • Behind-the-scenes cafe life

Blogs drive SEO traffic and position you as a wellness authority.

5. Loyalty Program

Encourage repeat visits:

  • Digital stamp card (10th smoothie free)
  • Member discounts
  • Birthday rewards
  • Referral bonuses

Integration with Square, Toast, or custom loyalty app.

6. Nutritional Information

Health-focused customers want transparency:

  • Calories, protein, carbs, fats
  • Vitamin and mineral content
  • Allergen warnings
  • Ingredient sourcing

This builds trust and helps customers make informed choices.

7. Instagram Integration

Vegan cafes are highly visual businesses. Integrate Instagram:

  • Display latest Instagram posts on homepage
  • Social sharing buttons
  • User-generated content gallery
  • Instagram “Order Now” buttons

Most customers discover cafes through Instagram, then visit the website.

8. Professional Food Photography

Replace SVG placeholders with:

  • Professional food styling and photography
  • Bright, natural lighting
  • Fresh ingredients displayed beautifully
  • Lifestyle shots (customers enjoying products)

Investment: $800-1,500 for 15-20 menu items (styling, shooting, editing).

SEO for Local Cafe Discovery

When someone searches “vegan cafe Newtown” or “juice bar Bondi,” you want to appear.

Local SEO optimizations:

  1. Google Business Profile - Complete profile with photos, hours, menu
  2. Local keywords - “Sydney,” suburb names, “plant-based cafe”
  3. Structured data - Schema.org markup for restaurants
  4. Mobile optimization - Most searches happen on mobile
  5. Fast loading - Core Web Vitals impact rankings

For a live site, we’d also:

  • Set up local directory listings (True Local, Yellow Pages, Zomato)
  • Optimize for “near me” searches
  • Build local backlinks (Sydney wellness blogs, health directories)
  • Encourage Google reviews

Vite: Modern Build Tool

This demo uses Vite instead of Vue CLI (deprecated):

Why Vite?

  • Instant dev server - Starts in less than 500ms (vs 30+ seconds for webpack)
  • Lightning-fast hot reload - See changes in under 100ms
  • Optimized production builds - Tree-shaking, code splitting, minification
  • Native ESM - Modern JavaScript without bundler complexity

The development experience is dramatically better. Make a change, see it instantly.

Hosting & Deployment

Vue SPAs work on any static hosting:

Cloudflare Pages (recommended):

  • Free hosting
  • Global CDN (fast worldwide)
  • Automatic builds from GitHub
  • SSL included
  • Custom domain support

Vercel:

  • Free for personal projects
  • $20/month for commercial
  • Automatic HTTPS

Netlify:

  • Similar to Cloudflare Pages
  • Free tier available
  • Great for Vue apps

Monthly hosting cost: $0-20 (versus $50-200 for WordPress hosting).

Real Vegan Cafe Website Pricing

Interested in a custom website for your Sydney vegan cafe or juice bar?

Basic Package:

  • Homepage with featured items
  • Full menu page with categories
  • About page with your story
  • Contact page with form and map
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Investment: $3,500 - $5,500

Advanced Package:

  • Everything in Basic
  • Online ordering integration (Uber Eats, etc.)
  • Blog for content marketing
  • Instagram feed integration
  • Loyalty program setup
  • Investment: $6,500 - $9,500

Premium Package:

  • Everything in Advanced
  • Custom online ordering system (no third-party fees)
  • Member accounts and loyalty dashboard
  • Catering inquiry system
  • Email marketing integration
  • Investment: $10,000 - $15,000

Ongoing costs:

  • Hosting: $0-20/month
  • Domain: $20-30/year
  • Online ordering fees: 15-30% per order (third-party) or $0 (custom)

Timeline: 4-6 weeks from kickoff to launch.

Professional photography: $800-1,500 (15-20 menu items).

View the Live Demo

Experience the Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar demo:

vegan-cafe.cosmoswebtech.com.au →

Try the features:

  • Navigate using the menu (instant page transitions)
  • Hover over menu cards for smooth animations
  • Test mobile responsive design (resize browser)
  • Notice the fresh, clean cyan aesthetic
  • See how Vue 3 creates an app-like experience

Pay attention to the little details: smooth hover effects, proper spacing, accessible navigation, clean typography.

Ready to launch your vegan cafe or juice bar website? Contact Cosmos Web Tech for a free consultation about building a fresh, modern website that attracts health-conscious Sydney customers.

📞 0433 309 677 📧 Email us 🏢 Bella Vista, Western Sydney

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