POS for Coffee Shops: Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Why coffee shops need a purpose-built POS
A coffee shop is a fast-paced environment. Your POS needs to handle rapid-fire orders, customised drinks (oat milk, extra shot, no sugar), peak-hour rushes, and end-of-day reporting — all without slowing you down or charging you a fortune.
What Flint offers coffee shops
Fast order entry
Flint's interface is designed for speed. Add items, apply modifiers, and send orders to the printer in seconds.
Modifier support
Easily add modifiers like milk type, size, temperature, and extras to any product. No complicated setup required.
Tab management
Open a tab, add drinks throughout a customer's visit, and close it when they're ready to pay — all in a few taps.
Top seller reports
See exactly which drinks are driving revenue. Use the data to optimise your menu and reduce waste.
Staff management
Add all your baristas, assign roles, and track individual performance. Spot your best performers and identify training needs.
How much does a POS system cost for a coffee shop?
| System | Monthly cost | Transaction fee | |---|---|---| | Square | £0–£49 | 1.75% | | Epos Now | £25–£75 | Varies | | Lightspeed | £69+ | Varies | | Flint | £0 | None on POS |
For an independent coffee shop turning over £8,000/month in card sales, Flint saves you £140/month vs Square — £1,680 per year.
Getting started in under 5 minutes
- Sign up at flint.co.uk — no credit card needed
- Add your menu: drinks, food, extras
- Set up your modifiers (milk types, sizes)
- Download the Android app on your tablet
- Start taking orders
Card payments for coffee shops
When you're ready, Flint Payments integrates directly with your POS for seamless card processing. Competitive rates, next-day settlement, no hidden fees.
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