At a dessert shop in English
What to say when asking for the most popular dessert and boxing up cookies to go.
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Use this to ask what people order most
You can also ask What's your best seller?; homemade = made here
Use this to order one piece
slice = one piece; whole = a whole cake
Use this if you want something not too sweet
They may say It's light and creamy. (not heavy, smooth)
Use this to ask for a box to go
box up = put in a box; warm it up = heat it
Quick answers
First time here: what to say in English
Say “What's your most popular dessert?” — use this to ask what people order most. You can also ask What's your best seller?; homemade = made here.
Sold by the slice: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a slice?” — use this to order one piece. slice = one piece; whole = a whole cake.
Don't want it too rich: what to say in English
Say “Is it too sweet?” — use this if you want something not too sweet. They may say It's light and creamy. (not heavy, smooth).
Take it with you: what to say in English
Say “Could you box them up?” — use this to ask for a box to go. box up = put in a box; warm it up = heat it.