Restaurant Menu QR Code
Create a free QR code for your restaurant, bar or café menu. Change dishes and prices whenever you like without reprinting.
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- PNG, SVG and PDF
- Phone, tablet and PC
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What is a menu QR code for?
A menu QR code shows your restaurant menu on your customers' phones. It can open the PDF or photo of your menu in an easy-to-read view, or go straight to your online menu if you already have one.
It is a dynamic code: when you change dishes, prices or the daily menu, you just update the file or link and the code on the tables keeps working. No reprinting, and you get scan statistics.
Advantages
- An always up-to-date menuChange dishes, prices or the daily special without printing new menus: the code on the tables stays the same.
- Lower printing costsYou save on reprints every time a price goes up or the season changes.
- Customers who order soonerThey can see the menu while waiting for a table or from the street, and decide faster.
- Menus in several languagesOne code per language makes things easier for tourists without cluttering the table.
- Cleaner and tidierFewer menus passed from hand to hand, and none wet, torn or blowing away on the terrace.
How it works in 3 steps
- Fill in the detailsEnter the restaurant name and paste the link to your menu (PDF, image or website).
- Customize the designChoose colors, dot shapes and a frame, or add your logo. The preview updates instantly.
- Download and shareDownload it as PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG or PDF, test it with your phone, then print it or share it anywhere.
See the detailed instructions
- Enter your restaurant name.
- Paste your menu link: a PDF or image uploaded to the internet, or the address of your online menu.
- Optionally, add your opening hours, a phone number for bookings or a note such as "Ask about today's special".
- Customize the code with your venue's colors and logo, save it to your account and download it.
Ideas for using it
- Tables, on a stand or a sticker.
- Bar, entrance and window, so people can see the menu before coming in.
- Terraces, where paper menus get dirty or blow away.
- Takeaway and delivery flyers.
- Menus in several languages for tourists, with one code per language.
Tips
Design the menu for mobile: a portrait PDF with large text and a small file size reads much better than a scanned double-page menu.
Print the code at least 3 × 3 cm (about 1.2 in), with good contrast, and add a line such as "Scan to see the menu". Always keep a few paper menus for those who prefer them.
Size, color and contrast for your menu QR code
A menu QR code lives on the tables: in a menu holder, on a sticker or on a table tent. Customers scan it while seated, from about 12 to 16 in (30 to 40 cm), so 1.2 to 1.6 in (3 to 4 cm) per side is enough. If you also put it on the door or in the window so people can check the menu from the street, use at least 4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm).
Tables get splashes, candlelight and warm lamps, so the code needs to be robust: a dark color on a white background, a matte finish and a waterproof sticker or sleeve. You can use your restaurant's color for the frame and your logo in the center with "Maximum (H)" error correction. Write "Scan to see the menu" next to it and, if you have guest WiFi, put it on the same card.
Other types of QR codes
Each type of code has its own generator with exactly the fields it needs. Pick the one that fits what you want to share:
- Link QR codeOpens any web page.
- WiFi QR codeJoins your network without typing the password.
- WhatsApp QR codeOpens a chat with you instantly.
- vCard QR codeSaves your contact to the phone.
- Social media QR codeAll your profiles on one page.
- QR code with logoYour brand in the center of the code.
- PDF QR codeShares documents and files.
- Location QR codeOpens the place on a map.
- Text QR codeShows text, even offline.
- Email QR codePrepares an email ready to send.
- Phone QR codeCalls your number with one tap.
- SMS QR codeOpens a pre-written text message.
- Event QR codeAdds the event to the calendar.
- App QR codeSends to App Store or Google Play.
- Facebook QR codeOpens your Facebook page.
- YouTube QR codeOpens your channel or video.
- Bitcoin QR codeReceives crypto payments.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the menu without changing the code?
Yes. Edit the link or upload the new version and update the code from "My codes": the printed QR will show the new menu.
What format should I use for my menu?
A PDF or an image (JPG or PNG) is shown with a preview. If you already have a menu on your website, paste its address and the code goes straight there.
Do customers need an app?
No. The phone camera is enough: the menu opens in the browser.
Can I have one menu per language?
Yes. Create a code for each language and label each one with its flag or language name.
How many codes do I need for all my tables?
Just one. The same code works on every table; print as many copies as you need. If you want to know which area scans most (patio, dining room), create a different code for each area.
Can I have separate food and drinks menus?
Yes. Create one code for each menu, or combine them in a single PDF with a contents page at the start so customers can jump to the section they want.
Does it work if the customer has poor coverage?
They need a connection to open the menu, so keep the PDF light and share your guest WiFi. Also keep a few printed menus for anyone who can't view it on their phone.