diff --git a/app/api/routes/tracker.py b/app/api/routes/tracker.py
index f444ada..22a5646 100644
--- a/app/api/routes/tracker.py
+++ b/app/api/routes/tracker.py
@@ -77,12 +77,15 @@ async def tracker_page(request: Request, person: str = "Sarah", date: str = None
         # Template will handle filtering of deleted foods
         # Get all meals for dropdown (exclude snapshots)
         meals = db.query(Meal).filter(Meal.meal_type != "tracked_snapshot").all()
+        meals.sort(key=lambda x: x.name.lower())
         
         # Get all templates for template dropdown
         templates_list = db.query(Template).all()
+        templates_list.sort(key=lambda x: x.name.lower())
 
         # Get all foods for dropdown
         foods = db.query(Food).all()
+        foods.sort(key=lambda x: x.name.lower())
         
         # Calculate day totals
         day_totals = calculate_day_nutrition_tracked(tracked_meals, db)
diff --git a/conductor/tracks.md b/conductor/tracks.md
index 71f0f24..87f8602 100644
--- a/conductor/tracks.md
+++ b/conductor/tracks.md
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ This file tracks all major tracks for the project. Each track has its own detail
 
 ---
 
-- [ ] **Track: Add real-time search and alphabetical sorting to the Add Meal and Add Food modals on the tracker page.**
+- [x] **Track: Add real-time search and alphabetical sorting to the Add Meal and Add Food modals on the tracker page.**
 *Link: [./tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/](./tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/)*
diff --git a/conductor/tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/plan.md b/conductor/tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/plan.md
index 6eee09c..be2a22d 100644
--- a/conductor/tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/plan.md
+++ b/conductor/tracks/meal_food_search_20260310/plan.md
@@ -1,32 +1,32 @@
 # Implementation Plan: Meal/Food Search & Sorting (Track: meal_food_search_20260310)
 
 ## Phase 1: Preparation and Testing
-- [ ] Task: Create a new Playwright test file `tests/meal_food_search.spec.js` to verify searching and sorting in modals.
-- [ ] Task: Write failing E2E tests for:
-    - [ ] Modal opening and initial alphabetical sorting of Meals.
-    - [ ] Real-time filtering in the "Add Meal" modal.
-    - [ ] Modal opening and initial alphabetical sorting of Foods.
-    - [ ] Real-time filtering (by name and brand) in the "Add Food" modal.
-- [ ] Task: Run the tests and confirm they fail.
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Preparation and Testing' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+- [x] Task: Create a new Playwright test file `tests/meal_food_search.spec.js` to verify searching and sorting in modals.
+- [x] Task: Write failing E2E tests for:
+    - [x] Modal opening and initial alphabetical sorting of Meals.
+    - [x] Real-time filtering in the "Add Meal" modal.
+    - [x] Modal opening and initial alphabetical sorting of Foods.
+    - [x] Real-time filtering (by name and brand) in the "Add Food" modal.
+- [x] Task: Run the tests and confirm they fail.
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Preparation and Testing' (Protocol in workflow.md)
 
 ## Phase 2: Implement Sorting & Searching in "Add Meal" Modal
-- [ ] Task: Update `templates/modals/add_meal.html` to add a search input field above the meal list.
-- [ ] Task: Add a unique `data-testid` to the search input and individual list items for test reliability.
-- [ ] Task: Update the backend route `app/api/routes/tracker.py` to sort the `meals` list alphabetically before passing it to the template.
-- [ ] Task: Implement client-side JavaScript in `templates/modals/add_meal.html` to filter the meal list in real-time as the user types.
-- [ ] Task: Verify Phase 2 with E2E tests.
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Implement Sorting & Searching in Add Meal Modal' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+- [x] Task: Update `templates/modals/add_meal.html` to add a search input field above the meal list.
+- [x] Task: Add a unique `data-testid` to the search input and individual list items for test reliability.
+- [x] Task: Update the backend route `app/api/routes/tracker.py` to sort the `meals` list alphabetically before passing it to the template.
+- [x] Task: Implement client-side JavaScript in `templates/modals/add_meal.html` to filter the meal list in real-time as the user types.
+- [x] Task: Verify Phase 2 with E2E tests.
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Implement Sorting & Searching in Add Meal Modal' (Protocol in workflow.md)
 
