Toast Review
Verdict: Toast earns 4.4/5 from 6,800 reviews, ranking #2 of 5 POS systems we track. It suits Restaurants & food service best. Built for restaurants is its standout strength, while restaurant-only focus is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Toast
Toast is a purpose-built restaurant POS and management platform covering ordering, kitchen display, online ordering, and payroll. The leader for food-service operations.
Key features
- Restaurant POS
- Kitchen display system
- Online ordering
- Payroll & team
- Loyalty & gift cards
Pros & cons
Pros
- Built for restaurants
- All-in-one operations
- Strong hardware
Cons
- Restaurant-only focus
- Processing rates + hardware cost
Who Toast is for
A good fit if…
- • You are restaurants & food service.
- • Your use case is restaurants.
- • Your use case is cafes & bars.
- • Your use case is food trucks.
- • Built for restaurants matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Restaurant-only focus would be a dealbreaker.
- • Processing rates + hardware cost would be a dealbreaker.
Toast pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| StarterPopular | Free | — |
| Point of Sale | $69/mo | $828 |
How Toast compares
| Measure | Toast | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $89/mo |
| Rank by rating | #2 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Toast alternatives →
Bottom line on Toast
4.4/5 · Freemium · best for Restaurants & food service
Frequently asked questions
Is Toast worth it?+
Toast is rated 4.4/5 across 6,800 reviews and is best suited to Restaurants & food service. Built for restaurants is the standout strength; the main trade-off is restaurant-only focus.
What do users like most about Toast?+
Built for restaurants, All-in-one operations, Strong hardware.
What are the downsides of Toast?+
Restaurant-only focus, Processing rates + hardware cost. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Toast cost?+
Toast offers a free plan, with paid plans from $69/mo.
How does Toast compare with other POS systems?+
Among the 5 POS systems we track, Toast ranks #2 by rating (4.4/5 vs a 4.3/5 category average).
What is Toast best used for?+
Restaurants, Cafes & bars, Food trucks.