Independent, hands-on reviews of restaurant ordering & POS systems. See how we test →

About Bistro Genie

We help restaurant owners choose the right ordering, POS and management system — without wading through vendor marketing.

What we do

Bistro Genie publishes independent, hands-on reviews of restaurant ordering and management systems. Owners face a confusing market — every vendor claims to be the cheapest, the easiest, and the most complete. Our job is to cut through that: sign up for the products, use them the way a real restaurant would, and report what we find.

How we cover them

  • We test each product hands-on — real accounts, real orders, real hardware where relevant.
  • We describe what each system is, what it costs, what it does well, and what to watch for.
  • We don’t assign scores or crown a “winner” — the right fit depends on your restaurant.
  • No vendor can pay to appear, to be described more favorably, or to be placed higher.

Our full approach is documented in how we research.

How we make money

Where a link to a vendor could earn us a referral fee, that never changes a score or a ranking, and we’ll note affiliate links where they appear. Our reviews are written first and monetized second — not the other way around.

Accuracy & corrections

Pricing and features in this market change constantly. We recheck listings periodically and date our reviews, but always confirm the current details on a vendor’s own site before buying. Spot something wrong or think we scored a product unfairly? Email hello@bistrogenie.com — we correct mistakes quickly and note the change.