AQUORIA O.N.E turns that phone into your till, your pre-order page and your event diary. Sell at the cart, let regulars order ahead for a pickup time, and take event bookings paid in parts, all in one app.
Where a coffee cart loses money
The losses are small and constant. A customer shows a PayNow screen you can't check in the rush. Regulars wait in the queue for the same oat latte every day. Event enquiries go quiet after you've quoted, or a date is held without a cent paid. At the end of the week, you can't say which drinks paid for the milk.
- Payments you can't confirm during the rush
- Regulars queuing when they'd happily order ahead
- Event dates held with nothing paid
- No idea which drinks sell the most
A counter screen made for the rush
Start with the Drinks & coffee cart items, an iced latte at S$6 and a bubble tea at S$5, then add your own menu. Give drinks options, such as oat milk (+S$0.80), an extra shot (+S$1) and less sugar, so one tap builds the order. A walk-in sale needs no name or number.
Take payment by cash, or show the PayNow QR on screen with the exact amount and order number already in it. At close, the cash-up compares your float and cash sales with what you count. There's no card terminal or till to buy: any phone or tablet will do.
Pre-orders by pickup time
Turn on online ordering and set pickup times, such as 08:00-08:15 and 08:15-08:30, each taking up to 12 orders. Regulars order from your link before they leave home, pay online or at the cart, and skip the queue. A stamp card or points bring them back, and promo codes fill the slower afternoons. Not at your usual spot this week? Vacation mode pauses online orders and shows when you're back.
Event bookings, paid in parts
The starter includes Coffee cart for an event, priced on quote. On your price list, a quote item shows an Ask on WhatsApp button that opens a chat with you. Once you've agreed the price, make the order with the event date, take S$100 of it now as a part payment, and the balance shows as owed until the day. The app has no separate deposit setting for orders, so this is simply the first payment on the order.
Corporate clients can have a business account with payment terms and get an A4 invoice with your UEN. When you pick this type, the app reminds you it may need a licence or permit, so check what each site requires.
How it works
- 1Pick Drinks & coffee cart and add your drinks with milk, shot and sugar options.
- 2Add your PayNow details and pickup times, then share your link with regulars.
- 3Sell at the cart on your phone and take part payments on event bookings.
What you'll use
- Point of saleA POS system for Singapore on the phone, tablet or computer you own: quick sales, walk-ins, PayNow QR, receipts and cash-up. No hardware. Try it free.
- PaymentsTake payments in Singapore: PayNow QR for the exact amount, cash, transfer and cards through your own account, plus deposits and part payments. Try free.
- Online orderingAn online ordering system for Singapore on your own shop link: menu, cart, collection or delivery slots, PayNow and customer accounts. Try it free.
- Loyalty programLoyalty program software for Singapore: points or a stamp card, VIP tiers by spend, birthday treats, milestone rewards and member prices. Try it free.
- InvoicingInvoice software for Singapore: receipts and A4 invoices with GST, numbering, payment terms, PayNow QR, statements and reminders. Free for 14 days.
Plan: Essential or Business
Questions
Do I need a POS machine for a coffee cart?
No. AQUORIA O.N.E's counter screen runs on the phone or tablet you already have, in the browser. Customers pay by cash or by scanning your PayNow QR, which shows the exact amount, and by card online once you've connected a payment account. There's no terminal, cash drawer or printer to buy, rent or carry.
Is there a coffee shop POS app that works on a phone?
Yes. AQUORIA O.N.E works on any phone, tablet or computer with a browser. Tap drinks with their options, take payment, and the sale counts in your reports straight away. Your menu, customers and sales are the same on every device you sign in on, so a second phone at a busy event is just another sign-in.
How do I take bookings for an event coffee cart?
List your event cart as an item priced on quote, and customers tap Ask on WhatsApp on your price list to message you. When you've agreed the price and date, create the order, record a part payment by PayNow or transfer, and the customer can see what's left to pay on the order's page. Companies that pay on invoice can have a business account.
How do I make a PayNow QR code for my business?
You don't need a separate generator. In AQUORIA O.N.E, type your UEN, or the PayNow mobile number linked to your bank account, and the app makes the QR for you. Each order then shows its own QR with the amount and order number filled in, so payments are easy to match at the end of the day.
How much does a POS system cost in Singapore?
With AQUORIA O.N.E there's no hardware to buy and no setup fee. After a 14-day free trial, with no card needed, it's S$29 a month on Essential, or S$149 a month on Business, which adds staff logins, recipes and stock. Card payments carry only your payment provider's fee; AQUORIA takes no cut.