QR Codes on Menus
A QR code on the table replaces a printed menu with a digital one you can update any time. Change a price or a dish once and every table shows the new version instantly, with no reprinting and no waiting for staff.
How to use it
Host your menu
Publish the menu as a fast mobile page or a PDF and copy its public link.
Create the QR code
Use a PDF or URL code, add your logo if you like, and download it as an SVG or large PNG.
Print table cards
Make table tents or counter cards with the code and a short "Scan for our menu" line.
Keep it updated
When dishes or prices change, update the file at the same link so the code never needs reprinting.
Tips for best results
Keep the menu page fast
A heavy PDF or slow page frustrates hungry guests, so use a lightweight menu or a compressed PDF.
Make the code easy to reach
Place it flat or upright where guests sit, not where they have to lean across a table.
Offer a printed option too
Keep a few printed menus for guests without a phone or who prefer paper.
Add a call to action
Text like "Scan to view today's specials" gives guests a clear reason to use it.
Best practices
Size for the table
A table code should be at least 3 cm square so it reads easily from a seated position.
Use durable, cleanable cards
Choose laminated or wipe-clean cards, since table items get handled a lot.
Keep contrast high
Dark codes on a light card scan best under restaurant lighting.
Mobile-first menu layout
Design the digital menu to read well on a phone, with clear sections and large tap targets.
Design examples
Table tent card
A folded card on each table linking to the full digital menu.
Counter menu board
A takeaway counter code linking to the menu and an online ordering page.
Specials card
A weekly card that opens a page of rotating specials.
Frequently asked questions
Guests scan the code with their phone camera and the digital menu or PDF opens instantly. Because the menu lives online, you can update it any time without touching the printed code.
Yes. If the file stays at the same link, updating it changes what every scan shows. Just keep the menu address stable so the code keeps pointing to the right place.
Always keep a small number of printed menus available. QR menus work best as an addition to, not a replacement for, a few physical copies.
A lightweight web page usually loads faster on mobile and reads better. A PDF is fine if you already have one, but keep it compressed so it opens quickly.
At least 3 cm square for a seated guest. Bigger table tents with a clear code and a short instruction work best.