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Restaurant & Cafe Tech Stack
Restaurants are found on a phone, minutes before the decision. This stack gets your menu, hours and reservations in front of hungry locals fast.
Who this is for
Independent restaurants, cafes and food trucks that need to be found, booked and followed locally.
The stack
Website
From $16/mo
Our pickSquarespace
Why: Fast mobile menus, hours and location pages that load instantly on a phone.
CRM
Free plan available
Our pickHubSpot Free
Why: Private events and catering inquiries need follow-up, not a full-service CRM.
Email marketing
Free up to 1,000 subscribers
Our pickMailerLite
Why: Specials, events and seasonal menus to a local list you actually own.
Scheduling
Free plan, $12/mo for advanced
Our pickCalendly
Why: Private dining and catering consultations booked without phone tag.
Payments
No monthly fee
Our pickSquare
Why: Card-present and online ordering on the same account as your register.
Analytics
Free
Our pickGoogle Analytics 4
Why: Free, well documented, and enough to see where traffic and conversions come from.
Optional tools
- Google Business Profile
- OpenTable or Resy
- Canva for menu design
Estimated starting monthly cost
$28 – $85/mo
Ranges assume entry-level plans and exclude transaction fees. Prices change — always confirm with the provider.
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Why each pick beats the alternatives for restaurant businesses.
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