SmartCanteen AI Menu Recommendation System

My Role

• 01Planned the product flow, feature scope, and ordering experience.
• 02Built the frontend and backend for multi-vendor ordering and cart workflows.
• 03Integrated payment/order flows and delivered the deployment-ready platform.

Features

• 01Multi-stall checkout: users can select menu items from multiple vendors in a single order flow (no app-switching needed).
• 02Queue-free ordering: online ordering system reduces wait times and makes buying food more efficient during peak hours.
• 03AI Assistant (chatbot) for recommendations: helps choose menu items based on budget, preferences (snacks/drinks/full meals), and value bundles.
• 04Smart cart: automatically groups items per stall/vendor and shows a clear total summary before checkout.
• 05Flexible payments: supports QRIS/cashless via Midtrans, plus a CASH option for on-site payment (per canteen policy).
• 06Order history: users can view purchase history, order status, and total transactions for expense tracking.
• 07Store rating & review: displays vendor ratings so users can choose the most trustworthy and quality-consistent stalls.
• 08Search & category discovery: menu/vendor search + categories (breakfast/lunch/snacks) for faster exploration.

Impact

• Reduces wasted time during breaks as users can pre-order without standing in long queues.
• Improves canteen shopping experience with a smooth ordering flow, fast payments, and budget-relevant menu recommendations.
• Provides vendor quality insights through ratings and purchase history, making user decisions more confident and data-driven.

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