How Zelf Works
Get up and running in 15 minutes. Keep using your existing printers and kitchen screens. No new hardware, no complex training.
The Diner Experience
Make your guests feel in control and entertained from the moment they sit down—no waiting required.
Sit Down & Scan QR Code (No App Needed)
Your guests arrive at the table. Instead of waiting for a server, they scan the QR code on the table sticker with their phone camera. The menu opens in the browser in seconds. No app download. No account required.
Feast with Their Eyes
Instead of a boring text list, they see a beautiful, Instagram-style feed of your food. Sizzling steak videos, high-def photos, and clear options make them hungry and encourage them to order more.
Order Together (The "Party" Mode)
Everyone at the table can look at the menu on their own phone. They can all add items to a shared group cart. If "Dad" adds an appetizer, "Mom" sees it appear on her screen instantly. It makes dining fun and prevents accidental double-ordering.
Request the Bill & Go
When they're done, guests tap "Request Bill" from the ordering page—no waving required. The app shows a per-person breakdown so everyone knows what they owe. Payment is settled at the counter with cash, card, or QR scan.
Setup in 15 Minutes
Get up and running quickly. Keep using your existing printers and kitchen screens. Zero complexity.
Download & Set Up
Install Zelf on your Windows POS or Android device (or open the web dashboard). Register your restaurant and enter your menu—or sync from Square with one click. Same-day operation.
Enrich Your Menu
Upload mouth-watering photos for your best-sellers. Use the AI translation tool to generate descriptions in all 8 supported languages —English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese—in one click.
Stick & Serve
Generate unique QR codes for your tables with one click. Print them out and stick them on your tables. You are now live.
Business as Usual
When a customer places an order, the ticket automatically prints in your kitchen or appears on your KDS screen, just like an order entered by your server.
We Have You Covered
"Isn't the credit card fee higher for online orders?"
Yes, online processing fees (like 2.9%) are slightly higher than swiping a card. But here's the math: If Zelf increases your average check by $5 and saves you hours of labor cost, that extra 0.5% fee is pennies compared to the dollars of extra profit you make. Most owners find the system pays for itself in the first hour of dinner service.
"What if my restaurant's internet is spotty?"
Zelf was built offline-first from day one. Every POS device stores a complete local copy of your menu, orders, and table data. If WiFi drops, your cashier keeps ringing, the kitchen keeps printing, and nothing stops. All changes sync automatically once the connection returns—not a single order is lost.
"Do I need to buy expensive new hardware?"
No. Zelf runs on the Windows PC or Android device you already have, or any web browser. Your existing network printers and kitchen screens keep working. Guests order from their own phones. The only thing you print is a QR code sticker per table.
Ready to Get Started?
Setup takes just 15 minutes. No credit card required. See how Zelf can transform your restaurant today.