Irish Takeaway Finder 🍕🇮🇪
Find nearby takeaways and get their menus from Deliveroo or Just Eat.
Prerequisites
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goplacesCLI installed (brew install steipete/tap/goplaces) - •
GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEYenvironment variable set - •Browser tool available
Workflow
Step 1: Find Nearby Takeaways
Use goplaces to search for restaurants near a location:
# Search by coordinates (negative longitude needs = syntax) goplaces search "takeaway" --lat=53.7179 --lng=-6.3561 --radius-m=3000 --limit=10 # Search by cuisine goplaces search "chinese takeaway" --lat=53.7179 --lng=-6.3561 --radius-m=2000 # Filter by rating goplaces search "pizza" --lat=53.7179 --lng=-6.3561 --min-rating=4 --open-now
Common location coordinates for Ireland:
- •Drogheda: 53.7179, -6.3561
- •Dublin City: 53.3498, -6.2603
- •Cork: 51.8985, -8.4756
- •Galway: 53.2707, -9.0568
Step 2: Get Deliveroo Menu (Browser Automation)
- •Start browser and navigate to Deliveroo:
browser action=start target=host browser action=navigate targetUrl="https://deliveroo.ie/" target=host
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Accept cookies if prompted (look for "Accept all" button)
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Enter location in address search box:
browser action=act request={"kind": "type", "ref": "<textbox-ref>", "text": "Drogheda, Co. Louth"}
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Select location from autocomplete dropdown
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Find and click on restaurant from list
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Take snapshot to extract menu items - look for:
- •Category headings (h2)
- •Item buttons with name, description, price
- •Allergen info in item descriptions
Step 3: Parse Menu Data
Menu items typically appear as buttons with structure:
- •Name: In paragraph element
- •Description: In text content
- •Price: Usually "€X.XX" format
- •Allergens: Listed after description (Gluten, Milk, etc.)
Example Conversation Flow
User: "What takeaways are near me in Drogheda?" → Run goplaces search, present top 5-10 results with ratings
User: "Show me the menu for Mizzoni's" → Browser to Deliveroo → search → click restaurant → snapshot → parse menu
User: "What pizzas do they have?" → Filter menu items by category, present pizza options with prices
Just Eat Alternative
If restaurant not on Deliveroo, try Just Eat:
browser action=navigate targetUrl="https://www.just-eat.ie/" target=host
Similar flow: enter postcode/address → browse restaurants → click for menu
Tips
- •Always dismiss cookie banners first
- •Wait for autocomplete suggestions before clicking
- •Some restaurants have "Limited order tracking" - still works for menu viewing
- •Prices include allergen info in descriptions
- •Use snapshot with compact=true for cleaner output
Menu Categories to Look For
- •Meal Deals & Special Offers
- •Pizzas (by size: Small/Medium/Large/XL/Wagon Wheel)
- •Starters
- •Pasta
- •Burgers
- •Sides
- •Desserts
- •Drinks
Future Enhancements
- • Twilio voice integration for phone ordering
- • Price comparison across platforms
- • Favorite restaurants memory
- • Order history tracking