How do I make a digital QR menu for my restaurant?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Upload your menu as a digital menu and print a QR code that opens it in the customer's browser with no app. With Menuthere you import the menu from a photo, PDF, Instagram or Google link and it becomes an orderable digital menu in minutes, starting on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission. The same QR menu can be view-only or support table ordering.
- The customer needs no app: they scan the code and the menu opens straight in the browser.
- AI menu import from a photo, PDF, Instagram or Google link saves typing it in.
- The Free plan at $0 includes unlimited items, photos and sizes, and QR codes to print.
- You can mark any item out of stock so it shows as unavailable at once, in any currency.
- The Lite plan ($17/month) adds your own domain, brand colours and a menu translated into several languages.
A digital menu from a photo of yours
Menuthere turns a photo of your menu into an orderable digital menu with a printable QR code, with no app for the customer and 0% commission. Update items and prices from the dashboard any time.
What are the steps to make a digital QR menu?
The steps are short and usually done in minutes. You create an account, import your menu from a photo, PDF, Instagram or Google link so AI builds the items and prices, review it and add photos and sizes, and finally print the QR code that opens the menu. On the Free plan all of this is $0.
- 1
Create your account
Start free on the Free plan at $0.
- 2
Import the menu
From a photo, PDF, Instagram or Google link, built by AI.
- 3
Review and add photos
Edit items, prices and sizes, and mark anything sold out.
- 4
Print the QR code
Put it on tables and receipts to open the menu in the browser.
Does the customer need an app to see the menu?
No. The customer scans the QR code with the normal phone camera and the menu opens straight in the browser, with no download and no account. That lowers the barrier and makes viewing and ordering faster. The same QR menu can be set to view-only, or to table ordering if you turn ordering on.
| View-only menu | Table-ordering menu | |
|---|---|---|
| What the customer does | Browses items | Browses, orders and pays |
| Needs an app? | No | No |
| Plan | Free ($0) | Free for basic ordering; more on paid |
What's the difference between the free and paid menu?
The free menu (Free plan) includes unlimited items, photos and sizes, a menu on a Menuthere link, and QR codes to print, at 0% commission. Paid plans add your own domain, brand colours, a menu translated into several languages (useful in the Gulf) and removal of the 'Ordering by Menuthere' badge. Start free and upgrade only when you need the extras.
Who this is a good fit for
- A café, restaurant or bakery that wants a view menu fast from a photo, with no app for the customer.
- Those who want a menu that updates instantly (prices, sold-out items) instead of reprinting.
- Places that want to start free and add ordering or a custom domain later.
Who this is not for
- Those needing a full point-of-sale with cashier hardware and kitchen printers; this is an ordering system and menu, not a full POS.
- Those who only want a premium printed design with no digital ordering.
Common follow-up questions
Is the digital menu really free?
Yes. The Free plan is $0 and includes unlimited items and photos, a menu on a Menuthere link, and QR codes to print, at 0% commission. A Menuthere badge shows on the free menu and is removed on paid plans.
How do I add my menu items quickly?
Import the menu from a photo, PDF, Instagram or Google link so AI builds the items and prices, then review it. That is faster than typing, especially for long menus.
Does the menu work in several languages?
On the Lite plan ($17/month) your menu is translated into several languages automatically, useful in the Gulf where a restaurant serves customers in Arabic and English. The Free plan shows one language.
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Sources (2)
- Menuthere pricing and plans (Free / Lite / Pro), Menuthere, read 25 October 2026
- Free QR menu by Menuthere, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026