noun
A casual term for a place that primarily serves coffee, often with a cozy or old-fashioned feel. Can refer to both independent cafés and chain coffee shops.
駅前に新しいコーヒー屋ができた。
A new coffee shop opened in front of the station.
あのコーヒー屋のモーニングセットはお得だ。
The morning set at that coffee shop is a good deal.
喫茶店 is a more formal or traditional term for a coffee shop or tea room, often implying a classic, retro atmosphere. コーヒー屋 is more casual and directly emphasizes coffee.
カフェ is a modern, stylish term often used for trendy or Western-style coffee shops. コーヒー屋 can sound more down-to-earth or old-fashioned.
Compound of コーヒー (coffee, from Dutch koffie) and 屋 (shop, store). The ateji spelling 珈琲 is a phonetic kanji representation of coffee.