A menu serves multiple functions for a restaurant. Customers order from restaurant menus when they’re dining in and they stash them away at home for those nights when they want takeout; restaurant menus can be used to reach new customers or share coupons and updates with existing customers by tucking a menu into every takeout order. They let you highlight your most popular dishes and provide detailed descriptions of all your offerings to pique the interest of diners.
With so many restaurants embracing seasonal ingredients and changing their menus accordingly, high-quality paper menus are an economical solution that allows you to update your menu frequently without having to invest in new laminated menus with every season. A thick cardstock works well for menus that will be used for dining-in, while thinner paper is perfect for menus that will be mailed out to customers or included with takeout orders.
Of course, when you’re printing a menu, you want your restaurant’s food to look as good as it tastes. If the colors are even just a little bit off, your photos can go from mouthwatering to stomach-turning. At EnvironPrint, we know that small details matter when it comes to restaurant menu printing, which is why we get it right the first time.
The advantage of choosing EnvironPrint for your restaurant menu printing is that our team is always here to help. If you have questions about your design, which finish to choose, or the right paper thickness for your needs, we’re happy to provide assistance.
Highlights of our restaurant menus include:
- 2 styles to choose from
- Each restaurant menu style is made with high-quality cardstock
- Your choice of 4 different finishes, including gloss, matte, premium soft-touch matte, and premium high gloss UV
- Printing is in full color on both sides
- Lightning-fast turnaround times
Restaurant Menu Printing Options
The possibilities are endless when you choose EnvironPrint as your menu printing company. Use our templates to design your own unique restaurant menu, then choose from one of our 2 restaurant menu printing styles:
Standard Menus – Our standard menus can be printed on 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17” paper stock. You can have your menus shipped to you unfolded or have us pre-fold the menus for your convenience—choose from a half-fold, tri-fold, or z-fold. Our standard menu option is versatile enough to use for in-house dining, including with takeout orders, and sending in promotional mailers.
Menu Cards – Small menu cards are ideal for promoting seasonal specials, prix fixe menus, wine lists, and cocktails, while larger menu cards have the space to fit an entire menu for customers who are dining in. Select a heavy-duty card stock and premium finish for menu cards that will stand up to daily use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurant Menu Printing
What is the best size for a takeout menu?
Most restaurants choose 8.5” x 11” as the size for their takeout menus. When folded into thirds, this size fits into a standard envelope for mailing and it can be tucked into takeout bags before customers pick them up. A menu this size is easy for customers to fit in drawers and organizers, but it gives you ample space for listing all of your restaurant’s dishes and even room for including a coupon or two.
What size menu card should I order?
We offer menu cards in three different sizes: 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 14”, and 4.25” x 11”. If you’re using your menu cards for customers dining in, we recommend choosing the 8.5” x 14” menu card, as it allows plenty of space for photos and descriptions. If you have a smaller selection of dishes or don’t plan on including photos, an 8.5” x 11” menu may be sufficient. Our 4.25” x 11” menu card option is an excellent choice for appetizer menus, seasonal specials, wine and beer selections, cocktail menus, and prix fixe menus.
What is the thickness of EnvironPrint menus?
We offer 4 thickness options for both our standard menus and our menu cards, including 16 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt, and 100 lb. paper stock. We recommend choosing thinner paper for menus intended for takeout and thicker paper when you plan on reusing your menus for in-house dining.
What types of finishes are available for restaurant menu printing?
Our restaurant menus come in four professional finishes: standard gloss, standard matte, premium soft touch matte, and premium high gloss UV. Our team of digital printing experts is always available to help you choose the right finish for your project, but generally speaking, we recommend a gloss finish for takeout menus and our premium soft touch matte or high gloss UV for dining-in menus.
Can I print on both sides of EnvironPrint restaurant menus?
Absolutely! We recommend printing on both sides when designing a restaurant menu since this is the standard in the industry, but you can also choose to print on only one side.
How can I design my own restaurant menu?
On our standard menu and menu card pages, you’ll find downloadable file templates. Download the template you need, use it to design your own restaurant menu, then upload the design to our website. If you’re working with a graphic designer, you can pass along our templates to them. No designer? No problem! We recommend sticking with a simple design featuring your restaurant logo, easy-to-read typefaces, and photos of your best dishes.
How long will it take to get my restaurant menus?
If you need restaurant menu printing fast, EnvironPrint will deliver! On our standard restaurant menu and menu card pages, you’ll be able to choose your desired printing time. Our shipping rates and delivery estimates are available on our website for your reference, but for the fastest option available, choose premium shipping for an estimated delivery time in 1 to 2 days. If you are on a tight deadline and you need your project extremely quick, please call us immediately at 682-252-0578. We are happy to help no matter how tight the deadline.
Why Choose EnvironPrint for Restaurant Menu Printing
There’s no shortage of online digital printing companies these days, but EnvironPrint has been exceeding our customers’ expectations for nearly 20 years. We come through for you with fast turnaround times, unparalleled value, and friendly customer service. We’re committed to sustainability and use recycled materials and water-based inks that are free of solvents and other VOCs. Our goal at EnvironPrint is to provide eco-friendly printing solutions without ever compromising on quality.
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