Getting Started with Menuy: A Step-by-Step Guide

A complete walkthrough of setting up your first digital menu on Menuy, from account creation to going live with QR codes.
Getting Started7 min readMenuy Team

Welcome to Menuy

Setting up your digital menu takes less than 30 minutes. This guide walks you through every step.

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Go to menuy.app/register
  2. Sign up with email or Google
  3. Enter your restaurant name and select your business type

You'll start on the Free plan which includes 1 menu, 25 items, and 2 QR codes — perfect for testing.

Step 2: Set Up Your Menu

Create Categories

Organize your menu into logical sections:

  • Appetizers
  • Main Courses
  • Desserts
  • Drinks

Tip: You can reorder categories with drag-and-drop later.

Add Items

For each item, you can add:

  • Name and description
  • Price (with optional sale/crossed-out price)
  • Photos (up to 3 per item on Starter, 10 on Pro)
  • Variants (sizes, options)
  • Modifiers (add-ons, customizations)
  • Tags (vegetarian, spicy, gluten-free, etc.)

Organize with Categories

Items can belong to multiple categories. Create a "Chef's Picks" category and add your best items there without duplicating anything.

Step 3: Choose a Template

Menuy offers 5 templates:

  1. Classic — Traditional list layout, clean and familiar
  2. Modern Grid — Card-based layout with prominent photos
  3. Minimal List — Simple and fast, text-focused
  4. Photo-Heavy — Full-width images, perfect for visual menus
  5. Cafe Style — Warm, cozy aesthetic for cafes and bakeries

Preview each one with your actual menu data before choosing.

Step 4: Generate QR Codes

  1. Go to Dashboard → QR Codes
  2. Click Generate QR Code
  3. Label each code (e.g., "Table 1", "Counter", "Takeaway")
  4. Customize colors to match your brand
  5. Download and print

Tip: Print QR codes on sturdy tent cards or adhesive stickers for durability.

Step 5: Go Live

Place your QR codes, test them with your phone, and you're live! Customers can now scan and browse your menu instantly.

What's Next?

  • Invite staff to help manage the menu
  • Enable analytics to track menu views
  • Set up notifications for online orders
  • Explore templates and customize your look
  • Upgrade your plan when you need more features

Welcome to the future of dining. Your customers will thank you.

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