coffee bar

Latte serving spot

A coffee bar is an establishment serving coffee and other beverages, typically with a counter where drinks are prepared and ordered.

The term suggests something between a café and a bar—often smaller and more casual than a full café, focused primarily on coffee rather than food: There's a coffee bar in the lobby where you can grab an espresso.

cafe

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
latteEspresso with steamed milk
macchiatoEspresso topped with foam

counter · menu · pastries · croissant · muffins · scones · biscotti · panini · sandwiches · laptop

social

conversation

Exchange of spoken ideas

meetupInformal planned gathering
friendsVoluntary close relations
networkingBuilding professional relationships

hangout · gathering · community · chatter · companionship · bonding · first date · catch-up · study group · book club

Categories

kitchenskitchen, sink, home kitchen, oven, stove
airport loungesairline lounge, VIP lounge, business lounge, executive lounge, first class lounge
job perkssalary, perks, pension plans, 401k, benefits
bookstoresbookshelves, bookstores, bookshops, booksellers, indie bookstores
airport loungeseats, chairs, sofas, boarding passes, departure boards
snack spotsconcession stand, refreshment stand, canteen, buffet, tea room

Opposites

establishment type and service scope

coffee barbanquet hall

Venue for large formal dinners

steakhouse · formal dining room · gastropub · buffet · hotel restaurant

beverage culture and social function

coffee barbar

Drinking establishment

cocktail lounge · pub · tavern · nightclub · wine bar

atmosphere/function

coffee barnightclub

Evening entertainment venue

dance club · concert venue · sports bar · casino · arcade

Family

bar, coffee, cafeteria, coffee shop, barista, coffeehouse, coffeemaker, coffeepot, baristas

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