Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold: A "coffee shop" is a small, casual establishment primarily serving coffee, tea, and other beverages, along with light food items like pastries, sandwiches, or snacks.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The primary use is to refer to a specific type of small eatery.
  • It is a common, countable noun.
  • Example: "Let's meet at the new coffee shop on Main Street."

Examples

• Noun:
  • I go to the same coffee shop every morning for my espresso.
  • This coffee shop is famous for its homemade muffins.
  • We found a quiet coffee shop to work in for a few hours.

Advanced Usage

• "coffee shop culture": Refers to the social atmosphere and practices associated with spending time in coffee shops, often for work, study, or socializing.
  • The city has a vibrant coffee shop culture with many independent cafes.

Variants and Related Words

• Café (n): A very similar type of establishment; often used interchangeably with "coffee shop," though "café" may sometimes imply a slightly broader menu.
• Coffeehouse (n): A more traditional or formal term for a coffee shop, often emphasizing a place for conversation and community.
• Coffee bar (n): A small counter or stand, often with limited seating, focused on serving coffee quickly.

Synonyms

• Café: A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
• Bistro: A small, informal restaurant, though it may serve more substantial meals than a typical coffee shop.
• Tearoom: A small restaurant specializing in serving tea and light refreshments.

Related Phrases

• Coffee shop talk: Casual conversation typical of the relaxed environment in a coffee shop.
  • We had some good coffee shop talk about our future plans.
• To run a coffee shop: To own or manage a coffee shop business.
  • Her dream is to run a coffee shop in her hometown.

Noun

1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold