Step-by-Step Guide
How to Create a QR Code for a Restaurant Menu
A menu QR code on each table lets customers open your menu on their phone — no app, no printed menus to sanitize. Create and update it without reprinting.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1Host your menu onlineUpload your menu as a PDF to Google Drive, or use your existing website menu URL. You need a shareable link before creating the QR code.
- 2Create a URL QR code pointing to your menuGo to dynamicqrcreator.com/tools/url-qr, paste your menu URL, and generate. For a dynamic code (updatable after printing), sign up for a plan.
- 3Download and print for table cardsDownload as PNG or SVG. Print on table tents, laminated cards, or stickers. Include a short instruction: 'Scan for menu'.
- 4Update your menu anytimeWith a dynamic QR code, update the menu link in your dashboard whenever your menu changes. The printed table cards still work.
Tips for best results
- →Use a minimum 4cm × 4cm size for table cards scanned from 30–50cm
- →Add 'Scan for menu' text below the QR code — it increases scan rate by 30%
- →Test on an Android and iPhone before bulk printing
Common questions
Do I need a website to use a QR code menu?
No — you can host your menu as a Google Drive PDF and link to that. Any accessible URL works.
Can I update my menu without reprinting the QR code?
Yes, with a dynamic QR code. Update the destination URL (e.g., upload a new PDF) and the same printed code redirects to the updated menu.
How many menus can one QR code handle?
Unlimited — there's no scan limit on Dynamic QR plans. A busy restaurant doing 200 covers a night can have every table scanning simultaneously.