TouchBistro POS reviews

After much research and analysis of point-of-sale (POS) systems, we recommend TouchBistro as the best POS system for restaurants. We chose TouchBistro from a pool of dozens of POS systems we considered. To read our full methodology and for a more comprehensive list of POS systems, visit our best-picks page here.

Best pricing

TouchBistro is one of the most cost-effective POS systems for restaurants, especially for small businesses. It is our pick for the best POS system for restaurants because it has everything a small business needs to run all types of food establishments, without all the fuss. Whether you run a fine-dining restaurant, casual eatery, café, food truck, pub or any other type of restaurant, TouchBistro is an affordable and easy-to-use POS system that focuses solely on your unique needs.

With TouchBistro, you don't need to invest in a lot of hardware, as you do with traditional restaurant POS systems. At the minimum, all you need is an iPad or iPad mini and a cash register to get started. This will cost you less than $1, 000, whereas other POS systems — complete with a touch-screen monitor, computer, credit card reader, receipt printer and other peripherals — will easily set you back $2, 000 or more just for a single terminal.

In addition to the hardware, you'll need to pay for a monthly fee to use the service. TouchBistro offers low-cost monthly plans that are well within most small businesses' budgets. Even better, plans are based not on features, but the number of licenses you need (one license per iPad). This means that even the cheapest plan comes with all the features, 24/7 customer support and an unlimited number of users. This is a great deal compared to many POS systems that limit your capabilities if you can't afford more expensive plans and tack on additional fees for priority support and extra users.

TouchBistro plans start at $69 per month for a single license. If you need more than one terminal, TouchBistro also offers discounted multilicense plans: $129 per month for two licenses, $249 per month for up to five licenses and $399 per month for unlimited licenses. Custom quotes are also available based on your business's needs. If you'd like to test-drive TouchBistro, a free trial is also available.