sidewalk cafe

Streetside dining spot

A sidewalk cafe is a restaurant or coffeehouse with outdoor seating on the adjacent pavement, typically separated from pedestrian traffic by a low barrier or planters.

The setup is especially associated with European cities: We spent the afternoon at a sidewalk cafe watching people stroll by.

Also spelled sidewalk café.

Related

parklet · table · patio · coffeehouse · terrace · wrought iron · pedestrian zone · chair · alfresco · teahouse · awning · table for two · umbrella · aperitivo · café culture · people watching · small talk · pavement

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location/setting

sidewalk cafeindoor dining

Eating at restaurant tables

mall food court · drive-through · banquet hall · dining hall · private dining room

formality and atmosphere

sidewalk cafeformal dining room

Ceremonial eating area

corporate cafeteria

privacy and enclosure

sidewalk cafeprivate dining room

Enclosed restaurant space for groups

back room · VIP room · speakeasy · private club · hidden bar

Family

walk, side, sidewalk, sidewalk cafes

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