NFC vs QR menu: which suits your business?

NFC and QR are two routes to a digital menu. The menu’s quality comes from the page they open.

Opening a QR menu

Guests open their camera and scan the code. Print size, contrast and reflections affect recognition. A QR link can open a PDF or a mobile menu, so the term alone does not tell you what management or analytics features are included.

Opening an NFC menu

Guests bring an NFC-compatible phone near the tag. Antenna positions vary, some devices need NFC enabled, and cases or the installation surface may affect reading distance.

Tapping can shorten the journey, but it is not identical on every phone. Make the tap area easy to find and test it on your actual table.

Choosing for the table

A QR print can be added to an existing table card. NFC involves a physical tag and assignment. Plates can suit smaller tables; stands provide upright visibility.

Why offer both?

LogMenu table products can offer QR and NFC access to the same menu. If a phone cannot read the tag, guests can scan the code. Choose based on real use rather than the technology name.

  • Scan from different angles under service lighting.
  • Test tapping with iPhone and Android devices.
  • Check metal surfaces and thick cases separately.
  • Confirm the correct business and table assignment.

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