Square for Restaurants KDS
Keep your kitchen in sync.
Overview
Square KDS is designed to help restaurants of all sizes manage their kitchen operations more effectively. It displays orders from the Square POS, Square Online, and delivery partners in one place. The system allows for easy tracking of ticket times, order status, and item prioritization. It runs on Android devices, offering restaurants flexibility in their hardware choices.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time order display
- Ticket timers and alerts
- Order routing to specific stations
- Customizable ticket layouts
- Performance reports
- Offline mode
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Transparent, affordable pricing with a robust free tier.
- Part of the extensive Square ecosystem of business tools (payments, payroll, marketing).
- Hardware flexibility (runs on various Android devices).
Unique Value: Offers a powerful, integrated KDS solution with no monthly software fees for the basic tier, making it highly accessible for new and growing restaurants.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining order management for businesses with high online and third-party delivery volume.
- Providing an affordable and easy-to-set-up KDS solution for small to medium-sized restaurants.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Restaurants that require highly specialized, enterprise-level kitchen routing and reporting features.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to legacy systems, Square provides a modern, easy-to-use interface and seamless integration with online and third-party ordering platforms at a very competitive price point.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Plus tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Included with Square for Restaurants Free plan.
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