diff --git a/cantaloupe_sync.py b/cantaloupe_sync.py
index f118777..f211203 100644
--- a/cantaloupe_sync.py
+++ b/cantaloupe_sync.py
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ async def run_sync(
     file_path: Optional[str] = Query(None, description="Server-side path to Excel file"),
 ):
     """
-    Run a full Cantaloupe sync from an Excel file.
+    Import an Excel file into a staged batch for review.
 
     Accepts either:
       - An uploaded Excel file (multipart form)
@@ -416,42 +416,10 @@ async def run_sync(
         excel_path = str(p)
         display_path = file_path
     else:
-        # Try subprocess call to cantaloupe export
-        try:
-            import subprocess
-            import sys
-            cantaloupe_dir = os.path.expanduser("~/projects/cantaloupe-downloader")
-            result = subprocess.run(
-                [sys.executable, "-m", "cantaloupe", "export", "--scheduled"],
-                capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=120,
-                cwd=cantaloupe_dir,
-            )
-            if result.returncode != 0:
-                raise HTTPException(
-                    status_code=400,
-                    detail=f"Cantaloupe export failed: {result.stderr[:500]}"
-                )
-            # Parse output to find the exported file path
-            for line in result.stdout.splitlines() + result.stderr.splitlines():
-                line = line.strip()
-                if line and Path(line).exists() and line.endswith((".xlsx", ".xls")):
-                    excel_path = line
-                    display_path = line
-                    break
-            else:
-                raise HTTPException(
-                    status_code=400,
-                    detail="Cantaloupe export ran but produced no recognizable file path. Provide file upload or file_path parameter."
-                )
-        except FileNotFoundError:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=400,
-                detail="No file provided and cantaloupe module not found. Upload an Excel file or provide file_path."
-            )
-        except HTTPException:
-            raise
-        except Exception as e:
-            raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail=f"Cantaloupe export error: {e}")
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=400,
+            detail="No file provided. Upload an Excel file to import asset data."
+        )
 
     conn = _get_db()
     try:
diff --git a/static/index.html b/static/index.html
index 30d39e8..5717b30 100644
--- a/static/index.html
+++ b/static/index.html
@@ -514,30 +514,51 @@
     .hidden { display: none !important; }
     .mono { font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 12px; }
 
-    /* Responsive: collapse sidebar on narrow screens */
+    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+       HAMBURGER BUTTON & SIDEBAR OVERLAY (mobile)
+       ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
+    .hamburger {
+      display: none;
+      background: none; border: none; color: var(--text); font-size: 24px;
+      cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; margin-right: 10px;
+      line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
+    }
+    .hamburger:hover { color: var(--accent2); }
+    .sidebar-overlay {
+      display: none;
+      position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
+      z-index: 99; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s;
+      pointer-events: none;
+    }
+    .sidebar-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
+
+    /* Responsive: off-canvas sidebar on narrow screens */
     @media (max-width: 768px) {
+      .hamburger { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
+      .sidebar-overlay { display: block; }
+
       .sidebar {
-        width: 56px;
-        overflow: hidden;
+        transform: translateX(-100%);
+        transition: transform 0.25s ease;
+        z-index: 100;
       }
-      .sidebar .sidebar-header span,
-      .sidebar .sidebar-user,
-      .sidebar .nav-item span,
-      .sidebar .nav-item .ni-badge,
-      .sidebar .sidebar-footer span,
-      .sidebar .sidebar-footer .logout-btn { display: none; }
-      .sidebar .nav-item { justify-content: center; padding: 11px 0; }
-      .sidebar .nav-item .ni-icon { font-size: 20px; width: auto; }
-      .sidebar .sidebar-header { justify-content: center; }
-      .sidebar .sidebar-header .sh-icon { font-size: 22px; }
-      .main { margin-left: 56px; padding: 16px; max-width: calc(100vw - 56px); }
+      .sidebar.open { transform: translateX(0); }
+
+      .main {
+        margin-left: 0;
+        padding: 16px;
+        max-width: 100vw;
+      }
+
+      .page-title .pt-actions .btn .btn-label { display: none; }
+      .page-title .pt-actions .btn { min-width: 36px; justify-content: center; }
 
       /* Stats grid: tighter cards */
       .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(100px, 1fr)); gap: 6px; }
       .stat-card { padding: 10px; }
       .stat-card .stat-value { font-size: 22px; }
 
-      /* Cantaloupe Sync batch rows stack */
+      /* Import batch rows stack */
       .cs-batch-row .csb-status { width: 60px; }
       .cs-batch-row .csb-time { width: auto; font-size: 11px; }
       .cs-batch-row .csb-rows { width: auto; text-align: left; margin-left: auto; }
@@ -567,7 +588,7 @@
       .page-title .pt-actions { width: 100%; }
       .page-title .pt-actions button { flex: 1; }
 
-      /* Cantaloupe diff badges stack 2x2 */
+      /* Import diff badges stack 2x2 */
       .cs-diff-summary { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
       .cs-diff-badge { padding: 8px; }
       .cs-diff-badge .csd-val { font-size: 18px; }
@@ -586,7 +607,7 @@
     }
 
     /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-       CANTALOUPE SYNC
+       EXCEL IMPORT
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
     .cs-diff-summary {
       display: grid;
@@ -657,8 +678,11 @@
   </div>
 </div>
 
