How Tably works

One app, three roles

Every table interaction in Tably flows through one of three views. Here's what each one can do.

No login required

ClientThe guest ordering from their table

Guests reach Tably by scanning the QR code on their table — no app install, no account.

Scan & browse

Scan the table's QR code to open the menu, grouped by category, right in the browser.

Build an order

Add items to a cart, adjust quantities, and leave a note for the kitchen on any item.

Call staff or checkout

Tap "Call staff" or "Checkout" to ping the floor instantly — no waving to get attention.

Order history

Review every order placed at the table this visit, with line items and totals.

Sign in required

StaffThe floor and kitchen team

Staff sign in to a shared dashboard that tracks every table and ticket in real time.

Live orders

New orders land on the board instantly, with a notification the moment a guest checks out.

Table status

See every table's state — free, seated, booked, or finished — and print the bill at checkout.

Bookings

View upcoming reservations alongside live table activity.

Menu reference

Look up dish details while serving, plus a closed-orders history for past service.

Guest requests

A bell icon surfaces pending "call staff" and "checkout" requests from guests, ready to resolve.

Owner access

AdminThe workspace owner

Admins configure the workspace and get the full picture across every table and shift.

Dashboard

Track revenue, top dishes, and busy hours over any period.

Tables & categories

Set up the floor plan and organize the menu into categories.

Menu management

Add, edit, and price every dish guests can order.

Orders & bookings

Browse, filter, and export order history, and manage upcoming reservations.

Staff accounts

Add staff members or disable their access when needed.

Table QR codes

Generate the QR code for every table — the link guests scan to reach the menu.

Settings

Configure the workspace's tax rate and currency.

End to end

From sign-up to a paid order

Here's the full loop, start to finish.

  1. Step 1

    Create an account

    Sign up and set up your workspace as the admin.

  2. Step 2

    Create a table

    Add each table in your venue from the Tables panel.

  3. Step 3

    QR generates automatically

    Every table gets its own QR code the moment it's created — nothing else to set up.

  4. Step 4

    Download & place the QR

    Download the code and stick it on the matching table for guests to scan.

  5. Step 5

    Guests scan & order

    Scanning opens the menu — guests browse and place their order straight from their phone.

  6. Step 6

    Staff & admin see the order

    The order lands on the live board instantly, tied to its table.

  7. Step 7

    Order moves through status

    Staff track it from New → Preparing → Served → Paid as service progresses.