Last updated: Nov 24, 2025, 9:56 AM
Menu item search is a POS (point of sale) tool that allows employees to locate menu items using a search bar. Simply type in the name of the item with the on-screen keyboard and it will appear below, ready to be selected and added to the guest's order.
For restaurants with long, complex menus or brief training periods for new staff members, menu item search ensures the guest's order can be entered quickly with a minimum level of effort from your staff.
If you'd like the remove the menu search bar, navigate to Front of house > Order screen setup in Toast Web. Toggle the Search bar for POS menu setting off, then save and publish your changes.
Menu item search is located at the top of the menu section on the ordering screen. Let's see how we can use it to order some chicken soup for our guest below:
Recently selected items will appear under the search bar for quick and easy re-order. Use this feature to add another round to a guest's check or easily locate your most popular items on the menu.
How do you search for a menu item on your Toast Go® handheld? Follow the instructions below.