+<!-- ═══ SIDEBAR OVERLAY (mobile) ═══ -->
+<div id="sidebarOverlay" class="sidebar-overlay" onclick="toggleSidebar()"></div>
+
 <!-- ═══ SIDEBAR ═══ -->
-<div class="sidebar">
+<div class="sidebar" id="sidebar"> <!-- add hamburger to title bar-->
   <div class="sidebar-header">
     <span class="sh-icon">📊</span>
     <span>Canteen Admin</span>
@@ -690,7 +714,7 @@
       <span class="ni-icon">📤</span><span>Export</span>
     </button>
     <button class="nav-item" data-page="cantaloupe" onclick="switchPage('cantaloupe')">
-      <span class="ni-icon">🔄</span><span>Cantaloupe Sync</span>
+      <span class="ni-icon">📥</span><span>Import</span>
     </button>
   </div>
   <div class="sidebar-footer">
@@ -702,6 +726,11 @@
 <!-- ═══ MAIN CONTENT ═══ -->
 <div class="main">
 
+  <!-- Hamburger button (mobile) -->
+  <div style="display:flex;align-items:center;margin-bottom:12px;" class="mobile-title-row">
+    <button class="hamburger" onclick="toggleSidebar()" aria-label="Toggle menu">☰</button>
+  </div>
+
   <!-- ── DASHBOARD ── -->
   <div id="pageDashboard" class="page">
     <div class="page-title">
@@ -858,14 +887,13 @@
     </div>
   </div>
 
-  <!-- ── CANTALOUPE SYNC ── -->
+  <!-- ── EXCEL IMPORT ── -->
   <div id="pageCantaloupe" class="page hidden">
     <div class="page-title">
-      <span>Cantaloupe Sync</span>
+      <span>Excel Import</span>
       <div class="pt-actions">
-        <button class="btn btn-sm btn-primary" onclick="runSync()" id="csSyncBtn">🔄 Sync Now</button>
         <input type="file" id="csFileInput" accept=".xlsx,.xls" style="display:none" onchange="uploadSyncFile(event)">
-        <button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline" onclick="document.getElementById('csFileInput').click()">📤 Upload Excel</button>
+        <button class="btn btn-sm btn-primary" onclick="document.getElementById('csFileInput').click()">📤 Upload Excel</button>
         <button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline" onclick="loadCantaloupeSync()">↻ Refresh</button>
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -969,6 +997,12 @@ function updateUserUI() {
   if (logoutBtn) logoutBtn.style.display = isLoggedIn() ? 'block' : 'none';
 }
 
+// ── Sidebar toggle (mobile) ──
+function toggleSidebar() {
+  document.getElementById('sidebar').classList.toggle('open');
+  document.getElementById('sidebarOverlay').classList.toggle('open');
+}
+
 // ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 // TOAST & MODAL
 // ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@@ -1009,6 +1043,9 @@ function switchPage(page) {
   document.querySelectorAll('.nav-item').forEach(n => n.classList.remove('active'));
   const navItem = document.querySelector(`.nav-item[data-page="${page}"]`);
   if (navItem) navItem.classList.add('active');
+  // Close sidebar on mobile after nav
+  document.getElementById('sidebar')?.classList.remove('open');
+  document.getElementById('sidebarOverlay')?.classList.remove('open');
   // Lazy load
   if (page === 'dashboard') loadDashboard();
   else if (page === 'settings') renderAllSettings();
@@ -1062,6 +1099,9 @@ function doLogout() {
   localStorage.removeItem('adminToken');
   document.getElementById('loginOverlay').classList.remove('hidden');
   updateUserUI();
+  // Close sidebar on mobile
+  document.getElementById('sidebar')?.classList.remove('open');
+  document.getElementById('sidebarOverlay')?.classList.remove('open');
 }
 
 async function initAuth() {
@@ -2099,7 +2139,7 @@ async function loadCantaloupeSync() {
 function renderCsOverview() {
   const el = document.getElementById('csOverviewContent');
   if (!csLatestBatch) {
-    el.innerHTML = '<div class="empty-state"><div class="es-icon">🔄</div>No sync batches yet. Click "Sync Now" to import data.</div>';
+    el.innerHTML = '<div class="empty-state"><div class="es-icon">📥</div>No imports yet. Upload an Excel file to import asset data.</div>';
     return;
   }
   const b = csLatestBatch;
@@ -2305,32 +2345,15 @@ async function toggleBatchHistory(batchId) {
   }
 }
 
-// ── Sync Now ──
-async function runSync() {
-  const btn = document.getElementById('csSyncBtn');
-  btn.disabled = true;
-  btn.innerHTML = '<div class="spinner"></div> Syncing...';
-  try {
-    const result = await api('/api/admin/cantaloupe/sync', { method: 'POST' });
-    showToast('Sync completed — batch #' + result.id);
-    await loadCantaloupeSync();
-  } catch (e) {
-    showToast('Sync failed: ' + e.message, true);
-  } finally {
-    btn.disabled = false;
-    btn.innerHTML = '🔄 Sync Now';
-  }
-}
-
 // ── Upload Excel File ──
+let _csUploading = false;
 async function uploadSyncFile(event) {
   const file = event.target.files?.[0];
   if (!file) return;
+  if (_csUploading) return;
+  _csUploading = true;
   const fd = new FormData();
   fd.append('file', file);
-  const btn = document.getElementById('csSyncBtn');
-  btn.disabled = true;
-  btn.innerHTML = '<div class="spinner"></div> Uploading...';
   try {
     const result = await api('/api/admin/cantaloupe/sync', { method: 'POST', body: fd });
     showToast('Upload processed — batch #' + result.id);
@@ -2338,8 +2361,7 @@ async function uploadSyncFile(event) {
   } catch (e) {
     showToast('Upload failed: ' + e.message, true);
   } finally {
-    btn.disabled = false;
-    btn.innerHTML = '🔄 Sync Now';
+    _csUploading = false;
     event.target.value = ''; // reset so same file can be re-picked
   }
 }