Don't get me wrong. Crime families care deeply about good, homemade foods, and some of my favorite dinners in New Jersey and New York have been spent swilling spaghetti surrounded by the happy extended families of some loud guy wearing gold jewelry. Stick with the basics. Don't expect a chain to offer fresh fish or cappuccino. If you want coffee with any flavor, you'll be looking for a Starbucks.
Indestructible foods are the best choices when hitting a mystery dining spot.
Bagels with anything. Pasta in a pinch. You'll regret it eventually, but it will sustain life. Option Three is the way to go if you're in serious Podunksville. Locate what passes for a deli section.