Do I need management software for my small bakery?

Cafe and bakery management software is essential to run your cafe or bakery smoothly, efficiently and profitably, regardless of its size. Beyond just handling transactions, cafe POS software helps you manage inventory, track sales and streamline the checkout process, so you can serve customers more quickly and efficiently.

How do I choose the best POS system for my cafe?

When choosing a POS system for cafes, consider ease of use, features, scalability, support and reliability and cost. Look for a POS that’s intuitive and user-friendly, offers great features that you’ll actually use, integrates seamlessly with your favorite tools and softwares, and offers great customer support. Then balance the cost against the benefits.

What features should I look for in a cafe or bakery POS system?

Look for features like inventory management, menu management, online and contactless ordering, offline mode, remote access, reporting and performance data, safe data storage, etc. Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with other tools, so you can add new capabilities when you need them. Finally, look for a POS provider with top-rated customer support.

How much does a POS system cost for a bakery?

A POS system for a bakery can cost anywhere between $69 and $300 per month, depending on the size and complexity of your business, and whether you need advanced features like inventory management or mobile ordering. Some POS providers offer plans starting at $0/month, but charge a higher card processing fee on all of your transactions.

How does Lightspeed enable online ordering for cafes and bakeries?

Lightspeed offers a couple of ways for bakeries and cafes to offer online ordering. Using Lightspeed’s mobile ordering solution Order Anywhere, cafes and bakeries can offer customers the option to order online for pickup, delivery, or in-store using a QR code and their mobile phone. Learn more about Order Anywhere. Alternatively, Lightspeed POS integrates with various online ordering platforms.

Can I integrate Lightspeed’s cafe POS system with my accounting software?

Yes! You can easily integrate Lightspeed’s POS for cafes and bakeries with popular accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero. This integration lets you automate financial reporting, accurately track sales and expenses, and reduce manual data entry (and errors), helping you keep your business finances organized and accurate.

What payment types can I accept with Lightspeed?

With Lightspeed, you can accept all major credit and debit cards, contactless and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Whether it’s a swipe, tap, or chip and pin card, Lightspeed’s got you covered.

Does Lightspeed POS have offline mode?

It sure does. In offline mode, businesses can keep processing sales even when their internet connection is temporarily lost. Transactions processed during offline mode are stored locally and then automatically synced to the cloud once the connection is restored, so you can keep selling without interruption.

How secure is Lightspeed POS for cafes and bakeries?

Lightspeed POS for cafes and bakeries is highly secure, offering several layers of protection to ensure the safety of your business data and transactions—including end-to-end encryption (SSL/TLS), PCI-DSS compliance, tiered access permissions by user, automatic cloud backups, regular security updates, and fraud prevention tools like transaction monitoring.

Can I run customer loyalty programs and sell gift cards with Lightspeed?

Yes! Lightspeed’s cafe & bakery point of sale integrates with top-notch tools like Kangaroo Rewards to enable cafes and bakeries to easily manage customer loyalty programs, marketing campaigns and more. Online and physical gift cards can be generated directly in the POS. Learn more about gift cards in Lightspeed POS.

Is it easy to switch to Lightspeed from my current POS system?

Yes! Switching to Lightspeed was designed to be as seamless and hassle-free as possible. Get up and running on Lightspeed’s cafe and bakery POS software in five easy steps: 1. Send us your menu, floor plan and users and we’ll build the Back Office for you. 2. Let us know if you’re happy with your configuration (or ask us for changes). 3. Get personalized, one-on-one training for both you and your staff. 4. Get remote support or on-site hardware installation and configuration. 5. Go live with our onboarding team standing by to help. Our support team is available around the clock to help you with any questions or issues during the transition (and beyond).

Cafe & bakery POS

Get the cafe POS for the new era of hospitality

Lightspeed gives you flexibility, control and 24/7 support, so you can run your cafe and serve your community more efficiently than ever.

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Keep guests coming back with a cafe POS system that puts the customer experience first.

With Lightspeed powering your cafe, you can focus less on operations and more on personalizing your service to increase customer satisfaction.

Offer your guests sit-down service and take orders directly from an iPad POS
Let customers pay however they please with a range of contactless payment options
Boost customer retention with loyalty programs
Personalize orders quickly and easily using modifiers

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Grow your business without limits with Lightspeed Cafe & Bakery POS.

Lightspeed builds technology that puts people first. We’re committed to helping businesses grow and scale, without adding needless steps or complexity.

Serve more, stress less. Empower your team with an intuitive POS system designed for speed and ease. Automate repetitive tasks that hijack your time.
Get a 360° view of your business. Uncover opportunities for growth and make better decisions with our market-leading data and analytics.
Build the cafe & bakery POS of your dreams. Customize your setup with flexible features and grab advanced tools when you need them.
Get a tech partner you can trust. Get an ultra stable platform, personalized one-on-one onboarding and access to free, 24/7 customer support.

