The difference between the concepts of "cafe" and "restaurant" has become less and less noticeable over time. Firstly, because the owners of some cafes try so hard to please customers that their establishments are close to restaurants in format. Secondly, under the influence of the US catering culture, where even fast food outlets are called restaurants, we began to use this word in its broad sense. And yet there is a clear difference between a cafe and a restaurant in the classical sense of these types of establishments. How are they different?
Instructions
Step 1
Service. In many cafes, as in restaurants, there are waiters who serve dishes, menus, clean up the dishes, and pay customers. However, they do not pay as much attention to table setting, placement of cutlery in accordance with etiquette, but simply keep it clean. Many cafes do not have tablecloths on the tables, while most restaurants do. Napkins in cafes are usually made of paper, but in restaurants it is customary to place linen on the tables. Even in a restaurant, it is appropriate for a waiter to understand the presented dishes in order to advise guests; in a cafe, this is usually not required.
Step 2
Variety of dishes. There are significantly fewer items on the menu of an average cafe than in the assortment of an average restaurant (although there are exceptions). And, as a rule, the owners and chefs of the cafe rely on the most popular dishes of the cuisine offered by the institution, from time to time allowing themselves to experiment. Restaurants, on the other hand, try to surprise the visitor with something special, often include original dishes in the menu and delve into the philosophy of the national cuisine they represent.
Step 3
Time of stay of guests. Of course, a cafe is also not just a canteen, but a place where people come to chat and have a good time, but in a restaurant people stay longer on average. This is partly due to the fact that the cafe serves faster, but not only with this. Restaurants often have an evening program - live music, the opportunity to dance, relax your soul.
Step 4
Interior and additional amenities. In restaurants, more time is devoted to the view of the premises, repairs are more expensive, although there are cafes that are notable in this regard. Also, restaurants often have a wardrobe, while cafes are often limited to floor hangers.
