English - Ordering Food

Can I see the menu?

Ask to see the menu

Meaning: Ask to see the menu

When to use: Use this when you arrive or when you do not have the menu.

That's all, thanks.

Say the order is complete

Meaning: Say the order is complete

When to use: Say this after you finish ordering.

A small ___, please.

Choose a size for a drink or food item

Meaning: Choose a size for a drink or food item

When to use: Use this frame to pick a size.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say only "Small, please." — include the item (coffee, fries) to be clear.

No ___, please.

Ask for an item without an ingredient

Meaning: Ask for an item without an ingredient

When to use: Use this to remove one ingredient.

Tip: For clarity, say the ingredient: do not leave the blank empty (e.g. avoid saying just "No, please.").

Can I have the check, please?

Ask for the check

Meaning: Ask for the check

When to use: Use this when you have finished eating and want to pay.

To go, please.

Choose between eating in or taking away

Meaning: Choose between eating in or taking away

When to use: Say this when ordering at a counter to choose takeout.

I'd like to order ___.

Order a food or drink item politely

Meaning: Order a food or drink item politely

When to use: Use this polite frame to state what you want.

Can I get ___?

Ask for a food or drink item casually

Meaning: Ask for a food or drink item casually

When to use: Use this casual phrase when ordering at a counter.

For here, please.

Choose eating location

Meaning: Choose eating location

When to use: Say this to tell staff where you'll eat.

Is it spicy?

Ask if food is spicy

Meaning: Ask if food is spicy

When to use: Ask this when you are unsure about spice level.

Is there ___ in it?

Ask about ingredients

Meaning: Ask about ingredients

When to use: Use this to check for ingredients you care about.

With ___, please.

Add something to an order

Meaning: Add something to an order

When to use: Use this to request an extra or topping.

On the side, please.

Request a side item separately

Meaning: Request a side item separately

When to use: Use this when you want a sauce or side separated.