quán cà phê

/kwəːn kàː fəː˧˩˧/

coffee shop

Tôi thường gặp bạn ở quán cà phê vào buổi chiều.

I usually meet my friend at the coffee shop in the afternoon.

informal

A small establishment primarily serving coffee and light refreshments.

Quán cà phê này có nhiều loại cà phê ngon.

This coffee shop has many delicious types of coffee.

Chúng tôi dành cả buổi tối ở quán cà phê để trò chuyện.

We spent the whole evening at the coffee shop chatting.

Commonly abbreviated as 'quán cà phê' or 'quán' in casual speech.

Collocations

quán cà phê vỉa hèsidewalk coffee shopquán cà phê sáchbookstore café

Synonyms

quán nước quán giải khát tiệm cà phê

Pro Tip

Distinguishing 'quán cà phê' from 'tiệm cà phê'

'Quán' implies a casual, often small or street-side setting, while 'tiệm' suggests a slightly more formal or permanent establishment. Both are interchangeable in most contexts.

Word Origin

Compound of 'quán' (shop/establishment) + 'cà phê' (coffee, from French 'café').

Usage Notes

'Quán cà phê' is the most common term, but 'tiệm cà phê' or 'quán' alone are also widely used. In northern Vietnam, 'quán nước' (literally 'water shop') is a common alternative.

Word Breakdown

quán

shop/establishment

noun

cà phê

coffee

noun

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