Square for Restaurants

Free-to-start restaurant EPOS with flat-rate card processing, best for independents and small cafés.

Pricing: Free to start — Free plan; Plus plan £69/month per location. Card processing from 1.75% in-person.

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What is Square for Restaurants?

Square for Restaurants is one of the easiest and cheapest ways for an independent UK venue to get started with a full EPOS. The free plan covers core ordering and payments, while the Plus plan adds advanced table, course and device management. Card processing is flat-rate with no monthly minimums, and the ecosystem extends to online ordering, gift cards, loyalty and an inventory add-on powered by MarketMan.

Key details

Category
EPOS & Payments › EPOS systems
Best for
Cafés & coffee shops, Restaurants, Takeaways & QSR
Pricing model
freemium — Free plan; Plus plan £69/month per location. Card processing from 1.75% in-person.
Headquarters
San Francisco, US (UK: London)
Last verified
2026-07-12

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