Asking for Menu in a Cafe
A customer walks into a cafe and needs to ask if they can see the menu before ordering at the counter.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
menu
A list of food and drink options available in a restaurant or cafe. Use it when you want to see what's offered before ordering.
counter
A flat surface in a shop or cafe where customers order and pay. It's common in casual places like cafes.
grab
To quickly take or get something. Here, it means to fetch a menu quickly from another place.
no worries
A casual way to say 'it's okay' or 'don't worry about it.' It's polite and reassuring in everyday situations.
take your time
Means 'don't hurry' or 'go at your own pace.' It's used to make someone feel relaxed when deciding.
look it over
To examine or review something carefully. Useful for checking menus or documents without pressure.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I just walked in. Could I see a menu, please?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and make a request. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'Could I' is a polite form of 'can I' for asking permission. Use it when entering a place and needing something like a menu.
Certainly! The menus are usually right here on the counter, but it looks like we're out at the moment.
'Certainly' means 'of course' and shows willingness to help. This sentence explains a situation and offers a solution. It's useful for service workers responding to requests.
Oh, no worries at all. Thanks!
A casual, polite response to an apology or inconvenience. 'No worries' dismisses any problem, and 'thanks' shows appreciation. Use it in relaxed situations like cafes to keep things friendly.
Here you go. Take your time to look it over.
'Here you go' means 'this is for you' when handing something over. 'Take your time' encourages no rush. This is helpful for servers giving items and allowing customers to decide.
Great, thanks a lot. I'll be ready to order in a few minutes.
Expresses thanks strongly with 'thanks a lot' and informs about future action. 'Ready to order' means prepared to choose food. Use it to acknowledge help and signal when you'll decide.