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Western Breakfast in Chinese

Posted on November 12, 2024August 17, 2026 by tiffany

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    • The Brunch Culture (早午餐早午餐)
  • Egg Dishes
  • Breads
  • Common Ingredients
  • Condiments
  • Cereals & Grains
  • Side Dishes
  • Ordering at a Brunch Cafe
    • Need a coffee with that? (想喝咖啡嗎?想喝咖啡吗?)

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Food Vocabulary

西式早餐西式早餐 Western Breakfast in Chinese

Western Breakfast in Chinese

Ever found yourself craving pancakes or eggs Benedict in China or Taiwan but didn’t know how to ask for it? This quick guide will teach you the essential phrases to order your favorite Western breakfast in Chinese!

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The Brunch Culture (早午餐早午餐)

In Taiwan and China’s major cities, the weekend “brunch” (早午餐早午餐 zǎowǔcān) culture is booming. It’s very common for young people to gather at aesthetic cafes on a late Sunday morning, ordering massive platters (大拼盤大拼盘) filled with eggs, toast, bacon, and a side of salad. Knowing these vocabulary words will perfectly prepare you for any cafe menu!

01 — 蛋類蛋类

Eggs icon Egg Dishes

02 — 麵包類面包类

Breads icon Breads

03 — 常見配料常见配料

Ingredients icon Common Ingredients

04 — 醬料酱料

Condiments icon Condiments

05 — 穀物類谷物类

Cereals icon Cereals & Grains

06 — 配菜配菜

Side dishes icon Side Dishes

07 — 點餐点餐

Ordering at a Brunch Cafe

Use these essential phrases to customize your Western breakfast order in Chinese.

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Need a coffee with that? (想喝咖啡嗎?想喝咖啡吗?)

A Western breakfast or brunch isn’t complete without a perfect cup of coffee! Check out our comprehensive guide on How to Order Coffee in Chinese to master your morning cafe run.

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