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Chowbus POS

by Chowbus · Since 2016
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Quick facts
VendorChowbus
Year launched2016
StatusActive
LocationChicago, Illinois
Countries servedGlobal
Languages2
Integrations
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Chowbus POS

Chowbus POS is a restaurant POS software from Chowbus designed for managing restaurant operations. It combines order management, payment processing, and inventory tracking so restaurant owners can efficiently handle their business. With 24/7 customer support available, users can receive assistance whenever needed. Chowbus POS is tailored to cater to the unique needs of US restaurants, allowing for simplified operations and better employee management. Key capabilities: order management payment processing inventory tracking customer support user-friendly interface Best for: restaurant owners that need a reliable system for managing daily operations.

Chowbus has evolved impressively from its roots as an Asian-food delivery app into a full-fledged restaurant technology provider, delivering a modern, full-stack POS system tailored for culturally rooted, independent restaurants. Its platform supports handheld POS, in-restaurant tablets, self-service kiosks, and kitchen display systems—giving restaurants flexibility in how they operate. The integrated waitlist module lets guests join queues from Google, your website, or via mobile and allows staff to manage seating efficiently, sending SMS alerts when tables are ready. As a cloud-based solution, it supports real-time analytics, centralized control across locations, and efficient hardware use to reduce operational cost. While its pricing model isn’t publicly transparent and hardware investment is required, its specialization for independent, immigrant-owned dining businesses makes it a compelling tool for restaurateurs who want scalable, culturally aware, and efficient technology.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Built specifically for independent, culturally rooted restaurants, aligning with their unique needs
  • +Combines powerful in‑store tech (POS, kiosk, KDS) under one unified, intuitive platform
  • +Waitlist feature offers seamless guest flow management and real-time notifications
  • +Helps restaurants scale efficiently with multi-location support and cloud-based tools
What users flag
  • Requires hardware investment (tablets, kiosks), which may be expensive for new operators
  • Waitlist and reservation functions may be basic compared to specialized reservation systems
  • As a newer POS provider, may lack some legacy integrations that larger POS systems support

Features

Key features

Handheld POS
Allows servers to take orders and process payments on tablets anywhere in the restaurant.
Tablet Ordering
Provides in-restaurant tablets for staff or customers to place orders efficiently.
Kiosk Ordering
Enables self-service ordering for guests without needing a server.
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Displays orders in real time for kitchen staff to manage and track.

Additional features

Waitlist Management
Lets guests join a queue via mobile, website, or Google, and receive notifications.
Delivery Integration
Handles delivery orders from restaurant operations within the system.
Real-Time Reporting
Tracks sales, covers, wait times, and operational metrics.
Multi-Location Support
Centralized management across multiple restaurant locations.
Notification System
Sends alerts to guests when their table is ready or order status changes.
Cloud-Based Deployment
All data and management tools are hosted in the cloud for easy access.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
2
Interface languages
6
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishMandarin

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇦🇺AUD🇨🇦CAD🇯🇵JPY

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