User Guide — OpenLate

When to Use This

You're traveling, it's late, and you need food fast. OpenLate shows what's open in your current city — grouped by how long they're still serving — so you don't have to open every listing in a map app.

Getting Started

1. Open the app on your phone (see README for how to start the server or deploy).
2. Allow location access when your browser asks — this is how the app knows your city.
3. Wait a few seconds while restaurants load near you.
4. Browse the groups:

• Open Late — still serving after 11 PM
• Open 24 Hours — always open
• Open Now — open with plenty of time left
• Closing Soon — less than 30 minutes left
• Opens Soon — opening within the hour

Searching Another City

If you're planning ahead or location is denied:

1. Type a city name in the search box (e.g. "Billings, MT").
2. Tap Go.

Filters

Check any combination:

• Fast Food — quick-service spots
• Sit-Down — restaurants and cafes
• Drive-Thru — has drive-through
• Accessible — wheelchair accessible per OSM

Sorting

• Remaining Open Time (default) — longest open first within each group
• Distance — closest first
• Closing Time — same as remaining open time

Directions

Tap Directions on any card to open Google Maps navigation.

Tips

• Add OpenLate to your home screen for one-tap access while traveling.
• Status refreshes every minute automatically.
• Tap Use My Location to re-detect your city after you move.
• If a place shows wrong hours, the OSM community data may be outdated — call ahead for important trips.

Troubleshooting