How to Use LaaoDo
Step-by-step guides for running a cafe or restaurant on LaaoDo, and for ordering from one. Free table ordering, billing, udhaar and sales records, with no subscription and no commission.
Getting started
How LaaoDo Works: Scan and Order at Your TableLaaoDo lets you order from your table at a cafe or restaurant by scanning the QR code on it. No app, no waiting for a waiter. Free to use.How to Create a LaaoDo AccountCreate a LaaoDo account with your mobile number to order from cafes and restaurants, see your orders and track what you owe.How to Install LaaoDo on Your PhoneAdd LaaoDo to your home screen so it opens like an app. Follow these simple steps to install LaaoDo on Android and iPhone.Ordering
How to Order Food From Your Table at a RestaurantScan the QR code on your table, browse the menu and order from your own phone. No app needed, free to use at cafes and restaurants using LaaoDo.How to Check Your Order Status on LaaoDoSee whether your order has been accepted, what is still coming and what it comes to. Track a cafe or restaurant order from your own phone.How to Find Offers at Cafes and Restaurants Near YouSee offers running at cafes and restaurants near you, straight on their page. Free to browse, no app needed.For outlets
How to Register Your Cafe or Restaurant on LaaoDoRegister your cafe, restaurant, bakery or tea shop free. Add your menu, print table codes and take your first order from a table in 5 minutes. No subscription.The Outlet Dashboard: Every Screen ExplainedA tour of the LaaoDo outlet dashboard: tables, orders, menu, sales record, udhaar, inventory, expenses, salary, offers and team access.How to Manage Incoming Orders at Your OutletAccept orders as they arrive, send them to the kitchen, tick dishes as they are served and complete the bill. Free order management for Indian outlets.How to Set Up Your Restaurant Menu on LaaoDoAdd dishes, prices and sections to your digital menu, or build it from a photo of your printed menu. Free for cafes and restaurants in India.How to Manage Dine-In Tables in a Cafe or RestaurantOpen a table, take the order, tick dishes as they are served and print the bill. A free table management system for Indian cafes and restaurants.How to Give Kitchen-Only Access to Your StaffLet kitchen staff see the dishes to cook without seeing takings, udhaar or customer numbers. Free kitchen display access for Indian outlets.How to Record Walk-In and Counter SalesRecord a counter sale in seconds, take cash, UPI or udhaar, print the bill and keep the day's record straight. Free billing for Indian cafes and restaurants.How to Give and Track Udhaar (Credit) at Your OutletRecord udhaar against a guest's mobile number, see what every guest owes, and settle it in part or in full. Free credit tracking for Indian outlets.How to Download Your Restaurant Sales RecordDownload your outlet's sales record as a spreadsheet for any period, up to five years back. Free sales reporting for Indian cafes and restaurants.How to Create Offers and Discounts for Your GuestsRun your own offers on LaaoDo: set what it is, when it starts and when it ends. Free promotions for Indian cafes and restaurants.How to Add Staff to Your Outlet DashboardGive each staff member their own sign-in and only the parts of the dashboard they need. Free team access for Indian cafes and restaurants.How to See and Respond to Customer Inquiries on LaaoDoWhen a customer asks nearby outlets for an item, your LaaoDo outlet can respond and win the order. Here is how.How to See Reviews and Open or Close Your Outlet on LaaoDoRead customer reviews of your LaaoDo outlet and mark your outlet open or closed for the day, all from your dashboard.How to Edit Your Outlet Profile and Opening HoursChange your outlet name, category, address, map pin, opening hours and which kinds of ordering you accept. Free for Indian cafes and restaurants.FSSAI for Food Outlets on LaaoDo: Licence and RenewalFood outlets on LaaoDo need a valid FSSAI licence. Learn what to keep current, what happens near expiry, and how to get support.Account
How to See What You Owe: My Dues on LaaoDoIf an outlet gives you credit, LaaoDo shows what you still owe under My Dues. Learn how to view your pending credit clearly.LaaoDo Sign In: There Is No PasswordLaaoDo has no password. Sign in with your mobile number and the 6-digit code we text you.How to Contact LaaoDo Support and Report Food Safety ConcernsReach LaaoDo support by SMS for platform help or complaints, and learn who to contact about orders, payments, and food safety.How to Delete Your LaaoDo AccountWant to remove your LaaoDo account? Delete it from your profile after confirming with a code sent to your mobile number. Here is exactly how it works.
Running your outlet: guides
GST Invoices and Bill Printing for RestaurantsPrint a tax invoice, bill of supply or receipt with your outlet's details and a running bill number. Free GST billing for Indian cafes and restaurants.Order Alerts: Never Miss a New OrderGet a sound and a notification the moment an order arrives, even with the dashboard in another tab. Free order alerts for Indian cafes and restaurants.Restaurant Billing That Works Without InternetBill guests, open tables and record counter sales with no internet. Everything syncs when the connection returns. Free offline billing for Indian outlets.What Restaurant Billing Software Costs in IndiaSubscriptions, per-outlet fees, commission and hardware: what restaurant POS software actually costs in India, and how to run a cafe without paying any of it.Restaurant Inventory Management, Free and SimpleTrack what is left on the shelf, see stock come down as dishes sell, and stop running out mid-service. Free inventory for Indian cafes and restaurants.Track Restaurant Expenses and Staff Salary, FreeRecord what your outlet spends and what you pay staff, beside what you take in. Free expense and salary tracking for Indian cafes and restaurants.Free Restaurant POS Software in IndiaA free restaurant POS for Indian cafes and restaurants. Take orders from tables, bill, track udhaar and keep your sales record. No subscription, no commission.Free Restaurant Management Software in IndiaRun a cafe or restaurant on free software: table orders, billing, menu, udhaar, inventory, expenses and staff. No subscription and no commission.Scan and Order: QR Table Ordering for RestaurantsScan and order: guests order from their table by scanning a QR code. No app, no waiting for a waiter. Free QR table ordering for Indian restaurants.Run a Cafe Without a POS Machine (Free Alternative)You do not need a POS terminal to run a cafe. Take orders from tables, bill guests and keep your records on the phone you already own, for free.Turn a Printed Menu Into a Digital QR Menu From a PhotoPhotograph your printed menu and LaaoDo reads the dishes and prices into a digital QR menu guests can order from. Free for Indian cafes and restaurants.Your Daily Sales Record and Udhaar, Kept for YouEvery table order and counter sale builds your day's record automatically, split by cash, UPI and udhaar. Free bookkeeping for Indian cafes and restaurants.