QR Code Menu Berlin: Digital Menus for Cafés, Bars, Street Food & Pop-ups

In short: Berlin cafés, bars, restaurants and takeaways can use menuQR to offer their existing PDF menu as a digital menu with a QR code – guests scan and read it in the browser, no app needed. It fits the Berlin scene particularly well: many English-speaking guests and teams, separate brunch and bar menus, and short-lived pop-up concepts. menuQR is an online service from Germany; setup and support are fully digital.

Where a QR code menu helps Berlin venues most

German and English at a glance

In many Berlin venues English is spoken at the table just as often as German – by guests and by staff alike. With the Professional plan you offer a German and an English menu side by side, plus a third one such as the drinks menu. Important: mandatory details such as allergens must be easily understandable for guests in Germany, which in practice means German. An English-only menu isn't enough for that.

Weekend brunch

For many people in Berlin, brunch is part of the weekend – often with a separate menu that applies on Saturdays and Sundays only. A digital brunch menu runs as its own menu alongside the regular one. New bowls or seasonal dishes go live with a single PDF upload.

Street-food markets, takeaways and food trucks

At street-food markets, at the takeaway counter or at a food truck there's rarely room for printed menus. One clearly visible QR code at the stall shows the full menu while guests are still queuing – from döner to vegetarian currywurst.

Pop-ups and new concepts

Few cities try out as many new food concepts as Berlin. For a pop-up restaurant or a trial run, the monthly subscription fits: upload the menu, print the QR code – and when the concept changes, simply swap the PDF.

Trade-fair and congress visitors

With fairs such as ITB or International Green Week, many trade visitors come to Berlin. If you run a special lunch or dinner offer during those weeks, you only swap the PDF – and switch back afterwards.

Which plan fits which Berlin venue?

Venue type	Typical menus	Suitable plan
Café with brunch	main menu, brunch menu, English menu	Professional (up to 3 menus)
Bar	drinks menu in German and English	Professional
Takeaway, food truck, market stall	one menu per stall	Professional
Hospitality group with several sites	one menu per site and language	Enterprise (unlimited)

What applies to digital menus in Germany

Allergens: the 14 major allergens under the LMIV must be declared for food served loose, i.e. dishes in the restaurant. Under the LMIDV, verbal information is allowed if written documentation exists and guests are pointed to it.
Price list: the Preisangabenverordnung requires a price list next to the entrance. A QR code doesn't replace that price list, but it can complement it.
Additives: additives that must be labelled (additive labelling) belong on the digital menu too. menuQR shows your PDF exactly as you upload it.

More mandatory details at a glance: mandatory menu information.

How to set up menuQR in Berlin

Upload your PDF: your existing menu – no redesign or conversion needed.
Download your QR code: print it at any size, e.g. on table tents or stickers.
Update anytime: upload a new PDF – the QR code stays the same, no reprinting.

Pricing

7-day free trial, then a monthly subscription you can cancel anytime. Prices exclude VAT and are billed in euros.

Plan	Price	Menus	Best for
Professional	€19 / month	up to 3	single venues with several menus
Enterprise	€29 / month	unlimited	businesses with multiple locations

Who is behind menuQR?

menuQR is an online service from Germany, developed and operated by thinkrs (owner: Robin Steppat). Venues in Berlin set up their digital menu themselves – no on-site appointment needed. Billing and support are digital too: email support@menuqr.codes with any questions.

FAQ: QR code menus in Berlin

Can my menu in Berlin be in English only?

Dish names and descriptions are up to you. Mandatory details such as allergens, however, must be in a language that guests in Germany can easily understand – in practice German. With the Professional plan you simply offer both versions side by side.

Do I need an on-site appointment to get started?

No. You set up menuQR yourself online: upload your PDF, download the QR code, print it. If you have questions, support answers by email at support@menuqr.codes.

Does menuQR work for a market stall or food truck?

Yes. A single QR code at the stall or counter is enough. Print it large enough for guests to scan it from the queue – see QR code placement for practical tips.

How do I offer the brunch menu only at weekends?

Set up the brunch menu as its own menu and put its QR code on the tables on Saturdays and Sundays only. During the week the regular menu stays unchanged.

What does menuQR cost for a Berlin café?

After a 7-day free trial it's €19 per month (Professional, up to 3 menus) or €29 per month (Enterprise, unlimited menus), excluding VAT and cancellable monthly.

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Information on regulations is general guidance (as of October 2026), not legal advice.

QR code menus for Berlin: cafés, bars, takeaways and pop-ups