Foody is a free multi-page Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template released by ThemeWagon, designed for cafes, takeaways, bars, catering, and other food-related businesses. The template produces a complete static website with a hero header, full-screen slider, menu grid, carousels, blog section, newsletter form, and contact form, all built on plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Bootstrap 4 as the framework.
What is Foody?
Foody is a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template distributed by ThemeWagon and created by Free Template. It accepts static content such as text, images, and menu items and outputs a multi-page website consisting of 7 HTML files, CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript source files, font icons, and library/plugin files. Since it is plain static HTML, it runs on any web server or hosting service without a backend or database.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 4 framework — responsive grid system and components form the foundation of the template.
- Multi-page structure — 7 HTML files allow separate pages for menus, blog, and other content.
- Full-screen hero slider — a classic slider in the header with a call-to-action button.
- Menu grid and carousels — menu items appear in a grid and can be rotated through Owl Carousel carousels.
- Testimonial carousel — displays customer reviews in a rotating carousel.
- Blog section with pagination UI — a blog listing area for news or recipes with pagination controls.
- Newsletter subscription form — an email signup form that can connect to email marketing platforms.
- Contact form — a form for reservations, inquiries, or general messages.
- Drop-down menu and on-hover effects — navigation dropdowns and image hover effects enhance interactivity.
- FontAwesome, Flaticon, and Ionicons — three icon sets are bundled for custom styling.
Who is it for?
- Restaurant owners — launch a complete multi-page website with menu, blog, and contact sections without writing code.
- Cafe and bar managers — use the full-screen slider and testimonial carousel to highlight food photography and customer reviews.
- Catering businesses — collect leads through the contact form and newsletter subscription block to build an email list.
- Web developers — customize the included SCSS source files and plugin stack to create bespoke restaurant websites quickly.
What can you do with Foody?
- Present menus — display dishes in a grid and in carousels organized by course or meal type.
- Collect reservations — the contact form gives customers a direct channel to book tables or ask questions.
- Publish updates — the blog section with pagination supports news posts, recipes, or event announcements.
- Grow an email list — the newsletter form captures subscribers and can integrate with platforms such as MailBluster.
What's in the box?
The download includes all demo images, 7 HTML files, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, font icons, and library/plugin files. The libraries bundled are Bootstrap 4, Owl Carousel, FontAwesome, Flaticon, Ionicons, and Magnific Pop-Up.
Pros and cons
- Pros: free to download, open source, licensed for commercial projects, lifetime free updates, fully responsive, cross-browser compatible.
- Cons: the page shows no explicit cons; it is a static template without a CMS or backend, so content changes require editing HTML.
Pricing
Foody is free. The download page lists open source, use in commercial projects, and lifetime free updates.
Alternatives
- FoodwaGon — a free Bootstrap 5 restaurant and food website template, also from ThemeWagon.
- TheGrill — a free HTML5 Bootstrap restaurant website template.
- Yummy — a free HTML5 food blog website template.
- Steakshop — a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 restaurant website template.
FAQ
Is Foody free to use?
Yes, Foody is free to download and can be used in commercial projects. The download page lists the template as open source with lifetime free updates.
What do I get in the download?
The package includes 7 HTML files, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, all demo images, font icons, and library/plugin files such as Bootstrap 4, Owl Carousel, and Magnific Pop-Up.
Does Foody work on mobile devices?
Yes, Foody is fully responsive and mobile-friendly. It is also cross-browser compatible, working in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and mobile browsers.
How do I customize Foody?
Because it is a static template, you edit the HTML files directly and adjust styling in the included SCSS/CSS files. The JavaScript source files allow you to modify carousel and animation behavior.
Is Foody a WordPress theme?
No, Foody is a plain HTML5 template built on Bootstrap 4, not a WordPress theme. It does not require a content management system.
