Integration
Lavu + DirectOrders
Lavu is an iPad-based POS system designed for restaurants, bars, and quick-service establishments. It offers menu management, table layouts, employee scheduling, and reporting through a tablet interface that is easy for staff to learn. Lavu is popular among smaller restaurants and bars that want a modern POS without the cost of traditional hardware terminals. Integrating DirectOrders with Lavu lets you launch an online ordering website that operates independently of your in-store POS. Your kitchen receives direct orders through DirectOrders while Lavu handles dine-in and walk-in business. This setup eliminates third-party commissions on online orders and puts your restaurant in control of the customer experience.
How Lavu and DirectOrders work together
Step 1
Keep Lavu iPad for dine-in, bar service, and walk-in orders
Your staff continues using the Lavu tablet interface for in-store operations, tabs, and payments.
Step 2
Launch your DirectOrders ordering website for online customers
A branded ordering experience that handles takeout, delivery, catering, and scheduled orders.
Step 3
Online orders print on your existing Epson kitchen printer
DirectOrders routes orders to the same printer your kitchen already uses for Lavu dine-in tickets.
Why Lavu restaurants add DirectOrders
- Continue using Lavu on iPad for dine-in, bar, and walk-in orders
- Launch a branded online ordering site without switching POS systems
- Eliminate third-party delivery commissions on direct orders
- Collect customer emails and phone numbers for repeat business
- Quick setup with no hardware changes needed
What Lavu does not do (and DirectOrders does)
Lavu's online ordering is basic
Lavu offers online ordering as an add-on, but its capabilities are limited for restaurants that want a professional branded experience. DirectOrders provides a full ordering website with modifier menus, scheduled orders, delivery zones, and branded checkout.
No Voice AI for phone orders
Lavu does not offer AI phone answering. For bars and restaurants where staff are busy mixing drinks or running food, DirectOrders adds Voice AI that answers calls, takes orders, and handles menu questions without pulling staff off the floor.
No multi-channel ordering distribution
Lavu's online ordering is a single channel. DirectOrders places your menu on 15+ platforms: Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, Apple Maps, SMS, and more, bringing orders from where your customers already are.
No delivery driver dispatch
Lavu does not coordinate delivery drivers. DirectOrders integrates Uber Direct and DoorDash Drive for on-demand delivery, letting bars and restaurants offer delivery without building a fleet.
Limited customer marketing tools
Lavu focuses on POS operations, not customer retention. DirectOrders builds a customer database from every direct order and provides SMS, email, and loyalty tools to turn first-time customers into regulars.
No same-day payouts
Lavu's payment processing follows standard timelines. DirectOrders offers same-day payouts so you access direct order revenue without waiting for next-week deposits.
Common questions about Lavu + DirectOrders
Does DirectOrders work with Lavu's iPad setup?
Yes. DirectOrders runs independently as your online ordering channel, so it does not require any changes to your Lavu iPad configuration.
Can I use DirectOrders for both takeout and delivery?
Yes. DirectOrders supports both takeout and delivery orders. You can configure delivery zones, fees, and estimated times in the dashboard.
How do I receive online orders?
Online orders placed through your DirectOrders website are sent to you via the DirectOrders dashboard, with notifications so your kitchen can begin preparation immediately.
Does DirectOrders integrate with Epson kitchen printers used with Lavu?
Yes. DirectOrders can route online orders to your existing Epson kitchen printer. Orders print on the same thermal tickets your kitchen staff already uses for Lavu dine-in orders, keeping the workflow consistent across all channels.
Can I use DirectOrders for catering and large orders?
Yes. DirectOrders supports order scheduling, delivery time windows, and large order handling. Bars and restaurants using Lavu can accept catering orders through their DirectOrders website alongside regular takeout and delivery orders.
Ready to add direct ordering to your Lavu setup?
Book a demo to see how DirectOrders works alongside Lavu. We will walk you through setup, menu import, and go-live timeline.
Other POS integrations
DirectOrders works alongside all major restaurant POS systems.