as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
a simple East End caff that serves fish-and-chips and the like to a largely working-class clientele
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Recent Examples of caff
According to the lawyers, half caff coffee has only half of the amount of caffeine as similar coffee products.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Years of conditioning have given rise to rumours of packed beaches, mega-resorts and caffs selling full English breakfasts.
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William Leigh,
theweek,
14 May 2024
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Years of conditioning have given rise to rumours of packed beaches, mega-resorts and caffs selling full English breakfasts.
—
William Leigh,
theweek,
14 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caff
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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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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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“Caff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caff. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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