cafe

/ˌkæˈfeɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cafes

Meaning · English

A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cafe” mean?

A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items.

Is “cafe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.