A coffee shop is a type of RESTAURANT that specializes in serving coffee and other hot drinks. It can also serve light snacks, such as pastries or sandwiches. A DINER is a type of RESTAURANT that typically serves American cuisine, such as hamburgers and fries. A cafe is a small RESTAURANT that typically serves coffee and light snacks. A coffeebar is a type of cafe that specializes in serving coffee-based drinks. A perkingplace is a type of coffee shop that specializes in serving specialty coffee drinks.