A kitchen display system connected to a restaurant POS receives orders as they are placed and displays them on kitchen screens, removing the need for paper tickets or verbal handoffs from front of house. Toast KDS pulls orders directly from Toast POS, and kitchen teams can track preparation progress and timing from the same screen.

By displaying orders digitally and tracking preparation progress, a kitchen display system can help kitchens manage multiple tickets during busy service and reduce the risk of orders being missed. Toast KDS adds the ability to recall and review recently fulfilled tickets, making it straightforward for kitchen staff to check or amend an order after it has been marked as complete.

Yes. Toast KDS is built for high-volume restaurant kitchens with durable hardware, flexible configurations, and Flex 3 processing that’s up to 2x faster than previous generations.

Many kitchen display systems support configurations that can be adjusted as a restaurant adds stations, locations, or new service models. Toast KDS can be configured by station, menu type, or service model, with multiple mounting options, so the setup can evolve alongside your kitchen rather than requiring a full replacement.

A kitchen display system connected to a unified POS can bring dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and collection orders together on a single screen, so the kitchen sees everything in one place. Toast KDS does this across all channels, removing the need to manage separate displays or tablets for different order types.

Many kitchen display systems include notification features that can alert front-of-house staff or send messages to guests when an order is ready for collection. Toast KDS supports both — notifying server devices and sending texts to guests — helping to reduce counter queuing and keep the flow of service moving.

Kitchen display systems designed for high-volume environments need hardware that can handle heat, grease, and a continuous flow of orders without degrading over time. Toast KDS is tested to withstand those conditions, including high temperatures and spills, making it suitable for sustained use across long service periods.

You can request a free demo or view pricing, and our team will help identify the right KDS configuration for your kitchen.