About
Our mission
Plat du Jour connects food lovers with the best daily specials in their neighborhood. Every lunchtime, discover what the restaurants around you have prepared — meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan — in real time.
How it works
For restaurant owners
Take a photo of your chalkboard, send it via WhatsApp, Telegram or SMS. Our AI reads your menu and publishes it automatically. 30 seconds, no app to install.
For food lovers
Explore the interactive map, filter by category, read reviews. Find the perfect lunch near you in no time.
Our values
Simplicity
No app to install, no complicated account. Technology serving simplicity.
Local
We support neighborhood restaurants. Every daily special is an invitation to eat local.
Free for all
Free for restaurant owners, free for users. Plat du Jour is accessible to everyone.
The team
Patrick Faust
Co-founder & Product
Passionate about gastronomy and hospitality, Patrick spent 15 years in the restaurant industry before co-founding Plat du Jour. He knows the challenges of restaurant owners inside out.
Philip Faust
Co-founder & Technology
Engineer and amateur cook, Philip combines his passion for AI and food tech to create tools that simplify the lives of restaurant owners.
Contact us
A question, a suggestion, a partnership? Write to us at contact@platdujour.app