Online booking and ticketing system for cafes — without the enterprise price tag.
Most booking systems are built for fine dining. TableNest is built for cafes — table reservations plus ticketed classes, workshops and events, on one calendar.
TableNest is online booking and customer-management software built for Australian cafes and brunch venues, priced from $29 to $69 AUD per month, flat. Every plan includes 120 / 240 / 400 SMS confirmations by tier, an embeddable booking widget for your website, and a printable run sheet so weekend staff can run the floor without asking, plus ticketed events for classes and workshops on every plan, with Square POS integration, Xero invoicing, and optional deposits on Business ($49/mo) and above. There are no per-cover commissions, no contracts, and a 30-day free trial you can start without entering a card. Commission-based platforms typically charge $99 to $499 per month plus per-cover fees on top — a busy Saturday-brunch shift commonly pushes those fees into the hundreds of dollars before lunchtime ends. TableNest is Australian-built, operated by Fyrge Lab Pty Ltd. Get the Saturday-brunch math right without per-cover fees eating the margin on every flat white and avocado plate.
No card required. Free for 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Or save 2 months with annual billing →Sound familiar?
Booking platforms designed for fine dining, not cafes
Running a class or workshop through a separate ticketing site, at extra cost
Walk-ins mixed with online bookings causing chaos
No easy way for regulars to book their usual table
How TableNest works for cafes
Everything you need to take online bookings — nothing you don't.
Simple booking widget
Customers pick a date, time, and party size. No account needed, no app to download. Works on any website — even a simple Facebook page link.
Walk-in + online in one view
Log walk-ins from the dashboard alongside online bookings. One calendar view for everything — no double-booking surprises during the brunch rush.
SMS confirmations included
Every online booking gets an instant SMS confirmation. No extra cost, no per-message fees. Every message carries a cancel link the customer taps to free up the table.
Ticketed events, classes and workshops
Run a latte-art class or a coffee cupping session as a ticketed event with its own capacity and per-head price. Free-RSVP events work on every plan; paid tickets and deposits run on Business and above.
Simple pricing for cafes
Flat monthly fee. No commissions. No contracts. SMS included.
$29
Starter
$49
Business
$69
Pro
Frequently asked questions about booking systems for cafes
What is a booking system for cafes?
Booking software for cafes lets customers reserve tables online for brunch, lunch, or coffee service, sends SMS confirmations, and shows walk-ins alongside online bookings on one dashboard. TableNest provides this from $29 AUD per month with SMS confirmations on every plan and Square POS sync on Business ($49/mo) and above — no commissions, no per-cover fees, no contracts.
How much does a cafe booking system cost in Australia?
Cafe booking platforms in Australia typically cost between $29 and $300 per month, with many platforms designed for fine dining at the higher end. TableNest is a flat $29 (Starter), $49 (Business), or $69 (Pro) per month — no commissions, no per-booking fees. A 150-cover-per-week cafe typically saves $400–2,000 per month switching from a tiered or commission-based platform.
Do small cafes really need an online booking system?
If your cafe takes more than 10 bookings a week, yes. Every missed call during service is a booking that went to a competitor. Online bookings let customers reserve 24/7, cut no-shows by roughly a quarter to a third when paired with SMS reminders — the largest randomised trial of reminder messaging, across 161,587 healthcare appointments, measured a 26–33% drop — and free front-of-house staff to run the floor instead of answering the phone.
Does TableNest work with Square POS?
Yes. TableNest's Square integration is built in on the Business ($49/mo) plan and above, with no extra fee or third-party connector required. Bookings sync to Square's customer database, and you can pull each customer's order history into TableNest's CRM for marketing emails, birthday offers, and lapsed-guest re-engagement.
Can I run separate menus or service types for brunch and lunch?
Yes. TableNest's service types let you configure brunch, lunch, dinner, or any custom session with its own duration, capacity, and time slots. Walk-ins can be logged from the dashboard in one tap and appear on the same run sheet as online bookings, so the floor manager sees one calendar at all times.
Can I sell tickets for cafe events, classes and workshops?
Yes. Latte-art classes, coffee cupping sessions, supper clubs and private hire run as ticketed events, each with its own capacity, duration and per-head price. Free-RSVP events are included on every plan, Starter ($29/mo) upward. Paid tickets and deposits run on the payment rail included with Business ($49/mo) and above — no per-ticket fee and no events add-on tier from TableNest.
How do I switch to TableNest from another booking platform?
Switching takes about 30 minutes for most cafes. Import your existing customer list via CSV (TableNest supports notes, visit counts, and last-visit dates), embed the new booking widget on your website, and update your Google or Square listing to point to the new link. There is no contract or lock-in to leave behind on the TableNest side.
Is TableNest built specifically for Australian venues?
Yes. TableNest is built and supported in Australia (Fyrge Lab Pty Ltd, ACN 696 775 096), prices in AUD, sends SMS through an Australian carrier, and ships with venue-type templates for Australian restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, breweries, and salons. Customer support is delivered from Australia during business hours.
Last updated 5 August 2026
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