A web link, not another app#
An NFC stand can open a normal mobile menu. Guests generally unlock the phone, tap and confirm the notification; QR opens the same URL as a fallback.
Mobile HTML usually offers the best experience because it loads quickly, supports accessible text and lets individual items change. PDF can work as a temporary option but often requires zooming. A photograph of a paper menu is the least flexible.
Include clear sections, current prices and availability, required allergen information, concise descriptions and relevant dietary labels. Label the stand explicitly: “Menu — tap or scan.” A managed URL lets the restaurant change the destination without replacing the stand.
Keep the website, venue menu and Business Profile consistent. Google also supports menu items, uploads and menu URLs through its menu editor. Test speed on mobile data, readability, links and prices before service.
Good to know
Does the guest need an app?
HTML or PDF?
Can the menu change without a new stand?
Make the next step easier for guests.
An NFC stand opens the right link with one phone tap. No app and no searching.