Vyapar for restaurants, cafes and dhabas
What restaurants, cafes and dhabas need from billing software, how Vyapar fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Vyapar 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
How Vyapar helps
- 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.
Step-by-step Vyapar guides for restaurants, cafes and dhabas
- How to change the invoice format and theme in Vyapar
- How to print an invoice (A4 and thermal) in Vyapar
- How to use POS (point of sale) billing in Vyapar
- How to download the Vyapar app for free on mobile and PC
- How to add business details and GSTIN in the Vyapar mobile app
- How to add HSN and SAC codes in Vyapar
- How to add items with HSN code and GST rate in Vyapar
- How to create a GST invoice in the Vyapar mobile app
Is Vyapar the right fit?
| Best for | Shops, traders and distributors who want GST billing, stock and udhaar tracking without learning accounting software. |
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| Runs on | Android, Windows and Mac |
| Keep in mind | Heavier accounting work (audits, complex ledgers) is still usually done in Tally by CAs · full overview |
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. See Vyapar prices.
What we set up for a restaurant
- Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
- Opening stock
- Invoice format, logo and thermal receipt printing
- Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
- A training call for you and your staff
Other software for restaurants, cafes and dhabas
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TallyPrime for restaurants
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Zoho Books for restaurants
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myBillBook for restaurants
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BUSY for restaurants
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Marg ERP for restaurants
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Odoo for restaurants
Vyapar dealers for restaurants, cafes and dhabas by city
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Questions people ask
Is Vyapar good for restaurants, cafes and dhabas?
Yes, for most restaurants, cafes and dhabas. The features that matter most here are thermal receipt printing, works offline and gst invoices, and Vyapar has all of them.
What should restaurants, cafes and dhabas check before buying Vyapar?
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 Vyapar 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 Vyapar 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.
Is there a Vyapar referral code?
Use NXW3QY when you create your account. Enter it in the referral / invite code field while creating your Vyapar account. It cannot be added to an existing account later.