Odoo for restaurants, cafes and dhabas

What restaurants, cafes and dhabas need from billing software, how Odoo fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Odoo partner and set it up for free.

Common problems in restaurants, cafes and dhabas

  • 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

What to check in Odoo for restaurants, cafes and dhabas

These are the features restaurants, cafes and dhabas rely on most. On the demo we show how each works in Odoo and which edition includes it.

  • 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.

Is Odoo the right fit?

Best forGrowing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
Runs onWeb (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS
Keep in mindNeeds setup by someone who knows Odoo · full overview

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What we set up for a restaurant

  1. Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
  2. Opening stock
  3. Invoice format, logo and thermal receipt printing
  4. Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
  5. A training call for you and your staff

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Questions people ask

Is Odoo good for restaurants, cafes and dhabas?

Odoo suits growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. For restaurants, cafes and dhabas, check that the plan you buy includes thermal receipt printing, works offline and gst invoices.

What should restaurants, cafes and dhabas check before buying Odoo?

Make sure the plan covers thermal receipt printing, works offline, gst invoices, stock tracking, expense tracking and profit and loss reports. Ask for a demo using your own items.

Can I get a Odoo demo for my restaurant?

Yes. We install it, add your items and opening stock, set GST rates and printing, and train you on a call.

Which Odoo plan suits restaurants, cafes and dhabas?

Cafes, dhabas and quick-service counters usually take Desktop + Mobile Silver with a thermal printer. If you need table-wise KOTs sent to the kitchen, ask to see that in the demo, because general billing apps handle it differently from dedicated restaurant POS software.

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