coffeehouse

Latte-serving establishment

A coffeehouse is an establishment serving coffee and other beverages, often with light food.

Coffeehouses have historically been gathering places for conversation, reading, and intellectual exchange—17th-century London coffeehouses functioned as early social clubs and business centers.

Modern coffeehouses range from independent cafés to chains like Starbucks: We met at a coffeehouse to discuss the project.

cafe

barista

Professional café drink maker

macchiato · americano · mocha · ristretto · roastery · brew · aroma · crema · doppio · shot

bohemian

beatnik

Fifties counterculture member

poetry · eclectic · vintage · alternative · indie · creative · open mic · literary · intellectual · salon

social

conversation

Exchange of spoken ideas

regulars · hangout · networking · friends · banter · companionship · camaraderie · first date · study group · book club

ambiance

fireplace

Indoor structure for burning

nook · cozy · hygge · quaint · rustic · lounge · ambient · chatter · murmur · laptop

origins

Ottoman

Member of Turkish dynasty

  • IstanbulTurkish city, formerly Constantinople
  • AleppoSyria's largest city
  • mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink

Yemen · Lloyd's · London · Amsterdam · merchants · traders · political debate

viennese

Freud

Founder of psychoanalysis

Mozart · fin-de-siècle · literary circle · elegance · tradition

Categories
Opposites
beverage establishment type

coffeehousebar

Drinking establishment

pub · tavern · saloon · nightclub · cocktail lounge

social atmosphere and energy

coffeehousenightclub

Evening entertainment venue

dance club · rave · discotheque · sports bar · honky-tonk

cultural association

coffeehousesports bar

Tavern for watching games

gym · pool hall · arcade · bowling alley · biker bar

Family

coffeehouses

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G