Start shared ingredients together. If two orders need toast, toast twice at once—then you’re never behind. My Cute Restaurant is a cheerful cooking game where timing and organization matter more than frantic tapping. You prep ingredients, cook with gentle timers, stack plates in the right order, and serve customers before they get impatient. What you do in the game A typical shift: Take orders shown clearly above tables. Drag ingredients to prep boards. Tap burners/ovens to start timers. Assemble items in the correct stack order. Swipe plates to the right tables. Clear and reset tables for a tidiness bonus. As menus expand, your real challenge becomes managing stations and keeping a flow. Controls Desktop Click/drag ingredients to prep Click burners to start cooking Click to assemble plates (use preview if available) Click/swipe to deliver, buss, and wipe tables Mobile Tap/drag ingredients Tap burners for timers Tap to assemble and serve Swipe to deliver plates and clear tables How you win (and how scoring feels) You earn better end-of-day results by: serving correct orders serving quickly keeping the restaurant tidy earning tips from happy customers Customer “patience tells” (like waving) warn you when you need to prioritize a table. Stations, layout, and upgrades Layout is power: coffee near the pass speeds breakfast cold prep near the fridge reduces steps dessert cooler near host stand helps pre-plate during lulls Upgrades stay practical: extra burners reduce bottlenecks sharper knives speed prep insulated cups keep drinks hot longer Decor can gently boost mood and tips without changing core difficulty. Tips to play better (specific kitchen rhythm) Batch shared bases. Toast, rice, or pancakes first if multiple orders need them. Don’t fire long cooks too early. If steak sits, it can mess your timing. Pre-chop during slow moments. Garnishes ready = faster plates later. Use plate preview before serving. One wrong stack wastes more time than a quick check. Keep a buffer of clean plates. Running out creates a jam chain. Serve the most impatient table first. Waving = priority. Seat bigger groups in corners (if you control seating). Shorter server paths. Use counter stools for quick diners. Fast turnover helps your flow. Deliver water/bread for a grace moment (if available). It buys patience time. Color-code sauces mentally. Pick a “spot” on the counter for each sauce type. Tip: One station at a time. Finish the plate. If you keep forgetting an ingredient, say the order out loud: “toast, egg, coffee.” It helps your brain hold the stack. Progression and menu growth Early days teach the golden path (toast before eggs, coffee while pancakes flip). Later days add sauces and seasonal specials that increase planning, not chaos. Common problems & quick fixes I keep mixing orders: Use plate preview and serve immediately after building the plate. Bottleneck at burners: Buy one extra burner before buying fancy décor. Customers get mad fast: Prioritize waving tables and don’t start new prep when a finished plate is waiting. Lag: Close extra tabs/apps and refresh. No sound: Check mute and volume (timer cues help). Full screen issues: Exit and re-enter full screen; rotate mobile. Parent tip This game teaches planning, sequencing, and time management in a friendly way. Encourage breaks after a “day” so kids don’t over-focus on the rush. Quick info Platform: Browser (HTML5) Genre: Cooking / time management Age fit: 6–13 Session length: 10–25 minutes Controls: Tap/drag prep, tap timers, swipe to serve FAQ Q1: What should I upgrade first? A: Extra burners or faster prep tools—remove bottlenecks before buying décor. Q2: How do I stop serving the wrong table? A: Serve immediately after building a plate and check the order icon again. Q3: What does the tidiness bonus do? A: Wiping and resetting quickly often boosts your end-of-day score/tips. Q4: When should I batch cook? A: When multiple orders share a base ingredient like toast or pancakes. Q5: How do I handle patience warnings? A: Serve waving tables first, and don’t let finished plates sit on the counter. Q6: Why does my kitchen feel slow? A: Your stations may be far apart—rearrange for shorter steps between fridge, prep, and pass.