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Lightspeed Restaurant
Formerly known as Upserve if using the Lightspeed Restaurant U-Series

Overview

What is Lightspeed Restaurant?

The Lightspeed Restaurant POS, from Lightspeed in Montreal, is a restaurant POS and management system designed to enable users to sync the user's menu with major food delivery apps, manage all orders and and reach new customers.

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Recent Reviews

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Lightspeed Restaurant is a versatile software that caters to the needs of full-service restaurants, taprooms, and brick-and-mortar …
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Simple solution for your restaurant

10 out of 10
October 08, 2019
We’ve been using Upserve POS and merchant services for three years at our mid-size full-service restaurant. It's the most user-friendly …
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Upserve POS Review

9 out of 10
October 05, 2019
We use Breadcrumb as a POS in our bar and other establishments within the hospitality group. It helps us organize as one or multiple …
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Pricing

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Lightspeed Restaurant Essentials

$69

Cloud
per month 2.6% + 10¢

Lightspeed Restaurant Plus

$189

Cloud
per month 2.6% + 10¢

Lightspeed Restaurant Pro

$399

Cloud
per month custom per purchase rates

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/restau…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $69 per month 2.6% + 10¢
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Product Details

What is Lightspeed Restaurant?

The Lightspeed Restaurant POS, from Lightspeed in Montreal, is a restaurant POS and management system designed to enable users to sync the user's menu with major food delivery apps, manage all orders and and reach new customers.

Currently Lightspeed Restaurant features enable users to
  • Diversify a restaurant’s offering with delivery and contactless online ordering integrations
  • Move tables and adjust the in-house floor plan on the app so staff always knows where to go
  • Give customers the flexibility they need by accepting different types of payments
  • Prioritize safety and convenience for guests and staff with a range of contactless solutions

The platform is available in three editions. The Restaurant (K Series) app features a white logo on a red background. If it features a red logo on a white background, it is the L Series. And for former Upserve users, the Lightspeed Restaurant app features a white logo on a yellow background, and is the U Series, which is the former Upserve product, now part of Lightspeed's product offerings for restaurants and hospitality businesses, that carries forward all of Upserve's capabilities.

Lightspeed Restaurant Integrations

Lightspeed Restaurant Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lightspeed Restaurant POS, from Lightspeed in Montreal, is a restaurant POS and management system designed to enable users to sync the user's menu with major food delivery apps, manage all orders and and reach new customers.

Lightspeed Restaurant starts at $69.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Lightspeed Restaurant are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Lightspeed Restaurant is a versatile software that caters to the needs of full-service restaurants, taprooms, and brick-and-mortar establishments. Users appreciate the software's ability to track sales, manage inventory, and streamline various aspects of their business. With Lightspeed Restaurant, users can efficiently take customer orders, print tickets, and process credit card payments. The software also offers valuable features such as tracking staff work hours, setting sales goals, and integrating with scheduling programs.

Users have found Lightspeed Restaurant to be accessible and user-friendly, providing detailed reporting and intuitive interfaces for easy interaction with customers. It is highly recommended for daily use, as it helps users run their restaurant businesses smoothly by offering features like inventory tracking and sales management. Additionally, the offline mode of Lightspeed Restaurant ensures that no transactions are lost and no revenue is missed, giving users peace of mind in case of any connectivity issues. Overall, Lightspeed Restaurant proves to be a reliable and efficient tool for managing all aspects of a restaurant operation.

User-Friendly Interface: Many users have praised the user-friendly interface of Lightspeed Restaurant. Reviewers have mentioned that the software's intuitive navigation and layout make it easy for staff to locate menu items quickly and efficiently. The simplicity and ease of use contribute to a smooth and efficient workflow, enhancing the overall user experience.

Efficient Payment System: Several reviewers have commended Lightspeed Restaurant's customer payment system. Users have stated that the process of swiping credit cards and having customers sign on the screen is streamlined and efficient, resulting in a hassle-free payment experience for both staff and customers. This feature contributes to a seamless transaction process, saving time for everyone involved.

Robust Reporting Features: A significant number of users have highlighted the robustness of Lightspeed Restaurant's backend reporting system. Customers appreciate that this comprehensive reporting system provides insightful information into every aspect of their business operations. The intuitive nature of the reporting system allows users to easily navigate through data, gaining clear understanding without any complexity or confusion.

Reporting Functionality: Many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the reporting functionality, stating that it needs improvement. Customers who work in data management have specifically mentioned this issue.

Customer Service: Several reviewers have indicated that customer service needs major improvement, especially during Covid compared to the pre-Covid period. Users have reported difficulties in getting in touch with customer support when there is a problem.

Online Ordering System: Some users have mentioned their dislike for the online ordering system of Lightspeed Restaurant. One user even switched to Square for online ordering and Upserve for in-house use due to their dissatisfaction with the system.

Users have made several recommendations for Lightspeed Restaurant based on their experiences. The most common recommendations include improving features such as the order ahead system, loyalty systems, and adding a scale interface for items by weight.

Users also suggest comparing Lightspeed Restaurant with competing software to understand its unique features and advantages. This comparison can help users make an informed decision about which POS system best suits their needs.

Additionally, users highly recommend utilizing Lightspeed Restaurant's support and onboarding resources, such as onboarding sessions, online help, and videos. These resources can assist users in understanding and effectively utilizing the software's capabilities.

Overall, users express satisfaction with Lightspeed Restaurant's user-friendliness, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ability to make changes easily. They also highlight its ease of implementation, advanced reporting features, and the ability to manage everything online. Furthermore, users recommend exploring various integrations such as inventory management solutions and online ordering for enhanced functionality.

