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Feb 28, 2026 4 min readTutorials

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Coolest Menu

Coolest Menu Interface shown on a phone

You've decided it's time to upgrade your restaurant's digital presence. Fantastic choice! Coolest Menu is designed to be the fastest, easiest way to generate beautiful, interactive QR code menus. Here is your step-by-step guide to our simple onboarding process.

1. Sign Up in Seconds (No Credit Card Required)

We don't believe in putting up walls before you can see value. When you click "Get Started," you can log in instantly using Google Sign-In or by entering an email prefix and password. If you use an email, we'll send a quick magic-link to verify your identity.

Zero credit card requirements up front. You don't pay anything to see your menu come to life.

2. Create Your First Menu & Start Your Free 20-Day Trial

Once you're in the Dashboard, click "Create Your First Menu". This is where the magic happens. You can upload a photo of your existing paper menu, and our AI will automatically read your dishes, descriptions, and prices.

As soon as your first menu is generated, your 20-day free trial officially begins. During these 20 days, you have full, unrestricted access to the platform.

Edit Your Menu

Change prices, photos, and descriptions instantly without reprinting.

Preview Live

View exactly what your customers see using the Live Preview button.

Check Analytics

Monitor view counts and customer interactions in real-time.

Automatic Translations

Serve international tourists seamlessly by localizing menu content.

3. What Happens After 20 Days?

You'll notice an "Active Trial" badge on your dashboard displaying the remaining days on your promotion. Once the 20 days are up, the badge changes to "Expired - Activate". At this point, you will navigate through our secure checkout via Polar.sh to officially activate your PRO status.

If you ever decide to deactivate your account, your data remains safe, allowing you to reactivate and restore your SEO-optimized menus exactly as you left them later.

Launch Your Risk-Free Menu

Why wait? Get started without your wallet, use the AI generation, and test it at your tables completely free for 20 days.

Sign Up Now