How to Add Restaurant Online Ordering to Your Squarespace Site (and Keep More Profit)
If you’ve ever tried to add online ordering to a restaurant website, you already know the pain points: either you’re handing over a chunk of your profit to a third-party app, or you’re rebuilding your entire site just to make it work.
Neither is ideal, especially if you already like your Squarespace site and just want an easy way for customers to place orders directly with you.
That’s where Allday Ordering comes in. It’s a new Squarespace extension that lets you add online ordering right to your existing site - no new platform, no technical chaos, and no middlemen taking their cut.
I’ve been testing it on a few projects lately, and I’m genuinely impressed by how simple it is to set up and how well it integrates with the way small restaurants actually run. So in this post, I’ll walk you through what it does, who it’s best for, and how to make it work harder for you.
What Allday Does (and Why It’s Worth a Look)
Here’s the gist: Allday connects directly to your Squarespace website and adds a complete online-ordering experience - one that looks and feels like part of your brand.
Customers can:
Browse your menu
Customize their order
Check out without ever leaving your site
You keep your design, your data, and your margins.
Setup is easy too: just add a small code snippet, configure your menu, and go live. Seriously so simple!
How the Pricing Works
Here’s my favorite part: it’s actually transparent.
For restaurants: completely free.
For customers: a flat $2 fee per order (clearly shown at checkout).
Processing: standard Stripe fees (2.9% + 30¢).
Contracts: none 🚫
Plus, you can start, pause, or cancel anytime. And because everything runs through your own website, you keep the customer data - meaning you can actually build relationships instead of renting them from delivery apps.
Who Allday is Best For
In my opinion, Allday is a great fit for:
Independent restaurants that want to modernize without switching systems
Cafés and bakeries that sell daily specials, pre-orders, or meal kits
Catering services and pop-ups that need flexible menus
Small restaurant groups that want a consistent setup across multiple locations
Basically, if you’re already using Squarespace and want a way to accept online orders that feels native to your site (and not like a clunky bolt-on), this is worth exploring.
How to Make Online Oredering Work Harder for You
This is where the magic really happens. Adding online ordering is great, but optimizing how people use it can make a big difference in your sales.
Make “Order Now” Impossible to Miss
Add it to your header, footer, homepage hero, and anywhere else customers tend to land. If they have to hunt for it, they’ll give up and go back to DoorDash.
Use Mouth-Watering Photos
A couple of great shots of your best-sellers go a long way. You don’t need a full menu gallery — just enough to make people hungry.
Keep the Menu Tight
Too many options = decision fatigue. Focus on what you can fulfill quickly and consistently. Clear categories and smart modifiers (“Add chicken +$2”) help too.
Promote Direct Ordering Everywhere
Remind customers they can order directly from your site. Add a quick line to your emails or posts:
“Skip the apps — order directly from our website and help us keep prices fair.”
Use QR Codes Strategically
Add them to menus, packaging, and in-store signage that lead straight to your ordering page. Repeat customers will thank you.
Pay Attention to the Data
Because you own your analytics, you can actually see what’s working — top dishes, busy hours, repeat orders, and even drop-off points. Use that info to improve your menu and marketing.
Integrate with Your Email List
If you use Flodesk (like I do) or another email tool, send simple reminders:
“New week, new menu — order ahead now.”
“Early access to our seasonal menu — pre-order today.”
Test and Adjust
Watch how customers interact with the page. Are they clicking “Order Now” right away, or scrolling first? Do certain items always sell out? Tiny layout or wording tweaks can have a big impact.
Keep It Fresh
Menus change, seasons change, and so do your customers’ habits. Make updating your online ordering part of your regular routine — swap in seasonal dishes, highlight new items, or feature a “staff favorite” now and then.
Bonus Tip: Not only does this keep regular customers engaged, it also signals to Google that your page is active (which can help with SEO).
Restaurant Ordering on Squarespace FAQs
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Install the official Allday extension, add your menu, set your pickup/delivery options, and embed “Order Now” buttons on your site. It takes less time than you’d think.
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It’s free for restaurants. Customers pay a small flat fee ($2 per order), plus standard Stripe processing.
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Yep! You can set different menus, hours, and fulfillment options for each.
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Yes! Everything happens right on your Squarespace site, so your fonts, colors, and overall style stay consistent.
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I’d recommend it for small to mid-sized restaurants, cafés, bakeries, catering businesses, and pop-ups - basically anyone who doesn’t want to hand off their customer experience to a third-party app.
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Visibility + communication. Make the ordering button clear, mention it in your emails and social posts, and highlight the benefits (lower fees, faster pickup, direct support for your business).
Bottom Line
Adding restaurant online ordering to your Squarespace site doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With Allday, you can keep your website, your brand, and your customer relationships intact - all while giving your diners a smoother, more personal way to order.
If you’re ready to give it a try, you can get started here. I’ll help you set it up and make sure it looks and functions exactly the way you want.
Because really, you should be focused on your menu - not a middle man.
