A digital menu is a digital version of the traditional printed menu, shown on a screen – typically a tablet, smartphone or an interactive terminal in the restaurant. Guests can scan a QR code or open the menu through an app or website, giving them quick and easy access to the menu – right from their own device.

A digital menu lets you present your menu attractively and in a user-friendly way, often with pictures, descriptions and allergen information. It is flexible and great for showcasing offers, and dishes and prices can be changed in a few clicks – without printing new physical menus. The digital format also lets restaurants and cafés highlight campaigns, seasonal dishes and sold-out items in real time.

Example: A café uses a digital menu that guests scan via a QR code when they sit down. They get access to the whole menu, can read about each dish and order directly from their phone. If the café runs out of a dish, it can quickly remove it from the menu without disrupting service.

If you run a restaurant or café and work with POS systems, it is important to know about digital menus, because they are closely tied to both ordering and data handling. By integrating the digital menu with your POS system, orders can be sent directly to the kitchen and recorded automatically in the till, giving an efficient workflow and fewer ordering errors. The digital menu is also key in connection with online ordering and an online restaurant system, where the entire guest journey happens digitally.

How does Flexybox use digital menus?

Digital menus are integrated in Flexybox's POS system, so you can quickly and easily update your menus based on stock levels, special campaigns or changes to opening hours. Changes take effect immediately, meaning both staff and guests always see the latest version. This makes day-to-day operations more agile and keeps guests happier.

Frequently asked questions

You need a POS system that supports digital menus, and typically a QR code or a tablet from which guests can access the menu. With Flexybox it is easy to get started – everything is managed centrally in the system.

Yes, most digital menus support pictures, ingredient lists and allergen labels, giving your guests the best experience and a better basis for choosing.

In the Flexybox system you can quickly remove or change an item in your product range – and it is updated instantly in the digital menu, both online and in the restaurant.

It saves time and money on printing, allows quick changes and gives your guests a more interactive, modern experience. You can also add upselling by highlighting special dishes or offers.