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Useful phrases for ordering coffee, paying, choosing milk, and speaking naturally in Australian cafes.

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“Is sourdough okay with that?”

Ask whether sourdough bread can come with your meal.

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“Poached, please.”

Tell staff you want your eggs poached.

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“Runny yolk okay?”

Staff check whether you want the yolk soft in the middle.

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“What does GF mean on this menu?”

Ask what the letters GF mean next to a menu item.

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“How is the Australian version different?”

Ask how the Australian style of a drink is different from the original.

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“Is this an Italian-style espresso?”

Ask whether the espresso is made in an Italian style.

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“Is your long black similar to an Americano?”

Ask whether a long black is like an Americano.

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“Long black, regular?”

Staff check that you want the regular size.

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“Room for milk?”

Staff ask whether you want space left in the cup for milk.

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“Do people order magic outside Melbourne too?”

Ask whether other places also know the magic coffee.

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“Is that a double ristretto?”

Ask whether the coffee is made with a double ristretto.

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“Coffee for ___!”

Staff call out the name on your order to say it may be ready.

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“Is this one for ___?”

Ask whether a drink or order is for a certain person.

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“Could you walk me through the menu?”

Ask staff to explain the menu step by step.

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“How would you describe it?”

Ask staff what a coffee is like and how it tastes.

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“I tend to prefer something less fruity.”

Say that you usually like coffees that taste less fruity.

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“Is it brewed as a pour-over or on batch brew?”

Ask which brewing method is used for a filter coffee.

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“What's the roast like?”

Ask whether the coffee is roasted lighter or darker.

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“Where is this one from?”

Ask which country or region the coffee comes from.

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“Which table number am I?”

Ask which number belongs to your table.

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“How many stamps do I have so far?”

Ask what your current count is.

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“Waiting on one more.”

Part of your order is still being prepared.

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“Can I pay by card?”

Ask whether you can pay with a card.

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“Is there a surcharge?”

Ask whether there is an extra fee for the way you pay.

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