By Emily LaLuna – Sports Editor

Chipotle Mexican Grill not having a line out the door at dinner time? Is that even a question?

Chipotle, which in Milford is located by the mall, is considered a fast-food restaurant but is a healthier alternative. All the food is prepared freshly in front of the customer and is not just sitting under a heating lamp for hours on end.

Many customers think that, because of the long lines, they will have to wait forever to eat. The lines actually cycle through very quickly, however.

The founder of the restaurant, Steve Ells, went for the more organic side of food choices. The restaurant offers many choices and various food combinations, including meat, poultry, and vegetarian options. There is something for everyone.

Customers can order their food in a bowl, a burrito, in tacos, or in a salad.

They also offer a kids menu with smaller portions and quesadillas.

The Chipotle employees in Milford are very welcoming. The employees are always encouraging their co-workers to keep the energy up when the lunch and dinner rushes come.

Having workers that know what they are doing and execute their job make the Chipotle experience better. While customers enjoy their food, occasionally a manager will ask them how their meal is. This makes it a nice environment to know that the workers care.

Chipotle has different ways of ordering and also has the ability to cater events. Customers can order their food online and come in and pick it up. There is also the option of taking the food to go.

Being a regular customer at Chipotle can get a little expensive; prices range from just above $7 to $9 just for a burrito depending what customers get on it. The prices do, however, allow anyone to be able to enjoy it – even high school students on a budget.

Taking into consideration about all of the good aspects of Chipotle, there are some improvements that could be made. In Milford, the lack of seating at peak eating hours can become an issue. When the big rushes come through, customers sometimes struggle to find somewhere to sit when after they make it through the line.

(Photo courtesy chipotle.com)