WhatsApp Link and QR Code for Your Restaurant or Café
Phone lines are busy during service and delivery apps take a big cut of every order. A WhatsApp link lets guests reserve a table, ask about allergens or place a pickup order straight from your Instagram, your Google listing or a QR code on the table. The QR works from print, so the same link goes on menus, flyers and the front door.
The message below is already tailored for this use case — edit it, add your number, and copy your link.
Generate your link
No dashes or spaces. Leading 0 is auto-stripped.
Hebrew, Arabic, emoji — all supported.
Tips that convert
- Create separate links for reservations, takeaway orders and events, each with its own pre-filled message.
- Print the QR on table tents and the takeaway menu. Test it under your restaurant lighting before printing 200.
- Set a WhatsApp Business away message with opening hours so late-night requests get an instant reply.
- Use the WhatsApp Business catalog to share your menu with photos and prices inside the chat.
Common questions
Can customers order food through a WhatsApp link?+
Yes. The pre-filled message can start an order, and you confirm details and payment in the chat. Fully automated ordering would need the Business API or a bot.
Does the QR code work when printed on a paper menu?+
Yes. The QR simply contains your wa.me link. Any phone camera scans it and opens WhatsApp. Print it at least 2 cm wide with good contrast.
Should I use a separate number for reservations?+
Not necessarily. One WhatsApp Business number with labels for Reservation, Order and Question is usually enough for a single location.
Related guides
How to Print a WhatsApp QR Code on Your Menu (Restaurant Guide)
A step-by-step guide for restaurants and cafés to accept WhatsApp orders directly from the menu with a QR code that actually works.
WhatsApp Business Catalog Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up your WhatsApp Business Catalog so customers can browse and buy without leaving the chat.
WhatsApp Away Messages & Business Hours: Setup Guide
Set up WhatsApp away messages, greeting messages, and business hours the right way. Step-by-step setup plus copy-paste templates that set expectations.