Across the way

Pro Tip 1/3

Physical Proximity

Indicates closeness; something you can see or walk to shortly without much effort.

I go to the café across the way every morning.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Direct Contact

Describes location with something like a street or open space separating it.

The best bakery is just across the way, across the busy street.

Pro Tip 3/3

Visual Perspective

Used when pointing out or describing what is visible from one's current location.

You can see the festival happening right across the way.