cafe (also café) BrE /ˈkæfeɪ/ 🔊NAmE /kæˈfeɪ/ 🔊 nouna place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in British or American cafes. 咖啡馆,小餐馆(供应饮料和便餐,在英美国家通常不供应酒类) ➡ compare restaurant (SAfrE) a small shop/store that sells sweets, newspapers, food, etc. and usually stays open later than other shops/stores 便利商店(出售糖果、报纸、食物等,通常比其他商店晚一些关门)