variants
or less commonly cafe
often attributive
1
: a usually small and informal establishment serving various refreshments (such as coffee)
broadly
: restaurant
2
: barroom
corporate average fuel economy
Examples of café in a Sentence
Noun
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
Recent Examples on the Web
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Aside from Eagle Rock’s forthcoming cafe, and the massive ficus tree that will remain unique to the Los Feliz location, Williams hopes the two stores won’t be so different at all.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In Brookhaven, Club Studio — which held its grand opening in October — offers memberships starting at $189 per month, with perks like boutique fitness classes, a spa, steam room, sauna, weightlifting and running equipment and a cafe, according to Donnelly.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This vibrant city is a foodie’s sanctuary, a shopper’s delight, and a cultural hub bursting with museums, galleries and cafes.
—Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of boho-chic shops, cafes, and restaurants in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The grown of play cafes across Connecticut continues, with two businesses expected to open in the coming months in Southington and West Hartford.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The bakery debuted with a stall at Sterling Food Hall in 2025 and opened a cafe near Madison and Wells in January, establishing two locations in the Loop within a year.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That means fewer meals before the game, fewer drinks after, and fewer visits to local shops and cafes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Aside from Eagle Rock’s forthcoming cafe, and the massive ficus tree that will remain unique to the Los Feliz location, Williams hopes the two stores won’t be so different at all.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In Brookhaven, Club Studio — which held its grand opening in October — offers memberships starting at $189 per month, with perks like boutique fitness classes, a spa, steam room, sauna, weightlifting and running equipment and a cafe, according to Donnelly.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This vibrant city is a foodie’s sanctuary, a shopper’s delight, and a cultural hub bursting with museums, galleries and cafes.
—Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of boho-chic shops, cafes, and restaurants in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The grown of play cafes across Connecticut continues, with two businesses expected to open in the coming months in Southington and West Hartford.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The bakery debuted with a stall at Sterling Food Hall in 2025 and opened a cafe near Madison and Wells in January, establishing two locations in the Loop within a year.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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