Toast Go
The All-In-One Restaurant POS Platform.
Overview
Toast Go is a rugged, handheld point-of-sale device built for the demands of the restaurant environment. It allows servers to take orders, fire them to the kitchen, and accept payments directly at the table. It's fully integrated with the broader Toast platform, which includes kitchen display systems (KDS), online ordering, loyalty programs, and detailed reporting, creating a comprehensive management solution for restaurants of all types.
✨ Key Features
- Order and pay at the table functionality
- Spill-proof, drop-proof, and restaurant-grade durability
- Long battery life (up to 24 hours)
- Full integration with Toast POS, KDS, and reporting
- Improves table turn times and server efficiency
- Real-time menu management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built hardware and software for restaurants
- All-in-one platform approach (POS, payroll, marketing, etc.)
- Durable, restaurant-grade handheld devices
Unique Value: Provides a fully integrated, end-to-end platform designed specifically to help restaurants improve operations, increase revenue, and deliver a better guest experience.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Servers in a busy full-service restaurant increasing table turns by taking payments at the table
- Staff at a brewery taking orders from customers in a large outdoor patio area
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Retail businesses
- Any non-food service industry
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more durable, purpose-built handheld hardware and a more tightly integrated all-in-one platform compared to competitors like Square for Restaurants.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Custom plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: A 'Pay-as-you-go' plan is available with no upfront hardware cost or monthly software fees, but higher processing rates.
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