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Café & Coffee Shop EPOS & POS Systems

Speed up service, cut queues, and keep your café running smoothly with TapaPOS. Take payments in seconds, manage loyalty and stock, and update menus instantly — all from one simple POS built for busy coffee counters.

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At a glance

Cafe and coffee shop EPOS

TapaPOS helps cafes serve queues quickly, take integrated payments and manage menus, loyalty and stock from one system.

Best for
Cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, delis and quick-service hospitality counters.
What it handles
Fast orders, modifiers, loyalty, stock, card payments, receipts and back-office reporting.
Why it helps
Staff can move through busy morning rushes with fewer errors and less till training.
Next step
Book a demo to see TapaPOS set up for cafe and coffee shop service.

Why Coffee Shops Choose TapaPay

Built for speed, simplicity, and savings — TapaPOS helps cafés and coffee shops serve faster, keep queues short, and save on every transaction with integrated payments and powerful back-office tools.

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Serve Customers Faster

Quick buttons and menu shortcuts make order taking lightning fast — perfect for busy morning rushes.

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Easy for Staff

Train new baristas in minutes with an intuitive, touchscreen layout that keeps service simple and consistent.

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Integrated Payments

Take contactless, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly through TapaPay — no double entry or hidden fees.

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Smart Menu Management

Update drink sizes, syrups, or extras with one tap. Menus sync instantly across tills and online ordering.

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Loyalty & Gift Vouchers

Reward regulars and grow repeat business with built-in loyalty, prepay balances, and GiveaVoucher digital vouchers.

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Online & Mobile Ordering

Customers can pre-order and pay online through iWantFed. Orders print or display instantly on your barista screen.

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Real-Time Reporting

Track sales, margins, and bestsellers live in Tapa Office. See performance and waste from your phone.

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Compact, Reliable Hardware

Small footprint terminals with built-in printer and card reader — built to handle steam, spills, and speed.

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Simple Monthly Pricing

One simple monthly payment for your hardware, software, and support — with low, transparent card fees and no surprises.

POS features

Cafe POS built for
faster counter service.

Explore cafe EPOS tools for quick orders, modifiers, loyalty-friendly service, stock visibility and integrated payments across busy coffee shop shifts.

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Easy EPOS for Quick Staff Training

A clear till layout helps new staff learn quickly, so teams can get serving with less training time and fewer mistakes.

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Faster Orders with Smart Modifiers

Quick product buttons, drink sizes, milk options, syrups, extras and food notes help staff handle busy breakfast, lunch and coffee rushes accurately.

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Clear Sit-In and Takeaway Orders

Manage counter orders, sit-in tables and takeaway tickets clearly from the same cafe EPOS setup.

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Integrated Card Payments

Send totals straight from EPOS to the card machine, reducing keying errors while the till stays free for the next order.

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Standalone Tapa Go for Mobile Coffee Service

Use Tapa Go as a single handheld POS and payment device without needing a full till setup, ideal for coffee vans, pop-ups and smaller counter spaces.

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Cafe EPOS Tools in One System

Connect menus, loyalty, gift vouchers, stock, online ordering and payments from one coffee shop POS platform.

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Give cafe customers another fast way to order.

Self-service kiosks can help busy coffee shops and quick-service counters handle repeat orders, food add-ons, modifiers and payments without slowing the till. Orders stay connected to TapaPOS, kitchen screens and back-office reporting.

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Self-service cafe kiosk ordering screen connected to TapaPOS

Café & Coffee Shop EPOS – FAQs

Can I take contactless and mobile payments?

Yes. With TapaPay built in, you can accept contactless, chip & PIN, Apple Pay, and Google Pay directly from the till or handheld device — no separate card machine or manual entry needed.

How fast is TapaPOS for serving customers?

TapaPOS is designed for high-speed service. Quick buttons, product groups, and preset modifiers make it easy to take complex coffee orders in seconds, helping reduce queues during peak times.

Does it include loyalty or gift cards?

Absolutely. TapaPOS integrates with GiveaVoucher.com so you can sell and redeem gift vouchers at the till or online. You can also set up digital loyalty schemes to reward regulars automatically.

Can customers order ahead or online?

Yes. With iWantFed online ordering, customers can pre-order and pay from their phone for quick pickup. Orders print automatically at the barista station or appear on your kitchen display screen.

Can I change my menu easily?

Yes. You can update items, prices, or modifiers anytime in Tapa Office. Changes sync instantly across all tills, tablets, kiosks, and online menus — no reprogramming required.

How much does it cost?

We offer simple monthly packages that include your hardware, software, and support — with low, transparent card fees through TapaPay. Book a demo for a tailored quote for your café.

Does it work if the internet goes down?

Yes. Your POS continues to process orders and print receipts even if the internet drops. Once the connection returns, all data synchronises automatically in the background.

What kind of support is available?

Our local support teams in Derry, Belfast, Liverpool, and Dublin provide 7-day assistance. Remote diagnostics and optional on-site visits ensure your café is always running smoothly.