How to Order Food in English – At the Cafe
☕ Welcome to a warm and practical episode of the Easy English Podcast Show, where you learn how to order food in English in a simple, natural way.
This A1–A2 English lesson takes you inside a cozy virtual cafe, where Mike and Anna guide you through a real English restaurant conversation for beginners. You will hear clear examples of ordering food in English A1 A2, asking for drinks, saying “How much is it?” and understanding “For here or to go?” — all through friendly dialogue and supportive repetition.
🌿 This is not just theory. It is real English listening practice designed to help you speak. You will repeat polite English phrases for beginners like “Can I have…” and “I would like…”, and practice simple English conversation at a cafe that you can use in everyday life.
✨ This podcast is perfect for:
✔️ learners who travel or live abroad
✔️ beginners who feel shy speaking English
✔️ students who want English speaking practice cafe style
✔️ anyone who wants to feel confident at a restaurant
By the end of the episode, you won’t just understand how to order drinks in English — you will feel ready to walk into a real cafe and speak. Every repetition builds your confidence. Every phrase becomes easier. Every small step makes you stronger.
🎧 Relax, listen, repeat, and enjoy learning English at the cafe. You are already becoming a confident English speaker.
DIALOGUE
Mike: Hello and welcome to Easy English Podcast Show! I am Mike, and I am so happy to be here with you today.
Anna: And I’m Anna! Hi everyone! Are you hungry? Because today, we are going to a virtual cafe!
Mike: That’s right! Today, we are learning how to order food in English. It is one of the most useful things to know when you travel or live in a new city.
Anna: Exactly! By the end of this episode, you will be able to say exactly what you want to eat and drink. You will feel confident with your ordering food in English A1 A2 skills!
Mike: And please, don’t worry about mistakes. Even a small “thank you” is a great start. Just listen, relax, and enjoy the lesson.
Anna: We are here to help you. You can do this! Let’s start our English at the cafe lesson!
NATURAL DIALOGUE
Mike: Now, let’s listen to a short, easy English restaurant conversation. Imagine Anna is at a small, cozy cafe. I am the waiter. Listen to the words we use.
Anna: Hello! Can I have the menu, please?
Mike: Of course! Here you are.
Anna: Hmm… everything looks good.
Mike: Are you ready to order?
Anna: Yes. I would like a sandwich, please.
Mike: Great. A sandwich. And how to order drinks in English? What would you like to drink?
Anna: I would like a hot tea, please. No, wait… make it a coffee. A large coffee, please!
Mike: One sandwich and one coffee. Is that for here or to go?
Anna: For here, please. I want to sit and read my book.
Mike: Perfect. I will bring it to your table.
Anna: Excuse me? The bill please!
Mike: Here you go.
Anna: How much is it?
Mike: It is twelve dollars.
Anna: Here is fifteen dollars. Thank you!
Mike: You’re welcome! Have a nice day!
Anna: Thank you, you too!
SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF KEY PHRASES
Mike: That was a perfect English cafe conversation, Anna! You sounded very natural.
Anna: Thanks, Mike! Let’s talk about those English phrases for ordering food. They are very helpful for ordering food in English for beginners.
Mike: The first one is: “Can I have”. This is a very polite way to ask for the menu or a drink. For example: “Can I have a tea, please?”
Anna: Yes! And my favorite phrase is “I would like”. It is much better than saying “I want.” It is soft and kind.
Mike: Great! Now, did you hear me ask: “For here or to go?” This is very common simple English at a restaurant.
Anna: “For here” means you want to eat at the cafe. “To go” means you want to take the food to your home or office. It is so easy!
Mike: And at the end, don’t forget the question: “How much is it?”. This is how you ask for the price.
Anna: It is okay if this feels like a lot of words. You don’t need to remember everything today. Just listening to this English speaking practice cafe is helping you get better! Every word you hear is a small step forward.
REPETITION WITH EVERYDAY EXAMPLES
Mike: Now, let’s see how these words live in our daily life. Because we don’t just order food at big restaurants. We do it every single morning!
Anna: You are so right, Mike! Imagine you are in a rush. You go to a small coffee shop before work. You can smile and say: “Hello! Can I have a large coffee, please? To go!”
Mike: That is perfect! It is quick, and it is a very common way of ordering food in English A1 A2. The person behind the counter will be so happy you used English!
Anna: Or think about lunch. You are sitting with a friend. You look at the menu together and you tell the waiter: “I would like a cheese sandwich, please.”
Mike: Hmm, a cheese sandwich sounds delicious right now. And maybe some green tea to go with it?
Anna: Exactly! And when you are finished and ready to leave, you just say: “Bill please!” or “How much is it?”. It’s simple, it’s clear, and it works every time.
Mike: These English phrases for ordering food are like magic keys. They help you get exactly what you want, wherever you are.
Anna: And always remember to say thank you. It makes the world a better place. Whether your order is for here or to go, kindness is always in style!
Mike: I love that, Anna. You are showing everyone that simple English at a restaurant can be very powerful.
MINI PRACTICE FOR THE LISTENER
Anna: Now, it’s your turn to speak! Yes, you! This is your English speaking practice cafe. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just speak out loud!
Mike: Are you ready? Let’s start with a classic phrase. I will say it, and then you repeat it. Repeat after me: “Can I have the menu, please?”
Anna: Oh, that was great! I can feel your confidence. Now, let’s try ordering a drink. Say: “I would like a coffee, please.”
Mike: Perfect. Now, imagine you are hungry. Repeat: “I would like a sandwich, please.”
Anna: Now, let’s practice a very important question. Repeat after me: “How much is it?”
Mike: Excellent! Now let’s try the choice. Repeat: “For here or to go?”
Anna: And finally, the most important phrase of all. Let’s say it together in our minds, then you say it out loud. Repeat: “Thank you!”
Mike: You are doing so well! This is exactly how you master ordering food in English for beginners.
Anna: Yes! Every time you repeat these phrases, your brain remembers them better. You are already an English speaker. You are doing it right now! We are so proud of you.
CHECKPOINT + MOTIVATION
Mike: We are almost at the end of our cafe trip! You have worked so hard today. Let’s do a quick checkpoint to see how much you remember.
Anna: I know you can do it! Just listen and try to answer out loud.
Mike: Question one: You are at a cafe and you want to ask for the price. What do you say?
Anna: That’s right! You can say: “How much is it?” or even “Bill please!”. Excellent!
Mike: Now, question two: You want a cup of hot tea. How do you ask politely?
Anna: Perfect! “I would like a tea, please.” or “Can I have a tea, please?”. You are amazing!
Mike: See? At the start of this episode, maybe you felt a bit nervous about how to order drinks in English. But look at you now!
Anna: You are doing great. Every small step matters, and today you took a very big step. You now have the confidence to walk into any cafe and order what you want!
CLOSING + CTA + GOODBYE
Mike: Thank you so much for listening to us today. It was a joy to practice with you.
Anna: If you enjoyed this lesson, please like the video and subscribe to the channel. And tell us in the comments: What is your favorite sandwich?
Mike: Your support is so important. It helps us create more useful podcasts for you and for learners all over the world.
Anna: Thank you for listening to Easy English Podcast Show.
Mike: Have a beautiful day and enjoy your next coffee!
Anna: Goodbye everyone!
Mike: Goodbye!