Can I generate QR code menus for my restaurant tables?

Yes. Enter your menu URL (or a unique URL per table) in a CSV — one row per table — select QR Code format, and download a PDF with one QR Code label per table. Each QR Code encodes the URL so customers can scan it with any smartphone camera to view your digital menu. The minimum recommended QR Code size for restaurant table use is 50×50mm for easy scanning at arm's length.

What barcode format should I use for kitchen inventory labels?

Code 128 is the standard choice for kitchen inventory. It encodes any text — item names, SKU codes, batch numbers, or date strings — and scans from any handheld scanner. For food date labels, encode a short identifier like "TOMATO-20260618" that tells staff what the item is and when it was opened or prepared. Print on 2"×1" thermal labels with a Brother QL or Dymo LabelWriter printer.

Do restaurant QR codes require a special app to scan?

No. QR Codes that link to a URL open directly in the native camera app on iPhone (iOS 11+) and most Android phones running Android 9+. Customers do not need to download a separate app — they just point their phone camera at the QR Code and a notification appears to open the link. For this to work, your menu must be hosted at a publicly accessible URL (a website, Google Drive PDF, or online menu platform).

What label material should I use for restaurant table QR stickers?

For table QR stickers, use waterproof polypropylene (PP) or polyester labels — standard paper labels will absorb spills and peel. You can print on waterproof laser label sheets (Avery 18126 or similar) using a laser printer, or order pre-cut waterproof stickers from a label printer. For kitchen food-date labels, dissolvable labels are popular because they wash off containers in the dishwasher, eliminating label buildup.

🍽️ Restaurant & Food Service Labels

Free Barcode Generator for Restaurants

Restaurants have two distinct barcode needs: customer-facing QR Code menus that diners scan at the table, and kitchen-side labels for ingredients, prepped items, and storage containers. This tool covers both — bulk-generate table QR Codes (one per table, each encoding your menu URL) or bulk-generate kitchen inventory barcodes (Code 128 with item SKUs and date tracking), then download a PDF ready to print on waterproof table stickers or thermal label rolls.

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QR Code menus Kitchen item labels Bulk from CSV No signup

Why Use Our Restaurant Barcode Generator?

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QR Menu per Table

Generate a unique QR Code for each table (with table number and menu URL encoded), bulk-produce all labels in one run, and download a single PDF to print and cut. Every table gets its own scannable sticker in minutes.

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Kitchen Inventory Labels

Code 128 encodes ingredient SKUs, batch numbers, and date strings for FIFO stock rotation. Label storage containers with open date and use-by info so kitchen staff can track freshness at a glance.

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No App Needed

QR Codes generated here link directly to your menu URL — customers scan with the built-in iPhone or Android camera, no separate app download required. Works on iOS 11+ and Android 9+ out of the box.

Generate Restaurant Labels in 3 Steps

Choose Your Use Case

Select QR Code format for table menus, or Code 128 for kitchen inventory and food-date labels. Both formats are available in the main generator.

Prepare Your List

QR menus: one column of menu URLs (one row per table). Kitchen labels: one column of ingredient SKUs or date-encoded identifiers. Save as CSV and upload.

Download and Print

Export a PDF and print onto waterproof PP label sheets for table stickers, or thermal label rolls (Brother QL, Dymo LabelWriter) for kitchen date tags.

Use Case 1 — QR Code Table Menus

Host your menu on your website, a Google Drive PDF, or an online menu platform. Each QR Code encodes a URL — either the same menu URL printed on every table, or a unique URL per table (for table-number tracking or analytics). Customers point their phone camera and tap the notification to open your menu instantly.

CSV format example (one row per table):

Table	QR Code Value
Table 1	https://yourrestaurant.com/menu?table=1
Table 2	https://yourrestaurant.com/menu?table=2
Bar	https://yourrestaurant.com/menu?table=bar

Printing tips for table QR stickers: Use waterproof polypropylene (PP) labels — standard paper labels absorb spills and peel. Minimum recommended QR Code size is 50×50mm for scanning at arm's length; 70×70mm is more comfortable. The barcode image from this tool contains only the QR Code — add "Scan for menu" text in a design tool or ask your print shop to include it.

Use Case 2 — Kitchen Inventory and Prep Labels

Attach Code 128 labels to ingredient containers, prep bags, and fridge storage boxes to support FIFO (first-in, first-out) rotation. Encode a short identifier that combines the item name with the open or prep date — kitchen staff can scan any container to pull up its record, or simply read the human-readable text printed below the barcode.

FIFO label CSV example:

Item	Label Value
Fresh tomatoes, batch 0618	TOMATO-0618
Mozzarella, opened 2026-06-18	MOZZ-20260618
House dressing batch 3	DRESSING-B3

Kitchen label tips: Dissolvable labels (available from San Jamar, DayMark, and similar suppliers) are popular because they wash off containers in the dishwasher with no residue. For thermal label rolls, 2"×1" or 1.5"×1" labels on a Brother QL or Dymo LabelWriter work well — Code 128 scans reliably at 38×15mm, so you do not need large labels.

Three Restaurant Label Types

Front of House

Table QR Code Stickers

Waterproof PP or polyester labels, 50×50mm or larger. Print on a laser printer with waterproof label sheets (Avery 18126 or similar), or send the PDF to a label printer for pre-cut stickers. QR Code encodes your menu URL.

Kitchen / Storage

Food Date Labels

2"×1" thermal rolls on Brother QL or Dymo LabelWriter. Code 128 encodes a short item-and-date identifier. Pair with a simple spreadsheet for full batch traceability without complex software.

Takeout / Delivery

Allergen & Packaging Stickers

2"×2" or 2"×3" labels on takeout packaging. Use Code 128 (custom SKU) for items with known allergen profiles, or QR Code linking to your online ingredient and allergen detail page. Laser or thermal printing both work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I generate QR code menus for my restaurant tables?: Yes. Enter your menu URL (or a unique URL per table) in a CSV — one row per table — select QR Code format, and download a PDF with one QR Code label per table. Each QR Code encodes the URL so customers can scan it with any smartphone camera to view your digital menu. The minimum recommended QR Code size for restaurant table use is 50×50mm for easy scanning at arm's length.
What barcode format should I use for kitchen inventory labels?: Code 128 is the standard choice for kitchen inventory. It encodes any text — item names, SKU codes, batch numbers, or date strings — and scans from any handheld scanner. For food date labels, encode a short identifier like "TOMATO-20260618" that tells staff what the item is and when it was opened or prepared. Print on 2"×1" thermal labels with a Brother QL or Dymo LabelWriter printer.
Do restaurant QR codes require a special app to scan?: No. QR Codes that link to a URL open directly in the native camera app on iPhone (iOS 11+) and most Android phones running Android 9+. Customers do not need to download a separate app — they just point their phone camera at the QR Code and a notification appears to open the link. For this to work, your menu must be hosted at a publicly accessible URL (a website, Google Drive PDF, or online menu platform).
What label material should I use for restaurant table QR stickers?: For table QR stickers, use waterproof polypropylene (PP) or polyester labels — standard paper labels will absorb spills and peel. You can print on waterproof laser label sheets (Avery 18126 or similar) using a laser printer, or order pre-cut waterproof stickers from a label printer. For kitchen food-date labels, dissolvable labels are popular because they wash off containers in the dishwasher, eliminating label buildup.