Master "Order at a Local Cafe" with German
Updated Dec 14, 2025
We've compiled commonly used German expressions in "Order at a Local Cafe". Also, learn how to express yourself like a native by looking at real conversation examples.
💬 Read "Order at a Local Cafe" Dialogue
Read the dialogue below. Once you memorize all of this content, you'll be able to speak like a native in Order at a Local Cafe situations! We've also included useful phrases for each response, so be sure to check them out.
The cafe door opens softly as two friends step inside, approaching the counter.
Hallo! Willkommen. Was darf’s sein?
Hi! Welcome. What can I get you?
Einen Americano und einen Blaubeer-Bagel, bitte.
One Americano and one blueberry bagel, please.
Takeaway
"Einen ~, bitte." A simple, native-sounding way to order one item in a café. For many common café items that are masculine, you'll often use "einen" (masculine accusative).
-Einen Americano, bitte.An Americano, please.
-Einen Cappuccino, bitte.A cappuccino, please.
-Einen Bagel, bitte.A bagel, please.
Alles klar. einen Americano und einen Blaubeer-Bagel. Sonst noch was?
Alright, an Americano and a blueberry bagel. Anything else?
Nein, das ist alles, danke schön.
No, that’s all, thank you.
Takeaway
"Nein, das ist alles, danke ~." A simple, polite way to signal you’re done ordering. Perfect in cafés and shops.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke.No, that’s all, thanks.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke schön.No, that’s all, thank you very much.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke Ihnen.No, that’s all, thank you (formal).
Alles klar. Für hier oder zum Mitnehmen?
Alright. For here or to go?
Zum Mitnehmen, bitte.
To go, please.
Takeaway
"Zum Mitnehmen, bitte." A fixed, super common phrase in cafés and bakeries to say you want your order packaged to go.
-Einen Cappuccino zum Mitnehmen, bitte.A cappuccino to go, please.
-Zwei Brezeln zum Mitnehmen, bitte.Two pretzels to go, please.
-Zum Mitnehmen, bitte.To go, please.
Alles klar. Auf welchen Namen?
Alright. What name is it for?
Ich bin Lisa.
I’m Lisa.
Takeaway
"Ich bin ~." A simple, natural way to give your name when someone asks. (In cafés, just the name also works.)
-Ich bin Lisa.I’m Lisa.
-Ich bin Max.I’m Max.
-Ich bin Sara.I’m Sara.
Danke. Bar oder mit Karte?
Thanks. Cash or card?
Mit Karte, bitte.
By card, please.
Takeaway
"Mit Karte, bitte." The most common, natural way to say you want to pay by card in German-speaking cafés.
-Mit Karte, bitte.By card, please.
Alles klar. Bitte einmal reinstecken oder dranhalten.
Alright. Please insert or tap.
Alles klar.
Sure.
Takeaway
"Alles klar." A common, natural confirmation in everyday service interactions (paying, following instructions, etc.).
-Alles klar.Alright / Got it.
-Alles klar, danke.Alright, thanks.
-Okay, alles klar.Okay, got it.
Super, hat geklappt. Ihre Bestellung ist gleich fertig – einen Moment bitte.
Great, it worked. Your order will be ready soon — one moment, please.
The barista hands Lisa her order and receipt as she smiles and prepares to leave.
✍️ Key Phrases and Vocabulary
We've compiled the key phrases and vocabulary from the Order at a Local Cafe dialogue above. Take a quick look through them.
1
Einen ~, bitte.An ~, please.
-Einen Americano, bitte.An Americano, please.
-Einen Cappuccino, bitte.A cappuccino, please.
-Einen Bagel, bitte.A bagel, please.
2
Nein, das ist alles, danke ~.No, that’s all, thank you ~.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke.No, that’s all, thanks.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke schön.No, that’s all, thank you very much.
-Nein, das ist alles, danke Ihnen.No, that’s all, thank you (formal).
3
Zum Mitnehmen, bitte.To go, please.
-Einen Cappuccino zum Mitnehmen, bitte.A cappuccino to go, please.
-Zwei Brezeln zum Mitnehmen, bitte.Two pretzels to go, please.
-Zum Mitnehmen, bitte.To go, please.
4
Ich bin ~.I’m ~.
-Ich bin Lisa.I’m Lisa.
-Ich bin Max.I’m Max.
-Ich bin Sara.I’m Sara.
5
Mit Karte, bitte.By card, please.
-Mit Karte, bitte.By card, please.
6
Alles klar.Alright / Got it.
-Alles klar.Alright / Got it.
-Alles klar, danke.Alright, thanks.
-Okay, alles klar.Okay, got it.
7
der Bechercup (to go)
-Möchten Sie den Kaffee im Becher oder in der Tasse?Would you like the coffee to go or for here?
8
zum Mitnehmento go
-Der Americano ist zum Mitnehmen.The Americano is to go.
9
die Bestellungorder
-Ihre Bestellung ist gleich fertig.Your order will be ready soon.
10
die Kartecard
-Möchten Sie mit Karte bezahlen?Would you like to pay by card?
11
der Bagelbagel
-Der Blaubeer-Bagel ist frisch gebacken.The blueberry bagel is freshly baked.
✨ "Order at a Local Cafe" Practice
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Below are real examples of people's responses and corrections from LangTwo.
Hallo! Willkommen. Was darf’s sein?
Hi! Welcome. What can I get you?
86
Ein Americano und ein Blaubeer-Bagel, bitte.
Einen Americano und einen Blaubeer-Bagel, bitte.
Total86
Naturality85
Grammar75
Vocabulary95
Score
86(Naturality: 85Grammar: 75Vocabulary: 95)
Summary
Clear and polite. In orders like this, German usually uses the accusative: ein → einen (masculine). So: “Einen Americano und einen Blaubeer-Bagel, bitte.”
Alles klar. einen Americano und einen Blaubeer-Bagel. Sonst noch was?
Alright, an Americano and a blueberry bagel. Anything else?
Nein, das ist alles, danke schön.
Nein, das ist alles, danke schön.
Total98
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary100
Score
98(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
This is natural and correct for a café. “Danke schön” is slightly more polite than just “Danke,” and both are totally fine. No changes needed.
Alles klar. Für hier oder zum Mitnehmen?
Alright. For here or to go?
82
Zum mitnehm, bitte.
Zum Mitnehmen, bitte.
Total82
Naturality80
Grammar70
Vocabulary95
Score
82(Naturality: 80Grammar: 70Vocabulary: 95)
Summary
You’re understood, but it needs two fixes:
1) Spelling: “mitnehm” should be “Mitnehmen.”
2) Capitalization: “Mitnehmen” is written with a capital M here.
“Zum Mitnehmen, bitte” is the standard phrase. Another very common option (when asked as a choice) is simply: “Zum Mitnehmen.”
Alles klar. Auf welchen Namen?
Alright. What name is it for?
Ich bin Lisa.
Ich bin Lisa.
Total98
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary100
Score
98(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
Natural and perfectly fine here. When the staff asks for the name (“Auf welchen Namen?”), many people simply say the name (“Lisa.”). But “Ich bin Lisa.” is also common and sounds friendly and natural.
Danke. Bar oder mit Karte?
Thanks. Cash or card?
80
Mit meine Karte, bitte.
Mit Karte, bitte.
Total80
Naturality75
Grammar70
Vocabulary95
Score
80(Naturality: 75Grammar: 70Vocabulary: 95)
Summary
You're understood. In German, mit takes the dative (e.g. mit meiner Karte). In cafes, people often say it shorter "Mit Karte, bitte"
Alles klar. Bitte einmal reinstecken oder dranhalten.
Alright. Please insert or tap.
Alles klar.
Alles klar.
Total96
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary95
Score
96(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 95)
Summary
Perfect here. After the staff says “Bitte einmal reinstecken oder dranhalten,” a short confirmation like “Alles klar” is exactly what a native speaker might say. It’s natural, polite, and fits the flow.
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