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take-out
A place where prepared food or drinks can be ordered and picked up for consumption elsewhere.
A take-out establishment is a place where prepared food and drinks can be ordered at a counter and picked up for consumption elsewhere. They generally do not provide designated areas for consumption on the premises.
Prepared food or drinks are ordered and collected at a counter for consumption elsewhere. The definition concerns prepared meals and refreshments rather than groceries for later preparation.
Designated eating areas are generally absent. The cuisine can vary, with regional-cuisine take-out identifying a more specific cooking specialization.
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More specific definitions
2 sub-definitionsRelated definitions
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bakery
A retail shop or cafe-type eatery primarily selling fresh bread or pastries, baked on site or supplied from elsewhere. -
cafeteria
A dining area where customers serve themselves from stations with ready-made food. -
döner stand
A place without restaurant service where döners or gyros can be ordered for take-out or delivery. -
delicatessen
A place where already-prepared lunch or dinner foods are served from a counter. -
flavored ice shop
A counter-service shop selling dairy-free flavored ice such as snow cones, slush, or Italian ice, with seating optional. -
frozen yogurt shop
A counter-service shop specializing in frozen yogurt or dishes made with it, with or without customer seating. -
hot dog stand
A food vendor or eatery without restaurant table service specializing in hot dogs served in soft sliced buns. -
ice cream shop
A stand or eatery where ice cream or ice cream confections are sold at a counter. -
popcorn shop
A counter-service stand or eatery specializing in popcorn, with one preparation style or a range of flavors. -
sausage stand
A food vendor or eatery without restaurant table service specializing in sausages other than hot dogs. -
taqueria
A food stand or eatery without table service specializing in tacos, burritos, or similar Mexican foods.