cafe

/ˈkæfeɪ/Loanword from French café

a small restaurant serving coffee and light meals

They met at a cozy cafe downtown.

They met at a small, comfortable restaurant that serves coffee and light meals.

informal

a small restaurant or shop that serves coffee, tea, and light refreshments

She worked at a trendy cafe near the university.

She worked at a stylish small restaurant that serves coffee and snacks near the university.

The term is derived from French and is commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Collocations

cafe culturethe social atmosphere and lifestyle associated with cafescafe lattea coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk

visiting multiple cafes in one outing

Note that 'cafe' is the standard spelling in American English, while 'café' with an accent is more common in British English.

From French 'café', from Italian 'caffè', from Arabic 'qahwah' (coffee).

In American English, 'cafe' is the standard spelling, while in British English, 'café' with an accent is also common.

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