A Kitchen Display System (KDS) replaces paper order tickets with screens that show every incoming order instantly, routed automatically by station — prep, hot line, or drinks. ZyloPOS KDS delivers each order in under 1 second, tracks prep time per dish, and eliminates lost or misread tickets entirely.
Prep / hot-line / drinks items split automatically per item tag. No manual sorting.
See average cook time per dish, spot bottlenecks before they hit the pass.
KDS screens for the main line + ESC/POS printers as backup or for remote bars.
| Kitchen Printer | ZyloPOS KDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Order delivery speed | Paper queue, can jam/miss | < 1 second, always visible |
| Lost / misread tickets | Common at peak hours | Zero |
| Prep-time data | None | Per-dish analytics dashboard |
| Best fit | Single-station stalls | Any restaurant with a real kitchen line |
Software plans (Go / Restaurant Pro / Multi-Outlet) do not include KDS hardware. Optional kits and accessories are listed on the Hardware page; software capacity and subscription prices stay on Pricing. You can also run KDS on your own iPad, Android tablet or wall-mounted screen (BYOD).
A KDS is a screen-based system that shows kitchen staff their orders in real time, replacing paper tickets. Orders arrive instantly from the POS or QR ordering flow, sorted by station, with timers that track how long each ticket has been open.
No. Software plans do not include KDS hardware. Kitchen print/KDS routes are plan capacity (see Pricing); for screens and one-time kits, see the Hardware page, or use your own tablet (BYOD).
No proprietary screen is required — ZyloPOS KDS runs in a browser on any iPad, Android tablet, or wall-mounted display. Certified KDS displays are optional and listed with one-time prices on the Hardware page.
Yes. Many restaurants run KDS screens on the main cooking line while keeping network printers at the bar or pastry station. ZyloPOS supports hybrid routing per station.
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