in the cafe vs at the cafe

Both "in the cafe" and "at the cafe" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. The choice between them depends on the context and the specific location within the cafe being referred to.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 1564 views

in the cafe

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "in the cafe" when referring to being inside the cafe or a specific area within the cafe.

Examples:

I'm meeting my friend in the cafe.
She was sitting in the cafe reading a book.

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We were up in the cafe on the fourth floor.
Meet us in the cafe so we can plan.
I told him you were in the cafe.
I overheard Mr. Coulter talking in the cafe.
I left hat in the cafe.
This loaf meet young people in the cafe.
They were just playing some Debussy in the cafe here.
We had a drink in the cafe before our tour.
There may be a bread depot in the cafe.
I've wanted to come since that day we met in the cafe by your office.
Let's meet later at about two in the cafe around the corner.
I saw him once in a while in the cafe.
If Mum comes out, I think you ought to wait in the cafe.
Meet me in the cafe we were in before at 9:30 on Wednesday.
Once in the cafe, Pia takes out her coloring book and starts scribbling.
How many people in the cafe?
We just stayed in the cafe and had crisps.
I didn't have a stove, and just drank water, or had 1 or 2 cups of tea in the cafe.
They take a scooter ride, go dancing, Enjoy a beer in the cafe, While they gaze about the village.
I sat in the cafe that morning wondering what the future held for me.

Alternatives:

inside the cafe
within the cafe
within the premises of the cafe
indoors at the cafe
within the cafe building

at the cafe

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at the cafe" when referring to being at the location of the cafe but not necessarily inside it.

Examples:

I'll meet you at the cafe at 3 p.m.
He's waiting at the cafe for his order.

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You can ask anyone at the cafe.
I thought we had an appointment at the cafe.
Your friend left something at the cafe.
This... You left it at the cafe.
He quit his job at the cafe, shifted, and dropped out of touch.
I've been at the cafe all day.
Ask him to pick me up at the cafe.
I met someone at the cafe.
I met an English translator at the cafe typo.
She worked at the cafe at weekends.
From what I make at the cafe.
When I saw you at the cafe, I panicked.
He got you that job at the cafe.
Man, we met the waste case at the cafe.
I work for Chaz at the cafe on the High street.
Katsumi Matsunaga is a regular at the cafe where she works.
Rendezvous at the cafe near the landing field.
And tonight, we're having dinner at the cafe.
My shift starts at two at the cafe.
Drive another 100 yards and stop at the cafe.

Alternatives:

near the cafe
outside the cafe
by the cafe
around the cafe
in the vicinity of the cafe

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