Opening Cafe, mac POS?

tangerineyum · Jul 10, 2005, 01:30 AM

For a while now i have been preparing for the opening of my boba cafe in my little city, one of my focuses of the business was to make it very mac friendly as there is not a very huge mac using public, but its growing. I really want to use 2 iMac g4's for my registers, but im having a bit of a problem with hardware and software to run everything with.

I've found 6th sense cafe, tried it a bit, cant really try other hardware like receipt machines and cash boxes as i havent bought them yet. But does anyone have any sort of experience with macs as a pos machine. I'd really hate to use a windows machine to handle my pos because it would be detrimental to the image i want for the place. But i want the best solution possible. Any comments? Suggestions?

Maybe this is a hardware issue? Mods feel free to move.

japasneezemonk · Jul 10, 2005, 02:12 AM

In a foodservice establishment, you will need a Point of Sale solution that is extremely durable. My guess is that the iMac might be too fragile for foodservice since you run the risk of spilling coffee, etc... on your machines. However, I have seen Mac POS systems work great for retail locations.

Nickygoat · Jul 10, 2005, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangerineyum

I'd really hate to use a windows machine to handle my pos because it would be detrimental to the image i want for the place. But i want the best solution possible. Any comments? Suggestions?

iMac and VPC? A bit convoluted but maybe the best of both worlds. You could keep the look and be able to run both types of POS software. There is a larger selection of Windows POS apps so you have a range of budgets. Adding VPC might be too expensive though.

asif786 · Jul 10, 2005, 03:54 AM

hey,

i was looking into opening a lil' cafe too a couple of months back. one product i liked was PayGo POS. They sell you the WHOLE solution if you want (scanners, printers, etc) or just certain bits. it's up to you..

http://www.paygopos.com/

hope this helps

mac-er · Jul 10, 2005, 09:09 AM

http://www.apple.com/business/solutions/retail.html

tangerineyum · Jul 10, 2005, 01:56 PM

thanks for the suggestions everyone, im downloading paygo right now. And it was the Apple retail solutions page where i found 6th sense. I'll keep u updated. I'll have to find a way to reward all my "business consultants".

tangerineyum · Jul 11, 2005, 12:19 AM

Not liking Paygo so much. Anyone have any other recommendations? Anyone ever use a Mac Pos machine ?

homerjward · Jul 11, 2005, 12:58 AM

what do apple stores use? they have mac POS thingies...

tangerineyum · Jul 11, 2005, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homerjward

what do apple stores use? they have mac POS thingies...

ive asked, theirs is developed in house and they will not allow outside business's to use it.

tobeman · May 28, 2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangerineyum

Not liking Paygo so much. Anyone have any other recommendations? Anyone ever use a Mac Pos machine ?

Speaking as a user of PayGo software, my advice is to look elsewhere. This company has extremely high annual upgrade and maintenance fees that you MUST purchase. So you might think you done by purchasing the software, receipt printers etc...but they keep charging you over $700USD annually for support.

There are lots of other POS software programs out there now for the Mac and I'm sure this will continue. So keep looking ... you can get better stuff/

macaroon · Jun 22, 2008, 09:00 PM

I'm not using it for a cafe, but Lightspeed is the definitely the best one that I came across during my search. www.xsilva.com

mendocinotwist · Mar 24, 2009, 06:50 PM

hi we have been struggling with paygo for way too long. i'm not sure what is worse, the software or the support. i also agree with the previous post regarding the excessive costs for maintenance, support and upgrades. i would love to hear about mac pos systems that people actually like as i am tired of throwing good money after bad! has anyone tried xsilva ligtspeed? i've heard it's a good one???

OrganMusic · Mar 24, 2009, 09:16 PM

The store I bought both my Macs from (The Mac Shop, Madison WI) was running a G4 iMac POS, but I couldn't tell you what system. I thought it was kind of cool, though.

userbadboymc · 10:23 AM

I've tried it out and it works really well and is fully downloadable...

http://bcmonaco.com

Hope it helps

gjw4u · Oct 30, 2009, 06:07 AM

userbadboymc, do you think the OP from Jul 2005, is still looking for a solution?

userbadboymc · Oct 30, 2009, 10:25 AM

ummm... not necessarily but if he/she is then they will be very glad to have a helpful response after 4 years

ProsperityPOS · Mar 20, 2012, 06:52 PM

We offer complete Mac POS systems that would fit your needs. Please visit http://www.prosperitypos.com/mac-pos-system for more info.

Richdmoore · Mar 20, 2012, 08:35 PM

ummm... I don't think if they didn't respond after 4 years another 3 will make a difference.....

n0fx · Mar 19, 2013, 05:07 PM

Has anyone got an update for any good POS systems for Mac? I'm looking for one for a friend who runs a small cafe. I need one with a customizable menu to make drinks and food.

