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
Synonyms
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
Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The District 3 councilwoman loves three Louisville cafes: Sunergos, Heine Brothers and the Old Louisville Coffee Co-op.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
Spend time wandering Capitol Street, where historic buildings house chic cafes, cozy bookstores, and colorful art galleries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Menu prices at restaurants and cafes are up 4.1% annually and 0.4% from May to June.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 July 2024
The cafe, which is still in its soft-launch phase, opened for business at the Broadway book haven on June 7, serving up creative drinks, including several dreamed up by Nguyen.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
There are various cafes and restaurants in the area with a focus on healthy, affordable dining as well.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024
The cafe’s perch overlooks the canyon, its brick patio shaded by billowing umbrellas and canopies tied to surrounding trees.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
The cafe made Yelp’s top 100 restaurants list last year for its hearty sandwiches, which include some impressive vegetarian options.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
Noun
There are 51 rooms split between Classic and Modern wings, which connect via a courtyard lounge and bar area, as well as a lobby cafe.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The District 3 councilwoman loves three Louisville cafes: Sunergos, Heine Brothers and the Old Louisville Coffee Co-op.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 2024
Spend time wandering Capitol Street, where historic buildings house chic cafes, cozy bookstores, and colorful art galleries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 July 2024
Menu prices at restaurants and cafes are up 4.1% annually and 0.4% from May to June.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 July 2024
The cafe, which is still in its soft-launch phase, opened for business at the Broadway book haven on June 7, serving up creative drinks, including several dreamed up by Nguyen.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
There are various cafes and restaurants in the area with a focus on healthy, affordable dining as well.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024
The cafe’s perch overlooks the canyon, its brick patio shaded by billowing umbrellas and canopies tied to surrounding trees.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024
The cafe made Yelp’s top 100 restaurants list last year for its hearty sandwiches, which include some impressive vegetarian options.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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