There are more cafes than any other shops, and it’s common to find several cafes in one building here. Sometimes, entire buildings serve as just one cafe. Korea does coffee and cafes a little differently, so go and explore our cafe culture! ☕

Here’s a simple dialogue for ordering coffee at a cafe in Korean. 💬

(Ordering drink, scene from Korean drama, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God / 도깨비)

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🐻안녕하세요? An-nyeong-ha-se-yo / 어서 오세요. Eo-seo-o-se-yo

Hello / Please come in.

🐻메뉴는 여기 있어요. Me-nyu-neun Yeogi Iss-eo-yo

Here is the menu.

🐻주문 도와드릴까요? Ju-mun Do-wa-deu-lil-kka-yo?

How can I help you? / Are you ready to order?

🐰 네. Ne / 잠시만요. Jam-si-man-yo

Yes, please. / Just a moment, please.

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Now comes the tricky part, ordering the drink. This is how I do it every morning, and most others do too. Simply follow this order, and the barista will efficiently handle your order.

• Hot or Iced
• Name of the Drink (They will be in English, so no worries)
• Cup Size
• Quantity
• Here / To go

👩‍🏫 Korean Words/phrases for Travel, Daily Life 🇰🇷

Hot: 따듯한 Tta-deut-han
Iced: 아이스 Ice

Small: 작은 사이즈 Jag-eun Size
Medium/Regular: 중간 / 기본 사이즈 Jung-gan / Gibon Size
Large: 큰 사이즈 Keun Size

1 cup: 1잔 Han-jan
2 cups: 2잔 Do-jan
3 cups: 3잔 Se-jan

I will drink here: 마시고 갈게요 Ma-si-go Gal-ge-yo
To go please: 가지고 갈게요 Ga-ji-go Gal-ge-yo

💁Tips: Many Koreans enjoy iced drinks, so it’s important to indicate whether you want it hot or iced when you order, even in freezing winter…

Let’s order!

🐰 따듯한 라떼 작은 사이즈 1 잔 마시고 갈게요. Tta-deut-han Latte Jag-eun Size Han-jan Ma-si-go Gal-ge-yo.

1 cup of small Latte for here, please

🐰 아이스 아메리카노 큰 사이즈 2잔 가지고 갈게요. Ice Americano Keun Size Do-jan Ga-ji-go Gal-ge-yo

2 cups of iced Americano to go, please

🐻 Action-Repeating your order and inputting your order.

🐻 (💸)입니다. Ib-ni-da

Total is (💸)

🐰 Action-Handing cash/cards for the payment.

🐻 영수증 필요하세요? Yeong-su-jeung Pil-yo-ha-se-yo?

Do you need a receipt?

🐰네. Ne / 아니요. A-ni-yo

Yes, please. / No, thank you.

Great job!