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Cafe English

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

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“Actually, could I make that takeaway?”

Change your order to takeaway after you already ordered.

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“Any food?”

The staff member asks if you want something to eat.

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“Anything else today?”

The staff member asks if you want to add more to your order.

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“Is that everything?”

The staff member checks that your order is complete.

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“That is everything, thank you.”

Tell the staff member your order is finished.

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“Yes, could I add a banana bread?”

Say yes and add one more item to your order.

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“I will show you on the menu.”

The staff member offers to point to the item on the written menu.

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“Was that here or takeaway?”

The staff member asks if you will stay or take the order away.

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“Any sides?”

The staff member asks if you want extra items with your meal.

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“Could I have the banana bread toasted?”

Ask for the banana bread to be heated up.

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“How would you like your eggs?”

The staff member asks which cooking style you want for your eggs.

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“Warmed up?”

The staff member asks if you want the item heated.

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“Could we get some tap water, please?”

Politely ask for plain water from the tap.

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“Do I pay now or at the end?”

Ask when you should pay.

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“Do we order at the counter?”

Ask if you should go to the counter to order.

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“Is this table free?”

Ask if nobody is using the table.

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“No table service today.”

The staff member says you must order yourself, not wait at the table.

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“Take a seat and we will come to you.”

The staff member tells you to sit and says someone will come to your table.

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“We need the table back at twelve.”

The staff member says you must leave the table at a certain time.

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“Good thanks, how about you?”

Say you are well and ask the other person the same question.

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“Thanks, have a good one.”

A friendly goodbye that wishes the other person a good day.

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“Thanks, you too.”

Say thank you and return the good wish.

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“What do you recommend?”

Ask the staff member to suggest something.

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“Could I get that without cream, please?”

Ask for your order with no cream.

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