Ordering Coffee at a Café
Use these phrases to confidently order coffee, state your preferences, and pay at a café in Iran.
Key Phrases
سلام، یه اسپرسو میخوام.
neutralsalam, ye espreso mikham.
Hello, I want an espresso.
سلام، میشه یه اسپرسو بدید؟
politesalam, mishe ye espreso bedid?
Hello, could I get an espresso?
A slightly softer, more polite way to order.
کوچیک میخوام.
neutralkuchik mikham.
I want a small one.
شیر نمیخوام، ممنون.
neutralshir nemikham, mamnun.
I don't want milk, thanks.
بیرون میبرم.
neutralbirun mibaram.
I am taking it to go.
چقدر میشه؟
neutralcheghadr mishe?
How much does it come to?
ببخشید، قیمت این چنده؟
politebebakhshid, gheymat-e in chande?
Excuse me, how much is this?
Good for asking about specific items on a menu.
کارت میکشم.
neutralkart mikesham.
I'll pay by card.
Literally 'I will swipe the card', this is the standard way to pay in Iran.