caffs

plural of caff, British
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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Noun
  • Historic Printers Alley is chock full of restaurants, bars and music venues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • As PepsiCo sought greater control over KFC’s franchised restaurants, disputes with operators emerged over franchise agreements and management policies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many diners would vociferously argue that Wok-Inn is always worth any wait.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • What is the clearest takeaway for diners who want beef tallow fries?
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Caffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caffs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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