What are the best EPOS Systems for Cafés & Coffee Shops (UK)

Best EPOS Systems for Cafés & Coffee Shops (UK)

The short answer: For most UK cafés, Square for Restaurants is the best starting point — the free plan plus 1.75% flat-rate processing means no monthly commitment while you find your volume. SumUp POS is the strongest alternative for counter-service simplicity, and SkyTab undercuts both on software cost (£39/month) if you want a contract-based system with pay-at-table hardware.

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Full comparison

Supplier	Best for	Pricing	Key features
Clover Sunnyvale, US (Fiserv)	Fiserv's smart POS terminals with an app market, sold widely through UK banks and ISOs.	Quote-based Priced via resellers; device rental plus processing rates vary.	All-in-one terminals App marketplace Reseller distribution Integrated payments	Visit
Epos Now Norwich, UK	Norwich-based EPOS provider with low upfront hardware bundles, popular with UK independents.	From £25/mo Promotional bundles vary; software typically £25–£60/month plus payments. Quote-based deals common.	Hardware bundles App store integrations Own payments service 24/7 support plans	Visit
SkyTab (Shift4) Allentown, US (UK operations)	Shift4's UK restaurant EPOS with aggressive entry pricing and pay-at-table hardware.	From £39/mo Software from £39/month; 1 free Solo device per location, additional devices £14/month.	Pay-at-table hardware Low entry price Online ordering included Integrated payments	Visit
Square for Restaurants San Francisco, US (UK: London)	Free-to-start restaurant EPOS with flat-rate card processing, best for independents and small cafés.	Free to start Free plan; Plus plan £69/month per location. Card processing from 1.75% in-person.	Free entry plan Flat-rate card processing Table & course management (Plus) Online ordering ecosystem	Visit
storekit London, UK	Commission-free QR order & pay for hospitality, popular with UK counter-service venues.	Free to start Commission-free; pays via processing fees / software fee depending on plan.	QR order & pay Commission-free No app download Works alongside existing EPOS	Visit
SumUp POS London, UK	Simple, low-cost POS and card readers for small venues; strong for wet-led and counter-service.	Free to start Card readers from one-off purchase; POS plans free to ~£49/month; processing from 1.69%.	Low-cost card readers No lock-in options Counter-service focus Fast setup	Visit
TouchBistro Toronto, Canada	iPad-based restaurant POS known for ease of use and table-service workflows.	From £55/mo Typically £55–£89/month per licence depending on add-ons; quote for bundles.	iPad-native Table-service workflows Menu & staff management Reservations add-on	Visit
Zettle by PayPal Stockholm, Sweden (PayPal)	PayPal-owned card readers and light POS, a common first till for small food businesses.	Free to start No monthly fee; reader from ~£29; card processing 1.75%.	No monthly fee Cheap hardware PayPal settlement Free POS app	Visit
Dojo London, UK	Fast-settlement UK card machines widely used in hospitality, with EPOS integrations and queue app.	Pricing varies Custom processing rates; machine rental per month; next-day settlement included.	Next-day settlement EPOS integrations Queue management app UK-based support	Visit

How we compared them

We weighted the following criteria, in order:

Monthly cost
Card processing fees
Contract terms
Counter-service speed
Ecosystem (loyalty, gift cards, ordering)

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