Online bookings for cafes — without the enterprise price tag.
Most booking systems are built for fine dining. TableNest is built for cafes that just want customers to book a table and show up.
TableNest is online booking and customer-management software built for cafes and brunch venues, priced from $19 to $49 USD per month, flat. Every plan includes 240 / 720 / 1200 SMS confirmations included by tier, Square POS integration, Xero invoicing, an embeddable booking widget for your website, optional deposits, and a printable run sheet so weekend staff can run the floor without asking. There are no per-cover commissions, no contracts, and a card is captured to begin the 30-day free trial, with no charge for 30 days. 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. 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.
Or save 2 months with annual billing →Sound familiar?
Booking platforms designed for fine dining, not cafes
Paying for features like wine pairing and tasting menus you'll never use
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. Customers reply CANCEL to free up the table.
5-minute setup
Add your tables, set your hours, copy the embed code. You're taking bookings before your next coffee service.
Simple pricing for cafes
Flat monthly fee. No commissions. No contracts. SMS included.
$19
Starter
$34
Business
$49
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 $19 USD per month with SMS confirmations and Square POS sync included — no commissions, no per-cover fees, no contracts.
How much does a cafe booking system cost?
Cafe booking platforms typically cost between $29 and $300 per month, with many platforms designed for fine dining at the higher end. TableNest is a flat $19 (Starter), $34 (Business), or $49 (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 50–75% when paired with SMS reminders, 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 and included on every plan, 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.
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 available in the US and Canada?
Yes. TableNest is built and operated by Fyrge Lab Pty Ltd and is available in Australia, the US, and Canada. Prices are shown in your local currency, SMS confirmations are sent through Twilio for US and Canadian numbers, and every plan ships with venue-type templates for restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, breweries, and salons.
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