Everything you need to know about discovering food places, writing reviews, and growing your business on Placejoys.
Learn the basics about our platform and what we do.
Placejoys is a global food discovery platform that helps people find cafes, restaurants, dessert shops, brunch spots, and hidden local food gems. We curate joyful food places across 85+ cities worldwide, giving you honest ratings, real photos, menus, and community-driven reviews so you can confidently choose where to eat next.
Yes, Placejoys is completely free for everyone. You can browse food places, read reviews, view menus, save your favorites, and explore city food guides without paying anything or creating an account. We believe great food experiences should be accessible to all.
Placejoys currently features food places across 85+ cities worldwide, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. We are continuously expanding to new cities and regions. If your city is not yet covered, you can suggest it through our Contact page and we will prioritize adding it.
Our team uses a combination of local research, community recommendations, and data analysis to discover and verify food places. Each listing goes through a quality check to ensure accurate information, genuine photos, and reliable details. Business owners can also submit their own places for inclusion through our Add Your Place feature.
Tips for getting the most out of your Placejoys experience.
Use the search bar on the homepage to type a cuisine, food type, or city name. You can also browse by food category (cafes, desserts, brunch, street food, and more) or explore our city-specific pages. Each listing includes the address, map location, hours, and directions to help you get there easily.
Absolutely. We encourage all food lovers to share their honest experiences. You can leave a review on any food place page by rating your visit and writing about the food quality, atmosphere, service, and overall experience. Your reviews help other diners make informed decisions and support local businesses.
Yes, you can save any food place to your personal favorites list for quick access later. This is especially useful when planning a weekend food crawl, saving spots for an upcoming trip, or building a go-to list of places you love. Your saved places are available anytime you visit Placejoys.
Ratings on Placejoys are based on real visitor experiences. Each food place displays an average rating from 1 to 5 stars along with the total number of reviews. Individual reviews include a star rating, written feedback, and the date of visit. We do not allow fake or incentivized reviews, ensuring that every rating reflects a genuine experience.
Everything restaurant and cafe owners need to know.
Adding your business is simple and free. Click the "Add Your Place" button in the navigation bar or visit our Contact page. Provide your business name, address, cuisine type, hours of operation, and a few photos. Our team will review your submission and publish it within a few business days once everything is verified.
Yes, you can request updates to your listing at any time. If your hours change, you move to a new location, update your menu, or want to add new photos, simply contact us through the Contact page with your business name and the changes you need. We process update requests promptly to keep your listing accurate.
Yes, basic listings on Placejoys are completely free. Every food business can have a detailed page with their name, address, hours, photos, menu, and customer reviews at no cost. We also offer optional premium features such as promoted listings and highlighted placements for businesses that want additional visibility.
We believe open communication between businesses and customers builds trust. Business owners can contact us to respond to specific reviews, and we will publish your response alongside the original review. We are also working on a direct response feature that will allow owners to reply to reviews from their dashboard in the near future.
We are here to help. Reach out to our team and we will get back to you within 24 hours.