Welcome to Mensa App

We're a dedicated group of students who share a passion for good food and a desire to enhance the dining experience for students in Tübingen. Our platform allows to explore the menus of local mensas and cafeterias, complete with analytics and honest reviews. Our goal is to connect students with the best dining options available. Learn about the features of each page of our app here. The language can be switched between German and English at any time.

Page Overview

Home

This page provides a brief introduction to the purpose of our application. Users can view the various mensa and cafeteria locations considered in the mensa app.

Menu

This page displays the current offerings of the included canteens and cafeterias for the respective week. Users have the option of filtering and/or sorting the menu according to different categories. Dishes can also be rated and recommendations are displayed based on the user's preferences. Each main dish is accompanied by a description and recipe suggestions in case you want to cook the dish at home.

Analysis

This page provides insights into key metrics such as the total number of dishes. Additionally, there are weekly analyses of dish options, rating trends, and price developments.

Rating

Here, users can submit ratings for randomly selected dishes. This not only improves rating insights for everyone but also optimizes users' personal recommendations.

Navigation

This page explains the functionalities of the application and provides a clear navigation to all important pages.

Login

This page provides access to the user account. Users can log in (alternatively with a Google account) or create a new account.

Account

This page is tailored to the individual user. After logging in, it is displayed in the sidebar. Users can view their personal Mensa statistics.