How to set up a QR menu and website for restaurants and cafes?
A restaurant or cafe website does two jobs: QR menu at the table and appearing on Google. Most businesses only set up a PDF menu — but it's hard to read on phones and invisible to search. This guide shows how to solve both at once.
Why PDF menu isn't enough
- Doesn't read well on phones — zoom in, scroll, zoom in again.
- Search engines can't read it — you won't appear for "vegetarian menu Brooklyn" searches.
- Price changes mean redesign — new design, new print, new upload.
- No product photos — but photos are what sell.
A real webpage menu works on phones and is searchable.
Setup: think of the menu as a product catalog
Menu items are products: name, description, price, photo, and category (appetizers, mains, desserts, drinks). If there are portion differences — small/large, single/double — define them as variants on a single item.
Details: Adding products · Generate products with AI
Price updates
Change the price in your panel, the QR code stays the same, and the menu at the table updates instantly. No more printed menus to replace.
How to put the QR code on the table
Create a QR code from the menu page link and place it on table cards, the door, or near the register. Use the same QR code in your Instagram bio too.
Details: Create promotional links
Will you take reservations?
If you accept table reservations, the appointment system handles it: day and time selection, confirmation, and automatic reminders. Reminders reduce no-shows.
Details: Set up appointments · Set up appointment reminders
Will you take delivery orders?
If yes, the menu becomes a direct-order catalog: cart, delivery zone, and cash on delivery + card payment together. For neighborhood delivery, cash on delivery is still the most popular method.
Details: Take cash-on-delivery orders · Manage your orders
Local visibility: where most traffic comes from
Most restaurant searches are location-based. Three things are required:
- Google Business Profile linked and up to date
- Address, map, phone, and hours on your site
- Reviews — count and recency
Details: Connect your Google Business Profile · Show your location on a map · Collect reviews automatically
Common mistakes
Leaving the menu without photos. Get photos of your top 8–10 items; you don't need to shoot everything.
Not updating hours. A customer arriving when you're closed leads to a bad review.
Skipping allergen/content info. A one-sentence note builds both trust and accountability.
Staying in one language. In a touristy area, content can be generated in 12 languages; visitors see their own.
Frequently asked questions
Is the QR menu a separate app? No — the menu is a page on your site; the QR just points to it.
Does the QR change when price changes? No, the QR stays the same; the content updates.
Can I take reservations and delivery orders together? Yes, both are managed from the same panel.
Do I need my own domain name? Not required; start free and switch later. See domain guide
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