cafés

noun

variants also cafes
plural of café
1
as in cabarets
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts) the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting

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2
as in taverns
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition

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3
as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises they met at a little café in Paris

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Recent Examples of cafés Chinese cafes offer free AI access the way American cafes once offered free Wi-Fi. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 The report puts this down to higher visitor numbers and increased spending on the tour, which includes stores, cafes and add-on experiences such as photo packages. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Food and drink No on site food and drink to speak of, but within walking distance to plenty of restaurants and cafes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 And Canary Wharf has more than doubled the number of retailers, restaurants, bars, and cafes since the pandemic. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The company is recruiting hosts through an online form, which notes that Community sites could include cafes, bars, apartment complexes, and neighborhoods. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The holding pens are divided into smaller units, used as offices, studios, cafes, clubs and restaurants. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 Mana envisions a walkable and vibrant neighborhood, with streetscapes lined with neighborhood restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafés
  1. cabarets
  2. taverns
  3. restaurants
  4. nightclubs
  5. pubs
  6. diners
  7. clubs
  8. saloons
Noun
  • The two were hardly the only people out that day on the bustling stretch of cabarets.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Definition of cabarets
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Local restaurants have also suffered, including the closure of Socalo, a standby for modern Mexican cuisine from Border Grill chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, on Valentine’s Day.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of restaurants
Noun
  • Morning shows looped footage of Guilfoyle’s appearances outside nightclubs, at public events and at a July 4 party where the Greek military arranged a fighter jet flyover.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • People under 21 are not allowed to enter or stay inside bars or nightclubs in California that only sell alcohol, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightclubs
Noun
  • After spending much of his late 20s and early 30s in traditional English pubs, Teti also noticed the lack of a real dive bar in the city – a staple in the US.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • British pubs are struggling, with 161 shutting in the first quarter of 2026, up 26% from a year earlier.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • However, the stock still has a lot of room to run as the company continues to follow through on initiatives aimed at bringing in new diners and retaining existing customers, according to Jefferies.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In Ballantyne, diners will hear live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and during Saturday and Sunday brunch.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of diners
Noun
  • The clubs played to a scoreless draw in Austin to close out March.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Friedman obviously declined and pointed David to some smaller clubs more appropriate for first-timers.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of clubs
Noun
  • High in California’s eastern Sierra, the road into Bodie State Historic Park winds past a lonely cemetery and into what was once a lawless mining town of around 10,000 people and nearly 60 saloons.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Creede, Leadville and Telluride had dozens of saloons packed in a few town blocks.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of saloons

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“Cafés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9s. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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