Adding Menu Items

Menu items are the foundation of your menus. Create them once in your item library, then reuse them across multiple menus.

Understanding the Item Library

Your item library is a centralized collection of all dishes, drinks, and other offerings. Each item can include:

• Name - The dish name
• Description - Appetizing description of the item
• Base Price - The standard price
• Category - For organization (Appetizers, Entrees, etc.)
• Image - Optional photo of the dish

Creating Categories First

Before adding items, it helps to set up your categories:

1. Go to your restaurant dashboard
2. Click on Menu Items in the sidebar
3. Click Manage Categories
4. Add categories like "Appetizers", "Entrees", "Desserts", etc.

Adding a New Item

1. Navigate to Menu Items from your restaurant dashboard
2. Click Add Item in the top right
3. Fill in the item details:
   • Name (required)
   • Description (optional but recommended)
   • Base Price (required)
   • Category (select from your list)
4. Click Save

Bulk Import

For restaurants with large menus, you can import items in bulk:

1. Click Import Items
2. Download our CSV template
3. Fill in your items
4. Upload the completed CSV

Next Steps

• Create Your First Menu
• Customize Item Pricing per Menu