Autonomous Agent for your Brand!!
Autonomous Agent for your Brand!!
How It Works
SMS Ordering in 4 Simple Steps
HostBuddy Text-to-Order works right out of the box. Connect your POS, share your number, and your
AI agent handles the rest — 24/7.
01
Connect Your
POS
Sign in with your Square or Clover account. HostBuddy instantly pulls your full menu, pricing, and item details. Setup takes under 5 minutes.
02
Get Your Dedicated Number
HostBuddy assigns your restaurant a dedicated SMS phone number. Share it on your tables, receipts, social media, or Google listing.
03
AI Takes Orders 24/7
Customers text your number to browse the menu, ask questions, place orders and pay. Every order flows directly into your POS automatically.
04
Track Everything in One Dashboard
Monitor all orders, conversations, bookings and messages in real-time from the HostBuddy Agent Studio dashboard.
Why Restaurants Choose HostBuddy
Everything Your Restaurant Needs from a Text Ordering System
From busy burger joints to coffee shops and bars — HostBuddy Text-to-Order handles every customer interaction automatically
No App Download Required
Customers order directly via their native SMS app. No friction, no barriers — just a text message to place an order.
AI That Knows Your Menu
The AI agent answers questions about ingredients, combos, and specials in natural conversation — just like your best staff member.
Orders Go Straight to Kitchen
Every text order is automatically sent to your Square or Clover POS. No manual entry, no missed orders, no mistakes.
Loyalty Sync Built-In
Reward programs automatically connect to each customer's phone number. Points tracked with every order, no loyalty card needed.
Data Insights & Reporting
Track customer behavior, popular items, peak ordering times, and revenue trends from your Agent Studio analytics dashboard.
24/7 Automated Ordering
Your AI agent never sleeps, never takes breaks, and handles multiple customers simultaneously — even during rush hour.
03
AI Takes Orders 24/7
Customers text your number to browse the menu, ask questions, place orders and pay. Every order flows directly into your POS automatically.
04
Track Everything in One Dashboard
Monitor all orders, conversations, bookings and messages in real-time from the HostBuddy Agent Studio dashboard.
Key Benefits of Text-to-Order
Easy Tabs
Guests easily open and manage bar tabs through simple, effortless texting anytime.
Data Insights
Track detailed customer behavior and preferences to enhance ordering accuracy and speed.
Loyalty Sync
Reward programs automatically connect to each phone number for seamless, personalized experiences.
Virtual Agent
AI instantly handles guest questions, order confirmations, and real-time conversation updates smoothly.
POS Integrations
Works With Your Existing POS System
HostBuddy connects directly to the POS systems restaurants already use. No new hardware, no disruption to your workflow.
Sign in with Square and your full menu syncs instantly. All text orders appear directly in your Square dashboard and kitchen display.
Install HostBuddy from the Clover App Market. Connect in minutes and start accepting SMS orders that flow straight to Clover.
Choose the Perfect Plan
Explore flexible options designed to meet your unique needs and budget.
Basic
$1/day
AI Agent with Voice and Text for phone orders and reservations
- Dedicated Phone#
- Virtual Host for Order automation, Reservations.
- Conversation History
- RLHF for continuous learning & Human like conversations
Core
$5/day
AI Agent with Voice and Text for phone orders and reservations
- Everything in Basic+
- Recommendations to increase ticket size
- Guest Data & Reporting
- Observability for insights
- Workflow Integration
Premium
$10/day
Multiple AI Agents with Voice and Text to offload your team
- Everything in Core+
- Voice Cloning & branding
- Analytics
Basic
$30/month
AI Agent with Voice and Text for phone orders and reservations
- Dedicated Phone#
- Virtual Host for Order automation, Reservations.
- Conversation History
- RLHF for continuous learning & Human like conversations
Core
$150/month
AI Agent with Voice and Text for phone orders and reservations
- Everything in Basic+
- Recommendations to increase ticket size
- Guest Data & Reporting
- Observability for insights
- Workflow Integration
Premium
$300/month
Multiple AI Agents with Voice and Text to offload your team
- Everything in Core+
- Multiple Agents based on tasks
- Voice Cloning & branding
- Analytics
FAQ
Common Questions About Text-to-Order
What is restaurant text-to-order?
Restaurant text-to-order is a system that lets customers place food orders by sending SMS text messages to a dedicated phone number. HostBuddy’s AI agent handles the conversation, answers menu questions, takes the order, and sends it directly to your POS — all automatically.
Do customers need to download an app?
No. Customers order using their phone’s native SMS app — no download, no account creation required. They simply text your HostBuddy number and the AI agent handles everything from there.
Which POS systems does HostBuddy work with?
HostBuddy Text-to-Order integrates directly with Square and Clover POS systems. All text orders sync to your existing POS dashboard and kitchen display automatically.
How long does setup take?
Setup takes under 5 minutes. Sign in with your Square or Clover account, and HostBuddy pulls your menu automatically. You receive a dedicated phone number immediately and can start accepting text orders right away.
Start Taking Text Orders Today
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