Billing software for restaurants, cafes and dhabas

The billing features that matter for restaurants, cafes and dhabas, which software handles them, and how to try one free before you pay.

Problems billing software should solve

Customers wait for the bill at peak hours when bills are written by hand
GST-registered restaurants need their GSTIN and tax details on every bill
Daily purchases of vegetables, milk and gas go unrecorded, so the real profit is unknown

Features to look for

Thermal receipt printingPrint small receipts on 2-inch and 3-inch thermal printers at the counter.
Works offlineThe desktop app keeps billing when the internet is down.
GST invoicesTax invoices and bills of supply with GSTIN, HSN/SAC codes and the right CGST, SGST or IGST split.
Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
Expense trackingRecord rent, salaries and other expenses so profit is calculated correctly.
Profit and loss reportsProfit and loss, party-wise profit, day book and stock summary reports.

Software for restaurants, cafes and dhabas

Software	Best for
Vyapar Android, Windows and Mac	Shops, traders and distributors who want GST billing, stock and udhaar tracking without learning accounting software.
TallyPrime Windows desktop	Businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance.
Zoho Books Web (cloud), Android and iOS	Service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
myBillBook Android, iOS, web and desktop	Small shops that bill mostly from a phone and want a simple app.
BUSY Windows desktop	Traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop.
Marg ERP Windows desktop	Pharma and FMCG distributors and larger retailers that need an ERP-style setup.
Odoo Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS	Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.

How-to guides for restaurants, cafes and dhabas (Vyapar)

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Questions people ask

What should billing software for restaurants, cafes and dhabas have?

Look for thermal receipt printing, works offline, gst invoices, stock tracking, expense tracking and profit and loss reports.

Which billing software is best for restaurants, cafes and dhabas?

For most restaurants, cafes and dhabas, a billing app such as Vyapar covers these needs at a low yearly price. Larger businesses with an in-house accountant may prefer TallyPrime or BUSY, and growing multi-outlet businesses may look at Odoo.

Can I try before buying?

Yes. Pick a product on this page and request a free demo with items from your own business.