[Tagging] Fast food vs. restaurant vs. cafe

[Liz]

On Mon, 3 May 2010, John Smith wrote:
> On 3 May 2010 19:39, Katie Filbert <filbertk at gmail.com> wrote:
> > To guide the fast food or restaurant question, I consider whether food is
> > paid for prior to eating (e.g. at a counter) and whether or not
> > disposable plates, utensils, etc. are used.  This is often consistent
> > with criteria used in classifying places for zoning purposes.
> 
> This may not be consistent world wide...
> 
The MacDonalds eateries here are described as "restaurants" by the owners.
I think they are "fast food".