Ordering Coffee — in Kannada

Need to say “One coffee please” in Kannada? This page gives you the exact Kannada phrases — with clear audio — for a real food situation in Bangalore: “Ordering Coffee”. Listen to each line, copy the pronunciation, and you’ll be ready to handle it in person. Every phrase is written in easy Roman pronunciation so you can read it even if you can’t read the Kannada script yet.

The conversation

You
Ondu Coffee Beku
One coffee please
Staff
Filter coffee beka? Chukku Coffee beka?
You want filter coffee or chukku coffee?
You
Chukku Coffee yenu?
What is chukku coffee
Staff
Chukku Coffee alli naavu ginger jaggery haakbeku
We put ginger jaggery in chukku coffee
You
Illa filter coffee ne saaku
No, filter coffee is fine.
Staff
Yeshtu sakre aaka beku?
How much sugar shall i put?
You
Sakre Kammi haaki, Jaasti beda.
Put less sugar, not more.
You
Eshtu rupaay?
How much will it be?
Staff
Nooru rupaay
100 rupees

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “One coffee please” in Kannada?

“Ondu Coffee Beku”. Tap the play button above to hear it spoken clearly, then repeat it a few times.

Will people in Bangalore understand if I use these food phrases?

Yes. These are everyday spoken phrases used across Bengaluru. Even a little Kannada is appreciated and usually gets a warmer, more helpful response.

Do I need to read the Kannada script?

No. Every phrase is written in simple Roman pronunciation so you can read and say it right away. The Kannada script is shown too if you want to learn it.

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