coffee bar
Definition
Noun: A small establishment, typically a counter-service restaurant, that primarily sells coffee and other beverages along with light snacks or pastries.
Usage
A "coffee bar" is a place for casual socializing, quick refreshment, or work. It is characterized by its focus on coffee and a limited food menu. It is often smaller and more focused on beverages than a full-service restaurant or café.
Examples
- Let's meet at the coffee bar on the corner for a quick espresso.
- The new coffee bar downtown sells excellent pastries with their drinks.
- She often works on her laptop at the local coffee bar.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply a modern, urban, or trendy establishment, often distinct from a traditional diner or a large chain coffee shop.
- In some contexts, it may refer specifically to a counter within a larger establishment (like a bookstore or hotel lobby) that serves coffee.
Variants and Related Words
- Café (noun): A similar establishment that may offer a broader menu, including light meals. Often used interchangeably with "coffee bar."
- Coffeehouse (noun): A traditional term for an establishment serving coffee, often emphasizing a social or intellectual atmosphere.
- Coffee shop (noun): A very common synonym for a coffee bar or café.
Synonyms
- Café
- Coffee shop
- Coffeehouse
- Bistro (when it primarily serves light food and drinks)
Antonyms
- Fine dining restaurant
- Bar (primarily serving alcoholic beverages)
- Diner (serving full meals)
Noun
-
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
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