Category schema · Cafes

Cafe Schema

The Cafe Schema organises cafe identity, contact, location, opening hours, menu, facilities and customer information into a consistent format, using Schema.org vocabulary where applicable.

Complete JSON definition

1 Scope

The Cafe Schema describes a cafe. It covers identity, incorporation details, contact, and location, including the address and coordinates. It also covers opening hours, images, reputation, a price indication, payment methods, menu items, amenities, and cafe details. A menu item is included only when the cafe states that it offers that item. Reputation figures come from one provider and are not combined into a single rating. A missing value stays unknown. The price indication is a level, not a menu price. A reservation is recorded only as whether the cafe accepts reservations.

2 Attributes

Names outside this reference are unsupported or reserved.

2.1 Identity

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Identifier `cafe.id`	text	@id	The permanent unique identifier already assigned to the cafe. JSON-LD states the same value as @id. The identifier is not calculated from the name, telephone, or address.
Title `cafe.title`	text	name	The name of the cafe.
Description `cafe.description`	text	description	A text description of the cafe.

2.2 Incorporation details

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Company name `cafe.company.name`	text	legalName	The registered company name, when the business is registered at Companies House and states that name. A missing value stays unknown. This is not the trading name. JSON-LD uses legalName.
Company number `cafe.company.number`	text	additionalProperty	The company number, when the business is registered at Companies House and states that number. A missing value stays unknown. This is not a VAT number. When a number is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named companyNumber.
Incorporation date `cafe.company.incorporated_on`	date	foundingDate	The incorporation date, when the business is registered at Companies House and states that date. A missing date stays unknown. JSON-LD uses foundingDate for that stated date.
VAT number `cafe.company.vat`	text	vatID	The VAT number, when the business is registered for VAT and states that number. A missing value stays unknown. This is not the company number. JSON-LD uses vatID.

2.3 Contact

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Phone `cafe.contact.phone`	text	telephone	The telephone number of the cafe.
Url `cafe.contact.url`	url	url	The website address of the cafe.
Email `cafe.contact.email`	email	email	An email address for the cafe, when one is stated. Leave it empty when none is known.

2.4 Location and coordinates

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Address `cafe.location.address`	text	address	The postal address of the cafe. The original address line stays intact.
Latitude `cafe.location.latitude`	number	latitude	The WGS84 latitude of the cafe.
Longitude `cafe.location.longitude`	number	longitude	The WGS84 longitude of the cafe. A coordinate pair is required before JSON-LD includes GeoCoordinates.
Postcode `cafe.location.postcode`	text	postalCode	The UK postcode when one postcode is present in the postal address.
Street `cafe.location.street`	text	streetAddress	The street line when the postal address separates it from the town. A borough is not the street.
Locality `cafe.location.locality`	text	addressLocality	The town or city when the postal address states it as its own part. A borough is not the locality.
Region `cafe.location.region`	text	addressRegion	The county or region when the postal address states it as its own part. A media-market code is not a region and is left empty.
Country `cafe.location.country`	text	addressCountry	The country when the address states it. A two-letter country code is recorded as the country name. Leave it empty when the country is not stated.

2.5 Opening hours

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Opening hours `cafe.hours.opening`	object	openingHoursSpecification	The regular opening hours when a weekly timetable states each open day and its opening and closing times. A current open or closed status is not opening hours. Busy periods are not opening hours. A day with no stated times is left empty.

2.6 Images

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Logo `cafe.image.logo`	url	logo	The address of the cafe logo, when one is stated. A missing address is omitted.
Main image `cafe.image.main`	url	image	The address of the main image of the cafe, when one is stated. A count of photographs is not an image. A missing address is omitted.

2.7 Reputation

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Review rating `cafe.review.rating`	number	ratingValue	A review score from one provider. It is not a qualification or an award. A scale is recorded only when that provider states it. The score stays in the native record and is not copied into the core business JSON-LD.
Review count `cafe.review.count`	integer	reviewCount	The number of reviews accompanying a review rating from the same provider. It is not calculated from another provider.
Rating count `cafe.review.rating_count`	integer	ratingCount	The number of ratings when the provider states it separately from the number of reviews. It is not calculated from the distribution.
Rating distribution `cafe.review.distribution`	object	—	Numbers recorded against scores 1 to 5. They are not the review count. Schema.org has no single property for the five counts, so this stays unmapped.
Rating scale `cafe.review.scale`	object	—	The lowest and highest points of a review scale, when the scale is stated. Schema.org records those points as separate properties, so this attribute is not given one of them.
Review provider `cafe.review.provider`	text	—	The organisation that published these figures. Figures from another provider are a separate observation and are not averaged together.
Observation date `cafe.review.observed_on`	date	—	The date on which these figures were observed, when that date is stated.

2.8 Price

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Price level `cafe.price_range`	text	priceRange	A price indication using £, ££, or £££. Leave it empty when none is stated. This is not a menu price.

