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
Ingredients: 1 egg yolk or egg 1 teaspoon honey (skip if preferred)
1 serving instant coffee or espresso (decaffeinated or half-caff.
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Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
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On Veterans Day, many restaurants and businesses offer free meals and deals to active-duty military and veterans.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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In February 2020, the restaurant and market shut down its original location in Dilworth due to financial strains, along with cocktail space The Queen & Glass, Charlotte Business Journal reported.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Schulman said the company will continue to rely on its better-for-you branding of fresh ingredients and more premium proteins that some diners may have to pay a couple extra dollars for.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cava reported a disappointing quarter late yesterday as casual diners tighten their belts and visit restaurants less frequently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Caff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caff. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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