food counter

Deli display area

A food counter is a long, flat surface where food is displayed, served, or sold—typically in cafeterias, delis, or fast-food establishments.

Customers approach the counter to order or select items: She waited at the food counter for her sandwich.

The term also refers to the service area itself, including the staff and equipment behind it.

Related

tray · sneeze guard · heat lamp · cash register · menu · short order · lunch · sandwich · salad bar · stools · diner · checkout · display case · daily special · takeout · line · server · apron

Categories
Opposites
service location

food counterdining table

Furniture for seated meals

restaurant table · table service · banquet table · formal dining room · booth seating

commercial function

food counterdining area

seating area · front of house

food presence vs. absence

food countercheckout counter

Retail payment station

ticket counter · information desk · registration desk

Family

food, counter, foods, feeding, feeder, feeders, foodie, foodies, foodstuff

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G