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
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
William Leigh, theweek, 14 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caff
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Universal Studios Hollywood reveals Fast & Furious coaster ride vehicles The latest CityWalk Hollywood transformation began in September with Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe replacing Francesca’s clothing boutique and Chick Chick Chicken fast casual restaurant.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Most bag policies only apply in certain settings (e.g. grocery stores and not takeout restaurants), so bags are still put into circulation, even in places with bans.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
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Shaded patio seating for 50 diners has been added along the Almaden side of this corner building.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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His next venture will revolve around a central open kitchen where diners will be able to choose fish and other seafood to be cooked over a wood fire.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Bars and Restaurants Surf through seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges onboard Quest.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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There, tenants have access to a cafe, a connection lab with a 110-inch LED screen, gaming and golf simulators and an indoor/outdoor terrace that overlooks Trade and Tryon streets.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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“Caff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caff. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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