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Cafe English

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

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“This one is quite fruity.”

Staff describe the taste of the coffee as fruity.

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“Would you like it hot or over ice?”

Staff ask whether you want your drink hot or cold with ice.

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“Is that made with a ristretto or a full espresso shot?”

Ask whether a drink uses a short shot or a full shot.

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“Ristretto or espresso?”

Staff ask which style of shot you want.

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“Add an egg?”

Staff offer an extra egg or check that you want one.

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“Chilli okay?”

Staff check whether you are happy to have chilli.

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“Is it very sweet?”

Ask whether a drink is very sweet.

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“Can I order with a person instead of the QR code?”

Ask to order with a staff member and not on your phone.

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“Do we order here?”

Ask whether this is the place to order.

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“Order through the QR code.”

Use the digital menu on your phone to order.

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“Is the weekend surcharge included in that price?”

Ask whether a weekend extra fee is already in the price.

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“Would you like a receipt?”

Staff ask whether you want a receipt.

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“Is that for here or takeaway?”

Staff ask whether you will eat here or take your food away.

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“Any milk preference?”

Staff ask what kind of milk you want.

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“Full cream okay?”

Staff check whether you want full cream milk.

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“Regular or large?”

Staff ask which size you want.

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“Try a magic.”

Suggest that someone tries a magic.

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“Which coffee would you recommend?”

Ask staff which coffee they think you should try.

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“You can put Sam on the order.”

Tell staff which name to use for your order.

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“And a regular oat flat white, please.”

Add one more drink to your order, with size and milk.

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“Cash, thanks.”

Say that you want to pay with cash.

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“Could I get a receipt?”

Ask staff for a receipt.

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“That’s all, thank you.”

Say that you do not want to order anything more.

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“Could I have that black, please?”

Ask for your coffee without milk.

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