variants
or less commonly cafe
often attributive
1
: a usually small and informal establishment serving various refreshments (such as coffee)
broadly
: restaurant
2
: barroom
corporate average fuel economy
Examples of café in a Sentence
Noun
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
Recent Examples on the Web
Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Inside, there’s a cafe, a conference room, a play area for children, a quiet room for people with sensory and nursing needs, and gender neutral restrooms.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Free coffee for dancing customers at this cafe — check it out!
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The cafe, previously closed for over a year, offers a delightful menu of breakfast and lunch options, including Funnell's renowned pies, all at affordable prices.
—Ed Semmler, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The museum’s cafe will have wine and light bites available for purchase throughout the evening.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
David What’s the name of the cafe Lizzie, Gordo, and Miranda always hang out at?
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
Find a lakeside bar or cafe, order something sparkling, and watch the boat traffic go by.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The cafe takes up a considerable amount of space with its large selection of drinks and food, including macchiato, matcha and avocado toast.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Those not on the ice sipped hot drinks seated on blue metal chairs at cafe tables on the outskirts of the rink.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Inside, there’s a cafe, a conference room, a play area for children, a quiet room for people with sensory and nursing needs, and gender neutral restrooms.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Free coffee for dancing customers at this cafe — check it out!
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The cafe, previously closed for over a year, offers a delightful menu of breakfast and lunch options, including Funnell's renowned pies, all at affordable prices.
—Ed Semmler, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The museum’s cafe will have wine and light bites available for purchase throughout the evening.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
David What’s the name of the cafe Lizzie, Gordo, and Miranda always hang out at?
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
Find a lakeside bar or cafe, order something sparkling, and watch the boat traffic go by.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
The cafe takes up a considerable amount of space with its large selection of drinks and food, including macchiato, matcha and avocado toast.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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