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Ordering brunch in English

What to say when ordering brunch, asking for a seat, and choosing a drink.

Full script

Lin
Hi, are you still serving brunch?
Them
Yes, until three o'clock. Table for two?
Lin
Just one. Can I sit by the window?
Them
Of course. Here's the menu. The pancakes are a must-try.
Lin
Then can I get a half stack, with fruit on the side?
Them
Sure. Would you like coffee or a fresh juice?
Lin
Fresh orange juice, please. No ice.
Them
Great. Your food will be right out.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Even if you wake up late
✓ Are you still serving brunch?

Ask if brunch is available now.

brunch = breakfast + lunch;still serving = still available

Want a window seat
✓ Can I sit by the window?

Ask for a seat by the window.

Just one. = one person;A table for two. = for two people

Can't eat a full stack
✓ A half stack, please.

Order a half portion of pancakes.

stack = a serving of pancakes;full stack = full portion (often 3–5)

No ice
✓ Fresh orange juice, no ice.

Order orange juice with no ice.

fresh = freshly squeezed;must-try = worth trying

Quick answers

Even if you wake up late: what to say in English

Say “Are you still serving brunch?” — ask if brunch is available now. brunch = breakfast + lunch;still serving = still available.

Want a window seat: what to say in English

Say “Can I sit by the window?” — ask for a seat by the window. Just one. = one person;A table for two. = for two people.

Can't eat a full stack: what to say in English

Say “A half stack, please.” — order a half portion of pancakes. stack = a serving of pancakes;full stack = full portion (often 3–5).

No ice: what to say in English

Say “Fresh orange juice, no ice.” — order orange juice with no ice. fresh = freshly squeezed;must-try = worth trying.

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