Theme
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Kasuari
Kasuari is a WordPress theme built for restaurants, cafes and bars. It gives food and beverage businesses a responsive site with menu sections, testimonials and a blog, plus a drag and drop page builder so owners can arrange pages without writing code.
- Version
- 1.8
- Released
- Apr 6, 2022
- Developer
- themesawesome
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Kasuari 1.8
Version 1.8 · Apr 6, 2022
Latest
- ImprovedAdvanced Custom Fields Pro Plugin to v5.12.1
What it does
A restaurant or cafe website has a few jobs to do well: present the menu, tell visitors what the place is like and give them reasons to come back. Kasuari is designed around those needs. It includes menu display blocks for food and drink listings, testimonial sections for guest feedback and blog support for news, recipes, promotions or stories. The layout is responsive, so pages adjust to desktops, tablets and phones, which matters for diners checking a menu on the go.
Customization happens in a few places. A drag and drop page builder handles page layouts, and it comes with theme-specific addons such as Block Heading, Title Block, Kasuari Menus Block, Post Block and Testimonials. The Live Customizer offers unlimited color options, there are more than 600 Google Fonts to pick from, and a custom header and footer builder lets you shape navigation and contact areas. A theme options panel covers layout, colors and typography, so a cozy cafe and a more formal restaurant can each get a look that fits.
Best for
- Cafes and coffee shops wanting an online menu
- Restaurants of any size needing a branded website
- Bars and bistros sharing news and guest testimonials
Features
Menu display blocks
Dedicated menu sections let you list food and drink offerings in a format made for restaurants and cafes, and they are simple to keep up to date.
Drag and drop page builder
Build and rearrange page layouts visually, with no coding needed, which suits owners and staff who manage the site themselves.
Page builder addons
Extra builder elements include Block Heading, Title Block, Kasuari Menus Block, Post Block and Testimonials for adding common restaurant content.
Header and footer builder
Design your own header and footer, giving you control over navigation menus and the contact areas visitors look for.
Colors and typography
Set unlimited colors through the Live Customizer and choose from more than 600 Google Fonts to match your brand identity.
Theme options panel
An options panel lets you adjust layout, colors, typography and other site settings from one place in the dashboard.
Responsive layout
Pages adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so menus and contact details stay readable on any screen size.
Built-in blog
Publish news, recipes, promotions or stories about your business to keep regular guests informed and interested.
Questions about Kasuari
Can I show my food and drink menu with this theme?
Yes. The theme includes menu display blocks and a Kasuari Menus Block for the page builder, both designed for listing food and drink items. You can place menu sections on any page you build and update them as your offerings change.
Do I need coding skills to customize the design?
No. Layouts are built with a drag and drop page builder, colors are set through the Live Customizer, and a theme options panel handles layout and typography. The header and footer builder also works without code, so you can personalize the site visually.
Will the site look right on phones?
The theme uses a responsive design that adjusts to desktops, tablets and smartphones. That helps guests who browse your menu, location or contact details from their phone get a layout sized for their screen.
Can I post updates like specials or recipes?
Yes. Kasuari includes blog support, so you can publish news, recipes, promotions or stories. The Post Block addon lets you display recent posts on other pages, such as your homepage.
Is Kasuari free?
The code of Kasuari is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Kasuari is this?
Version 1.8, released Apr 6, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Kasuari?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Kasuari automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
