as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
a simple East End caff that serves fish-and-chips and the like to a largely working-class clientele
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This lively street—lined with elegant colonial homes and cozy cafes and restaurants—culminates at the iconic Ex-Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, known for its nightly video-mapping shows projected in Spanish and in English.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026 -
And until there's a decision, the business owners and community regulars at restaurants like Tony Pho are unsure what the future holds.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For a century, the 2,448 mile road stretching across eight states and three time zones has been synonymous with mom-and-pop diners and America’s Heartland.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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And all diners can take advantage of May specials, including Raglan Road’s World Whiskey Flight and all-day menu.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Caffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caffs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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