Ordering
아이스 라떼 한 잔 주세요.
ah-ee-seu rah-ttae han jan ju-se-yo
One iced latte, please.
When to use this sentence
This is the most basic cafe order sentence. You can replace “iced latte” with any drink name, like “americano” or “caramel macchiato”, and use the same pattern.
Ordering
이 음료 당도 조금 줄여 주실 수 있어요?
ee eum-ryo dang-do jo-geum ju-ryeo ju-shil su i-ssuh-yo
Could you make this drink a bit less sweet?
When to use this sentence
Drinks in Korean cafes can feel sweeter than you expect. Some places let you choose a sugar level with numbers, but this sentence tells the staff to reduce the sweetness as much as they reasonably can.
Ordering
얼음은 조금만 넣어 주세요.
eo-reum-eun jo-geum-man nuh-eo ju-se-yo
Please put just a little ice.
When to use this sentence
If there is too much ice, the flavor gets weak quickly, and very cold drinks can be hard to drink for some people. Along with “no ice, please”, this phrase makes cafe life much easier.
Ordering
우유를 두유로 바꿔 주실 수 있어요?
u-yu-reul du-yu-ro bak-kwo ju-shil su i-ssuh-yo
Can you change the milk to soy milk?
When to use this sentence
If you have a milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, this phrase is essential. Some cafes only have oat milk or almond milk instead of soy, so you can swap the word to match what’s on the menu.
Customizing your drink
여기서 마실게요.
yeo-gi-seo ma-shil-ge-yo
I’ll drink it here.
When to use this sentence
In Korean cafes, staff often ask “for here or to go?” while taking your order. If you know this sentence, you can answer even before they ask and finish the order naturally in one go.
Customizing your drink
와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
wa-ee-pa-ee bi-mil-beon-ho-ga mwo-ye-yo
What’s the Wi-Fi password?
When to use this sentence
If you’re working on a laptop or constantly checking maps and translation apps while traveling, this sentence is a must-have. In many Korean cafes the password is also written on the receipt, on a small sticker at the table, or near the counter.
Customizing your drink
얼음은 적게 넣어 주세요.
eoreumeun jeokge neoeo juseyo
Please put less ice.
When to use it
Use this if you don’t want your cup to be full of ice or you prefer drinks less cold.
샷 추가해 주세요.
syat chugahae juseyo
Please add an extra shot.
When to use it
Use this when you want more caffeine or a stronger coffee taste in your drink.
덜 달게 해 주세요.
deol dalge hae juseyo
Please make it less sweet.
When to use it
Use this when ordering sweet drinks and you want the overall sweetness reduced.
설탕은 빼 주세요.
seoltangeun bbae juseyo
Please leave out the sugar.
When to use it
Use this if you want your drink completely unsweetened for health or taste reasons.
Payment / Wi-Fi
영수증 필요 없어요.
yeongsujeung pillyo eopseoyo
I don’t need a receipt.
When to use it
Say this if you don’t want a paper receipt and prefer not to carry extra slips.
와이파이 비밀번호 뭐예요?
waipai bimilbeonho mwoyeyo
What’s the Wi-Fi password?
When to use it
Use this when you want to work, study, or stay longer in the café and need to connect to Wi-Fi.