It can be soap, chocolate or coffee (3)

I believe the answer is:

bar

(Other definitions for bar that I've seen before include "Iron rod or drinks counter" , "Exclude < > lawyers" , "Counter for serving drink" , "Public house" , "some chocolate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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