'Laid-Back' Michigan Eatery Named Best 'Casual' Restaurant In The State

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 Michigan spot that does it better than the rest.

According to LoveFood's list, the best fast, casual restaurant in Michigan is Royale with Cheese in Detroit.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the best fast, casual restaurant in the state:

"There's a lot going on at Royale with Cheese, a burger joint set in a restored 1913 building. The menu (and name) is inspired by Pulp Fiction – and it's definitely not short on flavor. Start your day with a Havana breakfast burger: a beef patty topped with turkey bacon, a fried egg, signature Royale fries, cheese fondue, chipotle ketchup, and Royale sauce. Or, if you're really hungry, take a bite out of the fully loaded Mia Wallace burger, featuring a beef patty, mesquite barbecue chips, fire-roasted poblano peppers and corn, house-smoked candied turkey bacon, honey-ancho barbecue aioli, and a blend of American and Swiss cheeses."

Check out LoveFood for a continued list of the best fast casual restaurants across the country.