Walk into any busy burger chain and you’ll see it: customers happily tapping away at kiosks while the till queue stays empty. A self ordering kiosk isn’t just for the big chains any more. Here’s how independent restaurants, cafés and QSR sites are using HiStone kiosks to serve more people and sell more per order.
Self-ordering has gone from a fast-food novelty to a standard feature in restaurants, cafés, pubs, food courts and stadiums. A self-ordering kiosk lets customers browse the menu, customise their order and pay without queuing at the till – while staff concentrate on making food and serving.
Why venues are adding self-ordering kiosks
- Shorter queues – several customers can order at once.
- Higher order values – kiosks never forget to offer the upsell, the meal deal or the extra topping.
- Fewer order errors – customers enter exactly what they want.
- Better use of staff – move people from the till to the kitchen or the floor.
- Accessibility and language options – menus can switch language and show allergens clearly.
The HiStone self-ordering kiosk range
HS150K – Android countertop kiosk
The HS150K pairs a 15.6-inch Full HD true-flat capacitive touchscreen with an Android 11 platform (RK3568 quad-core), integrated 2D barcode scanner for vouchers and loyalty QR codes, AI recognition camera, dual 3W speakers and a separate 80mm thermal printer. An optional second 15.6-inch display can face staff or show promotions.
HS150 – Windows countertop kiosk
The HS150 brings the same space-saving design with Windows 11 IoT LTSC or Pro on an Intel Celeron J6412 quad-core, 8GB up to 16GB memory and SSD storage – ideal where your ordering software is Windows-based.
HK568MSC – compact kiosk with second display
The HK568MSC is a stylish 15.6-inch kiosk with second-display options from 10.1 to 15.6 inches, plus optional MSR, RFID and fingerprint reader.
HS330U – large-format kiosk
The HS330U uses a 23.8-inch Full HD screen with 11th Gen Intel Core i3 (i5 optional), integrated 1D/2D scanner and 58/80mm printer – perfect for big, image-led menus.
Payment and software
HiStone kiosks work with leading card payment terminals and are compatible with major EPOS and kiosk software platforms, including ICRTouch. Tell us your software and payment provider and we’ll configure the right bracket and connections.
Self ordering kiosk FAQs
Android or Windows for a self-ordering kiosk?
Android is cost-effective and fast for app-based ordering; Windows suits established EPOS software and complex integrations. See our Android kiosk guide.
Can the kiosk sit on a counter or the floor?
Both. HiStone kiosks can be countertop, wall-mounted or fitted to a floor stand.
Related guides
- Self-service kiosk buying guide
- Self-service kiosk ROI
- Android self-service kiosks
- AI food recognition kiosks
Let’s get your kiosks live
From a single café kiosk to a nationwide rollout, we’ve done it all. B-Spoke Systems is one of the UK’s leading EPOS distributors and the UK and Ireland home of HiStone, with kiosks in stock in Leicester, pre-configured and tested before they ship.
Call us on 0116 260 3100, email sales@b-spokesystems.com or get a quote online. Prefer to see it first? Book a visit to our Leicester showroom.