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Trusted by cafes and bakeries in more than 100 countries worldwide

See what bakeries and cafe owners are saying about Lightspeed POS.

Cafe POS software that drives innovation through insights.

"One thing we love about Lightspeed is the reporting system. It's pretty robust and it gives us a lot of insight into how our sales are doing. We can look at sales from the previous week or the previous month or the previous year. Based on the increase we have seen that current year we can make projections into the future."

Chris Richard, Table Rock Coffee Roasters

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A cafe & bakery point of sale that’s easy to use and fast to learn.

“It’s super easy to use, very intuitive. The training on that aspect of the business goes very fast. Everybody knows how to use it—it’s not complicated. We’ve been using Lightspeed for two years now. I know that this system is a lot easier than the one they were previously using. Especially for the end users: the staff.”

Sara Bilodeau, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

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Smart and stylish hardware that eliminates unnecessary steps.

“Lightspeed [has] been great. It’s been adaptable and interactive while we made changes to our operations. We used to take an order, give the customer a printed ticket, they run to the other end, give the person the ticket and suddenly we're inundated with papers. I thought, “there’s got to be a better way.” That’s when we implemented the Kitchen Display System. I thought, ‘this is amazing—why didn’t we do this before?’”

Edward Denyer, EcoCafe

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Give your customers more convenience with hassle-free online and mobile ordering.

Whether they're sitting in or taking out, give customers more ways to buy from you with Lightspeed Order Anywhere.

Keep more of your profits by managing your own takeout with commission-free online ordering
Adapt to your customers’ changing habits and meet them online
Provide a contactless option to order for dine-in or takeout
Simplify workflows with fully integrated cafe & bakery POS software

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Reach more customers with delivery.

Take your menu on the road, sync to major food delivery apps and grow your business through one easy delivery integration.

Get orders from UberEats, Skip The Dishes or DoorDash sent directly to your cafe & bakery POS
Work efficiently by consolidating online orders on a single screen
Use Lightspeed’s reporting tools to see what’s working and spot new opportunities
Entice diners to order in by using special promo codes

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Take the heavy lifting out of cafe and bakery management.

Lightspeed helps you manage your cafe or bakery from anywhere. Whether you have one location or one hundred—all you need is one system to run it all.

Get to know your top selling items with built-in reports and Advanced Insights
Increase efficiency, optimize space and minimize errors with simple floor plan customization
Set employee permissions for individual locations or manage them all at once
Plan ahead with a clear overview of business data from one or multiple locations

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Deliver a seamless unified payment experience.

Give your customers the freedom to pay their way and manage it all directly from your Lightspeed Restaurant POS.

Offer transactions wherever you are with credit card, debit card and mobile payments
Let your customers pay quickly at the table from your payment terminal—no more POS needed at hand
No hidden costs or installation fees
Rely on a team of experts for chargeback management and fraud assistance

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Technology you can rely on.

With the latest POS technology, you can handle everything from inventory to analytics to onboarding more efficiently than before.

Keep service running smoothly—even without wifi—with our powerful offline mode
Reduce waste and keep track of every ounce of stock used with precise inventory management tools
Easily train new staff with a smooth and intuitive user interface that doesn't interrupt your day to day
Identify pain points and spot opportunities with real-time sales reports

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Top cafe tools available with Lightspeed

Multilocation restaurants can consolidate all their data for a clear overview of performance.

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Integrate the most complete inventory management solution into your Lightspeed POS system.

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Sell high-quality, custom-branded gift cards designed for Lightspeed Restaurant.

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Aggregate all your data for analysis and use machine learning to stay on top of your inventory and streamline procurement.

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Considering the switch to Lightspeed?

Switching to Lightspeed is easy. From data migration to hardware and payments setup, our industry experts will support you each step of the way.

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Dedicated Account Manager to answer every question

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Bakery & Cafe POS hardware

Sleek, stylish hardware that helps you keep service hustling (and look good doing it).

Lightspeed stand for iPad

Give customers a swift, seamless checkout experience with this stylish and sturdy iPad stand with magnetic swivel.

Epson TM-M30II-NT Receipt printer

Easily print customer receipts (and save counter space) with this compact 3” receipt printer. Includes both USB and Ethernet connectivity.

Cash drawer

Ensure fast and secure cash handling with this sleek and sturdy cash drawer with built-in till and enhanced security locks.

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Cafes and restaurants powered by Lightspeed

Cafes and restaurants choose Lightspeed’s easy-to-use, all-in-one solution to simplify operations, enhance customer service and boost efficiency—all while getting a comprehensive view of their costs, profits and customers.