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Cork, leather, wood or acrylic: which menu cover is best for a restaurant?

A menu cover is handled by every guest, every service. The material decides how it looks in month six, not just on opening night.

By CorkageUpdated 23 Oct 2026For Restaurants, Cafés, Hotels
The short answer

Cork suits most cafés and casual restaurants: it wipes clean, has no coating to peel, stays matte under lights, and takes a printed logo.

Leather suits formal fine dining if you want stitched edges and can replace covers as they wear. Acrylic suits single-sheet menus where cleaning matters most.

Side by side

CorkPU or bonded leatherWoodAcrylic
LookWarm, natural grain, matteFormal, smoothRustic, solidClear, modern
CleaningWipe with a damp clothWipe; seams trap dirtWipe; unsealed wood marks with waterWipe; easiest to sanitise
Wear with daily handlingNo coating to peelEdges flake and peel over timeCorners chip; heavier to handleScratches show
Under restaurant lightsNo glareSome sheenNo glareGlare and fingerprints
BrandingScreen print or laser on selected piecesFoil stamp or embossLaser engravePrint or engrave

How to choose

  • Casual café or all-day dinerCork. Light, warm, and easy to keep clean.
  • Fine dining with a long wine listLeather or a cork ring binder. Pages turn like a book.
  • Beach shack, poolside or outdoor seatingCork or acrylic. Avoid unsealed wood near water.
  • Venues avoiding animal productsCork. No leather and no coated surface.

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More questions

Do cork menu covers get dirty?

Fingerprints and spills wipe off with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap. Let them air-dry; do not soak them.

How much does a cork menu cover cost?

₹650 to ₹1,300 each at 20 pieces, plus 5% GST.