Tableside Ordering & QR Code Payments Made Simple

Q: Can mobile ordering work alongside traditional table service?

Toast Mobile Order and Pay supports a hybrid approach where both your team and guests can add to the same open check, so you can blend self-service ordering with table service in whatever way fits your concept.

Q: Can guests reorder on their own without flagging down a server?

With Toast Mobile Order and Pay, guests can add to their order whenever they are ready without waiting to catch a server's attention, giving them more control over the pace of their meal.

Q: How do mobile orders reach the kitchen?

Orders placed through Toast Mobile Order and Pay are sent to the kitchen through Toast POS the same way as any other order, keeping ticket flow consistent across all channels.

Q: Can mobile order and pay help manage labour more flexibly?

By giving guests the ability to order and pay independently, Toast Mobile Order and Pay can support a leaner floor team during quieter periods and help your existing staff manage a higher volume of covers when it gets busy.

Q: Do menu changes show up for guests ordering by QR code?

Because Toast Mobile Order and Pay is connected to Toast POS, updates to your menu including availability and pricing are reflected in the guest-facing experience without needing to update a separate system.

Q: How do I get started with Toast Mobile Order and Pay?

Our team is happy to walk you through a personalized demo and show you what a QR code ordering experience could look like for your restaurant.

Give guests more control and your team more time. With Toast’s mobile ordering and QR code system, diners can browse the menu, order, and pay right from the table — no waiting, no missed orders.

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Discover a better way to order & pay

Reduce labour costs

Serve up faster, more adaptable service so your team can handle more tables with confidence.

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Increase revenue and order value

Increase revenue by 10%¹ and grow average order value by 9%².

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Enhance hospitality

Enable your employees to spend less time managing transactions and more time building real connections with your guests.

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Reduce labour costs with flexible and efficient hybrid hospitality

Serve more guests with fewer staff
Eliminate wait times and long queues with a flexible service model that works for your restaurant. With Toast Mobile Order & Pay™, both servers and guests can start or add to a tab, and orders are sent straight to the kitchen — no extra steps required
Flexible service on demand
Adjust your service model to match the flow of your dining room. Whether you're reducing labour costs on slower nights or boosting throughput during peak hours, Toast Mobile Order & Pay™ helps your team stay efficient without missing a beat.
Update digital menus on the fly
With seamless POS integration, you can update menus in real time. Mark items out of stock instantly or test new pricing and menu layouts — no reprints, no downtime, no wasted effort.

Streamline ordering and help reduce costly comps and voids

Support sales growth
Toast Mobile Order & Pay™ is designed to create smoother service by giving guests the ability to browse, order, and pay directly from their table.
Encourage higher order value
With clear menu descriptions, appetizing images, and simple add-on options, guests can explore your menu more fully and make informed choices.
Help reduce comps and voids
When guests enter their own orders, the details go straight from their device to the kitchen — helping improve order accuracy and reduce costly mistakes.

Empower your staff and delight your guests through hybrid hospitality

Free up your staff to focus on what matters most
Reduce the time staff spends entering orders and handling payments so they can focus on what truly counts — greeting guests, checking in at tables, and creating memorable dining experiences.
Delight your guests with on-demand ordering
Give guests control of their experience by allowing them to order and re-order whenever they’re ready — no waiting, no waving down a server.
Save time with a seamless payment experience
Make checkout fast and frictionless for guests and staff. With digital wallet options like Apple Pay® and Google Pay™, payments can be completed quickly and securely, helping turn tables more efficiently.

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Frequently asked questions about Toast Mobile Order and Pay

How does QR code ordering work for restaurant guests?

With Toast Mobile Order and Pay, guests scan a QR code at their table to open your menu, place their order, and pay directly from their phone.

Can mobile ordering work alongside traditional table service?

Can guests reorder on their own without flagging down a server?

How do mobile orders reach the kitchen?

Can mobile order and pay help manage labour more flexibly?

Do menu changes show up for guests ordering by QR code?

How do I get started with Toast Mobile Order and Pay?

This page was last updated on: May 26, 2026

1. Toast restaurants who add Order & Pay typically see an average increase between 10% and 12% in Toast processing volume. Based on the average impact seen across different Toast restaurant segments. Based on at least 12 months of Toast internal data. Individual results will vary.
2. Based on Toast internal data from 2021 among restaurants using Toast Mobile Order & Pay™. Individual results will vary.