burger joint
Casual sandwich spot
A burger joint is a casual restaurant specializing in hamburgers, typically offering quick service and informal seating.
The term suggests unpretentious dining—more greasy spoon than fine cuisine: We grabbed lunch at a burger joint downtown.
Joint here carries its slang sense of an establishment or place of business.
- dinerCasual American eatery
- greasy spoonInexpensive casual restaurant
- grillCooking surface over fire
- pattyFlat minced meat disc
- friesDeep-fried potato strips
combo meal · ketchup · bun · greasy · booth · red vinyl · milkshake · drive-thru · charred · sesame · counter · neon · neon sign · pickles · cheesy · griddle · short order cook · onions
- takeout spotspizza shop, kebab shop, chip shop, sub shop, sandwich shop
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- bars/eateriesbar, pub, tavern, diner, bistro
- fast foodMcDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC, Subway
- restaurant typesItalian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Thai
- strip mallnail salon, dry cleaner, pizza shop, dollar store, liquor store
dining formality and prestige
burger jointformal dining room
Ceremonial eating area
chef's table · wine bar · bistro · steakhouse · gastropub
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