Top-rated point of sale software for restaurants

Looking into which restaurant POS systems stand out the most, especially those that balance usability, flexibility, and restaurant-specific features like menu management, staff scheduling, and multi-location support.

Here are some of the highest-rated solutions on G2:

Square Point of Sale: A go-to for smaller restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups thanks to its simplicity and free starter plan. But how well does it scale as your operations grow?

Toast: Known for its restaurant-first design and Android-based hardware. Are its features, like kitchen display and online ordering, enough to justify the hardware commitment?

TouchBistro: Built by restaurant pros, for restaurants. It’s offline-capable and iPad-based, but does the hybrid local/cloud model hold up under real-world pressure?

Clover: Offers both POS hardware and software with a strong app marketplace. Is the flexibility of its app-based ecosystem a strength or a distraction?

Lightspeed Restaurant: Cloud-based with deep inventory and multi-location tools. For full-service or growing businesses, does Lightspeed deliver on speed and reporting as promised?

If you’re using one of these (or recently switched), what’s working well, and what’s not? Curious to hear what’s proven reliable or surprising as your team grows. You can also explore the full Restaurant POS category on G2 for more options.