Use cases
Table, counter, and catering payments

Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar POS Payments

Let guests pay a table bill, takeaway order, or catering deposit by QR while staff see a clear paid status before service moves on.

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table, counter, and catering payments

Let guests pay a table bill, takeaway order, or catering deposit by QR while staff see a clear paid status before service moves on.

Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service

Best for

Restaurants and cafes with wallet-paying guests
Bars and lounges with larger tabs
Takeaway counters and food trucks
Catering and private dining teams

Payment examples

Table bill QR at closing

Bar tab settlement

Takeaway prepayment link

Catering deposit invoice

Quick view

Best moment

Table bill, catering deposit, group booking, takeaway order, or event balance.

Payment flow

POS QR code, payment link, or hosted checkout from the order.

Who checks it

Server, cashier, manager, or events coordinator.

Practical guide

Let diners pay a bill or deposit from a wallet while staff keep the table moving.

Restaurant crypto payments are a speed problem. A guest may want to pay with USDT or BTC, but the server cannot stop service to explain networks, copy addresses, or inspect a transaction hash.

MakePay gives the venue a QR or payment link flow that can be used for table bills, private event deposits, catering balances, or takeaway orders.

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restaurants and cafes with wallet-paying guestslive status

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Why restaurant crypto must be quick to verify

A dining room has no patience for manual reconciliation. If staff cannot tell whether a bill is paid, the payment option becomes stressful.

A branded payment request keeps the amount, venue, and bill reference together so the customer is not sending to a random address at the table.

Service cannot pause

Staff need a simple paid screen, not a wallet investigation.

Groups and tourists fit well

Larger bills and international guests create stronger reasons to offer crypto.

Catering deposits reduce no-shows

Private events and catering can collect a clear deposit before staff commit capacity.

How MakePay can work in the venue

The restaurant can show a QR code from POS, send a payment link for a catering invoice, or use hosted checkout for a takeaway order.

Settlement can route to the merchant wallet while the front-of-house team only needs to understand amount, status, and receipt.

QR at the table

Useful for bills where the guest is already present.

Links for bookings

Deposits and balances can be collected before the event day.

Merchant-controlled settlement

Funds do not need to sit in platform custody before the business can manage them.

What staff should know before service

Write a one-page staff rule: when to offer crypto, how to show the request, what counts as paid, and who handles exceptions.

Keep the accepted assets narrow at first and decide whether tips, service charge, and taxes are included in the amount.

Define eligible bills

Start with larger bills, groups, deposits, or customer-requested crypto payments.

Handle tips clearly

Decide whether tips are included before the payment page is shown.

Record the receipt

Match payment status to the restaurant bill or booking record.

Prepared meal ready for takeaway or catering checkout

Scenario

Table bill QR at closing, Bar tab settlement, Takeaway prepayment link, Catering deposit invoice

Restaurant crypto payments have to work during the rush, not only in a quiet back office. MakePay gives the counter or server a branded QR or payment link for the exact bill, so the guest can pay from a wallet and the team can close the check without copying addresses or reading block explorers.

Proof layer

A checkout surface that gives the team a real payment state.

Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Paid status staff can read before handing over food or drinks
Branded checkout instead of a pasted wallet address
Direct self-custody settlement for the merchant wallet
Busy staff cannot troubleshoot manual wallet transfers
Tourists and crypto-native guests may not want to use cards
Catering and private bookings need deposits before preparation starts
Payment proof must be clear before the bill is closed
Table bill, catering deposit, group booking, takeaway order, or event balance.
POS QR code, payment link, or hosted checkout from the order.
Server, cashier, manager, or events coordinator.
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Paid status staff can read before handing over food or drinks
Branded checkout instead of a pasted wallet address
Direct self-custody settlement for the merchant wallet
Busy staff cannot troubleshoot manual wallet transfers
Tourists and crypto-native guests may not want to use cards
Catering and private bookings need deposits before preparation starts
Payment proof must be clear before the bill is closed
Table bill, catering deposit, group booking, takeaway order, or event balance.
POS QR code, payment link, or hosted checkout from the order.
Server, cashier, manager, or events coordinator.
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Server, cashier, manager, or events coordinator.
POS QR code, payment link, or hosted checkout from the order.
Table bill, catering deposit, group booking, takeaway order, or event balance.
Payment proof must be clear before the bill is closed
Catering and private bookings need deposits before preparation starts
Tourists and crypto-native guests may not want to use cards
Busy staff cannot troubleshoot manual wallet transfers
Direct self-custody settlement for the merchant wallet
Branded checkout instead of a pasted wallet address
Paid status staff can read before handing over food or drinks
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Server, cashier, manager, or events coordinator.
POS QR code, payment link, or hosted checkout from the order.
Table bill, catering deposit, group booking, takeaway order, or event balance.
Payment proof must be clear before the bill is closed
Catering and private bookings need deposits before preparation starts
Tourists and crypto-native guests may not want to use cards
Busy staff cannot troubleshoot manual wallet transfers
Direct self-custody settlement for the merchant wallet
Branded checkout instead of a pasted wallet address
Paid status staff can read before handing over food or drinks
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service

Setup path

Start with one clear payment moment.

Launch the first flow, prove the status handoff, then expand into nearby payment moments once the team trusts the signal.

1

Open the bill or deposit

Start from the real order, table, event, or catering invoice.

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Show the QR or send the link

Let the guest pay without copying wallet details.

3

Check status before closing

Close the bill only when staff can see that payment is complete.

4

Attach the receipt

Keep the payment reference with the POS or booking record.

Questions

Is this good for every coffee?

Usually no. Start with larger bills, tourist payments, catering, or events.

Can staff use it without crypto training?

Yes, if the workflow is limited to showing a request and checking status.

Can restaurants use this for deposits?

Yes. Catering and private event deposits are often easier than live table payments.

Table, counter, and catering payments

Build the first payment flow around diners.

Start with higher-value moments such as catering, tourist groups, private tables, and bottle service before offering crypto for every small purchase.

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table, counter, and catering payments

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