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Be careful what you dish for

A lettuce burger, a double espresso and one VERY odd Irish coffee…these epic food order fails will make you howl with laughter

This is what happens when instructions get taken a little too literally

DINERS were gobsmacked when they were served these bonkers drinks and dishes.

Waiters got themselves into a pickle by muddling up the simple orders... with hilarious results.

From mishearing requests, to taking instructions a little too literally, here are the most amusing food order fails of all time…

Got enough on your plate?

 This happy holidaymaker was spoilt when she asked for "nothing" for dessert while on a Disney cruise
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This happy holidaymaker was spoilt when she asked for "nothing" for dessert while on a Disney cruiseCredit: boredpanda.com

Lettuce take a moment

 When one diner asked for a lettuce burger, he was delivered this barmy creation
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When one diner asked for a lettuce burger, he was delivered this barmy creationCredit: boredpanda.com

He had to espresso his disbelief

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Un-beer-lievable

 This is what happened when one customer asked for a "small beer"
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This is what happened when one customer asked for a "small beer"Credit: boredpanda.com

Don't take a leaf outta their book

 One customer was brought BAY LEAVES after ordering a "coffee with Bailey's"
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One customer was brought BAY LEAVES after ordering a "coffee with Bailey's"Credit: boredpanda.com

Not very ice

 One punter got more than he bargained for when he asked for some extra icing on his cinnamon biscuit
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One punter got more than he bargained for when he asked for some extra icing on his cinnamon biscuitCredit: boredpanda.com

You booze you lose

 This punter asked for a strawberry, pomegranate and mango margarita... but she ended up with three different cocktails
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This punter asked for a strawberry, pomegranate and mango margarita... but she ended up with three different cocktailsCredit: boredpanda.com

The slice is right?

 Double Pepperoni proved to be an interesting choice for this pizza lover
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Double Pepperoni proved to be an interesting choice for this pizza loverCredit: boredpanda.com

Only available on Sundaes

 One McDonald's customer ordered an "ice cream sandwich"... and the fast food giant made his wishes a reality
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One McDonald's customer ordered an "ice cream sandwich"... and the fast food giant made his wishes a realityCredit: boredpanda.com

Cheesus!

 Ordering a large pizza with eight cheese sticks didn't quite go to plan
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Ordering a large pizza with eight cheese sticks didn't quite go to planCredit: boredpanda.com

What the cluck?

 When this customer asked for their chicken burger with mayo on the top and the bottom, they didn't mean the bun
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When this customer asked for their chicken burger with mayo on the top and the bottom, they didn't mean the bunCredit: boredpanda.com

Everything you avo wanted?

 This waiter got the wrong end of the stick when he was asked to put together an affogato
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This waiter got the wrong end of the stick when he was asked to put together an affogatoCredit: boredpanda.com

Are you bean serious?

 An Irish diner asked for a bean burger... which they certainly got given
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An Irish diner asked for a bean burger... which they certainly got givenCredit: boredpanda.com

Enough to make you cry

 Cheesy onion rings weren't quite how they sounded on the menu
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Cheesy onion rings weren't quite how they sounded on the menuCredit: boredpanda.com

It'll send you bananas

 It was the thought that counted when the waiter brought over this "fruit salad"
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It was the thought that counted when the waiter brought over this "fruit salad"Credit: boredpanda.com

Pop's your uncle!

 This punter clearly wasn't specific enough when she asked for an extra cup for the kids
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This punter clearly wasn't specific enough when she asked for an extra cup for the kidsCredit: boredpanda.com

It's not the first time that food fails have left social media users in stitches.

These disastrous cooking attempts really are a sight to behold.

And these ready meals and takeaways look NOTHING like their pictures.

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