How do I create a free digital menu for my restaurant?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Pick a menu platform, add your items and photos, and it gives you a link and a printable QR code — no app for your customers to download. With Menuthere the Free plan is US$0 and covers 50 orders a month with ordering, QR codes and your menu included. You can start in minutes and only pay if you outgrow it.
- A digital menu is a web link; customers scan a QR code and order in the browser, no app needed.
- Menuthere Free is US$0 and includes 50 orders a month, your menu, ordering and QR codes.
- iFood's Cardápio Digital is free up to 100 orders, then R$24.90/month — compare before you pick.
- Add real photos and prices so the menu sells; you can edit items any time.
- Paid plans (Lite US$17/mo, Pro US$39/mo) add your own domain and online card payments.
A free menu that also takes orders
Menuthere's Free plan gives you a digital menu, an ordering link, printable QR codes and 50 orders a month at US$0, with 0% commission. Add photos, share the link, and upgrade only when you need your own domain or card payments.
How do I build the menu step by step?
- 1
Create your account
Sign up on a free plan and name your restaurant.
- 2
Add items and prices
Group dishes into sections and set a price for each.
- 3
Add photos
Upload a clear photo per item; photos sell more than text.
- 4
Get the link and QR
The platform gives you an ordering link and a printable QR code.
- 5
Share it
Put the QR on tables and bags, and the link on Google, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Is a free digital menu really free?
It can be, within limits. Menuthere's Free plan is US$0 and covers 50 orders a month. iFood's Cardápio Digital is free up to 100 orders, then charges R$24.90 a month. Check what each free tier includes and where it starts charging, so the plan matches your order volume.
| Menuthere Free | iFood Cardápio Digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$0 | Free, then R$24.90/mo |
| Free up to | 50 orders/month | 100 orders/month |
| Ordering link + QR | Yes | Yes |
| Commission on orders | 0% | 0% on this product |
How do I put the menu on a QR code at the table?
The platform generates a QR code for your menu. Print it as a sticker or table card. The customer scans it with their phone camera, the menu opens in the browser, and they order from the table — no app to download. See how QR table ordering works.
Should I add photos to the menu?
Yes. A clear photo per item helps customers decide and order more than a text-only list. Use good light and a plain background, and keep one photo per dish so the menu stays fast on phones.
Who this is a good fit for
- A new or small restaurant, café or home kitchen that wants a menu online today without paying.
- Owners who want the menu to take orders, not just show prices.
Who this is not for
- A high-volume kitchen already past 50 orders a month, which needs a paid plan from the start.
- Owners who want a fully custom-designed site and are ready to pay a designer for it.
Common follow-up questions
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. A digital menu opens in the phone's browser from a link or a QR code. Customers never install anything.
Can a free menu also take orders?
Yes. Menuthere's Free plan includes an ordering link and 50 orders a month at US$0, with 0% commission — not just a static menu.
What happens when I pass the free order limit?
On Menuthere, past 50 orders the menu turns view-only until the 1st, or you upgrade to an unlimited paid plan (pricing). Compare the full options in how much a restaurant system costs.
Read next
Sources (2)
- How iFood's digital menu works and what it costs, Simpliza, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — Free plan US$0, 50 orders/month, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026