2.9 Payment

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Payment methods `cafe.payment.methods`	list	paymentAccepted	The payment methods the cafe states it accepts. The recorded values are Cash, Credit card, Debit card, Contactless card, and Mobile payment. A tab stays with these methods. A missing value is unknown. JSON-LD uses paymentAccepted for the stated methods.
Currencies accepted `cafe.payment.currency`	text	currenciesAccepted	The currency the cafe states that it accepts. The recorded value is pounds sterling. A missing value stays unknown. JSON-LD uses currenciesAccepted.

2.10 Menu

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Coffee `cafe.service.coffee`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers coffee, including oat milk or iced coffee. Tea and hot chocolate are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Lunch `cafe.service.lunch`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers lunch, including a ploughman's. Breakfast and brunch are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Cakes and pastries `cafe.service.cakes`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers cakes or pastries, including homemade cakes, cookies, or other desserts. Scones are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Breakfast `cafe.service.breakfast`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers breakfast, including a fried breakfast. Brunch and lunch are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Tea `cafe.service.tea`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers tea. Coffee and a cream tea are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Takeaway food and drinks `cafe.service.takeaway`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers takeaway food or drinks, including bakery goods or a slice of cake. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Sandwiches `cafe.service.sandwiches`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers sandwiches, including a bacon bap or a wrap. Toasties are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Salads `cafe.service.salads`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers salads, including a boxed salad. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Vegan options `cafe.service.vegan`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers vegan dishes. Vegetarian options are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Homemade food `cafe.service.homemade`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers homemade food, including quiche. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Brunch `cafe.service.brunch`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers brunch. Breakfast is separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Vegetarian options `cafe.service.vegetarian`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers vegetarian dishes. Vegan options are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Cream tea and afternoon tea `cafe.service.cream_tea`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers a cream tea or afternoon tea. Tea as a drink is separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Burgers, pizza and hot meals `cafe.service.hot_meals`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers a hot meal, including a burger, pizza, fish and chips, or a jacket potato. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Hot chocolate `cafe.service.hot_chocolate`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers hot chocolate. Coffee is separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Toasties `cafe.service.toasties`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers toasties. Sandwiches are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Milkshakes and smoothies `cafe.service.milkshakes`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers milkshakes or smoothies. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Scones `cafe.service.scones`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers scones. Cakes and a cream tea are separate. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Soup `cafe.service.soup`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers soup. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Ice cream `cafe.service.ice_cream`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers ice cream. Ice cream for a dog is recorded with dog friendly. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Retail shop `cafe.service.retail`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe has a shop, including local produce, gifts, or coffee beans. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.
Event catering `cafe.service.catering`	boolean	Service	Whether the cafe offers catering for an event, including a buffet. JSON-LD includes a Service of this name in hasOfferCatalog only when the value is stated as offered. An explicit no and an unknown value add nothing.

2.11 Amenities

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Outdoor seating `cafe.amenity.outdoor_seating`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has outdoor seating, including heated outdoor seating. Indoor seating is separate. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Dog friendly `cafe.amenity.dogs`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe welcomes dogs, including indoors, and whether it offers a dog treat or ice cream for a dog. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Indoor seating `cafe.amenity.indoor_seating`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has indoor seating. Outdoor seating is separate. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Parking `cafe.amenity.parking`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has parking, including free parking. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Customer toilets `cafe.amenity.toilets`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has customer toilets. An accessible toilet is separate. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Wheelchair access `cafe.amenity.wheelchair_access`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has wheelchair access. An accessible toilet is separate. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Wi-Fi `cafe.amenity.wifi`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe offers Wi-Fi. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Children's play area `cafe.amenity.play_area`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has a children's play area. Family welcome is recorded separately. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Accessible toilet `cafe.amenity.accessible_toilet`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has an accessible toilet. Other customer toilets are separate. A missing value is unknown, not absent.
Log burner `cafe.amenity.log_burner`	boolean	amenityFeature	Whether the cafe has a log burner. A missing value is unknown, not absent.

2.12 Cafe details

Name	Type	Schema.org	Description
Accepts reservations `cafe.details.reservations`	boolean	acceptsReservations	Whether the cafe accepts reservations, including a booking for a large group or a group visit. This is not a reservation record. A missing value stays unknown. JSON-LD uses acceptsReservations only when the value is stated as yes or no.
Family friendly `cafe.details.families`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether the cafe welcomes families, including meals for children. A play area is separate. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named familiesWelcome.
Gluten-free options `cafe.details.gluten_free`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether the cafe offers gluten-free food, including for a coeliac customer. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named glutenFreeOptions.
Counter ordering `cafe.details.counter`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether customers order at the counter. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named counterOrdering.
Allergy accommodation `cafe.details.allergy`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether the cafe can cater for a stated allergy, including a nut allergy or milk-free food. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named allergyAccommodation.
Cyclists and motorcyclists welcome `cafe.details.cyclists`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether the cafe welcomes cyclists or motorcyclists. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named cyclistsWelcome.
Events and community sessions `cafe.details.events`	boolean	additionalProperty	Whether the cafe hosts events or community sessions, including a craft session, a themed night, or a regular social. A missing value stays unknown. When a value is stated, JSON-LD uses a PropertyValue named communityEvents.