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Ordering eggs in English

What to say when ordering eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a coffee refill.

Full script

Lin
Hi, can I get two eggs, sunny side up?
Them
Sure, hon. Bacon or sausage?
Lin
Bacon, extra crispy, please.
Them
And toast or hash browns?
Lin
Hash browns. And can I get a refill on my coffee?
Them
Of course. Refills are free here.
Lin
Oh, I love this place already!
Them
Your breakfast will be out in five minutes.

Key phrases

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A common server question
✓ Two eggs, sunny side up.

Say your egg order.

over easy = flipped, soft yolk;scrambled = mixed eggs;poached = cooked in water

Texture
✓ Extra crispy, please.

Ask for it crispier.

crispy = crunchy;bacon / sausage = breakfast meat choices

Toast or hash browns
✓ Hash browns, please.

Choose hash browns.

hash browns = fried shredded potatoes;toast = bread

Often free in U.S. diners
✓ Can I get a refill?

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.

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