What is the best QR code menu with ordering?

The best QR code menu with ordering depends on your needs. For most restaurants, Servd offers the best value: QR menus with full ordering capability (table, pickup, delivery) from £39/month with 0% commission. Other options include Square for Restaurants (if you use Square POS), me&u (high volume venues), and Sunday (for order-and-pay focus).

How does QR code ordering work?

Customers scan a QR code at their table with their phone camera. This opens your digital menu in their browser (no app download needed). They browse, add items to their order, and submit. The order goes to your kitchen/dashboard. With order-and-pay systems, they can also pay through their phone.

Do QR ordering systems charge commission?

Some do, some don't. Commission-based systems charge 2-5% per order. Flat-fee systems like Servd charge a monthly subscription with 0% commission. For busy restaurants, flat-fee systems save significantly more money.

Scan. Order. Done.

QR Code Menu with OrderingWhat's the Best Option?

Not all QR systems are equal. Some just show your menu. Others let customers order and pay. Here's how to choose the right solution for your restaurant.

How QR Code Ordering Works

Scan

Customer scans QR code at table

Browse

Menu opens in their phone browser

Order

They add items and submit order

Serve

Kitchen receives and prepares order

Important: QR Menu ≠ QR Ordering

Many "QR menu" solutions only display your menu—customers still need to flag down a waiter to order. True QR ordering lets customers place orders directly from their phone. Make sure you're getting ordering capability, not just a digital menu viewer.

Why Restaurants Use QR Ordering

50%

Faster Service

reduction in order taking time

15-25%

Higher Spend

increase in average order value

20%

More Tables

increase in table turnover

No waiting

Better Experience

Customers order when they're ready

Accurate orders

Fewer Errors

No miscommunication with staff

One tap

Easy Reorders

Customers can add items anytime

QR Ordering Options Compared

From free basic options to full-featured platforms—here's how they compare

Servd

RECOMMENDED

Features

QR menu + table ordering
Pickup and delivery orders
Digital menu builder
Kitchen display system
Works on any device
Free plan for menu only

Limitations

No native POS integration yet
Newer platform

Best for: Restaurants wanting full ordering without commission

Pricing

£39/month

Commission

Square for Restaurants

Features

Integrated with Square POS
QR ordering included
Payment processing built-in
Inventory management

Limitations

Tied to Square ecosystem
Transaction fees add up
Less flexible menu design

Best for: Restaurants already using Square POS

Pricing

From £0 + fees

Commission

1.75% transactions

me&u

Features

High-volume focused
Integrates with major POS
Upselling features
Analytics dashboard

Limitations

Per-order commission
Enterprise pricing
Complex setup

Best for: Large venues, bars, stadiums

Pricing

Custom pricing

Commission

Commission-based

Sunday

Features

Order and pay focus
Fast checkout
Tip optimisation
POS integrations

Limitations

Commission on payments
Focus on payment not ordering
Enterprise-oriented

Best for: Quick-service focused on payment speed

Pricing

Custom pricing

Commission

Commission-based

Basic QR + PDF Menu

Features

Free to set up
Simple to create
No ongoing costs

Limitations

No ordering capability
Hard to update
Poor mobile experience
Just viewing, not ordering

Best for: Very small budgets, view-only needs

Pricing

Free

Commission

N/A

What to Look For in QR Ordering

No App Required

ESSENTIAL

Customers should be able to scan and order without downloading anything. Browser-based is essential.

True Ordering (Not Just Viewing)

ESSENTIAL

Make sure the system lets customers actually place orders, not just view a PDF menu.

Modifier Support

ESSENTIAL

Can customers customise orders? Sizes, add-ons, cooking preferences, dietary needs.

Kitchen Display or Notifications

ESSENTIAL

How does the kitchen know about new orders? Screen, printer, or notification.

Menu Management

ESSENTIAL

Can you easily update prices, add items, mark things sold out? Without reprinting QR codes.

Fair Pricing

Monthly flat fee is usually better than per-order commission for busy restaurants.

Our Pick: Servd for QR Ordering

Servd gives you QR menu and ordering in one platform, with no commission on orders. Customers scan, browse your beautiful menu, and order directly from their table.

QR code table ordering

No app download for customers

Full modifier support

Kitchen display system

Also supports pickup & delivery

0% commission on all orders

Menu updates instantly

Free tier for menu-only

£39/month

0% commission, unlimited orders

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Frequently Asked Questions

A QR menu just displays your menu when scanned—customers view items but still need to order through a waiter. QR ordering lets customers browse AND place orders directly from their phone. The order goes straight to your kitchen, no waiter needed to take it.

Ready for QR Ordering?

Let customers order from their tables. Faster service, higher spend, happier guests. Start with a free digital menu and upgrade when ready.

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Free digital menu plan. Full ordering from £39/month.