Need fast food English for real life? Here’s a practical list of fast food items—grouped the way you actually see them on a menu—plus natural sentences you can use when ordering.
Names of Fast Food
Main Dishes
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Hotdog
- Pizza
- Fried chicken
- Sandwich
- Taco
- Burrito
- Kebab
- Noodles
Sides
- French fries
- Chips
- Onion rings
Drinks
- Soft drink
- Milkshake
- Coke (a brand name; often used in casual speech)
Bakery & Treats
- Donut
- Cookie
- Muffin
- Pancakes
- Croissant
Ingredients & Add-ons
- Cheese
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Sliced bread
Real-Life Examples (Ordering Fast Food)
Main Dishes Examples
- I’d like a hamburger and a soft drink, please.
- Can I get a sandwich to go?
- I’ll have the cheeseburger combo with fries, please.
- This hotdog tastes delicious—can I get another one?
- One burrito, please—no onions.
- Can I get fried chicken with extra sauce?
- Let’s order a pizza and share it.
- I’ll take two tacos, please.
- Can I get a kebab with salad and garlic sauce?
- I’m in the mood for noodles today—something quick and warm.
Sides Examples
- Can I get French fries—large, please?
- Don’t put so much salt on your chips!
- Let’s add onion rings to the order.
Drinks Examples
- Can I have a soft drink with no ice?
- A Coke, please.
- I’ll have a chocolate milkshake, please.
Bakery & Treats Examples
- They shared a box of donuts and talked some more.
- Come on—who ate that last cookie?
- I’ll grab a muffin and coffee for breakfast.
- We’re getting pancakes for breakfast today.
- He finished the last croissant with his coffee.
Ingredients & Add-ons Examples
- Can I add bacon to my burger?
- Extra cheese, please.
- Does the breakfast wrap come with sausage or bacon?
- Do you have sliced bread for sandwiches?
Tip: French Fries vs. Chips
- In American English, French fries refers to thin, deep-fried potatoes commonly served with burgers.
- In British English, the same food is usually called chips. Meanwhile, chips in American English means thin, crispy snacks (what British English calls crisps).
Example:
- I ordered a burger and French fries in New York.
- I had fish and chips in London.
Advanced Fast Food Ordering Vocabulary
- To go / Takeaway: Can I get this to go?
- Dine-in: Is this for dine-in or takeaway?
- Combo / Meal deal: I’ll take the combo, please.
- Upsize: Can I upsize the fries?
- Condiments: Do you have extra condiments like ketchup or mustard?
- Extra / No: Extra cheese, no onions, please.
Last Updated on January 28, 2026
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