A digital menu cannot be judged only by how it looks on a designer's large monitor.
Test ordinary phones and enlarged text
Menu headings, dish descriptions, prices and buttons should wrap without overlapping. Support zoom and operating-system text scaling. Make touch targets easy to tap and maintain sufficient contrast on both pale and dark surfaces.
Support keyboard and assistive reading
Use semantic headings and buttons, visible focus, descriptive links and proper labels for options. Animations should respect reduced-motion preferences. Don't hide critical item information behind hover-only interactions.
Retain a human option
Not every guest can scan a QR, use a smartphone or tolerate a screen. A waiter and a readable printed menu remain valid accessibility paths. Check the real restaurant's signage as well as its website.
Here's what this looks like in practice.
Illustrative situation, not a claim about a real KyaLoge customer.
A guest increases font size on their phone. Prices overlap item names, and the only way to request help is a tiny icon hidden behind a floating animation.
A better way to handle it
Use flexible layouts, clear focus outlines, descriptive buttons and reduced-motion support. Keep prices visible with text enlarged, and never make a phone the only route to restaurant service.
At 200% zoom and 375px width, read one category and finish a sample request with keyboard-only navigation. Ask staff for the fallback path.
Treating an automated accessibility scan as proof every guest can use the menu.
What to check before making a decision
- 01Test at 200% zoom and narrow width.
- 02Use an automated contrast scan plus manual keyboard tests.
- 03Review reduced motion.
- 04Ask an actual guest or staff member to try the alternative path.
Keep the useful part.
Automated checks are useful for regression, but they are not independent accessibility certification.
Editorial note. This guide was prepared for restaurant operators using illustrative examples, not customer research or independent professional advice. Verify any legal, tax, dietary or platform-specific requirement with the relevant authority.