Coffee shops live and die by the morning rush. When the queue stretches out of the door, customers walk away. A compact coffee shop ordering kiosk lets regulars tap in their usual order, add an extra shot or oat milk and pay in seconds, while baristas focus on making drinks.
Benefits for cafés and coffee shops
- Faster mornings: orders taken in parallel during the rush.
- More add-ons: syrups, alternative milks, extra shots and pastries suggested on every order.
- Accurate customisation: no misheard orders for complicated drinks.
- Baristas at the machine: staff spend more time making drinks and less time at the till.
- Loyalty integration: scan a QR code to collect points.
Choosing a kiosk for a small space
Most cafés are short on space, so compact hardware is key. Countertop and wall-mounted kiosks work best. The HiStone HS150 (Windows) and HS150K (Android) are designed for exactly this, offering a self-service experience in a small footprint. Larger coffee chains with more space may prefer the HK568MSC.
Complete café EPOS from HiStone
Pair kiosks with a stylish countertop till such as the HiStone HK566Q Luna X, an Android EPOS tablet for queue busting and a kitchen or barista display. Read our checklist on EPOS systems for cafés and takeaways.
Frequently asked questions
Do customers in cafés actually use kiosks?
Yes, especially regulars and younger customers who want speed. Most cafés keep a staffed till alongside for those who prefer it.
Android or Windows for a café kiosk?
Android suits app-based cloud ordering software and keeps costs down; Windows suits software that requires it. HiStone offers both.
Source HiStone kiosks from the UK distributor
B-Spoke Systems is the UK and Ireland distributor for HiStone self-service kiosks, self-checkouts and EPOS hardware. We supply kiosk resellers, EPOS dealers and software houses from UK stock in Leicester, with demo units, imaging, staging and technical support. Become a HiStone kiosk reseller, price a system with our kiosk and EPOS configurator, visit our Leicester showroom or talk to our trade team.