Your co-worker is correct.
Cybercafes are cafes or restaurants that combine the virtues of food and computing.
Customers can go to these places to get a good cup of coffee or other snacks and beverages, and at the same time use the establishment's computers to connect to the Internet. There have been instances of cybercafes netcasting events over the Web, so in that context, many do have a presence on the Internet as well. They tend to be most prevalent in highly wired cities, such as San Francisco and New York. Using the Internet to meet someone online is a very convenient, effective and enjoyable experience. More than 50,000 people a day become members of these fast growing online clubs.