coffee shop

noun

1. a small, usually inexpensive, restaurant where refreshments and light meals are served.

coffee shop

noun

1. a shop where coffee is sold or drunk

Word History and Origins

Origin of coffee shop¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Sonny and Cher met in a coffee shop, but at the time she lied about her age.

From Salon

Planning documents show Mr Saverimutto said the coffee shop would provide work experience, training, and a barista course.

From BBC

I am in a high-end coffee shop in a tech-heavy area of San Francisco, staring suspiciously into a cup of espresso.

From BBC

The morning I meet Michael Schneider at a quaint coffee shop in Glendale, it quickly becomes clear that he walked here.

From Los Angeles Times

In August, Diya was playing a computer game in a coffee shop when Israel bombed it.

From BBC

Related Words

• coffee bar
• coffeehouse