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Clover for Restaurants · EmeraldPay
Clover for Restaurants

Serve faster. Waste less. Grow more.

Clover is an all-in-one restaurant platform—POS, KDS, online ordering, loyalty, and real-time reporting. EmeraldPay provides the payments backbone and expert implementation for every restaurant style.

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Fast install • Next-day deposits • US-based support

Clover restaurant platform in action - kitchen and front-of-house

Front-of-house, back-of-house, and back office—connected

  • Tableside ordering & payments: handhelds send tickets to KDS; split checks and tips on the spot.
  • KDS & coursing: fire items by course, prioritize late tickets, and expo across stations.
  • Online ordering + delivery partners: keep menus in sync and throttle quote times.
  • Inventory & menu engineering: 86 items, track costs, and analyze contribution margins.
  • Labor & tips: roles, time tracking, pooled/declared tips.
  • Reporting & accounting: category, modifier, item, and employee reports with exports.
  • Offline payments: keep taking cards without Wi-Fi; auto-sync later.
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Server taking tableside order with Clover Flex handheld
Restaurant-savvy support on the phone

Your payments partner for Clover

  • Seamless payments: certified Clover reseller; EMV, NFC, gift, loyalty integrated.
  • Transparent pricing: we fit the plan to your ticket profile—no surprises.
  • Rapid funding: next-day (often same-day) deposits.
  • Implementation: menu build, taxes & modifiers, device provisioning.
  • Support built for rush: restaurant-savvy team when the line is out the door.
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Solutions by restaurant type

Full-ServiceQuick-ServiceFine DiningCasual Dining Bar & LoungeCoffee ShopFood TruckGhost Kitchen

Full-Service

  • Floorplans & seat tracking to manage turns and server sections.
  • Coursing & seat-level firing for perfect pacing.
  • Tableside pay with EMV/NFC; split evenly or by item.
  • Guest profiles & loyalty to convert newcomers to regulars.
  • Recommended: Standard (POS + handheld + KDS).
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Server taking order with Clover handheld in dining room
Clover kiosk and counter ordering

Quick-Service

  • Fast counter screens with combos and favorites.
  • Self-service kiosks to upsell and shorten lines.
  • Online ordering + pickup shelves; KDS routes to stations.
  • Recommended: Standard with kiosk add-on for peaks.
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Fine Dining

  • Seat-level coursing, pre-fire notices, and expo coordination.
  • High-ticket flows for captain’s checks and gratuity.
  • Guest preferences (allergies, pairings, bottle history).
  • Recommended: Advanced (multi-KDS + handhelds + reporting).
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White-tablecloth dining with coordinated service
Casual dining service with Clover

Casual Dining

  • Table mapping, transfers, and split checks made simple.
  • Promos & happy hour via dayparts and automatic rules.
  • Curbside coordination with order texting and staging.
  • Recommended: Standard (POS + handheld + KDS) with loyalty.
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Bar & Lounge

  • Open/secure tabs with pre-auth; fast re-ring for rounds.
  • Recipes & modifiers for consistent pours and cocktails.
  • Tip distribution with pooled/declared options.
  • Recommended: Starter → Standard as volume grows.
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Bar guest paying at Clover POS
Coffee shop using Clover

Coffee Shop

  • Smart menu layout (milk/roast/syrup modifiers).
  • Low-stock alerts for beans, cups, and lids.
  • Favorites + loyalty to speed up regulars.
  • Recommended: Starter; add KDS as volume increases.
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Food Truck

  • Offline payments for fairs and low-signal spots.
  • Rugged handhelds with all-day battery life.
  • Automated bookkeeping: sales, tax, and tips sync.
  • Recommended: Starter handheld + optional countertop for events.
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Food truck taking payments with Clover
Ghost kitchen with Clover KDS

Ghost Kitchen

  • Unified KDS aggregates online orders; manage quote times.
  • Dashboards for menu mix, labor, and contribution margins.
  • Accounting integrations for multi-brand kitchens.
  • Recommended: Advanced with multi-KDS and detailed reporting.
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Gear that just works

Recommended equipment for restaurants

Every concept is different. These kits are a starting point—swap devices as your flow evolves.

Clover Station/Mini + printer/cash drawer kit

Full-Service Kit

Ideal for casual & fine dining with table maps, coursing, and pay-at-table.

Counter POS
Main terminal for host/manager, checks, and adjustments.
2× Handhelds
Tableside ordering & EMV/NFC payments with tip prompts.
KDS + Expo Screen
Coursing, ticket priority, and pass coordination.
Kitchen Printer
Impact printer for hot lines or backup to KDS.
Cash Drawer + Receipt Printer
Front-desk payments & guest receipts.
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Clover Station Duo and kiosk hardware

Quick-Service Counter + Kiosk Kit

Move the line, upsell automatically, and keep stations humming.

Counter POS
Fast keys, combos, and favorites for cashiers.
Self-Order Kiosk
Guests order/pay themselves; great for peak throughput.
KDS (Grill/Fry/Expo)
Route items by station for parallel prep.
Label/Receipt Printer
Bag tags and pickup shelf labels.
Cash Drawer (optional)
For mixed cash/card environments.
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Clover Station Solo at bar

Bar & Lounge Kit

Built for secure tabs, speed rounds, and accurate pours.

Counter POS w/ splash cover
Tab pre-auth, re-ring rounds, and split checks.
Handheld at service well
Server-side bar orders and table pay.
KDS (Pass)
Coordinate food from kitchen with drink tickets.
Receipt Printer + Cash Drawer
Receipts and tip workflows at close.
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Clover Flex handheld

Coffee Rush Kit

Peak-hour throughput with custom modifiers and mobile regulars.

Counter POS
Milk/roast/syrup modifiers; saved favorites.
KDS (Barista)
Ticket queue for espresso + blended lines.
Label Printer
Cup stickers with names & modifiers.
Handheld (curbside/cart)
Pop-up or patio service as needed.
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Clover Mini taking payment at a food truck

Food Truck Kit

All-day battery, offline payments, and compact power.

Handheld (primary)
Offline mode for no-signal events.
Counter POS (optional)
For festivals or two-lane service.
Portable Receipt Printer
Guest receipts & order numbers.
Cash Drawer
If taking cash at the window.
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Multi-station Clover KDS wall

Ghost Kitchen Kit

Multi-brand online orders consolidated and timed to the pass.

Admin POS
Menu edits, refunds, and on-site management.
3–5× KDS (Stations + Expo)
Auto route by concept or station.
Label Printer
Bag tags for delivery shelves.
Kitchen Printer (backup)
Failsafe if a screen goes down.
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