Nationwide UK coverage · Same-week setup for approved applications
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Cafés & coffee shops

ePOS and card terminals for cafés & coffee shops

Speedy counter service, modifiers and loyalty. Free hardware for eligible businesses, next-day settlement and 24/7 UK support.

Nationwide — we cover the whole UK. Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.

A setup for cafés & coffee shops

Café teams need to move quickly without losing milk choices, food modifiers or collection details. A well-organised counter menu and a clear handoff to preparation matter more than an oversized feature list.

Test a takeaway coffee with a modifier, an eat-in food order and a refund. Choose Shift4 One for payments or add Shift4 Dine when your ordering and reporting needs call for hospitality ePOS.

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  • Fast counter checkout
  • Drink modifiers and milk options
  • Loyalty stamps and rewards
  • QR order-ahead

Shift4 Dine

One system to run your whole venue

Shift4 Dine is a cloud hospitality ePOS built for front of house, kitchen and head office.

  • Table management & coursing

    Live floor plans, seat-level ordering and course firing.

  • Kitchen display system

    Colour-coded tickets, prep timers and station routing.

  • Reservations & waitlist

    Take bookings and manage walk-ins from the same system.

  • Loyalty & marketing

    Reward regulars and send targeted campaigns.

  • Staff & workforce management

    Rotas, clock-in, permissions and tip tracking.

  • Multi-site reporting

    Real-time sales and labour across every venue.

  • QR ordering

    Guests scan, order and pay without waiting.

  • Website builder

    A branded site with online ordering built in.

How it works

Switching takes three simple steps

  1. 01

    Statement review

    Send a recent card statement. We compare costs and confirm free hardware eligibility.

  2. 02

    Hardware setup & training

    We configure terminals and Shift4 Dine menus, install and train your team nationwide. Same-week setup for approved applications.

  3. 03

    Start taking payments

    Go live with next-day settlement and 24/7 UK support behind you.

FAQ

Cafés & coffee shops questions

Do I need ePOS as well as a card terminal for a café?

Not always. Shift4 One handles card payments. Shift4 Dine adds hospitality ordering, menus and reporting. We review your workflow before recommending equipment.

Can the menu include milk and size options?

We can review modifier choices and counter layouts in a Shift4 Dine demo, then confirm the configuration and menu build in your quote.

Can you set up cafés outside the Midlands?

Yes. We cover the whole UK. Same-week installation and training are for approved applications, with site and menu requirements agreed in advance.

Free quote

Get my free quote

Tell us about your business and we'll check eligibility for free hardware and send a clear, itemised quote — usually within one business day.

Opens your email app. No obligation. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status.

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Free card terminal & ePOS for eligible customers — reach out today and get your quote.

Official Shift4 Partner · Nationwide UK coverage · Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.