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Square for Restaurants

Best for: Cafes, food trucks, and small shops

Overall
4.2

Pricing summary

Monthly software
$0
Hardware (est.)
$799
Debit rate
0.75%
Credit rate
2.50%
Contract
No contract
Cancellation fee
$0
Canadian support
Yes

Feature breakdown

Online ordering
Loyalty program
Inventory management
Self-serve kiosk
Mobile app
4.5 / 5
Support
3.8 / 5

Pros

  • No contract
  • Free starter plan
  • Fast onboarding

Cons

  • Higher effective rate on cards
  • Limited deep restaurant features on free plan
  • Account holds can happen

Our take

Easiest start if you're bootstrapping. Watch the effective rate.

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