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Somewhere between the chaos of a drive-thru and the commitment of a three-course meal with linen napkins exists a sweet spot in the dining world.
It’s the place you go when you want your food fast but still want the option to sit down, breathe, and eat with actual silverware. Casual enough for jeans, fast enough for your lunch hour, and tasty enough to text a friend mid-bite to brag about your meal.
Some meals are meant to be quick. Others are meant to be enjoyed. But every now and then, a place comes along that manages to do both without breaking a sweat. It’s not fancy, but it’s far from forgettable. The food comes out fast, the atmosphere is relaxed, and somehow it all just works.
Whatever the secret recipe is, LoveFood found the one Minnesota spot that does it better than the rest.
According to LoveFood's list, the best fast, casual restaurant in Minnesota is Cossetta Alimentari in St. Paul.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about the best fast, casual restaurant in the state:
"Cossetta Alimentari is a sprawling Italian marketplace, consisting of not just an 'eatery and pizzeria' and a restaurant and bar, but also a pasticceria selling pastries and gelato, and an Italian grocery. The eatery and pizzeria has been in business since 1911, slinging salads, sandwiches, pizza, soup, and classic Italian American entrées – think lasagna, Marsala chicken, and sausage and peppers. For a quick snack, get your pizza by the slice, grab some arancini rice balls, or opt for folded bread panzerotti filled with gooey mozzarella and tomato sauce."
Check out LoveFood for a continued list of the best fast casual restaurants across the country.