breakfast bar

noun

: a raised counter in a kitchen that has room alongside for seating and is used for eating light meals

The large kitchen has a long breakfast bar and a sitting area with French doors onto a back deck.

—Elizabeth Gehrman

Examples of breakfast bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One can be used for meal prep, while the other functions as a double-sided breakfast bar. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

The windowed kitchen comes with a pass-through breakfast bar, which most folks would appreciate, and forest-green countertops, which are less universally appealing. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Additionally, there's a breakfast bar for two and a nice high ceiling helps make the space look airy. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for breakfast bar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar