Restaurant POS and ordering infrastructure — self-hosted, multi-tenant, real-time.
A point-of-sale system with a customer-facing menu, table management, reservations, and Stripe payments. Staff use the Angular admin; customers order via QR codes and pay at the table. You keep full control of your data and deployment.
POS2 is built for restaurants and venues that want:
- One place for everything — Orders, tables, reservations, menu, and payments in a single stack.
- Customer ordering without apps — Guests scan a table QR code, browse the menu, place orders, and pay with Stripe. Optional table PIN keeps ordering secure.
- Real-time updates — Order status (pending → preparing → ready → delivered → paid) flows to staff and customers over WebSockets.
- Multi-tenant from day one — Each restaurant (tenant) has isolated data, settings, and Stripe configuration.
- Self-hosted — Run on your own server or local network; no vendor lock-in.
The frontend is Angular; the backend is FastAPI with PostgreSQL and Redis. All major flows are implemented and documented (see ROADMAP.md and the docs/ folder).
| Area | What's included |
|---|---|
| Orders | Full lifecycle (pending → preparing → ready → delivered → paid). Session-based orders per browser. Item-level status; partial delivery; order modification and cancellation before delivery; soft delete with “Show removed items” in staff UI. |
| Customer menu | Browse menu, cart, place order, order history. Optional “immediate payment required” (checkout auto-opens after placing order). |
| Kitchen display | Dedicated full-screen view at /kitchen: large order cards, auto-refresh and WebSocket updates, optional sound on new orders. Read-only; same access as Orders. See docs/0015-kitchen-display.md. |
| Reports | Sales & revenue at /reports (owner/admin): date range, summary (total revenue, order count, average payment per client), reservation count and by source (public/staff), by product/category/table/waiter, charts, CSV/Excel export. See docs/0016-reports.md. |
| Payments | Stripe integration; per-tenant Stripe keys and currency. |
| Tables | Table management, QR codes, canvas view. Table activation and 4-digit PIN so only present guests can order; PIN rate limiting via Redis. |
| Reservations | Staff: list, create, edit, seat, finish, cancel at /reservations. Public: book at /book/:tenantId, view/cancel at /reservation?token=.... Table status: available / reserved / occupied. |
| Real-time | WebSocket updates for order status; token-based WS auth (/ws-token). |
| i18n & currency | Multiple UI languages (e.g. en, es, ca, de, zh-CN, hi); backend localized messages; per-tenant currency (EUR, USD, MXN, etc.). |
| Multi-tenant | Isolated data per tenant; first user becomes owner; configurable roles (owner, admin, kitchen, bartender, waiter, receptionist) and permissions (e.g. reservation read/write). |
| Provider portal | Suppliers register at /provider/register, log in at /provider/login, and manage their catalog at /provider (tile/list view, search, add/edit/delete products, company details). See docs/0014-provider-portal.md. |
Planned but not yet implemented: customer accounts (registration, MFA, invoices), batch order operations, and stricter “must pay before continuing” flow. See ROADMAP.md and docs/0002-customer-features-plan.md.
- Frontend: Angular 21+ (SPA)
- Backend: FastAPI, SQLModel ORM
- Database: PostgreSQL 18
- Cache / pub-sub: Redis 7
- Real-time: WebSocket bridge (custom service)
- Payments: Stripe
- Deployment: Docker Compose, HAProxy
- Docker and Docker Compose
- Git
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/satisfecho/pos cd pos -
Configure environment
cp config.env.example config.env
For local development the defaults are fine. For production or a custom domain, set
API_URL,WS_URL,CORS_ORIGINS, andSECRET_KEY. See docs/0004-deployment.md. -
Start all services
docker compose --env-file config.env up -d
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Find the app URL
Rundocker compose psand check the PORTS column for thehaproxyservice (e.g.0.0.0.0:4202->4202/tcpor0.0.0.0:4203->4202/tcp). The host port (4202 or 4203) is your app URL.- App (recommended): http://localhost:4202 (or the port shown for haproxy)
- API docs: http://localhost:4202/api/docs
- Health: http://localhost:4202/api/health
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Create an account
There is no pre-seeded user. Open http://localhost:4202/register (use your actual port), enter tenant name, email, and password. The first user becomes the tenant owner. Then sign in at the main URL.
| Purpose | URL |
|---|---|
| Unified app (frontend + API via HAProxy) | http://localhost:4202 |
| API docs (Swagger) | http://localhost:4202/api/docs |
| Health check | http://localhost:4202/api/health |
| DB health | http://localhost:4202/api/health/db |
| Public menu (example) | http://localhost:4202/menu/{table_token} |
| Public booking | http://localhost:4202/book/{tenantId} |
| Provider login | http://localhost:4202/provider/login |
| Provider dashboard | http://localhost:4202/provider |
| Kitchen display | http://localhost:4202/kitchen |
| Reports (owner/admin) | http://localhost:4202/reports |
| Dashboard (staff) | http://localhost:4202/dashboard |
If your frontend port is different (e.g. 4203), replace 4202 with that port. See AGENTS.md for how to detect the port and debug with logs.
