café A place that serves drinks and light meals. /kæˈfeɪ/ menu A list of food and drinks available to order. /ˈmenjuː/ table A piece of furniture where customers sit to eat or drink. /ˈteɪbəl/ server A person who takes orders and brings food to customers. /ˈsɜːrvər/ customer A person who buys food or drinks from a business. /ˈkʌstəmər/ order Food or drinks that a customer has requested. /ˈɔːrdər/ coffee A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans. /ˈkɔːfi/ tea A drink made by adding hot water to tea leaves. /tiː/ water A clear drink without sugar or flavouring. /ˈwɔːtər/ milk A white drink often added to tea or coffee. /mɪlk/ sugar A sweet substance added to food and drinks. /ˈʃʊɡər/ cup A small container with a handle for hot drinks. /kʌp/ glass A container used for cold drinks. /ɡlæs/ spoon A utensil used for stirring or eating soft food. /spuːn/ fork A utensil with narrow points used for eating food. /fɔːrk/ knife A utensil with a blade used for cutting food. /naɪf/ plate A flat dish used for serving food. /pleɪt/ breakfast The first meal eaten in the morning. /ˈbrekfəst/ lunch A meal usually eaten around the middle of the day. /lʌntʃ/ sandwich Food consisting of a filling between pieces of bread. /ˈsænwɪtʃ/ cake A sweet baked food often served in slices. /keɪk/ soup A liquid dish made by cooking vegetables, meat, or other ingredients. /suːp/ salad A cold dish usually made with vegetables and dressing. /ˈsæləd/ bill A written statement showing how much a customer must pay. /bɪl/ pay To give money for food, drinks, or a service. /peɪ/ takeaway Food or drink prepared to be consumed somewhere else. /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ eat in To consume an order inside the café rather than take it away. table for two A request for seating for two people. I'd like A polite expression used to say what someone wants to order. Can I have A common polite phrase for requesting food or drink. Anything else A question asking whether the customer wants another item. Enjoy your meal A polite wish said when food is served. 