How to create a QR menu: a step-by-step guide

Before opening the dashboard, collect your current menu in a spreadsheet. It speeds up entry and cuts down on mistakes.

• Categories: 5–10 categories where guests find things easily (e.g. Breakfast, Starters, Mains, Desserts, Hot Drinks).
• Item name and short description: mention the main ingredients and cooking method; one or two sentences are enough.
• Portion or size options: half/full portion, small/large, each with its price.
• Allergens and tags: gluten, milk, eggs and other allergens; tags such as vegan or spicy. See allergen information on menus.
• Translations: at least English if you host tourists; see multilingual menus.

• Shoot in daylight by a window; avoid flash.
• Use the same angle and a similar background for every dish so the menu feels consistent.
• Centre the plate; square or near-landscape frames look good on mobile.
• Not every item needs a photo; start with best sellers and the most visual dishes.

CG Menu optimises uploaded images for the web automatically, so your menu stays fast on mobile data.

1. 1

   Pick a plan and sign up

   Choose your plan on the Pricing page and create your account.

2. 2

   Describe your business

   Business name, type, the menu's main language and currency. Pick your menu address: yourbusiness.cgmenu.tr.

3. 3

   Add categories and items

   Enter them from your spreadsheet and drag and drop to sort.

4. 4

   Turn on languages and currencies

   Enter translations for extra languages; choose an automatic or fixed rate for extra currencies.

Upload your colours, logo and cover image or video, and choose your typefaces. The live preview shows how the menu looks on a phone. Keep enough contrast between text and background. If you like, add text, photos and videos about your business in the “Our story” section.

Download the QR code as PNG or SVG and adjust its colour and size. Per-table codes match guest feedback and waiter calls to the right table; you can generate one print-ready page for every table and save it as PDF.

• Size: at least 3 cm per side on a table; larger on posters scanned from a distance.
• Contrast: dark code on a light background, with a blank margin (quiet zone) around it.
• A short prompt: “Scan for the menu” and, if useful, the Wi-Fi details.
• Durability: a table stand, acrylic block or lamination; a wet or scratched code will not scan.
• Test: scan with several phones before printing in bulk.

• Mark items as sold out during the day.
• When prices rise, apply a percentage to selected items with bulk price updates.
• Hide seasonal items instead of deleting them and switch them back on next season.
• Read feedback regularly; recurring comments are a good source for better descriptions.