as in restaurants
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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Accessibility Accessibility ramps are available throughout the property and its restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026 -
For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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The mild meats and cheeses should be consumed first, with diners gradually moving on to the most intense ones so as to not overpower the more delicate flavors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the chain needed more reactions from everyday diners.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Caffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caffs. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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