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lux_ehterna t1_jdoz34l wrote

Reply to comment by VulcanVulcanVulcan in DC’s cafe scene is great but lacks seating by ActuaryPersonal2378

> But in Europe, a lot of coffee shops want you to sit and enjoy your espresso, and then leave

Off topic, but I'm not sure that's true. IME this varies a lot by country. Italy, sure. Greece, people commonly hang out for hours.

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VulcanVulcanVulcan t1_jdp5ym5 wrote

I think in Europe a “cafe” means it serves more than coffee and tea, ie, alcohol, light food, etc. Thats my perception at least. Straight coffee shops in the US are different.

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