Restaurants
The Whole Front of House
Running a restaurant means printing the same things over and over — and needing them yesterday when the vendor raises prices or a special sells out. We keep your files on hand so a reprint is one phone call, not a whole new project.
Dine-In Menus
Heavy stock or laminated so they survive a busy Saturday, a spilled beer, and a wipe-down between tables.
- Single sheet, bi-fold and tri-fold
- Laminated for wipe-down durability
- 14 pt and 16 pt card stock options
- Gloss, matte or soft-touch finish
- Short runs — reprint when prices change
To-Go & Takeout Menus
Cheap enough to hand out by the hundred, nice enough that people stick them on the fridge and call you back.
- 8.5"×11" and half-sheet sizes
- Tri-fold for delivery bags and counters
- Lighter stock keeps the cost down
- Bulk runs from 500 to 5,000+
Table Tents & Inserts
Where the money is. Happy hour, dessert, the new cocktail list — sitting on the table in front of a hungry customer.
- 4"×6" and 5"×7" tent cards
- Scored and folded, stands on its own
- Double-sided full color
- Menu inserts for seasonal specials
Window & Storefront Signs
The sign that stops somebody on the sidewalk. Window clings, A-frame inserts, hours decals and open banners.
- Window clings and vinyl decals
- A-frame sidewalk sign inserts
- Hours, delivery and QR code decals
- Coroplast and PVC panel signs
Patio & Event Banners
Grand opening, taco Tuesday, game day, live music Friday. Vinyl that survives the sun and the marine layer.
- 13 oz. vinyl, hemmed with grommets
- Mesh vinyl for fence lines and wind
- Feather flags for the sidewalk
- Retractable stands for catering events
Cards, Stickers & Loyalty
The repeat-business stuff. Punch cards, gift certificates, logo stickers for to-go containers, business cards for catering leads.
- Loyalty and punch cards
- Gift certificates — numbered on request
- Logo stickers and to-go container labels
- Business cards and catering sell sheets
- Door hangers for neighborhood drops
Pick the Right Menu
Most restaurants overthink this. Here's the plain version of what each format is actually good for.
Laminated 8.5×11
Tight menus and daily changes. Cheapest to reprint when a price moves.Four Panels
Food on one spread, drinks on the other. The everyday sit-down standard.Six Panels
Bigger menus and takeout. Folds down small enough to slip into a delivery bag.4×6 or 5×7
Specials, happy hour and dessert. The highest-earning square foot in the room.⚡ Prices Changed Again? Reprint by Tomorrow.
Beef went up, the special sold out, the new happy hour starts Thursday. We keep your menu files on hand, so a reprint is one email — send the changes and we'll turn it around. Rush is available, and if you call by 10 AM we'll do our best to have it same day. We're at 8333 Case Street in La Mesa, and we answer the phone.
San Diego's Kitchens
🍽️ Independent Restaurants
Neighborhood spots from La Mesa Village to North Park. Short runs, fast reprints, and no minimums that only make sense for a chain.
🌮 Taco Shops & Quick Service
Menu boards, window decals, to-go menus and combo signage. High-volume printing that keeps the line moving.
🍺 Bars & Breweries
Beer lists that change weekly, table tents, event banners, tap handles signage and coasters-adjacent print.
🚚 Food Trucks & Caterers
Truck-side menu panels, weatherproof signage, event banners and catering sell sheets for corporate accounts.
🏨 Hotels & Resorts
In-room dining menus, rack cards for the lobby, banquet signage and event menus for property F&B teams.
☕ Cafés & Bakeries
Counter cards, case labels, loyalty punch cards, A-frame inserts and seasonal drink signage.
What to Know Before You Upload
We review every file free before it runs. Menus are the one job where a typo costs you all night — send it, and we'll flag anything that looks off before we print 200 of them.
Why Restaurants Stay With Us
🔁 Your files stay on file
Reprints don't start from scratch. Email the price changes and we run it — no re-uploading, no re-explaining what you ordered last time.
🍜 Color that makes food look good
We calibrate every run. Food photography turns muddy in the wrong hands — we make sure your reds stay red and your greens don't go gray.
🏠 Local, and we get it
Mike ran a small operation before this shop. We know what a Friday night rush costs and why "next week" isn't an answer.
🤝 A real person answers
Call (619) 955-0645 and you get somebody who knows your account. Not a portal, not a ticket number.
Restaurant Printing FAQs
How much does menu printing cost in San Diego?
It depends on size, stock, lamination and quantity — a laminated single-sheet menu runs very differently from a tri-fold on heavy stock. Send us your menu file and how many you need and we'll quote it, usually same day.
Can you laminate menus?
Yes. Gloss or matte lamination on both sides, which is what makes a menu survive a real dinner service. Laminated menus wipe clean and hold up far longer than an uncoated sheet.
How fast can I get menus reprinted?
Standard turnaround is 2–3 business days. Rush is available, and if you call by 10 AM we'll do our best to get simple reprints done same day. We keep your file, so updates are quick.
Do you print small quantities?
Yes. Plenty of restaurants order 50 or 100 menus at a time so they can reprint whenever prices change instead of eating a giant stack of outdated ones. We'll tell you honestly where the price break is.
Can you design my menu, or do I need a designer?
Our in-house design team can lay out your menu for a fee. Send your item list, prices, logo and any photos. If you already have a designer, send us print-ready PDFs and we'll review them free.
What signage works outside on a patio?
13 oz. vinyl banners for railings and walls, mesh vinyl anywhere it's windy, and PVC or coroplast for rigid signs. Skip foam board outdoors — the marine layer warps it.
Send Us Your Menu.
Email your current menu and how many you need. We'll quote it, review the file free, and get it back to you fast.
Thanks. Let's get printing. — Mike MacDonald, MAC Printing