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The best tech stack for a restaurant or cafe in 2026

Fill tables, manage shifts and turn regulars into reviewers. Here is the 6-tool stack we recommend. Every pick links to details, pricing and alternatives.

Local Marketing & Reviews

Google Business Profile Free tier

Your free listing on Google Search and Maps.

Pricing: Free
Other Local Marketing & Reviews options
Website Builders

Squarespace

Beautiful templates and polished design for brand-conscious businesses.

Pricing: From $16/mo
Other Website Builders options
Payments & Invoicing

Square Free tier

Card readers, POS and online payments for physical businesses.

Pricing: Free POS; 2.6% + 10c in person
Other Payments & Invoicing options
HR & Payroll

Homebase Free tier

Scheduling, time clocks and payroll for hourly teams.

Pricing: Free plan; from $20/location/mo
Other HR & Payroll options
Social Media Management

Buffer Free tier

Clean, affordable scheduling and analytics across networks.

Pricing: Free plan; from $6/channel/mo
Other Social Media Management options
Email Marketing

Mailchimp Free tier

The household-name email platform with templates, automations and a big app ecosystem.

Pricing: Free to 500 contacts; from $13/mo
Other Email Marketing options

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