Cafe (British)

In Britain, a cafe or café (/ˈkæfeɪ/), also known colloquially as a caff or greasy spoon, is a small eatery typically specialising in fried foods or home-cooked meals.

Though it uses the same word origin as the term "café", it is distinct from the more European style of coffeehouse or bar. A British cafe does not usually serve alcohol. It is commonly an independently owned business; the only notable chain of roadside cafes is OK Diner since the demise of Happy Eater in 1997 and Little Chef in 2018.