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Reviews

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ANISUL ISLAM VHASHA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Last year me and my spouse started a restaurant. So we were searching for a restaurant POS software, which can help us to run our business smoothly. Our restaurant offers full-service dining concept with lunch and dinner daily, a cafeteria, a bakery along with an event space. So we needed a perfect software which could be easily accessible by our staff. We implemented two software & Lightspeed becomes valuable for our business. We use Lightspeed for tracking our inventory, sales & work hour of staff. Restaurant owners can easily get their business details through this software. It can also be used for online ordering & delivery at any places.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Upserve [POS (formerly Breadcrumb)] as our main in-house POS at our restaurant. I say "in house" because we don't currently use it for web orders, although that is a feature they offer. We use Upserve on multiple tablets to plug in customer orders, print orders to the kitchen, and take customer payments. We also use it for employee timesheets. We currently swipe credit cards and have customers sign on screen; we tried Upserve's handheld device as an EMV reader but it had syncing problems. Their customer service has been horrendous during the pandemic, but overall we're pleased with the functionality of the software. Since we've been with them for 6 years, I can't imagine migrating to another POS because the historical data is really important to us.
April 30, 2020

Upserve is the best

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Upserve as our main POS on four different terminals within our restaurant. It is currently the only POS being used by all of our stores (around 15 storefronts across the South East). It has completely changed the way that we function, in a way that has made us more efficient.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We’ve been using Upserve POS and merchant services for three years at our mid-size full-service restaurant. It's the most user-friendly POS I‘ve ever worked with. It makes training new employees very easy and is a low investment for equipment since it works on tablets and the system is compatible with most of the printers on the market.
Chris Kim | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I just switched over 9 Venues from ALOHA 6.7 and 12.3 and am very happy. Multiple locations in a dashboard has been great. The only issues we've had were due to an ISP outage and a few cards declining once it came back online. Overall, the implementation with the ability to mass change and edit items via CSV is very convenient.
October 05, 2019

Upserve POS Review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use Breadcrumb as a POS in our bar and other establishments within the hospitality group. It helps us organize as one or multiple locations and links between them allowing easy data comparison and user interface.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Upserve is our POS. We use it to track labor, sales, and menu set up. We're very happy with the service.
The equipment is great, the system on the iPads is super user-friendly, and the HQ is very helpful and easy to navigate. We highly recommend using Upserve.
Jamie Cunningham | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Upserve POS across our entire organization. We currently operate 2 restaurants in Nashville with plans to expand. We fully intend on continuing to use Upserve as we grow. Upserve is an extremely well rounded POS system that addresses many issues throughout our organization, including table management, counter service for to go orders, online ordering, loyalty, labor management, robust reporting, delivery platform integrations, and credit card processing.

Additionally, we will soon be using Upserve for fully integrated inventory and ordering management as well as scheduling. They are truly a one stop shop and they do everything well.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use the entire Upserve system at an entertainment group of six entities. It addresses issues of retail operations, as well as inventory and employee management. We primarily use the system for retail transactions, but find it useful for tracking sales throughout the day. It helps us adjust our strategy for growing our retail operations.
Elizabeth McCarty | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We are using it in our taproom to serve customers. Both on-premise and off-premise, dock sales and retail. It lets us get detailed reporting and is very intuitive. It also tracks tip share and is an easy interface with our customers. We are happy with the upgrade from our previous system.
January 24, 2019

Upserve Works

Jeremy M. Goldstein | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Upserve POS in our tasting room and restaurant. I find them to be reliable, responsive, and straight-forward to deal with when we have any issues, which isn't regularly. I think all POS systems have their quirks or bugs, but we haven't experienced any hiccups that haven't been easily solvable. I recommend their system and use it on a daily basis.
January 24, 2019

Upsurge y'all

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Upserve is an amazing product and has been the opposite of a POS as we all know what that stands for. In offline mode, Upserve collects all transactions no matter what, so no restaurant ever loses money!
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our brick and mortar restaurant uses Upserve POS for all aspects of our business (taking customer orders, printing tickets to the kitchen, swiping customer credit cards, etc. etc.). We also use Upserve for employee time tracking purposes. What we do not do much right now is inventory tracking through the POS though I know it has that ability.
John Bonica | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Breadcrumb is the POS system used in my restaurant to place guest dinner orders, organize and report sales, and track ordering patterns over time. Breadcrumb consolidates reporting information, dramatically reduces server errors in order-taking and reporting, and provides remote access to current service in real time.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I am outside service bookkeeper, and I use Upserve to enter the daily sales for one of my clients that usees the program at their restaurant. It makes it very easy for me to log in and review the daily sales, along with being able to submit payroll. Upserve has great customer service, every time we need to call we never have to wait on hold for long. The overall layout of the back end is very user-friendly, and I would highly recommend it for any restaurant to keep their numbers accurate.
Leandro Utrera de Paula | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using the POS system in our 4 corporate restaurants and will be migrating the last one in 2 months. We use it for the employees to clock in/out, open checks for the guests, close checks, and receive payments.

It addresses better control for our restaurant operation, in fact, we have some concern about the security related to users, but I love Breadcrumb because their team is always up to improve the system according to our needs.
Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We were using Breadcrumb as our overall POS system. It was okay at first but over time it just didn't perform how we liked. As we saw other POS companies growing and expanding the overall experience Breadcrumb stayed stagnant and just did enough to get buy. The overall user experience is mediocre.
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