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Roleplay guide

Order Coffee in German

A small German cafe where you order, ask about milk, and pay.

Scenario

Conversation partner

ACCENTS

Today's goal

You are at a German cafe counter. Order one coffee, ask if oat milk is available, and pay politely.

What you say

Ich hätte gern einen Kaffee, bitte. I would like a coffee, please.
Zum Mitnehmen, bitte. To go, please.
Haben Sie Hafermilch? Do you have oat milk?
Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? Can I pay by card?

What you hear

Was darf es sein? What can I get you?
Klein oder groß? Small or large?
Zum Mitnehmen oder hier? To go or for here?
Das macht 3,40 Euro. That comes to 3.40 euros.

Basic Coffee Vocabulary

der Kaffee: coffee
der Cappuccino: cappuccino
zum Mitnehmen: to go
hier trinken: drink here
die Hafermilch: oat milk
bezahlen: to pay

Cultural notes

Say Hallo or Guten Tag before ordering; it makes the exchange feel natural.
Ich hätte gern sounds polite and works well for most cafe orders.
Card payment is common, but small cafes may still prefer cash for tiny orders.

Tips for Better Responses

Start with one clear order

Say the drink first, then add size, milk, and whether you want it to go.

Use polite request forms

Ich hätte gern... and Kann ich...? sound natural without becoming too formal.

Answer the follow-up directly

If you hear klein oder groß, reply with just the size before adding extra details.

Ask for repetition calmly

Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? is a useful line if the barista speaks too fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level is this coffee roleplay for?

This scenario is designed for A1-A2 German learners who want a realistic but short cafe exchange.

What should I say if I do not understand the barista?

Say Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? or Noch einmal bitte. Both are simple, polite ways to ask for repetition.

Can I use this for speaking exam practice?

Yes. It helps with polite requests, everyday vocabulary, and quick follow-up answers, which are useful in beginner speaking tasks.

Should I use du or Sie in a German cafe?

Use Sie with staff unless the setting is very casual and they clearly use du first.

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