Use case
Restaurant Widgets — Menus, Reservations & Online Ordering
One widget for bookings, takeaway orders and menu Q&A. Add to your website in minutes. No app, no login required for guests.
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Why Answe for Restaurants & Cafes
Reservations without the middleman
Take bookings directly on your site, no per-cover fees.
Menus that convert
Show today’s menu, specials and photos inside the widget.
Orders straight to staff
Takeaway and table orders arrive in chat inbox and on your POS.
Payments included
Collect deposits or full payment via Stripe at checkout.
How it works
Restaurants & Cafes — Online Ordering, Menus, and Table Reservations
Introduction
Answe gives restaurants and cafes a complete digital ordering and reservation system that embeds directly on your website. Customers browse your menu, place orders for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery, and reserve tables — all from one widget.
How It Works
Online Ordering
Embed a shopping widget on your website with your full menu:
- Menu categories — Organize items into Drinks, Mains, Snacks, Desserts
- Size options — Offer Small, Medium, Large with different prices
- Browse and search — Customers find what they want quickly
- Cart — Add multiple items, adjust quantities
- Ordering mode — Table number, delivery address, or pickup
- Checkout — Order summary with total and confirmation
Table Reservations
Add a booking widget for table reservations:
- Customer selects a date from the calendar
- Available time slots shown for that date
- Customer picks a time and party size
- Fills in name and contact info
- Reservation confirmed instantly
Buffer time between reservations ensures staff can prepare.
Menu Display
Show your menu as an interactive, browsable catalog instead of a static PDF. Customers can:
- Filter by category
- See prices and descriptions
- View product images
- Search for specific items
Real-World Scenarios
Pizza restaurant: Customers select pizza size and toppings, specify dine-in table or delivery address, and pay by card.
Cafe: Morning visitors order coffee and pastries for pickup. The widget shows estimated wait time based on the queue.
Fine dining: Guests browse the tasting menu, make a reservation for a specific date and time, and note dietary requirements in the form.
Key Benefits
- No third-party delivery app fees — Direct ordering through your own website
- Table and delivery — Support both dine-in and takeaway
- Real-time availability — No double-booked tables
- Menu management — Update menu items, prices, and availability instantly
- Order history — Track all orders in your inbox
- Mobile-friendly — Customers order from their phones at the table
Getting Started
- Sign up and create your restaurant profile
- Use the restaurant template from the gallery
- Add your menu items with categories and prices
- Set up table reservations with your hours
- Embed the widget on your website
- Start receiving orders and reservations
Related
- Online Store — Set up your menu
- Reservations & Booking — Table bookings
- Payments — Accept card payments
- Availability Calendar — Set restaurant hours
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Frequently asked questions
Can guests reserve without creating an account?
Yes. Visitors can book, order and message without signup. You only collect what you ask for.
Does it work with my existing website?
Yes. Paste a single embed snippet on any page — WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, custom HTML.
What about payments?
Connect Stripe and collect deposits, prepayments or full payment on reservations and orders.
Can I show different menus for lunch and dinner?
Yes. Set availability rules so the widget shows the right menu by day and time.
Try Answe for Restaurants & Cafes
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