International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Voice-enabled interfaces are becoming increasingly popular in modern food ordering systems due to their simplicity and hands-free interaction. This paper presents EchoEats, a lightweight voice-based food ordering prototype that allows users to browse menus, select items, and confirm orders using speech commands. The system uses the Web Speech API for speech-to-text conversion, React for the interface, Node.js for backend processing, and MongoDB for storing menu and order data. A mock Stripe module handles simulated payments for demonstration purposes. The prototype supports essential features such as item retrieval, cart management, and order confirmation, delivering a fast and accessible ordering experience. Experimental results show smooth voice recognition, accurate command mapping, and efficient order handling. EchoEats demonstrates how voice interfaces can enhance convenience and usability, and it can be extended with multilingual support, voice authentication, and real-time payment integration in the future.