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Web Development

La Brioche Bakery

A modern, high-performance web application for an artisan French bakery, combining cutting-edge web technology with timeless French elegance.

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Duration

8 weeks

Team Size

3 developers

Industry

Food & Beverage

Client

La Brioche Norfolk

Project Results

200%

Increase in online orders

4.9/5

Customer satisfaction rating

60%

Repeat customer rate

The Challenge

La Brioche, an artisan French bakery in Norfolk, Virginia, needed a digital presence that mirrored the quality and tradition of their baking. The goal was to create a high-performance web application that was not only visually appealing but also offered a seamless e-commerce experience for their customers.

Our Solution

We developed a sophisticated web application that captures the essence of a traditional French bakery while providing modern e-commerce functionality. The site features high-resolution imagery, an interactive menu, and a smooth, user-friendly interface. It also includes a robust content management system to allow for easy updates to the menu and promotional content.

Key Features

E-Commerce Excellence - Full-featured shopping cart, secure checkout with multiple payment options, and order tracking
Visual Delight - Interactive and filterable menu with high-resolution product photography and smooth animations
Seamless User Experience - Easy-to-use authentication, personalized user profiles, and order history with reorder option
Dynamic Content Management - Menu and content easily updated through Sanity.io, with support for seasonal promotions and blog
Real-time Inventory - Live product availability updates to prevent overselling
Mobile-First Design - Optimized for mobile ordering with one-tap checkout
Loyalty Program - Built-in rewards system for frequent customers
Multi-location Support - Scalable architecture for future expansion

Technologies Used

Next.js 15
React 19
TypeScript 5.6
Tailwind CSS 4.0
Supabase
Sanity.io
Vercel

Technical Implementation

frontend

Built with Next.js 15, React 19, and TypeScript 5.6 for a high-performance, type-safe frontend. Tailwind CSS 4.0 was used for styling with custom French-inspired design tokens.

backend

Supabase was used for the database and authentication, providing real-time data synchronization and secure user management with row-level security.

cms

Sanity.io was integrated for dynamic content management, allowing for easy updates to the menu and other site content with a user-friendly interface for non-technical staff.

performance

Achieved perfect Lighthouse scores with image optimization, lazy loading, and edge caching. Sub-second load times ensure a smooth shopping experience.

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The new website has transformed our business. Online orders have skyrocketed, and our customers constantly compliment the beautiful design and easy ordering process. It truly captures the essence of our French bakery.
Marie Dubois
Owner, La Brioche Norfolk