QR Codes for Cafés
A café's busiest moments are the worst time to answer questions. A QR code on the table or the counter handles the menu, the WiFi password and the review request while your team gets on with making coffee.
Menus that change as often as your specials
Link a URL QR code to your menu and change it whenever you like — new seasonal drinks, a price adjustment, a sold-out item — without reprinting a single table card. That is the whole argument for dynamic codes in a café.
WiFi without writing the password on the wall
A WiFi QR code at the counter lets customers connect in seconds. It also means you can rotate the password without repainting the chalkboard.
Reviews from happy customers
A Google review QR code on the till or a takeaway cup turns a good visit into something that helps the next customer find you. Asking at the counter works far better than a follow-up message.
Loyalty, socials and click-and-collect
Point a code at your loyalty sign-up, your Instagram or an online ordering page. During a queue, a code on the board that lets people order ahead is often the most valuable one in the shop.
Placement for a small space
- Table tents: 2-3 cm is plenty for a seated scan, and rigid cards survive better than paper.
- Counter and till: put the review code where customers wait for their card payment.
- Window: 15-20 cm, mounted inside the glass, with a reason to scan next to it.
- Avoid grease-heavy surfaces and steam zones — the print degrades long before the code does.
See which code earns its place
Dynamic codes each count their own scans, so you learn whether the table tents or the window sticker actually brings people to the menu, and whether anyone uses the loyalty link at all. Remove what nobody scans.
Frequently asked questions
Is a QR menu off-putting to older customers?
For some, yes. Keep two or three printed menus behind the counter and present the QR code as an option. The people who like it will use it, and nobody feels forced.
How often can I change the menu behind a QR code?
As often as you like — that is the point of a dynamic code. Update the page and every printed code across the shop instantly points at the new version.
Do I need a code for each table?
Not necessarily, but per-area codes (window, back room, counter) tell you where scanning actually happens. That is usually more useful than a code per table in a small café.
What is the best size for a table tent?
2-3 cm across is enough for a seated customer at arm's length, as long as the print is high contrast and not laminated with a glossy finish.
Can I use one QR code for WiFi and the menu?
You can, by pointing it at a page that offers both, but it is rarely the best experience — a customer who just wants the WiFi should not have to choose from a menu of options. Keep them separate.
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Free QR codes for your café, with scan tracking when you need it.