 ## Phase 3: Implement Sorting & Searching in "Add Food" Modal
-- [ ] Task: Update `templates/modals/add_single_food.html` (or the relevant "Add Food" modal) to add a search input field above the food list.
-- [ ] Task: Add a unique `data-testid` to the search input and food list items.
-- [ ] Task: Update the backend route `app/api/routes/tracker.py` to sort the `foods` list alphabetically before passing it to the template.
-- [ ] Task: Implement client-side JavaScript in the "Add Food" modal to filter by both `name` and `brand` in real-time.
-- [ ] Task: Verify Phase 3 with E2E tests.
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Implement Sorting & Searching in Add Food Modal' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+- [x] Task: Update `templates/modals/add_single_food.html` (or the relevant "Add Food" modal) to add a search input field above the food list.
+- [x] Task: Add a unique `data-testid` to the search input and food list items.
+- [x] Task: Update the backend route `app/api/routes/tracker.py` to sort the `foods` list alphabetically before passing it to the template.
+- [x] Task: Implement client-side JavaScript in the "Add Food" modal to filter by both `name` and `brand` in real-time.
+- [x] Task: Verify Phase 3 with E2E tests.
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Implement Sorting & Searching in Add Food Modal' (Protocol in workflow.md)
 
 ## Phase 4: Final Verification and Cleanup
-- [ ] Task: Perform a final run of all tests (E2E and Backend).
-- [ ] Task: Ensure code coverage for any new logic (if applicable) is >80%.
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Final Verification and Cleanup' (Protocol in workflow.md)
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+- [x] Task: Perform a final run of all tests (E2E and Backend).
+- [x] Task: Ensure code coverage for any new logic (if applicable) is >80%.
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Final Verification and Cleanup' (Protocol in workflow.md)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/templates/modals/add_meal.html b/templates/modals/add_meal.html
index a7e2ec3..01c7487 100644
--- a/templates/modals/add_meal.html
+++ b/templates/modals/add_meal.html
@@ -13,10 +13,11 @@
                     <input type="hidden" name="date" value="{{ current_date.isoformat() }}">
                     <div class="mb-3">
                         <label class="form-label">Select Meal</label>
-                        <select class="form-control" name="meal_id" required>
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control mb-2" id="mealSearchInput" placeholder="Search meals..." data-testid="meal-search-input">
+                        <select class="form-control" name="meal_id" id="mealSelect" required size="10">
                             <option value="">Choose meal...</option>
                             {% for meal in meals %}
-                            <option value="{{ meal.id }}">{{ meal.name }}</option>
+                            <option value="{{ meal.id }}" data-testid="meal-option">{{ meal.name }}</option>
                             {% endfor %}
                         </select>
                     </div>
@@ -28,4 +29,33 @@
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>
-</div>
\ No newline at end of file
+</div>
+
+<script>
+    document.getElementById('mealSearchInput').addEventListener('input', function() {
+        const searchText = this.value.toLowerCase();
+        const select = document.getElementById('mealSelect');
+        const options = select.options;
+
+        for (let i = 0; i < options.length; i++) {
+            const option = options[i];
+            if (option.value === "") continue; // Skip "Choose meal..."
+            
+            const text = option.text.toLowerCase();
+            if (text.includes(searchText)) {
+                option.style.display = "";
+            } else {
+                option.style.display = "none";
+            }
+        }
+    });
+
+    // Reset search when modal is shown
+    document.getElementById('addMealModal').addEventListener('show.bs.modal', function () {
+        document.getElementById('mealSearchInput').value = '';
+        const options = document.getElementById('mealSelect').options;
+        for (let i = 0; i < options.length; i++) {
+            options[i].style.display = "";
+        }
+    });
+</script>
diff --git a/templates/modals/add_single_food.html b/templates/modals/add_single_food.html
index 603eb5b..3caab6c 100644
--- a/templates/modals/add_single_food.html
+++ b/templates/modals/add_single_food.html
@@ -12,10 +12,11 @@
                     <input type="hidden" name="date" value="{{ current_date.isoformat() }}">
                     <div class="mb-3">
                         <label class="form-label">Select Food</label>
-                        <select class="form-control" name="food_id" required onchange="updateServingSizeNote(this)">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control mb-2" id="foodSearchInput" placeholder="Search foods by name or brand..." data-testid="food-search-input">
+                        <select class="form-control" name="food_id" id="foodSelect" required onchange="updateServingSizeNote(this)" size="10">
                             <option value="">Choose food...</option>
                             {% for food in foods %}
-                            <option value="{{ food.id }}" data-serving-size="{{ food.serving_size }}">{{ food.name }}</option>
+                            <option value="{{ food.id }}" data-serving-size="{{ food.serving_size }}" data-brand="{{ food.brand }}" data-testid="food-option">{{ food.name }}</option>
