Thirst & Growl: A Street Food Discovery Platform

Thirst & Growl was designed to bridge the gap between street food vendors and food lovers. The platform provided a seamless way for users to discover hidden culinary gems, share reviews, and engage with the vibrant street food scene.

Bringing Street Food Culture to the Digital Age

Overview

Industry: Food & Beverage

Services Provided: App Development

Project: Mobile App

Platform: iOS

Technology: React Native

Year: 2023

The Challenge

Street food vendors often struggle with visibility, relying on word-of-mouth and foot traffic. Customers, on the other hand, lack a reliable way to find and track their favorite vendors in real time. The challenge was to create an intuitive platform that benefits both vendors and food enthusiasts while ensuring a smooth user experience.

Our Approach

We focused on three key areas to build a robust platform:

Real-Time Vendor Discovery – Implemented location-based tracking to help users find nearby vendors.
User Engagement & Community Building – Enabled ratings, reviews, and social sharing to foster an active community.
Vendor Growth & Visibility – Designed a vendor-friendly dashboard for managing listings, promotions, and analytics.

Solution

We developed a feature-rich mobile platform with:

✅ Interactive Map-Based Search – Users could explore nearby street food spots with real-time updates.
✅ Vendor Profiles – Custom pages showcasing menus, hours, and locations.
✅ Ratings & Reviews – Built-in social proof to highlight top vendors.
✅ Push Notifications – Alerting users to pop-up vendors and special promotions.

Results

📈 Increased vendor exposure, leading to higher foot traffic.
🍽️ A growing community of food lovers sharing recommendations.
🚀 Positive user feedback on app usability and discovery features.

Technology Stack

Frontend: FlutterFlow (for rapid development and cross-platform compatibility)
Backend: Firebase (for real-time updates and seamless data management)
Map Integration: Google Maps API (for precise vendor locations)

Conclusion

Thirst & Growl successfully transformed the street food discovery experience. By blending intuitive UX with smart technology, we helped vendors gain visibility while creating a go-to platform for food lovers.