Interview at a Restaurant. How should I dress?

I have an interview early next week for a finance internship at a restaurant I have never been to (or even heard of). I checked the site and it seems to be a Panera Bread type of place, so I feel like business formal would be too much. I don't have time to visit the place before then, though.

So should I leave the jacket at home and just wear a tie? Or should I go business casual?

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It's not, but it's fairly close (like 5 minute walk)

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I would suit it up.

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