Jul 10, 2005, 01:30 AM	#1
tangerineyum macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, CA	Opening Cafe, mac POS? For a while now i have been preparing for the opening of my boba cafe in my little city, one of my focuses of the business was to make it very mac friendly as there is not a very huge mac using public, but its growing. I really want to use 2 iMac g4's for my registers, but im having a bit of a problem with hardware and software to run everything with. I've found 6th sense cafe, tried it a bit, cant really try other hardware like receipt machines and cash boxes as i havent bought them yet. But does anyone have any sort of experience with macs as a pos machine. I'd really hate to use a windows machine to handle my pos because it would be detrimental to the image i want for the place. But i want the best solution possible. Any comments? Suggestions? Maybe this is a hardware issue? Mods feel free to move. __________________ MacMini 2.5Ghz i5, iPhone 5 White 16Gb
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Jul 10, 2005, 03:54 AM	#4
asif786 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London, UK.	hey, i was looking into opening a lil' cafe too a couple of months back. one product i liked was PayGo POS. They sell you the WHOLE solution if you want (scanners, printers, etc) or just certain bits. it's up to you.. http://www.paygopos.com/ hope this helps __________________ nigella lawson is hot. no, really, she is. macTV videocast
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Jul 10, 2005, 01:56 PM	#6
tangerineyum Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, CA	thanks for the suggestions everyone, im downloading paygo right now. And it was the Apple retail solutions page where i found 6th sense. I'll keep u updated. I'll have to find a way to reward all my "business consultants". __________________ MacMini 2.5Ghz i5, iPhone 5 White 16Gb
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Jul 11, 2005, 12:19 AM	#7
tangerineyum Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, CA	Not liking Paygo so much. Anyone have any other recommendations? Anyone ever use a Mac Pos machine ? __________________ MacMini 2.5Ghz i5, iPhone 5 White 16Gb
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Jul 11, 2005, 12:58 AM	#8
homerjward macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2004 Location: fig tree	what do apple stores use? they have mac POS thingies... __________________ Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.
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Jul 10, 2005, 02:12 AM	#2
japasneezemonk macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nomad	In a foodservice establishment, you will need a Point of Sale solution that is extremely durable. My guess is that the iMac might be too fragile for foodservice since you run the risk of spilling coffee, etc... on your machines. However, I have seen Mac POS systems work great for retail locations.
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Jul 10, 2005, 09:09 AM	#5
mac-er macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2003	http://www.apple.com/business/solutions/retail.html
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Jun 22, 2008, 09:00 PM	#11
macaroon macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	I'm not using it for a cafe, but Lightspeed is the definitely the best one that I came across during my search. www.xsilva.com
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Mar 24, 2009, 06:50 PM	#12
mendocinotwist macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2009	paygo pos hi we have been struggling with paygo for way too long. i'm not sure what is worse, the software or the support. i also agree with the previous post regarding the excessive costs for maintenance, support and upgrades. i would love to hear about mac pos systems that people actually like as i am tired of throwing good money after bad! has anyone tried xsilva ligtspeed? i've heard it's a good one???
	0

Mar 24, 2009, 09:16 PM	#13
OrganMusic macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western IL	The store I bought both my Macs from (The Mac Shop, Madison WI) was running a G4 iMac POS, but I couldn't tell you what system. I thought it was kind of cool, though. __________________ Mac hater ~1995-2008; Mac user and enthusiast since 2008
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Oct 30, 2009, 05:18 AM	#14
userbadboymc macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2009	I know a good POS SOFTWARE that works beautifully on MACS and PC I've tried it out and it works really well and is fully downloadable... http://bcmonaco.com Hope it helps Last edited by userbadboymc; Jan 7, 2010 at 10:23 AM. Reason: new website
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Oct 30, 2009, 06:07 AM	#15
gjw4u macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Switzerland	userbadboymc, do you think the OP from Jul 2005, is still looking for a solution? __________________ ;-> gjw - iPhone 4 / iMac 27'' i5 -
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Oct 30, 2009, 10:25 AM	#16
userbadboymc macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2009	ummm... not necessarily but if he/she is then they will be very glad to have a helpful response after 4 years
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Mar 20, 2012, 06:52 PM	#17
ProsperityPOS macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011	We offer complete Mac POS systems that would fit your needs. Please visit http://www.prosperitypos.com/mac-pos-system for more info.
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Mar 20, 2012, 08:35 PM	#18
Richdmoore macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	ummm... I don't think if they didn't respond after 4 years another 3 will make a difference.....
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:07 PM	#19
n0fx macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2010	Has anyone got an update for any good POS systems for Mac? I'm looking for one for a friend who runs a small cafe. I need one with a customizable menu to make drinks and food.
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