☕ What to Say at a Korean Café – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)
Planning to visit a café in Korea? Learn these essential Korean phrases to order your favorite drinks with confidence!
- Essential Phrases at a Café
- Useful Vocabulary
- How to Order Politely
- Practice Dialogue
- Did You Know?
- Final Thoughts
- Related Posts
📋 Essential Phrases at a Café
Here are the most useful expressions when ordering at a Korean café:
- 아메리카노 주세요.
amerikano juseyo
I'd like an Americano, please. - 따뜻한 거요 / 아이스로 주세요.
ttatteutan geoyo / aiseuro juseyo
Hot, please / Iced, please. - 포장해 주세요.
pojanghae juseyo
Please make it to-go. - 여기서 마실게요.
yeogiseo masilgeyo
I’ll drink it here.
🧃 Useful Vocabulary
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Americano | 아메리카노 | amerikano |
| Latte | 라떼 | ratte |
| Green tea | 녹차 | nokcha |
| Hot | 따뜻한 | ttatteutan |
| Iced | 아이스 | aiseu |
🙏 How to Order Politely
In Korean, it’s polite to use “주세요 (juseyo)” when asking for something. This word means “please give me.” You can just say the item name + 주세요:
- 녹차 주세요.
nokcha juseyo
Green tea, please. - 카라멜 마끼아또 하나 주세요.
karamel makkiatto hana juseyo
One caramel macchiato, please.
🎭 Practice Dialogue
A: 어서 오세요!
eoseo oseyo!
Welcome!
B: 아메리카노 하나 주세요.
amerikano hana juseyo
One Americano, please.
A: 따뜻한 거요, 아이스요?
ttatteutan geoyo, aiseuyo?
Hot or iced?
B: 따뜻한 거요. 여기서 마실게요.
ttatteutan geoyo. yeogiseo masilgeyo
Hot, please. I’ll drink it here.
A: 네, 감사합니다.
ne, gamsahamnida
Okay, thank you.
📌 Did You Know?
South Korea has over 90,000 cafés as of 2025! That’s more than convenience stores! From franchise chains like Starbucks and Ediya to unique local spots with stunning interior design and themes, cafés are deeply embedded in Korean culture. Many students and freelancers even treat cafés as their second home!
💬 Final Thoughts
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