How do I create an ordering website for my small restaurant?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
You build an ordering website for your small restaurant from a photo of your menu, free on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission and 50 orders a month, with QR codes and a dashboard. When you want your own domain, online payments and unlimited orders, you upgrade to Lite at $17/month. No hardware and no developer, and it works on any phone. Updated October 2026.
- The website, menu and QR codes are on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission (up to 50 orders/month).
- The site is built from a photo of your menu, with no developer or hardware.
- Lite at $17/month adds your own domain, online payments, removes the badge and gives unlimited orders.
- Take cash or payment on pickup free; online card payments are on Lite where a gateway is available.
- 14-day free trial on Lite and Pro.
An ordering website under your restaurant's name in minutes
Menuthere builds an ordering website for your restaurant from a photo of your menu, with QR codes and a dashboard at 0% commission on every order. Start free, and add your own domain and online payments on Lite when you are ready.
How do I build the ordering website step by step?
- 1
Start for free
Create your account on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission.
- 2
Add your menu
Upload a photo of your menu and the items and prices are built automatically, then edit as you like.
- 3
Share your site and QR
Publish the site link and QR code on tables, receipts, Instagram and Google.
- 4
Take orders
Orders land in your dashboard; take cash or payment on pickup free, or online payments on Lite.
What do I get free and what needs an upgrade?
The Free plan gives you the website, menu, QR codes, dashboard and 50 orders a month at 0% commission, but on a Menuthere domain with a small badge. When you want your own domain (like yourcafe.com), online payments, the badge removed and unlimited orders, upgrade to Lite at $17/month. For loyalty, WhatsApp on your number and your own riders, Pro at $39/month.
| Free | Lite ($17/mo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering website + QR | Yes | Yes |
| Commission | 0% | 0% |
| Orders | 50/month | Unlimited |
| Your own domain | No | Yes |
| Online payments | No | Yes (where a gateway is available) |
How do I take payment on the ordering website?
You take cash or payment on pickup free on any plan. Online card payments are on the Lite plan through your own account where a gateway is available: in the UAE, Stripe opens accounts; in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman it depends on a supported local gateway, so check before promising it. Gateway fees are separate and go to the gateway, and Menuthere takes no commission on the order.
Who this is a good fit for
- A small restaurant, café, bakery or cloud kitchen that wants its own ordering website on a low cost.
- Owners who want to start free and upgrade to their own domain when ready.
- Those who want a site that works on a phone with no developer or hardware.
Who this is not for
- Owners who want an in-store cashier with inventory and ZATCA invoicing: Foodics or a ZATCA-approved POS fits better.
- A brand-new place relying entirely on a delivery app for discovery at first.
Common follow-up questions
Is the ordering website really free?
Yes on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission, including the website, menu, QR codes and 50 orders a month. Past 50 orders the menu turns view-only until the 1st, or you upgrade to an unlimited paid plan.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Lite at $17/month connects your own domain (like yourcafe.com) and removes the Menuthere badge, with a 14-day free trial.
How long does it take to build the site?
Minutes. You upload a photo of your menu and the items are built automatically, then publish the link and QR code. No developer and no hardware needed.
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Sources (2)
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026
- Free restaurant website builder — Menuthere, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026