How to Structure a Non-Shoppable Food Menu Using Magento CMS or PWA Studio?

[nooryasmeef3c6]

Hello Magento Community 👋,

I’m exploring the possibility of using Magento (Adobe Commerce) to build a restaurant-style website that doesn’t necessarily involve direct eCommerce transactions — rather, just showcasing a dynamic, categorized food menu.

Has anyone implemented a content-based menu layout using Magento CMS blocks or PWA Studio? I’d love feedback on:

• Whether CMS or product catalog is better for menu sections (e.g., starters, mains, desserts)?

• Any lightweight themes/extensions that support rich content layout for non-shoppable items?

• How best to manage updates for daily or seasonal items without over-complicating admin work?

Here’s a working concept I’m researching: best food menu  — open to feedback on layout, structure, and UX for Magento-based use cases.

Appreciate any insights from those who’ve used Magento for content-rich, service-based businesses! 🙌

[alinarizwafed8]

To structure a non-shoppable food menu in Magento CMS or PWA Studio, you can use CMS pages or custom content blocks to display categories and items without add-to-cart functionality. Use Magento’s Page Builder to design sections for menu categories (like Starters, Mains, Desserts) and list items with images, descriptions, and pricing. For PWA Studio, you can create a custom component or static page that pulls menu data and presents it cleanly. Just avoid linking to the checkout or cart to keep it non-shoppable.

[Ankit Jasani]

Hi @nooryasmeef3c6 ,

Use Magento CMS Blocks/Pages instead of the product catalog.

Product catalog is optimized for eCommerce transactions (inventory, pricing, etc.), which adds overhead if you don’t need cart or checkout.

CMS blocks/pages allow full flexibility for displaying static or dynamic menu content.

Also, Page Builder supports drag-and-drop layout for restaurant sections (starters, mains, desserts).

[proseo2031e26d]

@nooryasmeef3c6  Great question! Magento CMS blocks can effectively showcase static content, but for dynamic food categories, using the product catalog with shoppable features disabled provides more flexibility. According to Wikipedia, Magento's modular design supports custom content structures, ideal for non-eCommerce menus. For seasonal changes, dynamic attributes and tagging help streamline updates. Many successful food examples like the Dairy Queen menu use similar strategies for digital presentation. PWA Studio adds modern UX with fast, mobile-friendly layout options.

[jackjoxon3dcd9]

Great question! I’ve worked on similar concepts, especially for content-driven sites showcasing desi foods.

For non-shoppable menus, CMS blocks in Magento are super flexible — perfect for static sections like starters, mains, and desserts. If you need dynamic filtering or categorization, you can also repurpose the product catalog (just disable checkout). It really depends on how often your menu changes.

PWA Studio is solid for performance, and you can customize it for a clean, mobile-first layout. As for themes, check out some lightweight headless-ready themes or even build custom components if you're comfortable with React.