Fresh KDS for Cafes and Bistros

For AM rushes, perfect pours, and smooth shifts

Fresh KDS keeps every order clear, visible, and moving—so the bar stays smooth even when things stack up.

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Starting at $19 per screen

A KDS that filters out the chaos

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Fast & Flexible Setup

Get set up fast, no matter how your station is laid out

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No Expensive Hardware

Use the iPad or Android tablets you already own

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Modifier Styles

Spot critical drink modifiers instantly

Order summary window showing Derek's to-go order at 12:07 PM with a 28-second timer, including one Smash Burger with extra onions and American cheese, and one Loaded Fries with beef and added jalapeños.

Label & Ticket Printing

Print tickets and labels directly from the KDS

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A KDS that fits your daily grind

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Pull priority orders to the front

Move rush orders, remakes, or time-sensitive drinks to the front instantly so the bar stays focused and nothing important gets buried.

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Keep mixed order types easy to manage

Group orders into two rows by type to keep workflows clear and help teams move efficiently through different kinds of orders.

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Help your team stay on pace

By showing recent performance directly on the KDS, teams always know how they’re doing and can fine-tune service before issues build.

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Your kitchen, in your pocket

Fresh KDS On The Fly™ gives you a simple view of your food truck’s speed and consistency from your phone. Spot slowdowns and improve service with confidence

Fulfill every order with ease

Cross off items and modifiers as you work

Recall previously cleared tickets

See order types clearly and route tickets where needed

Use color-coded timers to spot on-time and late orders fast

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We hardly ever mess up a drink now! I wouldn't open another store without it.

Austin Rookard

Franchise Owner, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

Fresh KDS keeps our kitchens running smoothly! With limited space, we like that it runs on tablets that can easily be positioned as needed.

Vui Hunt

Owner, Vui's Kitchen

Fresh KDS is something we rely on daily. I think a lot of restaurants can appreciate the clutter free nature of going digital.

Jason Wang

CEO, Xi'an Famous Foods

There’s less confusion now. If we say, ‘this order,’ everyone knows what we’re talking about. It’s just easier.

Jimmy Kooner

General Manager, SMASHBURGER UK

We're not missing as many orders now.

Kambree Gadish

Altitude Trampoline Park

Before Fresh KDS, it would take new employees 2-3 weeks to understand how we run the business – now, it is only 2-3 hours.

Kaldon Alfaouri

JJ Fish & Chicken

Fresh KDS is absolutely critical to our operation. Kitchen staff appreciate the intuitive interface, and our guests love staying in the loop with text notifications.

Dan Simpson

CEO, Tazikis Mediterranean Café

I couldn't imagine not having Fresh KDS. I think it would be utter chaos without it.

Sadie Ercanbrack

Manager, Bevvy's Soda Shop

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Set up Fresh KDS quickly using the tablets you already own, with expert support available whenever you need it.

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Use the tablets you already own

Fresh KDS runs on iPads and Android tablets, so there’s no new hardware to buy or install.

Get 24/7 support

Our support team is available 24/7 to help you set up, troubleshoot, or answer questions during service.

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Connect your POS

Easily connect your POS to Fresh KDS and start receiving orders directly on your screens.

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Create your free account and start setting up your kitchen in minutes.

$19

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