• READ
  • CHECK
  • STATUS
  • MANUAL

How to manage menu pricing and availability with your AI

Connect Toast to your AI client to pull live menu data without logging into the POS dashboard. You get instant answers on what's in stock and what things cost.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Can I check my Toast menu and prices with AI?

Yes. Your AI uses Toast tools to pull your full menu list and specific item details. You can ask about current prices or if a specific dish is available right now.

Menu outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the menu.

READ

View full menus

The AI pulls your entire menu structure to see how items are grouped. You get a clear view of your categories and offerings.

CHECK

Verify item prices

Ask for the cost of a specific item. The AI looks up the current price in your Toast setup.

STATUS

Confirm availability

Check if an item is currently active or out of stock. This uses real-time data from your POS.

MANUAL

Human updates required

The AI cannot change prices or toggle availability. You still need to use the Toast dashboard for any edits.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your Toast POS.

  1. Scan menus

    The AI identifies your available menus and categories to understand your restaurant's layout.

    list_menus

  2. Locate items

    Once it knows the menu, the AI finds the specific items you are asking about.

    list_menu_items

  3. Extract details

    The AI pulls the specific price and status for the item you requested.

    list_menu_items

  4. Report back

    Your AI gives you a plain text answer with the price or availability status.

    list_menu_items

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

These are basic questions. Swap out the dish names or menu names for your actual items.

Toast Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OzGP6tVTM0Jaofl6nFQ3WD9wmJlJpKlRolu1Ow6W/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Toast capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "toast-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OzGP6tVTM0Jaofl6nFQ3WD9wmJlJpKlRolu1Ow6W/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect Toast once, then ask.

One connection links your Toast account to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

Connect Toast to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my prices?

    No. The AI can only read data from Toast. You must use your Toast POS to change prices or item details.

  • 02

    Can I use this to mark items as out of stock?

    No. The AI can check if an item is out of stock, but it cannot change the availability status.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my sales data?

    No. This specific connection only provides access to menu structures and item details.

  • 04

    How often does the AI see menu updates?

    The AI sees whatever is currently live in your Toast system at the moment you ask the question.

  • 05

    Can I ask about items not in my menu?

    The AI can only report on items that are explicitly listed in your Toast menus.

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