PosNova

Cafe POS

The Best POS System for Modern Cafes

PosNova is an all-in-one POS system for cafes that combines point of sale, quick service mode, inventory tracking, and staff management into a single platform. Serve your customers faster and smarter.

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Everything Your Cafe Needs

Table Management

Visual floor plan editor, table status tracking, and seat management. Handle dine-in, takeaway, and delivery orders from one screen.

Quick Service

Lightning-fast order entry for high-volume cafe counters. Process orders in seconds to keep the line moving during morning rush.

Menu Management

Create and update menu items, modifiers, and categories. Set daypart menus, seasonal specials, and custom drink configurations.

Split Bills

Split checks by item, seat, or custom amount. Enable server-tip tracking and contactless tip collection on receipts.

Staff Management

Assign shifts, track hours, manage roles and permissions. Monitor barista performance and sales per employee.

Sales Analytics

Track revenue by hour, day, and menu item. Identify top sellers, peak hours, and food cost percentages in real-time.

Mobile Ordering

Take orders tableside on tablets and phones. QR code menus for contactless self-ordering in your cafe.

Inventory Tracking

Track ingredient usage, automatic low-stock alerts, and purchase order management for coffee beans, milk, and supplies.

Why Choose PosNova for Your Cafe?

No plugins required — everything built-in
Free plan with core cafe POS features
Quick service mode for fast counter orders
QR code contactless menus
Multi-location cafe management
Online ordering & delivery tracking
Customer loyalty & rewards program
Works offline, syncs when online

PosNova vs Other Cafe POS Systems

FeaturePosNovaSquareCloverLightspeed
Quick Service✓ Built-in✓ Basic✓ Basic✓ Built-in
Menu Management✓ Advanced✓ Basic✓ Basic✓ Built-in
Inventory Tracking✓ AdvancedPaidPaid✓ Built-in
Staff Scheduling✓ Built-inPaidPaidPaid
Free Plan✓ Yes✓ Yes✗ No✗ No
Starting PriceFree / $29/moFree$14.95/mo$89/mo

Frequently Asked Questions About Cafe POS

Get answers to common questions about cafe POS systems.

What is the best POS system for cafes?
PosNova is an all-in-one cafe POS system that combines point of sale, quick service mode, inventory tracking, and staff management in a single platform. It offers a free plan and works offline — making it ideal for cafes of all sizes.
Is there a free cafe POS system?
Yes. PosNova offers a free cafe POS plan with core features including order management, menu management, sales tracking, and basic analytics. Upgrade to paid plans for inventory management, multi-location, and advanced features.
Can PosNova handle coffee shop orders quickly?
Absolutely. PosNova includes a quick service mode designed for high-volume cafe counters. Process espresso drinks, pastries, and combo orders in seconds to keep lines moving during morning rush.
Does PosNova support custom drink modifiers?
Yes. Create unlimited modifiers for every drink — milk type, shot count, flavor syrups, temperature, and more. Set default options and required modifiers to ensure every order is accurate.
Can PosNova manage cafe inventory?
Yes. Track coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, and food supplies in real-time. Get automatic low-stock alerts, manage supplier purchase orders, and monitor waste to optimize costs.
How does PosNova compare to Square for cafes?
PosNova offers a free plan and lower starting price ($29/mo) compared to Square. Both offer basic POS features, but PosNova adds advanced inventory tracking, staff scheduling, and multi-location management — features Square charges extra for.
Does PosNova work offline for cafes?
Yes. PosNova PWA technology allows you to process sales and manage orders even without internet connection. Data syncs automatically when you are back online, so you never lose a transaction during peak hours.
Can I manage multiple cafe locations?
Yes. Manage unlimited cafe locations from a single dashboard. Track inventory, sales, and staff performance across all outlets in real-time with centralized reporting.

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