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Useful phrase

“What are you having?”

Ask what drink or food someone wants, especially when collecting an order.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it to ask what someone wants to drink or eat.

Examples

Natural examples

  • I think I'll have a cappuccino. What are you having? / A long black for me. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • A long black for me. — The person names their drink.
Australian English

Usage note

When collecting orders, write down size, milk and extras, and repeat complicated orders.

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Use this in a group coffee order.

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