fast casual

English

Adjective

fast casual (not comparable)

  1. Offering, or relating to, a style of mid-priced restaurant dining in a casual atmosphere, usually with freshly prepared food but without full table service.
    • 2025 May 3, “McDonald's troubles suggest US consumers are getting into a pickle”, in FT Weekend, Lex., page 20:
      Diners looking to save a few bucks trade down from full-service restaurants, or fast casual ones—the industry's name for outfits that have counter service but are marketed as classier than the average burger joint.
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