Key variables in config.env (see config.env.example for the full list):
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
SECRET_KEY |
JWT signing; change in production | Yes |
REFRESH_SECRET_KEY |
Refresh token signing; must differ from SECRET_KEY |
Yes |
API_URL |
Backend base URL used by frontend (e.g. http://localhost:4202/api) |
For custom domain |
WS_URL |
WebSocket URL (e.g. ws://localhost:4202/ws) |
For custom domain |
CORS_ORIGINS |
Allowed frontend origins (comma-separated) | Yes (production) |
POSTGRES_* / DB_* |
Database connection | Yes |
STRIPE_CURRENCY |
Fallback currency if tenant has none | Optional |
Stripe keys are configured per tenant in Settings in the admin UI. For deployment on a domain or IP, see docs/0004-deployment.md.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| ROADMAP.md | Implemented vs planned features; rate limiting and security roadmap |
| CHANGELOG.md | Release notes and unreleased changes |
| AGENTS.md | How to find the app port and view logs (for developers/agents) |
| docs/0008-order-management-logic.md | Order lifecycle, session rules, status reset |
| docs/0007-implementation-verification.md | What’s implemented vs Phase 4 (batch, audit, etc.) |
| docs/0010-table-reservation-implementation-plan.md | Reservations design and backend |
| docs/0011-table-reservation-user-guide.md | URLs and flows for staff and public booking |
| docs/0009-table-pin-security.md | Table activation and PIN validation |
| docs/0012-translation-implementation.md | i18n (frontend + backend + DB content) |
| docs/0004-deployment.md | Domain/IP deployment and env vars |
| docs/0002-customer-features-plan.md | Planned customer accounts, MFA, invoices |
| docs/0005-email-sending-options.md | Email configuration options |
| docs/0006-gmail-setup-instructions.md | Gmail SMTP setup |
| docs/0013-verification-alternatives.md | Verification flow alternatives |
| docs/0014-provider-portal.md | Provider registration, login, and catalog management |
| docs/0015-kitchen-display.md | Kitchen display: full-screen view, auto-refresh, optional sound |
Browser → Frontend (Angular) → Backend (FastAPI) → PostgreSQL
↓
Redis (pub/sub)
↓
WebSocket bridge → Browser (real-time)
Services (Docker Compose):
- haproxy — Single entry point; routes
/to frontend,/apito backend,/wsto WebSocket bridge. Port fromFRONTEND_PORT(default 4202). - front — Angular SPA (dev server in container).
- back — FastAPI app (Uvicorn).
- ws-bridge — WebSocket server; subscribes to Redis and pushes order updates.
- db — PostgreSQL 18.
- redis — Cache and pub/sub.
- Port:
docker compose ps→ PORTS forhaproxy→ use that host port in the browser. - Logs:
docker compose logs -f(all);docker compose logs --tail=50 back;docker compose logs --tail=80 front;docker compose logs --tail=30 haproxy.
See AGENTS.md for more detail.
Migrations live in back/migrations/ and run automatically on backend startup.
- Apply manually:
docker compose exec back python -m app.migrate - Check pending:
docker compose exec back python -m app.migrate --check - New migration: Use timestamped names, e.g.
back/migrations/YYYYMMDDHHMMSS_description.sql. Seeback/migrations/README.md.
Do not edit existing migration files; add a new migration to change schema.
- Frontend and backend both reload on code changes when run via Docker Compose.
docker compose --env-file config.env down- Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, German, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi (see
front/public/i18n/*.json). - Currency: Per-tenant (e.g. EUR, USD, MXN, INR, CNY, TWD).
- Language picker: In admin sidebar and on the public menu.
- API: Use
?lang=es(or other code) for localized API messages.
See docs/0012-translation-implementation.md.
- Staff: Sign in → Reservations in the sidebar. List, create, edit, seat at a table, finish, or cancel. Tables canvas shows status Reserved (amber) when a reservation is assigned.
- Public: Book at
/book/:tenantId(e.g.http://localhost:4202/book/1). After booking, use the link to view or cancel at/reservation?token=.... No login required.
Details: docs/0011-table-reservation-user-guide.md.
For a custom domain or IP, set in config.env:
API_URLandWS_URLto your backend base URL (usehttps://andwss://for production).CORS_ORIGINSto your frontend origin(s).
Then restart: docker compose --env-file config.env up -d.
Full guide: docs/0004-deployment.md.
- Done: Order management, reservations, table PIN, Stripe, WebSocket, i18n, deployment docs. See ROADMAP.md for the full list.
- Planned: Customer accounts (register, MFA, invoices), order Phase 4 (batch, audit, item replacement), optional stricter “immediate payment” enforcement. Rate limiting and security hardening are described in ROADMAP.md.
- Production: Set a strong
SECRET_KEYandREFRESH_SECRET_KEYinconfig.env. - CORS: Set
CORS_ORIGINSto your real frontend origin(s); avoid*in production if possible. - Database: Use strong credentials; do not commit
config.env. - Stripe: Use live keys in production and configure them per tenant in Settings.
- Rate limiting: Not yet implemented for most endpoints; PIN attempts are rate-limited. See ROADMAP.md for the planned strategy.
| Issue | What to try |
|---|---|
| Services won’t start | Check port conflicts; ensure config.env exists and is valid; run docker compose logs. |
| Frontend can’t reach API | Confirm API_URL and WS_URL match how the browser reaches the app (e.g. through HAProxy). Check CORS and browser console. |
| Wrong port | Run docker compose ps, find the host port for haproxy, and open that URL (e.g. http://localhost:4202). |
| DB connection errors | Ensure db is healthy (docker compose ps); with Compose, use DB_HOST=db. Check credentials in config.env. |
More: docs/0004-deployment.md and AGENTS.md.