Question
I’m traveling to Japan and plan to do a lot of sightseeing on foot. I sometimes get tired and would like to visit a café to relax, but I’m worried about whether I can speak Japanese to order a coffee. How do I say “I would like a cup of coffee, please” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
コーヒーを一杯（いっぱい）ください。
Koohii o ippai kudasai.
I would like a cup of coffee, please.
This phrase will be very helpful when ordering coffee in any Japanese café. “Koohii” translates to “coffee”, and “ippai” means “one cup”. The word “kudasai” is used to politely request or ask for something.
If you’re particular about the type of coffee you want, for example, a latte, simply replace “koohii” with “ratte” (latte) and use the same structure. Considering Japan’s wide array of coffee shops, mastering this phrase will make your coffee experience more enjoyable while exploring.
