QR ordering versus a QR menu
A basic QR menu opens a list of dishes, often a PDF or image. QR ordering lets guests choose quantities and submit an order for staff to acknowledge. The difference is the workflow, not the square code itself.
If staff still re-enter each item manually, find out whether the solution really manages orders or merely displays a menu.
- Guests select items at the table
- Orders appear on a staff-facing screen
- Staff acknowledge and update the order
Which venues should try it first?
Table-service cafes, drinks shops with options and small eateries with busy periods are good candidates for a pilot. Takeaway-only shops and restaurants requiring printing or advanced payments need extra integration checks.
- Start with two or three tables
- Confirm table identity before preparing food
- Keep a fallback process for connectivity issues
What to test before launch
Reliability matters more than a long feature checklist. Test slow internet, multiple staff devices, item changes and access permissions.
- Does each code identify the correct table?
- Do order lists agree across devices?
- Is a failed submission visible to guests?
- Can staff detect and handle duplicate orders?
Explore TableGo
TableGo provides a browser-based guest ordering flow and a management interface for the venue. Review the screenshots and product page, then test with your own devices before taking live orders.