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What is the difference between coffeehouse and cafe?

coffeehouse | cafe | Synonyms |

Cafe is a synonym of coffeehouse.



As nouns the difference between coffeehouse and cafe

is that coffeehouse is an establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café while café is a coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

coffeehouse

English

(wikipedia coffeehouse)

Alternative forms

* coffee house * coffee-house

Noun

  • An establishment where coffee is served to clients; a .

    • See also

    * basket house

    cafe

    English

    (wikipedia café)

    Alternative forms

    * cafe * * caff (qualifier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.
  • A French pub.

    • Synonyms

    * (coffee shop) caff (British slang), coffeehouse, coffee shop, tea shop * (French pub) see

    Coordinate terms

    * bar * bistro * cafeteria * restaurant

    Derived terms

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    Anagrams

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