coffeeshop

Casual beverage establishment

A coffeeshop is a casual establishment serving coffee and often light food, similar to a café.

The single-word spelling is particularly associated with Dutch establishments in the Netherlands, where coffeeshops are licensed venues that sell cannabis products alongside coffee—distinct from regular cafés or coffee bars.

Outside this Dutch context, coffeeshop and coffee shop are used interchangeably for any place primarily serving coffee.

We stopped at a coffeeshop in Amsterdam.

social

regulars

Habitual visitors

hangout · laptop · freelancer · students · open-mic · networking · co-working

drinks

latte

Espresso with steamed milk

mocha · ristretto · doppio · cortado · pour-over · affogato · frappe · chai · matcha · drip

atmosphere

cozy

Warm and snug

  • nookSheltered corner or alcove
  • armchairUpholstered seat with supports
  • loungeComfortable waiting room

bookshelf · ambient · warmth · chatter · music · playlist · lighting · window-seat · fireplace · plants

culture

hipster

Aggressively alternative person

sustainable · local · indie · vinyl · specialty · craft · cupping · roastery · microroaster

aroma

roasting

Cooking with dry heat

arabica · robusta · crema · chocolatey · nutty · caramelized · fragrant · earthy · smoky · rich

food

pastries

Sweet layered confections

bagel · biscotti · danish · brownie · cookie · quiche · panini · sandwich · cake-slice · cheesecake

equipment

grinder

Crushing or sharpening device

filter · scale · kettle · cup · saucer · sleeve

Categories
Opposites
beverage establishment type

coffeeshopbar

Drinking establishment

pub · tavern · cocktail lounge · wine bar · nightclub

stimulant vs. depressant culture

coffeeshopbar

Drinking establishment

pub · opium den · drinking establishment · hookah lounge · watering hole

daytime vs. nighttime social venue

coffeeshopnightclub

Evening entertainment venue

bar · pub · dance club · after-hours club · cocktail bar

Family

shop, coffee, shopping, cafeteria, espresso, coffeehouse, coffeemaker, coffee bean

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G