Digital menu + WhatsApp ordering
WhatsApp menu for restaurants
Turn your restaurant menu into a mobile digital menu guests open from a QR code or link. They pick dishes, add extras, and send a clear order to your WhatsApp — without messy chat lists or marketplace fees.
- QR code menu for tables and counters
- Takeaway & delivery in one WhatsApp order
- Update prices and specials in minutes
- 0% marketplace commission
7-day free trial · From your market’s yearly plan · Cancel by not renewing · Not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta
Why restaurants need a digital WhatsApp menu
Paper menus go stale. PDF menus are awkward on phones. And when guests order by typing into WhatsApp, kitchens get incomplete lists — wrong sizes, missing add-ons, unclear addresses. A WhatsApp restaurant menu fixes that: one branded online menu, one structured order message.
- Printed menus and laminated cards cannot keep up with daily specials.
- PDF or Instagram photo menus are hard to search and hard to update.
- Free-text WhatsApp orders waste staff time on clarifications.
- Guests expect a QR menu at the table without installing another app.
How a WhatsApp restaurant menu works
Three steps from digital menu to order on your WhatsApp number — guests stay in the browser until checkout.
- 1
Create your online restaurant menu
Add categories, dishes, photos, prices, and variants (size, spice, crust). Organise starters, mains, drinks, and desserts like a real menu.
- 2
Share a QR code or menu link
Put the QR on table tents, the counter, packaging, Instagram, or Google Business Profile. Every guest opens the same live digital menu.
- 3
Receive clear WhatsApp food orders
Guests check out; WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled order. They tap Send. You confirm, take payment your way (UPI, cash, card), and fulfill.
Features built for restaurant digital menus
Everything a cafe, cloud kitchen, or dine-in restaurant needs to sell through WhatsApp without a heavy food-delivery marketplace.
QR code digital menu
One QR opens your live menu. Change dishes and prices in the dashboard — no reprinting laminated cards every week.
Takeaway and delivery options
Enable pickup, delivery, or both. Set delivery fees and prep times so the WhatsApp order includes what the kitchen needs.
Item variants and add-ons
Offer sizes, toppings, spice levels, and extras with clear prices so guests choose options before they message you.
Photos, categories, and stock
Show dish photos, group items by category, and hide or update items when something sells out.
Orders dashboard + Google Sheets
Track orders in WhatsStore and optionally sync to Google Sheets for kitchen or accounting workflows.
No marketplace commission
Customers pay you directly after you confirm the order. WhatsStore does not process payments or take a cut of sales.
Ready to replace PDF menus and messy chats?
Publish a branded WhatsApp menu in minutes. Share a QR code, take clearer orders, keep 100% of your sales.
WhatsApp chat vs PDF menu vs WhatsStore
A quick comparison for restaurants choosing how to publish a digital menu and take WhatsApp orders.
| Need | Plain WhatsApp chat | PDF / photo menu | WhatsStore menu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy for guests on mobile | Typing only | Pinch-zoom PDF | Mobile web menu |
| Update prices fast | Manual replies | Re-upload file | Edit in dashboard |
| Structured order details | Often incomplete | Still typed in chat | Pre-filled WhatsApp message |
| QR for dine-in tables | Awkward | Possible | Built for QR links |
| Delivery / pickup choice | Ask in chat | Ask in chat | Checkout options |
| Marketplace commission | None | None | 0% |
Who this WhatsApp menu is for
Suitable for food businesses that already take orders on WhatsApp and want a professional digital menu.
Restaurants and cafés
Dine-in QR menus, takeaway links, and clearer WhatsApp orders for busy lunch and dinner service.
Cloud kitchens
Share one menu link on Instagram and WhatsApp Status; receive structured delivery orders without a marketplace.
Burger, pizza, and quick service
Variants for size and toppings so guests build the right item before the kitchen sees the order.
Bakeries and sweet shops
Catalogue cakes, snacks, and seasonal items; update availability without reprinting boards.
Live restaurant & cafe WhatsApp menu examples
Open a real demo catalog, browse dishes, and try the WhatsApp checkout flow — no signup required.
WhatsApp menu for restaurants — FAQ
What is a WhatsApp menu for restaurants?
A WhatsApp menu (or digital restaurant menu linked to WhatsApp) is an online menu guests open in their phone browser via a link or QR code. They browse dishes, add items to a cart, and send a structured order to the restaurant’s WhatsApp number. It is not the same as typing a free-text order into chat.
How is this different from the WhatsApp Business catalog?
WhatsStore is a browser-based online catalog and ordering page. Guests shop on a website first, then WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled order. It is not the native WhatsApp Business product catalog and is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta.
Can I create a QR code menu for restaurant tables?
Yes. Your menu is a normal HTTPS link, so any QR generator can encode it for table tents, counters, packaging, or posters. When you update the menu online, the same QR keeps working.
How do customers place a food order on WhatsApp?
They open your digital menu, add dishes (and variants), choose delivery or pickup if enabled, enter checkout details, then WhatsApp opens with a pre-filled order message. They must tap Send for the order to reach you.
Does WhatsStore process payments or charge commission?
No. WhatsStore does not take customer payments inside the menu or WhatsApp, and does not charge marketplace commission. After you confirm the order, customers pay you directly — for example UPI, cash, card, or bank transfer.
Can I update prices and daily specials anytime?
Yes. Change dishes, prices, photos, and categories in the merchant dashboard. Updates appear on your public menu link as soon as you save — useful for sold-out items and daily specials.
Can the digital menu support pickup and delivery?
Yes. Enable delivery, pickup, or both. Configure fees and preparation times so the guest’s choice and totals appear in the WhatsApp order message your kitchen receives.
Do guests need to download an app or create an account?
No. Guests use any modern mobile browser for the menu and WhatsApp to send the order. No customer account or extra app install is required beyond WhatsApp, which they already use.
How much does a restaurant WhatsApp menu cost?
WhatsStore offers annual plans with a 7-day trial (subject to published payment verification and subscription terms). Pricing depends on your market — see the pricing section on the WhatsStore homepage for the current yearly rates.
How many menu items can I add?
Paid plans support up to 10,000 products per store, with categories, variants, and up to six images per item. That is enough for full restaurant menus, multi-brand cloud kitchens, and large cafe catalogues.
Is WhatsStore suitable for cafes and cloud kitchens?
Yes. Cafes use QR menus for dine-in and takeaway. Cloud kitchens share one link on Instagram and WhatsApp Status to collect structured delivery orders without marketplace commission.
Do I need WhatsApp Business to use a WhatsApp menu?
You need a WhatsApp number that can receive messages. WhatsApp Business is recommended for shops, but a standard WhatsApp number can work in settings. WhatsStore remains an independent platform.
Related resources
WhatsStore pricing
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How WhatsStore works
Catalog → shareable link → WhatsApp order flow for any local business.
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