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coffeehouse

[kaw-fee-hous, kof-ee-] / ˈkɔ fiˌhaʊs, ˈkɒf i- /


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"In the mornings, when the school bus comes, dust rises everywhere," Polat, 52, told AFP at a local coffeehouse.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

Schultz piloted the café concept, introduced the loyalty program, and made Starbucks the biggest coffeehouse in China, thanks to an aggressive expansion into the market that historically preferred tea.

From Slate Dec. 22, 2025

It’s not that unusual to see a famous face at the local coffeehouse, supermarket or power-walking along San Vicente Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 18, 2025

Lloyd’s to this day has liveried staff called waiters, a throwback to its 1688 beginnings in Edward Lloyd’s coffeehouse close to the River Thames.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

While they were working, Kaz was allowed to stay at the coffeehouse.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

Since Niccol’s appointment, Starbucks’s recent initiatives have included a $500 million investment in revamping its coffeehouses, something the company said is already paying off.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

Executives said during an investor event in January that it could add as many as 5,000 U.S. coffeehouses over time.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

Starbucks will enter the Olympic arena for the first time by providing specially designed coffeehouses in the Olympic and Paralympic village, competition venues and volunteer hubs for athletes, fans and spectators.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2025

Instead, the company will prioritise "welcoming coffeehouses with great seats" and focus on delivering drinks in four minutes or less in its cafes and drive-throughs.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2025

The markets bustled with activity; the taverns and coffeehouses buzzed with conversation; the federal, state, and local governments took up the business they had left off in September.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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