How to Choose the Right EPOS System for Your Restaurant or Café in Ireland

Why Your EPOS Choice Matters

In Ireland’s competitive hospitality sector, the right EPOS system can save you time, reduce mistakes, and boost customer satisfaction. A poor choice, on the other hand, can slow service, frustrate staff, and leave you paying for features you’ll never use.

Whether you’re running a busy city café or a fine-dining restaurant, your EPOS should be fast, reliable, and built for the way you work.

Key Features to Look for in a Restaurant or Café EPOS System

1. Easy-to-Use Interface

Hospitality moves fast — your EPOS shouldn’t slow you down. Look for a clean, intuitive touchscreen layout that new staff can learn in minutes.

2. Tableside & Portable Ordering

For restaurants and cafés, the ability to take orders and payments right at the table can dramatically speed up service and reduce errors.

3. Integrated Payments

Choose an EPOS that works seamlessly with your card machines, so staff don’t need to key in totals twice. This means faster checkouts and fewer mistakes.

4. Menu & Modifier Management

Easily update menus, daily specials, and item modifiers (like milk alternatives in coffee or cooking preferences for steak) without calling tech support.

5. Reporting & Analytics

Real-time reports on sales, best-sellers, and peak hours can help you make smarter staffing and stock decisions.

6. Stock Management

Keep track of ingredients and supplies in real-time to avoid running out of key items mid-service.

7. Scalability

If you expand to new locations or add more tables, your EPOS should grow with you — without huge upgrade costs.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an EPOS

• Overpaying for Unused Features – Don’t get locked into expensive plans with tools you’ll never use.
• Long Contracts Without Flexibility – Avoid being tied into 3- or 5-year deals without a trial period.
• Poor Local Support – In hospitality, downtime costs money. Choose a provider with fast, local help.

How Truepos Helps Restaurants & Cafés in Ireland

At Truepos, we supply SkyTab POS — a complete hospitality EPOS solution with no upfront hardware costs and just €39/month for your EPOS and card terminal.

With SkyTab, you get:

• Fast, intuitive touchscreen interface
• Tableside ordering and payment
• Integrated payments with no rekeying
• Real-time reporting and stock control
• Local Irish support, 7 days a week

And if you only need a portable card machine, we offer top models like the Castles S1MINI2 and PAX A920 Pro — perfect for cafés and restaurants that want to keep things simple.

Final Takeaway

Your EPOS is more than a till — it’s the hub of your hospitality business. The right system will speed up service, reduce errors, and give you the insights you need to grow.

Talk to Truepos today to find the best EPOS system for your restaurant or café in Ireland — and start serving smarter tomorrow.

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