Ordering eggs in English
What to say when ordering eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a coffee refill.
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Say your egg order.
over easy = flipped, soft yolk;scrambled = mixed eggs;poached = cooked in water
Ask for it crispier.
crispy = crunchy;bacon / sausage = breakfast meat choices
Choose hash browns.
hash browns = fried shredded potatoes;toast = bread
Ask for more coffee.
refill = more of the same drink;free refills = you can get more at no cost
Quick answers
A common server question: what to say in English
Say “Two eggs, sunny side up.” — say your egg order. over easy = flipped, soft yolk;scrambled = mixed eggs;poached = cooked in water.
Texture: what to say in English
Say “Extra crispy, please.” — ask for it crispier. crispy = crunchy;bacon / sausage = breakfast meat choices.
Toast or hash browns: what to say in English
Say “Hash browns, please.” — choose hash browns. hash browns = fried shredded potatoes;toast = bread.
Often free in U.S. diners: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a refill?” — ask for more coffee. refill = more of the same drink;free refills = you can get more at no cost.