Clover Online Ordering

Overview

Clover creates an ordering webpage that also appears in its mobile app, with orders routed to the kitchen team and Clover POS. That can keep online orders within the same management flow as POS orders, rather than requiring a separate tablet for Clover orders. Menu and operating-detail changes sync automatically after setup, reducing the work of keeping the ordering page current.

Customers can order takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, or dine-in. For dine-in, Scan to Order and Scan to Pay let guests order and pay on a mobile device. Customers can schedule pickup within the advance-order window the merchant sets, while curbside orders can include vehicle information to help staff identify the customer.

Key features

• Order routing: Orders go directly to Clover POS and the kitchen team, making this a practical fit for restaurants already organized around Clover.
• Delivery options: Clover dispatches delivery orders through DoorDash, and Grubhub can be integrated. Grubhub orders can be managed in Clover without a separate tablet, with the Grubhub menu syncing to the Clover online-ordering menu.
• Customer engagement: The Clover mobile app supports rewards, promotions, and perks alongside ordering, giving restaurants a way to connect ordering with repeat-customer programs.
• PCI responsibility: Clover says its hosted ordering platform meets applicable PCI DSS requirements, validated by a Qualified Security Assessor. Clover handles compliance and script management for its hosted service; merchants using their own domains, APIs, or iframe integrations are responsible for their own PCI compliance.
• Support: Clover advertises telephone, chat, and email support around the clock.

Pricing

The Clover Online Ordering plan costs 0.00 USD per free, with no setup or subscription fees for takeout, curbside pickup, or dine-in. Delivery fees may apply, so the no-subscription-fee offer does not mean every ordering mode is cost-free.

The free plan still depends on hardware and software eligibility: it requires a Clover POS device connected to a printer, specifically a Station Solo, Station Duo, Mini, or Flex. It is unavailable on Payments Plus and Register Lite software plans. That makes it most compelling for restaurants already using a compatible Clover device and eligible software; merchants who would need to change their setup should weigh that requirement before treating the plan as a free entry point. Pricing for other plans is custom pricing.

Platforms

Clover Online Ordering supports Android, iOS, and web. Orders can come through a website and app. Clover does not offer a branded mobile app for each restaurant, so businesses seeking their own branded app should consider that limitation.

Who it's for

This is best suited to restaurants already using compatible Clover POS hardware that want takeout, curbside, delivery, and dine-in ordering in one Clover workflow. Automatic menu syncing, kitchen routing, and Grubhub integration are useful for operators managing several digital order sources. It is a weaker fit for businesses on excluded software plans, those without the required printer-connected Clover device, or merchants that specifically need a branded app.

Pros and cons

Pros

• No setup or subscription fees for takeout, curbside pickup, or dine-in: Restaurants with eligible Clover hardware can add these ordering modes without a recurring ordering subscription.
• Orders flow into Clover POS and the kitchen: Staff can manage online orders within the existing Clover workflow.
• Grubhub orders and menu can sync with Clover: Integrated order management avoids a separate tablet for Grubhub orders.
• Several service modes are covered: Customers can choose takeout, curbside, delivery, or dine-in ordering.

Cons

• Hardware and plan restrictions narrow eligibility: A compatible printer-connected Clover device is required, and Payments Plus and Register Lite are excluded.
• Delivery fees may apply: Delivery does not share the stated no-fee terms for takeout, curbside, and dine-in.
• No branded restaurant app: The Clover mobile app supports ordering, but this is not a dedicated branded app for each restaurant.
• Custom pricing for other plans: Restaurants cannot compare other plan costs from a fixed published price.

Alternatives

Lunchbox is worth considering for restaurants seeking a freemium option that supports 1–2 locations, with its listed Free and Lunchbox SMB plans both at 0.00 USD per free; the Enterprise plan has custom pricing.

GloriaFood offers a free service plan with unlimited orders and locations, no per-order commission, and no monthly fee, making it a stronger candidate for operators prioritizing those stated caps and fees.

storekit has a free plan at 0.00 GBP per free with one location and one ordering channel, billed monthly with a 12-month commitment; it may suit a merchant comfortable with those limits and term.

HungerRush has a Starter plan from $0 / Month for qualifying businesses, limited to one location and one POS terminal.

Ressto offers a free Basic plan capped at 100 orders per month, a fit for businesses whose monthly order volume stays within that limit.

DoorDash Online Ordering has no monthly or commission-based fees, with standard payment processing fees and customer-paid delivery fees.

Flipdish charges 149.00 USD per month for its Website plan, which includes a branded website, online ordering, menu management, and loyalty.

Lightspeed Restaurant is a paid alternative with a 69.00 USD per month Starter plan that includes a customizable POS, menu manager, floor plans, advanced insights, offline mode, and 24/7 support.

For broader comparisons, see Restaurant Online Ordering Software, Restaurant Marketing Software, and Restaurant Gift Card Software.

Verdict

Choose Clover Online Ordering if your restaurant already has an eligible Clover device and software plan and you want online orders routed into Clover POS and the kitchen. Its main advantage is the combination of multiple order types with no setup or subscription fees for takeout, curbside pickup, and dine-in; look elsewhere if you need a branded app, cannot meet the hardware and plan requirements, or need delivery costs to be covered by that fee structure.