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also cafe
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as in cabaret
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
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as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
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as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
they met at a little café in Paris
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Recent Examples of café
Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity.
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Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
This former gas station and cafe, constructed in 1936, is a terrific example of art deco architecture.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
After less than a year, The Sour Boule’s popularity pushed them to expand into a larger space next door to the original cafe at 3801 Southwest Blvd.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The cafe serves specialty cookies, with flavors like miso brown butter, matcha yuzu almond and Valrhona chocolate chip.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
This former gas station and cafe, constructed in 1936, is a terrific example of art deco architecture.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
After less than a year, The Sour Boule’s popularity pushed them to expand into a larger space next door to the original cafe at 3801 Southwest Blvd.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The cafe serves specialty cookies, with flavors like miso brown butter, matcha yuzu almond and Valrhona chocolate chip.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for café
Recent Examples of Synonyms for café
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There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
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The cabaret show officially reopened its doors to the public that September following an 18-month shutdown.
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
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The tavern was never about the beer.
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As much as $600 per shift was being taken at the restaurant, company records showed.
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How to Get Around Cannon Beach is a very walkable town, allowing access to the beach, hotels, restaurants, and downtown shops in a matter of minutes.
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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That portion of the nightclub was subsequently closed.
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The estate’s centerpiece is a speakeasy-style of saloon designed as a private entertainment space.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.
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The original restaurant had become a favorite among Sacramento diners for its meatless comfort food, and even earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019.
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According to the league's website, more than 60 players have been signed from PBL clubs since 2021.
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The club has increased attendance for four straight seasons, and is nearing a capacity crowd each night at the H-E-B Center.
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This elite slice of city life is thriving as many bars, pubs and nightclubs come under strain.
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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