Spoken English · 3-minute read
Ordering at a café
Use I’d like to order politely at a café or restaurant.
The simple rule
I’d like is a friendly alternative to I want in service situations.
See the difference
✓ Say thisI’d like a cup of tea, please.
✕ Avoid thisGive tea now.
Try it yourself
Say the correct example aloud, then create a sentence about your own life using the same pattern.