Kiwi asks…
In English, which word is more common? A "coffee shop?" Or a "cafe?"
Answer from a Native speaker

Rebecca
Generally, they're interchangeable! I've heard them used the same way. But, some say that a "coffee shop" focuses on the coffee itself, whereas a "cafe" might have other things like meals, too. Ex: I went to the cafe for breakfast and some coffee. Ex: I love the smell of coffee beans inside coffee shops.
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