CafeOS gives small and independent restaurants the same technology as large chains — without the POS terminal costs, monthly fees, or IT department.
Customers scan a QR code at their table and order from the digital menu. No need to wait for a waiter to take the order. Orders appear on the kitchen display the moment they're placed.
Replace kitchen printers with a live digital order board. Runs on any tablet or laptop you already own. Kitchen staff see new orders in real time, mark items done, and advance orders to served.
Accept table bookings through your CafeOS reservation page. Require a Stripe deposit to reduce no-shows. Auto-assign tables and staff. Deposits apply to the final bill automatically.
Walk-in customers are handled through the staff POS on any device. Staff create orders, accept card or cash, record tips, and apply any reservation credits.
See daily revenue, peak service hours, top-selling dishes, and table turnover rates — all in real time. Use the data to schedule staff efficiently and refine your menu.
Four roles (Owner, Manager, Cashier, Waiter) with clear access boundaries. Add staff by email, no IT knowledge needed. Remove access instantly when a team member leaves.
Enterprise POS systems like Toast require hardware and long contracts. CafeOS is designed to be deployed in under an hour, from a laptop, at zero upfront cost.
| CafeOS | Toast / Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | None — browser-based | Proprietary terminals |
| Upfront cost | £0 | £300–£1,000+ |
| Monthly fee | None | £50–£300/mo |
| QR ordering | Built in with payments | Limited or add-on |
| Kitchen display | Included | Extra hardware/fee |
| Reservations + deposits | Built in | Separate product |
| Setup time | Under 1 hour | Days with hardware install |