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Kiosk vs Cafe - What's the difference?

kiosk | cafe |

As nouns the difference between kiosk and cafe

is that kiosk is a small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc 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.

kiosk

English

(wikipedia kiosk)

Alternative forms

* kiosque

Noun

(en noun)
  • a small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
  • a similar unattended stand for the automatic dispensation of tickets, etc.
  • a Turkish garden pavillion

    • 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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