Ordering Fast Food (Dialogue in English for Beginners)

Ordering fast food in English is important if you want to visit an English-speaking country! Check out this dialogue to learn about fast food ordering in a fun and easy way. It’s easier than ever to learn English and have some fun too!

Ordering Fast Food Vocabulary

What kind of drink? : At a fast food restaurant, this usually means what kind of soda, although other drinks like coffee or water are possible too.

To stay: Eating inside the restaurant. You can also get your food “to go,” which means that you’ll take it away and eat it at home or somewhere else.

Ordering Fast Food Dialogue

Here’s the dialogue of someone ordering at a fast food restaurant. Scroll down below the video for the transcript, as well as some simple questions and answers.

 

Sara is ordering food at a fast food restaurant

Employee: Hi, what can I get you?
Sara: I’d like a double cheeseburger meal, please.
Employee: Sure, what kind of drink would you like?
Sara: Do you have Pepsi?
Employee: No, just Coke.
Sara: Okay, I’ll have that.
Employee: Anything else?
Sara: Oh, no mustard on that burger, please. And also no onions.
Employee: Okay.
Sara: That’s everything.
Employee: Is that to stay or to go?
Sara: Hmm….what time is it? 12:15? To stay is fine. Thank you.

 

Check your Understanding

1. What kind of drink does Sara get?
2. What does Sara order?
3. What does Sara not want on her burger?
4. Why does she decide to eat in the restaurant?

Answers

1. She gets a Coke.
2. She orders a double cheeseburger meal.
3. She doesn’t want onions or mustard.
4. She decides to eat in the restaurant because she has enough time.

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Person Ordering Fast Food FAQs

There are a number of additional phrases and expressions that you might find useful for ordering at a fast food restaurant.

Here are some short questions and answers for ordering fast food in English:

Here are some short questions and answers for ordering fast food in English:

Customer: “Can I have a cheeseburger, please?”
Cashier: “Sure. Would you like fries with that?”

Customer: “What comes on the chicken sandwich?”
Cashier: “It comes with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.”

Customer: “Do you have any vegetarian options?”
Cashier: “Yes, we have a veggie burger and a salad.”

Customer: “Can I get a large soda?”
Cashier: “Of course. What kind would you like?”

Customer: “How much is the combo meal?”
Cashier: “It’s $7.99.”

Customer: “Can I pay with a credit card?”
Cashier: “Yes, we accept credit cards.”

Customer: “Is there a gluten-free option?”
Cashier: “Yes, we have gluten-free buns.”

Customer: “Can I get extra ketchup?”
Cashier: “Sure, no problem.”

Customer: “How long will my order take?”
Cashier: “About five minutes.”

Customer: “Can I get that to go?”
Cashier: “Yes, of course.”

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