This is the 2001st most frequent Dutch word.
cafetaria
A small, informal restaurant or snack bar.
The word 'cafetaria' is used here to refer to a place, often a simple restaurant or snack bar, where people can purchase food and drinks.
Ik ga naar de cafetaria om wat snacks te kopen.
I am going to the cafeteria to buy some snacks.
In this sentence, 'cafetaria' denotes an on-site dining facility within a workplace, typically frequented by employees.
De cafetaria bij ons werk is altijd erg gezellig tijdens de lunch.
The cafeteria at our workplace is always very cozy during lunch.
Here, 'cafetaria' represents a casual eatery where commonly ordered foods include simple and fast-food-style items.