How Tably works
One app, three roles
Every table interaction in Tably flows through one of three views. Here's what each one can do.
The guest ordering from their table
Guests reach Tably by scanning the QR code on their table — no app install, no account.
Scan & browse
Scan the table's QR code to open the menu, grouped by category, right in the browser.
Build an order
Add items to a cart, adjust quantities, and leave a note for the kitchen on any item.
Call staff or checkout
Tap "Call staff" or "Checkout" to ping the floor instantly — no waving to get attention.
Order history
Review every order placed at the table this visit, with line items and totals.
The floor and kitchen team
Staff sign in to a shared dashboard that tracks every table and ticket in real time.
Live orders
New orders land on the board instantly, with a notification the moment a guest checks out.
Table status
See every table's state — free, seated, booked, or finished — and print the bill at checkout.
Bookings
View upcoming reservations alongside live table activity.
Menu reference
Look up dish details while serving, plus a closed-orders history for past service.
Guest requests
A bell icon surfaces pending "call staff" and "checkout" requests from guests, ready to resolve.
The workspace owner
Admins configure the workspace and get the full picture across every table and shift.
Dashboard
Track revenue, top dishes, and busy hours over any period.
Tables & categories
Set up the floor plan and organize the menu into categories.
Menu management
Add, edit, and price every dish guests can order.
Orders & bookings
Browse, filter, and export order history, and manage upcoming reservations.
Staff accounts
Add staff members or disable their access when needed.
Table QR codes
Generate the QR code for every table — the link guests scan to reach the menu.
Settings
Configure the workspace's tax rate and currency.
From sign-up to a paid order
Here's the full loop, start to finish.
- Step 1
Create an account
Sign up and set up your workspace as the admin.
- Step 2
Create a table
Add each table in your venue from the Tables panel.
- Step 3
QR generates automatically
Every table gets its own QR code the moment it's created — nothing else to set up.
- Step 4
Download & place the QR
Download the code and stick it on the matching table for guests to scan.
- Step 5
Guests scan & order
Scanning opens the menu — guests browse and place their order straight from their phone.
- Step 6
Staff & admin see the order
The order lands on the live board instantly, tied to its table.
- Step 7
Order moves through status
Staff track it from New → Preparing → Served → Paid as service progresses.