Contrast beats decor
Restaurants love dark, moody design — but the code needs a light background and clear space to read in low light.
Where to use
Menus guests can open without waiting
A QR code on the table or menu opens your food and drinks instantly — always current, no reprints when prices change, and easy to translate.
- Always up to date
- No reprints
- Easy to translate
Menu QR size guide
Menu codes are scanned from a seat, so plan for table and window distances. The rule of thumb: minimum size ≈ scan distance ÷ 10.
| Context | Minimum size | Scan distance |
|---|---|---|
| Printed menu (in hand) | 2 × 2 cm | up to ~30 cm |
| Table tent / table sticker | 2.5 × 2.5 cm | up to ~30 cm |
| Wall menu / A-board | 4 × 4 cm | up to ~50 cm |
| Window decal (street-facing) | 4 × 4 cm | up to ~50 cm |
Note: Test the code in the actual lighting and through any laminate or acrylic holder before the tables go out.
Who it's for
For every table and counter
Restaurants
A full menu that updates the moment a dish changes.
Cafes & coffee shops
Specials, loyalty and a day menu in one scan.
Bars
Cocktail lists and drink specials that change nightly.
Hotels
Room service, breakfast and amenity menus in-room.
Multi-language menus
Let guests open the menu in their own language.
Menu insights
See which sections get the most scans and when.
Menu QR code FAQ
How big should a QR code be on a menu?
About 2 × 2 cm on a printed menu or table tent, and 4 × 4 cm on a wall menu or window decal that's read from further away.
Will it scan in a dark restaurant?
Yes, if the contrast is right. Keep the code dark on a light patch — light codes on dark menus are the top reason scans fail in dim rooms.
Can I update the menu without reprinting?
That's the main benefit. With a dynamic code you edit dishes and prices online and the same printed code always shows the latest menu.
Can guests see the menu in their language?
Yes — link to a digital menu that offers language options, so international guests can read it comfortably.
Does laminate or an acrylic holder affect scanning?
Reflections can. Angle the holder to cut glare and test through the actual material before service.
The print file is only half the job
- Use a stable, wipe-resistant placement and label the code clearly so guests know whether it opens the menu, Wi-Fi or reviews.
- Preserve the quiet zone around the code.
- Avoid decorative changes that reduce foreground/background contrast.
- Scan a production proof with more than one phone before approving the full run.
- Match the destination to the placement. Common choices include Restaurant menu, PDF.
Give every table a menu that's never out of date
Create a menu QR code — edit dishes and prices any time, no reprints.