The Best Take Out Dinners for Busy Families in Dunwoody
Let’s get real: parenting is wild and crazy enough without the challenge of preparing homemade dinners for your family every single night.
Especially during the first month of the school year, when parents and kiddos are all adjusting to waking up at sunrise, racing to get to school on time, after school homework, and sports practices.
After a hectic day, cooking is the last thing you want to do. Takeout is the perfect answer to the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” That’s why we’re going to don our superhero capes and rescue you from a would-be dinner disaster by serving up our tried-and-true list of the best easy weeknight dinners for busy families in Dunwoody.
Asian Café
The irresistible fragrance of sizzling stir-fried vegetables and simmering curries greet you at the doors of this local favorite that’s been serving up popular Chinese, Thai and sushi dishes for more than a decade. Located in the Williamsburg at Dunwoody shopping center on Jett Ferry Road, Asian Café's convenient location makes it easy to dash in for a to-go order that will satisfy all your family’s Eastern cravings.
Need inspiration for what to order? You can’t go wrong with the Panang curry chicken with colorful al dente bell peppers and juicy chicken in a velvety sauce, the shrimp fried rice that bursts with umami flavor, or the spicy Dunwoody roll that combines shrimp tempura and smoked salmon with house-made spicy mayo.
Breadwinner Café & Bakery
It’s no secret that this cheerful neighborhood cafe Breadwinner is a favorite among our team at Discover Dunwoody, an honor that’s well deserved. If your family’s inability to agree on a restaurant choice is driving you nuts, you’ll be thrilled to regain your sanity at this cozy spot in the Shops of Dunwoody that offers something for everyone.
Picky kids can dig into classic sandwiches like chicken salad and grilled cheese, and the cravings of the health-conscious will be deliciously satisfied with standout salads like the healthy slaw or the beet and blue (trust us, that raspberry vinaigrette is a thing of beauty).
Making it even easier, the Dunwoody outpost boasts a generously stocked refrigerated grab-and-go section piled high with all your favorites. Pro tip: don’t miss Ruth’s Brisket on Saturdays or in the refrigerated section to take home. This family recipe will have you coming back for seconds.
Brown Bag Seafood
Opened less than a year ago in Dunwoody’s bustling Ashford Lane development, Brown Bag Seafood is making seafood approachable for every palate. The made-to-order meals are served impressively fast with no sacrifice in the flavor department, making this coastal-inspired fast casual spot a perfect choice for busy evenings.
Design your own dinner plate with mouthwatering options like grilled salmon, crispy shrimp or curry fish cakes, and customize the vehicle from tacos to fresh salad greens to the protein-packed quinoa and rice blend. Style it up with a few flavorful sauces, add fun sides like buffalo-bleu tots or spicy sesame cauliflower, and you’ll be savoring the first bite before you can say “go fish.”
Chicken Salad Chick
When you’re in the mood for a delicious sandwich with a heaping side of Southern hospitality, a stop at Chicken Salad Chick is your next move. Serving up what else – chicken salad – in a variety of flavor profiles with cutesy names like Kickin’ Kay Lynne (buffalo ranch) and Fruity Fran (apples, grapes and pineapple), this friendly dining destination gives the vibe that someone’s sweet Southern mama made a sandwich just for you.
Add some zingy rotini pasta salad or a cup of rich and creamy loaded baked potato soup, and before you know it, you’ll have a well-fed family ready to be tucked into their beds and a night off from kitchen cleanup duty.
Halal Guys
What began as a sensationally popular street food cart in NYC is now available right here in Dunwoody’s Perimeter Center area. Located just steps away from Perimeter Mall, Halal Guys’ fast casual format is making quick weeknight dinners in Dunwoody a cinch for busy families.
The Mediterranean eatery keeps choices simple by offering savory beef gyro, succulently seasoned chicken or herby vegetarian falafel either in wraps cradled in warm pillowy pita bread or in platters atop savory rice and fresh veggies. Add a tasty side like baba ganoush or hummus and a sweet slice of baklava cheesecake, and you’ve got proof that a fast meal doesn’t have to be a boring one.
So, there you have it, fellow parents. Weeknights are hard and being nonstop taxi drivers for offspring is a daunting task, but we promise having this expert list of guaranteed-to-satisfy takeout options in your dinner planning arsenal will make this back-to-school season much more manageable and take one to-do item off your plate (pun intended). Now go forth and bravely sign up for that ice cream social committee!
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