Fast Casual

Fast_Casual refers to an eatery that combines the convenience of fast food with the higher quality of casual gourmet dining. The concept was pioneered in the 1990s and has become increasingly popular, especially as a healthier alternative to traditional fast food. Common characteristics include:

• Limited-service or self-service format.
  

• Average meal price between $8 and $15.
  

• Made-to-order food with more complex flavors than fast food restaurants.
  

• Upscale, unique or highly developed decor.
  

• Usually will not have a drive thru.

The Rochester area offers the following:

• Babylon Restaurant
  

• Chick'n out
  

• Chipotle Mexican Grill
  

• Core Life Eatery
  

• Fire Crust
  

• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
  

• Hokkaido Ramen House
  

• Itacate - Chili location only
  

• Jasmine Restaurant & cafe
  

• Moe's Southwest Grill
  

• Naan-Tastic
  

• Panera Bread
  

• Patty Shack
  

• Pellegrino's Deli Cafe
  

• Pi Craft Pizza
  

• The Pita Pit
  

• Pizzeria Favo
  

• Qik Noodles
  

• Salads Etc.
  

• Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
  

• Seoul Drop
  

• Shaka
  

• Shake Shack
  

• Smashburger