1. A restaurant or dining facility where customers serve themselves or order food at a counter and eat in a casual dining area
The school cafeteria serves lunch to all students during the midday break.
A cafeteria da escola serve almoço para todos os alunos durante o intervalo do meio-dia.
2. A self-service restaurant or dining hall, typically in a workplace, school, or public institution
We grabbed coffee at the office cafeteria before the meeting.
Pegamos café na cafeteria do escritório antes da reunião.