A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CAFE

Mon, 20 Oct '25
Informal eatery
Tue, 7 Oct '25
Sidewalk eatery
Thu, 10 Oct '24
Site for a light bite
Wed, 19 Jun '24
Common provider of free Wi-Fi
Mon, 19 Feb '24
Place for an Americano in Paris?
Fri, 13 Oct '23
Commercial follower of Mc- or Nes-
Mon, 8 May '23
Barista's establishment
Fri, 4 Mar '22
___ car (Amtrak train component)
Wed, 27 Oct '21
___ au lait
Thu, 19 Aug '21
Spot of espresso?
Sun, 15 Aug '21
Bite site