Designing a QR menu your guests will actually use
Where the menu should live, what to write on the table card and how to test it before service.
A QR menu only works if the page it opens is quick and easy to read on a phone. The code is the easy part.
Start with the menu page
Point the code at a web page you control, such as a page on your website or your booking platform. A mobile-friendly web page usually reads better than a PDF, and you can update dishes and prices without reprinting anything.
If you only have a PDF, host it somewhere public and make sure anyone with the link can open it. The restaurant menu QR generator explains how.
Write a clear table card
- Say what people get: “Scan to view the menu” beats a bare code.
- Print the code at least 3 × 3 cm and keep the quiet zone clear.
- Add the table number if your ordering system needs it.
- Keep glare in mind: matte card scans better than gloss.
Test before service
Scan the printed card with two different phones over mobile data, not your Wi-Fi. Check the menu loads in a few seconds and is readable without zooming.
Keep a few paper menus
Not every guest has a phone to hand or wants to use it. A few printed menus keep everyone welcome.