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Digital menu with QR code: A comparison of the 7 best providers [2025]
The catering industry has changed significantly in recent years — particularly due to the desire for more hygiene, flexibility and digitization. Digital menus with QR codes are now standard in many restaurants, cafés and bars. But which solution is best suited to your company?
In this article we present seven providers of digital QR code menus, including loyal itself, and show what to look for when choosing.
What is a digital menu with a QR code?
A digital menu with QR code allows guests to access the current menu directly with their own smartphone — without downloading an app. The QR code is usually displayed on the table or in the guest folder in the hotel room.
advantages:
- Contactless & hygienic
- Always up to date, no printing costs
- Easy to manage & customize
- A contemporary impression for your guests
Seven providers at a glance
1. loyal
location: germany
Special features:
- Digital menu without an app
- Wooden QR code stands from our shop (optional)
- Can be updated in seconds via a central dashboard
- Social media links, banners and category images, multilingual and scheduled menus (e.g. a lunch menu)
- Ideal for restaurants, cafes & hotels
Price: Menu as a PDF with QR code free of charge (Free plan). Full editor €25 net per month per location, cancel monthly, no setup fee. The digital guest folder for hotels is part of the same module. As of: 10/2026.
Note: No commission, no minimum term.
Site: www.loyal-app.de
2. Gastronovi
location: germany
Special features:
- Part of a comprehensive cash register system
- Digital menu integrated with inventory management
- Cloud-based
Site: www.gastronovi.com
3. Ordercube
location: germany
Special features:
- Combination of QR code menu and smart calling system
- Focus on service optimization
Site: www.ordercube.de
4. Flipdish
location: Ireland/international
Special features:
- Online ordering system with QR menu
- Pay directly on the web
- Customizable branding
Site: www.flipdish.com
5. menu.card
location: germany
Special features:
- Focus on easy creation of QR codes
- Ideal for smaller businesses
6. MyAppCatering
location: germany
Special features:
- app-based digital menu
- Design can be customized
- Also available as a kiosk version
Site: www.myappcatering.de
7. QR Menu Creator
location: international
Special features:
- Free DIY tool for easy menu creation
- No registration required
- Only in English
Site: www.qrmenucreator.com
What to check with every provider
- Is there a minimum term or a setup fee?
- Are you billed per location or at a flat rate?
- Can you change prices and allergens yourself, without support?
- Do your guests need an app?
- Is the menu available in several languages?
- Where is the data stored?
Which digital menu is right for your business?
Choosing the right provider depends heavily on your requirements:
- You want to manage your menu yourself, with no commission and no minimum term, and wooden table stands if you like? Then loyal is a good fit.
- Are you looking for a complete solution with a POS connection? Then is Gastronovi or Flipdish interesting.
- You only need a QR code for your PDF menu? You can do that free of charge on loyal’s Free plan, or with a free tool such as QR Menu Creator (English only).
Your digital menu with loyal
Take a look at a real menu first: the Trattoria Sole sample menu opens on your phone just as it does for your guests at the table.