A
coffeehouse,
coffee shop, or
café is an establishment which primarily serves hot
coffee, related coffee beverages (e.g.,
café latte,
cappuccino,
espresso),
tea, and other hot beverages. Some coffeehouses also serve cold beverages such as
iced coffee and
iced tea. Many cafés also serve some type of food, such as light snacks,
muffins, or
pastries. Coffeehouses range from owner-operated
small businesses to large multinational companies such as
Starbucks.