KITCHEN DISPLAY SYSTEM

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Q: How does Toast KDS work with restaurant POS systems?

Toast KDS integrates directly with Toast POS, sending orders instantly from front of house to kitchen stations without third-party software or manual syncing.

Q: Can a kitchen display system improve restaurant speed and accuracy?

Digital order routing, real-time updates, and clear ticket visibility help kitchens reduce ticket times and minimize missed or incorrect orders.

Q: Is Toast KDS suitable for high-volume restaurants?

Yes. Toast KDS is built for high-volume restaurant kitchens with durable hardware, flexible configurations, and Flex 3 processing that’s up to 2x faster than previous generations.

Q: Can Toast KDS scale with my restaurant as I grow?

Yes. Toast’s modular hardware and flexible configurations make it easy to add stations, screens, or workflows as your restaurant expands or changes service models.

Q: What does KDS stand for?

KDS stands for kitchen display system, a back-of-house digital screen that shows incoming orders to kitchen staff in place of printed tickets.

Q: How is a KDS different from a POS?

A POS (point of sale) is where orders are entered and payments are processed. A KDS is the back-of-house kitchen-facing screen that receives those orders once they're placed, so restaurants often talk about "KDS POS" setups where the two work together.

A durable, real-time kitchen display that keeps orders moving from front of house to expo, powered by Toast POS and designed for high-volume restaurant kitchens.

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The kitchen display system built to withstand a restaurant's rigors

Toast KDS helps restaurants of all sizes replace paper tickets with a durable digital workflow that keeps orders organized and helps improves kitchen communication.

Durable hardware

Our hardware is tested to withstand high temperatures up to 120°F, spills, grease, and nonstop service.

Orders flow instantly from POS to kitchen

Orders fire in real time from Toast POS to the kitchen display, helping expedite ticket times, eliminating paper tickets, and keeping front and back of house perfectly in sync.

Flexible setups that adapt as you grow

Configure screens by station, menu, or service model with flexible mounting and layout  options, making it easy to evolve your kitchen workflow as your restaurant changes.

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Support for all dining options

Easily manage dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside orders from a single kitchen display.

Kitchen performance reporting

Track prep times, spot bottlenecks, and keep service moving smoothly during peak hours.

Clear item labels and modifiers

Highlight allergens and special prep instructions so it’s harder to miss during busy shifts.

Built for every kitchen

From simple service to multi-station workflows, Toast KDS helps teams organize orders with customizable ticket layout, coordinate handoffs with Runner Fulfillment, and streamline prep with Assembly Lines.

Seamless correction process

Eliminate 'oops' moments with recall and recently fulfilled, giving you the power to instantly reopen or review completed tickets for seamless corrections.

Guest SMS and in-app alerts

Automatically notify your servers' handhelds or guests by text when orders are ready to reduce crowding and improve guest experience.

An integrated POS that works as hard as you do

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kitchen display system for restaurants?

A kitchen display system (KDS) replaces paper tickets with digital order screens that help restaurant kitchens prepare food faster, reduce errors, and stay connected to POS orders in real time.