10 essential Polish phrases for ordering at a coffee shop
Master coffee shop lingo in Polish with these 10 essential phrases for a smooth ordering experience.
Heading to a Polish cafe and want to order your morning brew like a pro? Knowing a few key phrases can make all the difference, ensuring you get exactly what you want. From asking for the menu to specifying your milk preference, these phrases will help you navigate the ordering process with confidence. They're perfect for beginners looking to practice their Polish in a real-world setting.
What this lesson covers
Core Polish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Dzień dobry.Jen DOB-rihGood morning/afternoon.
- Poproszę menu.poh-PROH-sheh MEH-nooMay I have the menu, please?
- Co dzisiaj polecacie?tsoh dih-SHY poh-leh-TSAH-chehWhat do you recommend today?
- Poproszę kawę...poh-PROH-sheh KAH-vuhI'd like a coffee...
- ...z mlekiem.zoh MLEH-keem...with milk.
- ...z cukrem.zoh TSOO-krem...with sugar.
- Czy mogę dostać na wynos?chih MOH-geh DOH-stach nah VI-nosCan I have it to go?
- Ile płacę?EE-leh PWAH-tsehHow much do I pay?
- Dziękuję.Jen-KOO-yehThank you.
- Do widzenia.doh vee-DZEHN-yahGoodbye.
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