coffee shop
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Definition
- 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
- a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold