# How to Create and Manage Your Menus {% embed url="" %} ### 1. Create a New Menu Menus are used to group specific items (e.g., Breakfast Menu, Drinks Menu).\ Go to your Dashboard > Menu. Click "Create New Menu". Enter a Name (e.g., Breakfast Menu). Optional: Add a Description (e.g., “Available for dine-in only”).\ \ **Menu Conditions:**\ Click "Conditions" to control when and how the menu appears: * Order Times: Set hours when this menu is available * Immediate/Later Orders: Specify if for immediate, scheduled, or both * Service Types: Choose Pickup, Delivery, or Dine-in * Time Slots: Add hours like 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM * Age Restriction: Enable if age-restricted items are present * Hide Unavailable Menu: Toggle ON to hide it outside active times Click **Save** when done ### 2. Add Categories Categories help group dishes (e.g. Appetizers, Mains, Desserts).\ \ Select your menu, then click "Create New Category". Enter a Category Name (e.g., Sides). Add a Description (optional).\ \ **Category Conditions:**\ Use conditions to control visibility: * Service Type * Time of day * Toggle "Hide Unavailable Category" if needed Click **Save** ### 3. Add Menu Items **Add a Standard Item:** Click " Create New Item" and choose "Standard". Fill in: * Name * Price * Description, Display, Print Name, Subtitle (optional) * Tax Click **Save** **To add image and tags:** * Go to Image & Tags * Upload image or paste a link * Select tags (if set up) Click **Save** **Add Options & Ingredients:** Edit the item, go to Options and Inggredients * Assign Option Sets (e.g., sizes, add-ons) * Use Points to limit selctions (e.g., 2 free toppings) * Add Ingredients so customers can remove them Click **Save** and refresh front end to see changes. **Item Actions**: * Mark as **No Stock**: Temporaritly not orderable * **Hide Item**: Removes from view * **Edit Prices**: Bulk-edit * **Delete**: Permanently remove ### 4. Add Combo Items Combo items allow bundled choices (e.g., " 2 Pizzas + Drink")\ \ Create a new item and choose "Combo". Fill in: * Name * Price * Combo Price Type * Standard: Fixed combo price * Difference: Changes based on selected items * Display Name, Description, Subtitle (optional) * Tax, Image, Tags Blacklist any option sers you want to exclude. Build Combo Choices:\ Click "Item Choice" > Add Choice\ Select which standard items to include (e.g., Pizza 1, Pizza 2, Drink) Click **Save** ### 5. Use Item Tags Tags highlight attributes like “Spicy” or “Vegan”. Go to Item Tags > Create New Item Tag. Fill in Tag Name, Display Text, select colours for background and text. Attach to relevant items. Click Save. ### 6. Rearranging Items To reorder menus, categoris, or items: Go to the section and click "Rearrange". Drag and drop. Click Save. \ **Final Tips** * Refresh the front end to view changes * Use Combo Items for set meals * Use Tags and Option Sets to improve clarity and ordering experience
### Related Articles 1. **Setup Your Menus -** [CloudWaitress Support](https://support.cloudwaitress.com/getting-started/setup-your-menus?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 2. **Export/Import Menu Feature** – 3. **How to Create & Import a Menu Using a Spreadsheet** –
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