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
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Drinks are built around eight flavor profiles — choose a mocktail, cocktail or cafe beverage for each one.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The company added that the five-minute windows offered on the app will reflect real-time availability at each location, using Starbucks’ Smart Queue algorithm to balance and sequence mobile orders with those from customers in the cafes and at the drive-thru.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Stroll past the tennis courts down Government Avenue into the Company’s Gardens or explore the cafes, bars and boutiques on trendy Kloof Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
The piazza surrounding the Cathedral of Syracuse is similarly elegant, with other Baroque-style architecture woven among charming cafes and restaurants.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Winter Park With its blend of historic buildings, charming boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and gorgeous landscaping, Winter Park is the kind of place that’s instantly charming.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Beef comes from a farm down the road at Estelle's Eatery and Bar, a modern cafe on Harmony's Main Avenue—try a burger dressed up with goat cheese, arugula, and blackberry jam.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Then stop by the cafe to pick up a copy, and maybe a sandwich or three.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Drinks are built around eight flavor profiles — choose a mocktail, cocktail or cafe beverage for each one.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The company added that the five-minute windows offered on the app will reflect real-time availability at each location, using Starbucks’ Smart Queue algorithm to balance and sequence mobile orders with those from customers in the cafes and at the drive-thru.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Stroll past the tennis courts down Government Avenue into the Company’s Gardens or explore the cafes, bars and boutiques on trendy Kloof Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
The piazza surrounding the Cathedral of Syracuse is similarly elegant, with other Baroque-style architecture woven among charming cafes and restaurants.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Winter Park With its blend of historic buildings, charming boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and gorgeous landscaping, Winter Park is the kind of place that’s instantly charming.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Beef comes from a farm down the road at Estelle's Eatery and Bar, a modern cafe on Harmony's Main Avenue—try a burger dressed up with goat cheese, arugula, and blackberry jam.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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