Phrases we use in a cafe/restaurant

• English as a second language
• Primary Education
• Age 10,11

At the restaurant

- How do you order?

- How do you ask for the bill?

- Which phrases does the waiter use?

phrases we use
at a restaurant

Which dessert do you usually order in a cafe/restaurant?

chocolate cake

cheesecake

ice cream

apple pie

waffle

pancake

crepe

tart

brownies

muffin

Which drink do you usually order
in a restaurant/cafe?

Soft drink

lemonade

water

strawberry milkshake

hot chocolate

tea

chocolate milkshake

vanilla milkshake

orange juice

apple juice

Phrases of the waiter:

Can I take your order? / May I take your order? / 

Are you ready to order?

Here you are.

Would you like to have....?

What could the waiter be saying?

What could the waitress be saying while giving the bill?

What could the waiter be saying in this picture?

How do we order:

I would like to have...

Could I have....., please?

Can I have....., please?

How do you ask for a milkshake?

The customer would like to order a plate of spaghetti bolognese with some parmesan.
What would she say?

The customer would like to order a well-done steak, with some grilled vegetables and fries.
What would he say?

The waiter could ask what the customers want to order by saying....

1. Can I take your order?
2. Are you ready to order?
3. May I take your order, please?
4. Anything of the previous phrases

The customer can ask for the menu
by saying....

Note:

1. Can I have the menu, please?
2. We would like to have the menu, please.
3. Could you please give us the menu?
4. We are ready to order.

How can you ask for the menu?
(you can write down more than one answer)

How do you ask for a glass of water?

I would like a sandwich, please

I would like a bowl of salad, please.

Can I have a glass of orange juice, please?

Yes, of course. Would you like the one with ham and cheese, or the one with cream cheese and grilled vegetables?

Sure, would you prefer the Greek, the Cypriot, or the Mexican salad?

Of course. We have a freshly squeezed.  Would you prefer that one?

When the waiter says: "how would you like your steak?" the possible answers are...:

1. rare, medium or well done.
2. Yes, please.
3. No, thank you.
4. I would like my steak with some salad.

When the waiter says: "have you booked a table?"
this means...:

1. Do you have books on your table?
2. Have you made a reservation?
3. Do you need a menu?
4. Have you decided what you want?

How do you ask for the bill?