The casual dining POS built for fast, accurate service

Q: What are the most popular features of Toast’s casual dining POS system?

Some popular Toast products for casual dining include our Kitchen Display System , Toast Go® 3 handheld , online ordering , and Toast Mobile Order and Pay ® . All of the products on the Toast platform work seamlessly together – so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time doing what you love.

Q: Does Toast offer packages for new restaurants opening?

Yes — Toast’s package for new restaurants can help save you time and money by bundling POS and payroll for just $69/month, plus $9 per employee/month.

Help turn tables quickly, minimize bottlenecks, and keep service in sync. Toast has everything you need to become your guests’ go-to spot.

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Get so much more than just another POS

From serving guests to running reports, Toast has reliable tools to help simplify your entire business.

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Keep service in sync

Pace meals perfectly with course firing controls and order-ready notifications
Simplify table management with our one-stop, integrated waitlist and reservation solution: Toast Tables™
Take contactless payments, streamline your ordering, and keep service hustling with Toast Go® 2 handhelds

Drive sales in more ways

Make it easy for guests to order another round or dish with Toast Mobile Order & Pay® — the QR code guests can scan to order directly from their phone
Easily manage all takeout and delivery orders with Orders Hub
Manage every step of your catering and events business, from planning to execution

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Spend less time in the back office

Save time and effort with automated reporting, streamlined invoice processing, and cost management tools
The median payroll processing time for Toast Payroll customers is 15 minutes or less
Keep your staff on time and accountable with easy shift swapping, shift reminders, and alert read receipts with Sling by Toast

What should you look for in a casual dining POS system?

Keep an eye out for these key capabilities that will help you nail the unique vibe guests look for in casual dining.

Casual dining POS system hardware

Restaurant-grade, cloud-based gear with offline mode so you can keep taking orders and payments even if Wi-Fi drops
Handhelds that allow you to fire orders directly to the kitchen
Kitchen Display Systems give BOH better visibility and eliminate the chance of lost tickets and other miscues that hurt the guest experience

Casual dining POS system software

All the extras to help you reach and retain more diners: online ordering, delivery services, loyalty system, email marketing, and gift cards
Payroll and scheduling to manage team operations in one place
Inventory management, reporting and analytics, and food costing to help improve operations

Tools that simplify growth

200+ integrations with popular restaurant partners
Toast Capital Loans† from $1,000 to $300,000, based on eligibility, to accomplish your goals
Secure and reliable credit card processing with custom-built rates

See how Toast helps in every part of casual dining restaurants

Get a deeper look at Toast across every stage of service.

How it works

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Find all the tools you need, now and in the future

Reduce the vendors you rely on with the casual dining POS system that does it all.

Frequently asked casual dining POS system questions

What makes Toast’s casual dining POS system the right for my restaurant?

Since Toast is built specifically for restaurants, it has all the nuances casual dining restaurants need to create a truly memorable guest experience. From ways to properly pace courses to firing entrees at the right time, everything is designed to help keep FOH and BOH in sync.

The best part? You can start with just the hardware and software options you need, and add as you grow or your service model evolves. No matter what your restaurant looks like in the future, you’ll be able to find what you need with Toast.

How much does Toast for casual dining restaurants cost?

The upfront costs for Toast are hardware and implementation****, which vary depending on your specific hardware packages and installation needs. We have flexible payment options available, including payment as a percentage of your sales* or fixed monthly payment using our third-party financing partner. These solutions are not just for restaurants with great credit, they have no interest or fees, and our Easy Pay option has a 100% approval rate and no credit check**.

Within our Starter Kit, we also offer the Pay-as-You-Go plan*** that reduces your upfront hardware and installation costs through an all-in-one platform rate.

What are the most popular features of Toast’s casual dining POS system?

Does Toast offer packages for new restaurants opening?

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This page was last updated on: April 8, 2026

* Pricing applies to new customers and single locations only.

** Toast Easy Pay is a 180-day lease with an option to purchase. Toast will hold back 1.75% of your sales and any unpaid amount will be due at 180 days via ACH. Software is billed monthly.

*** Pay-as-you-Go pricing applies to new customers and single locations only. Plan is subject to a Platform Fee which is applied to each transaction and begins when customers start transacting. Plan is subject to a 2 year agreement.

**** Includes installation, shipping, handling, and taxes.

†Toast Capital Loans are issued by WebBank. Loans are subject to credit approval and may not be available to borrowers in certain jurisdictions. WebBank reserves the right to change or discontinue this program without notice.