Food Service Industry Jargon

noun a type of restaurant where food and drinks are served by machines instead of human servers

• The automat was designed to efficiently dispense food and drinks to customers.
• I love grabbing a quick snack from the automat on my way to work.
• Let's hit up the automat for some grub.
• His responses seemed automatic, like he was an emotional automat.

noun a counter or bar in a restaurant or diner where food, especially lunch items, is served

• The employees behind the lunch counter served customers efficiently and with a smile.
• Let's grab a quick bite at the lunch counter before heading back to work.
• I always love the food at that lunch counter - it's so good!
• The lunch counter symbolizes a sense of community and togetherness in the bustling city.

noun a restaurant where pizzas are made and sold

• The new pizzeria in town offers a variety of gourmet toppings.
• Let's grab a slice at the pizzeria down the street.
• I'm craving some za from the local pizzeria.
• The office was like a pizzeria, with everyone tossing around ideas.