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bistro
A small establishment, often in a French style, where you can get drinks and simple, quickly prepared food.
Wir treffen uns nach der Arbeit auf einen Wein im Bistro an der Ecke.
We'll meet after work for a glass of wine at the bistro on the corner.
'Bistro' is a word from French. It often conveys a cozy, uncomplicated, and slightly French-feeling atmosphere, unlike a formal restaurant.
Das kleine Bistro serviert exzellenten Wein und Käse.
The small bistro serves excellent wine and cheese.
Pay attention to the case with the preposition 'in' (in): you go 'ins Bistro' (to the bistro; direction, accusative), but you sit or eat 'im Bistro' (in the bistro; location, dative).
Wollen wir heute Abend ins Bistro gehen?
Shall we go to the bistro this evening?
In a bistro, you can typically 'eine Kleinigkeit essen' (have a little something to eat), 'einen Kaffee trinken' (drink a coffee), or 'sich mit Freunden treffen' (meet up with friends).
Lass uns im Bistro an der Ecke eine Kleinigkeit essen.
Let's have a little something to eat in the bistro on the corner.
café
A Café and a Bistro are small, informal places where you can have something to drink and eat. A Café focuses more on coffee, cake, and small snacks, while a Bistro focuses more on simple, quickly prepared meals. Choose the word according to the main focus of what is offered.
Im Bistro bestellten wir eine schnell zubereitete Suppe und ein Getränk.
We ordered a quickly prepared soup and a drink at the bistro.
Im Café tranken wir Kaffee und aßen ein Stück Kuchen.
We drank coffee and ate a piece of cake at the café.
