Eating Places and Their Meaning

Yes, there is a whole lot of difference between a Mess, Canteen, Cafeteria, Inn, Fast Food, Hotel, Restaurants and a Motel.

Place	Meaning
Mess	Eat together at a table (tea is not served. Timings are very strict)
Canteen	Employee’s refreshment house / Restaurant in workplace or educational institution
Cafeteria	Selling light meals and drinks
Inn	Public house for entertainment for travellers
Fast (Fat) Food	Cooked food served in bars/restaurants
Hotel	Establishment providing meals
Restaurants	A place where people pay
Motel	Roadside hotel for motorists