A bakery sells what was baked this morning, and some of it sells out by noon. A QR code menu lets you show what is fresh, add photos of cakes, and take custom orders, without reprinting a price list. You can set one up for free in about 10 minutes.
- Photograph your price list and let AI type it in, then check every price.
- Group it the way customers shop: Bread, Pastries, Cakes, Custom orders, Drinks.
- Put the weight or size in the item name.
- Add photos of your cakes (Starter and above).
- Print the code for the counter, the door, boxes and bags.
How to set up a bakery menu
- Group by how people shop Bread, Pastries, Cakes by the slice, Whole cakes and custom orders, then Drinks. A customer should see their section straight away.
- Write the size or weight into the name “Sourdough loaf, 800 g” or “Carrot cake, slice” makes the price clear.
- Use photos where they sell Cakes and decorated pastries benefit most. On the Starter plan and above you can add a photo to each item.
- Mark what is fresh today Tick Today’s special on the day’s bake (Starter and above), and untick it the next day.
- Use the sold-out switch When the last croissant goes, switch it to sold out, so nobody is disappointed at the counter.
An example bakery menu
A made-up example for a small bakery:
| Section | Example items |
|---|---|
| Bread | Sourdough loaf, 800 g · Baguette · Seeded rolls (4) |
| Pastries | Croissant · Pain au chocolat · Cinnamon roll |
| Cakes by the slice | Carrot cake · Chocolate cake · Lemon drizzle |
| Custom orders | Birthday cake, 8 inch (order 48 hours ahead) · Cupcake box (12) |
| Drinks | Coffee · Tea · Hot chocolate |
Where to put the QR code in a bakery
- On the counter: next to the till, with “Scan to see today’s bakes and order a cake”.
- On the door or window: so people can browse before they come in.
- On boxes, bags and receipts: a customer who loved the cake can find it again and order the next one.
- In your social profile: use the menu link as your link in bio.
Tip: print the code at least 2 cm wide, with a clear border, and scan it with two different phones in your shop lighting before you print a batch of bag stickers.
Free or paid for a bakery?
The free plan gives you one text menu with a downloadable QR code, and AI that types in your menu from a photo (2 times a month). That works for a simple price list. Starter is $1.99 a month ($19.90 a year) and adds pictures (up to 60), your logo and colours, today’s specials, a sold-out switch, a WhatsApp order button and scan counts. You can try every paid feature for 7 days with no card needed. Prices are shown in US dollars, paid by card, prepaid, with no automatic renewal. See the pricing page for every plan.
Make your bakery menu
Free plan, no card needed. Upload a photo of your price list and AI types it in.
Questions people ask
Is a QR code menu good for a bakery?
Yes. What a bakery has changes through the day, and a QR code menu can show what is fresh now without reprinting a price list. It also lets customers browse cakes and custom orders without waiting at the counter.
Can I show photos of cakes and pastries?
On the Starter plan and above you can add pictures (up to 60), which suits a bakery because people choose with their eyes. The free plan is text only.
How do I show prices by weight or size?
Put the size or weight in the item name, for example “Sourdough loaf, 800 g” or “Chocolate cake, 8 inch”, with one price per item. For several sizes, make one item per size.
Can customers order a custom cake?
On the Starter plan and above you can add a WhatsApp order button using your own number, so a customer can message you their request. Write the notice you need in the description, for example “Please order 48 hours ahead”, and confirm each order yourself.
Can I mark a pastry as sold out?
Yes, on the Starter plan and above. When the last croissant goes, switch it to sold out, so customers do not queue for it.
What about allergens?
Write them in each item’s description, such as “contains nuts, gluten, milk”, and keep them up to date. Rules about allergen information differ by country, so check your local requirements. The menu only shows what you type in.
Related tools and guides
- QR Menus — editable QR code menus with a free plan.
- See a sample menu — open a real example on your phone.
- QR code menu for cafés — drinks first, sizes and specials.
- How to make a QR code price list — for shops that sell by price.
- How much does a QR code menu cost? — what is free and what is paid.