Our favourite Toronto restaurants are always there for us when we need them the most. From an early morning coffee to some late-night fried chicken, there's nothing better than chowing down and supporting our local favs.

So, what helps owners manage their day-to-day and keep building on their momentum?

Depending on who you ask, the answer is usually a mix of elements. But for these two local favs, one of the largest business technology platforms in the world is an essential tool in their arsenal for greatness.

Interested in learning how Square has helped power some of Toronto's top eateries to success? Good thing for you, because Lambo's Deli and The Ballroom Bowl are sharing their behind-the-scenes secrets...

The lowdown at Lambo's Deli

Widely recognized as one of Toronto's top sandwich shacks, Lambo's Deli has been slinging Italian-inspired sammies at two bumping locations since 2020. Known for fresh ingredients and even fresher service, Lambo's co-owners Justin Leon and Chef Cristóbal Bascuñán say it's all about keeping things moving and feeding happy customers.

That's why Lambo's relies on Square to keep all their systems, data, and sales organized. "It just became obvious to us to use Square Online because it's very seamless in terms of essentially using what we already have for our front house operations and just starting to translate that into our online sales platform," Leon explains.

As a quick-service restaurant, Lambo's prides itself on running an efficient operation, ensuring customer satisfaction with each speedy order. That's why the Square Register and Kitchen Display System (KDS) have been great tools for Leon, who said its ability to quickly process a payment order and send it to the kitchen saves the team precious time.

"All those little things add up and Square is much faster." That's a big deal in an environment where every second counts!

Simplifying and scaling at The Ballroom Bowl 

Running a big operation that fuses tasty food with the classic fun of bowling means go-to fun zone The Ballroom Bowl has no time for business systems that can't handle the demand. As a result, marketing coordinator Mundi Bashir says Square has the power to do it all — and simply.

"A big reason why I love using Square, [is] because it's really easy to use. Our staff love it. The integration system is really easy," Bashir explains. It's that simplicity that helps The Ballroom Ball focus on giving clients the best!

Square's small business solutions have also helped Ballroom Bowl enter a new chapter, the opening of a second location. Bashir credits Square Loans as a major player in Ballroom's expansion.

"Square Loans gave us the money we needed exactly when we needed it," while adding the application process was "super easy," — there's that simplicity aspect again! 

Get Square on your team

No matter what kind of business you run, Square has solutions designed to handle everything that gets thrown at you. With extremely competitive pricing, dramatic intuitiveness, and a focus on your future, Square is here to help you focus on growth and success.

Ready to start your Square journey with 4 million business users worldwide? Visit the Square website to browse products and learn more. Your business won't regret it!