Lavu
iPad-based restaurant POS with AI-powered profit recovery
Founded
2010
Starting Price
$59
Category
Point of Sale (POS)
Last updated May 21, 2026
About Lavu
Lavu is a cloud-based point-of-sale system built specifically for restaurants, bars, and food service businesses. It combines iPad POS hardware with integrated payment processing, online ordering, payroll, and an AI engine (Marty AI) that analyzes operational data overnight to surface profit-recovery insights for owners and managers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Restaurant-specific feature set with strong order modifier and menu nesting capabilities
- Runs on iPads, keeping upfront hardware costs lower than proprietary terminals
- Marty AI delivers actionable profit-recovery insights without requiring an analyst
- Integrated payments, payroll, and online ordering reduce third-party stack complexity
- Multi-language support and 24/7 customer service
Key Features
iPad POS
Mobile, tablet-first point-of-sale with kitchen display system integration and offline ordering support.
Marty AI
Overnight AI analysis that flags labor, menu, and inventory leaks and suggests fixes each morning.
Integrated Payments
Lavu Pay processes credit card, contactless, and mobile payments with transparent flat-rate pricing.
Online Ordering
Branded online ordering and delivery integrations through Lavu To Go and MenuDrive add-ons.
Inventory Management
Ingredient-level inventory tracking with low-stock alerts and recipe costing.
Employee Management
Built-in scheduling, time clock, tip pooling, and integrated payroll automation.
Reporting & Analytics
Real-time sales, labor, and menu performance dashboards accessible from any device.
Pricing
Starter
$59/month
- 1 terminal
- Core iPad POS
- Basic reporting
- Integrated payments
- 24/7 support
Best For
Single-location full-service restaurants
Independent restaurants needing a tablet-based POS with table management, modifiers, and integrated payments.
Quick-service and counter-service concepts
Cafes, food trucks, and QSRs that benefit from fast order entry, online ordering, and contactless payments.
Multi-unit restaurant groups
Operators managing several locations who want centralized menus, reporting, and AI-driven cost optimization.
Bars and nightclubs
Venues needing tab management, fast bar ordering flows, and tip pooling.
