Greasy spoon is a colloquial term used in Britain and North America for archetypal working class eateries. The name "greasy spoon" is used to imply a less than rigorous approach to hygiene and dishwashing, and appears to date from 1925. UK In the UK, greasy spoons are generally called cafes, which in England is often colloquially referred to as a "caff". Not all cafés are greasy spoons, however. The typical greasy spoon serves mainly fried or grilled food, such as fried eggs, bacon, blac… (More on Caff)