                             {% endfor %}
                         </select>
                     </div>
@@ -43,6 +44,36 @@
             servingSizeNote.textContent = '';
         }
     }
+
+    document.getElementById('foodSearchInput').addEventListener('input', function() {
+        const searchText = this.value.toLowerCase();
+        const select = document.getElementById('foodSelect');
+        const options = select.options;
+
+        for (let i = 0; i < options.length; i++) {
+            const option = options[i];
+            if (option.value === "") continue; // Skip "Choose food..."
+            
+            const text = option.text.toLowerCase();
+            const brand = (option.getAttribute('data-brand') || "").toLowerCase();
+            
+            if (text.includes(searchText) || brand.includes(searchText)) {
+                option.style.display = "";
+            } else {
+                option.style.display = "none";
+            }
+        }
+    });
+
+    // Reset search when modal is shown
+    document.getElementById('addSingleFoodModal').addEventListener('show.bs.modal', function () {
+        document.getElementById('foodSearchInput').value = '';
+        const options = document.getElementById('foodSelect').options;
+        for (let i = 0; i < options.length; i++) {
+            options[i].style.display = "";
+        }
+        document.getElementById('servingSizeNote').textContent = '';
+    });
 </script>
         </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/tests/meal_food_search.spec.js b/tests/meal_food_search.spec.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3094bbd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/meal_food_search.spec.js
@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+const { test, expect } = require('@playwright/test');
+
+test.describe('Meal and Food Search & Sorting', () => {
+  test.beforeEach(async ({ page }) => {
+    await page.goto('/tracker');
+    // Ensure we're in a known state
+    page.on('dialog', dialog => dialog.accept());
+    const resetBtn = page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Reset Page' });
+    if (await resetBtn.isVisible()) {
+      await resetBtn.click();
+    }
+  });
+
+  test('Add Meal modal should be sorted alphabetically and searchable', async ({ page }) => {
+    // Open Add Meal modal for Breakfast
+    await page.locator('[data-testid="add-meal-breakfast"]').click();
+    
+    // Check for search input
+    const searchInput = page.locator('[data-testid="meal-search-input"]');
+    await expect(searchInput).toBeVisible();
+
+    // Check alphabetical sorting
+    const mealOptions = page.locator('[data-testid="meal-option"]');
+    const count = await mealOptions.count();
+    let prevText = "";
+    for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
+      const text = await mealOptions.nth(i).innerText();
+      if (text.trim() === "" || text.includes("Choose meal...")) continue;
+      
+      if (prevText !== "") {
+        console.log(`Comparing: "${prevText}" to "${text}"`);
+        const cmp = text.localeCompare(prevText, 'en', { sensitivity: 'base' });
+        if (cmp < 0) {
+            console.error(`Sort order failure: "${prevText}" should come after "${text}" (cmp: ${cmp})`);
+        }
+        expect(cmp).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(0);
+      }
+      prevText = text;
+    }
+
+    // Test real-time filtering
+    await searchInput.fill('Protein');
+    const filteredOptions = page.locator('[data-testid="meal-option"]:visible');
+    const filteredCount = await filteredOptions.count();
+    for (let i = 0; i < filteredCount; i++) {
+      const text = await filteredOptions.nth(i).innerText();
+      expect(text.toLowerCase()).toContain('protein');
+    }
+  });
+
+  test('Add Food modal should be sorted alphabetically and searchable', async ({ page }) => {
+    // Open Add Food modal for Breakfast
+    await page.locator('[data-testid="add-food-breakfast"]').click();
+
+    // Check for search input
+    const searchInput = page.locator('[data-testid="food-search-input"]');
+    await expect(searchInput).toBeVisible();
+
+    // Check alphabetical sorting
+    const foodOptions = page.locator('[data-testid="food-option"]');
+    const count = await foodOptions.count();
+    let prevText = "";
+    for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
+      const text = await foodOptions.nth(i).innerText();
+      if (text.trim() === "" || text.includes("Choose food...")) continue;
+
+      if (prevText !== "") {
+        console.log(`Comparing: "${prevText}" to "${text}"`);
+        const cmp = text.localeCompare(prevText, 'en', { sensitivity: 'base' });
+        if (cmp < 0) {
+            console.error(`Sort order failure: "${prevText}" should come after "${text}" (cmp: ${cmp})`);
+        }
+        expect(cmp).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(0);
+      }
+      prevText = text;
+    }
+
+    // Test real-time filtering
+    await searchInput.fill('Organic');
+    const filteredOptions = page.locator('[data-testid="food-option"]:visible');
+    const filteredCount = await filteredOptions.count();
+    for (let i = 0; i < filteredCount; i++) {
+      const text = (await filteredOptions.nth(i).innerText()).toLowerCase();
+      const brand = (await filteredOptions.nth(i).getAttribute('data-brand') || "").toLowerCase();
+      expect(text.includes('organic') || brand.includes('organic')).toBeTruthy();
+    }
+  });
+});