breakfast bar

breakfast bar (plural breakfast bars)

1. A counter in a domestic kitchen at which light meals may be eaten, often seated on stools.
   • 1996, Creative Kitchen Decorating (Eaglemoss Publications Ltd)

     Depending on the layout, you may be able to partition off the dining area, perhaps with a countertopped unit that doubles as a breakfast bar.

2. A food, similar to a chocolate bar, made from cereal, fruit etc.
3. A buffet, in a hotel dining room, laid out with breakfast items.

• OED 2006