I want to share my experience and raise the topic for discussion among restaurant owners and managers. Recently, we have been actively testing various solutions for digital menus with QR codes, and I can say that this is no longer just a trend, but actually a new standard in the field of service. A menu via QR provides several advantages at once: quick update of positions, savings on printing, convenience for guests and the ability to add photos, descriptions and even upsell. From what we tried, https://oddmenu.com looks quite interesting. The solution is easy to implement, does not require complex technical integration, and at the same time provides basic functionality that really covers the needs of most establishments.
A small cafe, a chain of restaurants or delivery - the needs will be different. You should not overpay for complex systems if the basic functionality is enough for your business. The point of sale (POS) system is the “heart” of the restaurant. It is important that it is convenient for staff, stable and supports integrations (accounting, warehouse, analytics).