The post below is sponsored by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. All opinions expressed belong to me.
Dining out with little ones can be a daunting task. I often joke it’s hard to choose between my sanity at a restaurant or my sanity of cooking an actual meal. Both options have their own set of pros and cons.
Many times the best solution for our family is take out. As a parent, it’s great to have the ability to pick-up a meal without all the whining or temptation for food you just know won’t get eaten 😉
During summer, we love to pick up take out from our favorite spots and bring the food to a local park to enjoy.
Carside To Go from Applebee’s
We recently tried Applebee’s Carside To Go and loved the feature. Ordering online was easy, and I loved that we weren’t put on the spot with a server and could explain all the meals to the kids without a rush. All of our dishes were easily customized too, which was great for our picky kids.
All we had to do was pull-in, go to one of the designated Carside To Go spots and wait for our food to be delivered. The server came out to our car at the exact time our meal was scheduled for. I loved that I was able to add a tip before getting there so we could just grab the food and go.
TIP: There currently is a coupon for $5 off any $25 order for first time users. To use, simply create an account to register your email and apply at checkout. The code is 5off25.
Everything was in individual containers and ready to eat when we arrived to the park.
I love the Oriental Chicken Salad and chicken tortilla soup and both tasted great and fresh this way.
My kids split two kids meals between the three of them and it was the perfect amount for my crew and they gobbled it up. It was nice being able to add an extra drink for 99 cents too!
Bonus of eating outside? My kids always eat great. I can’t figure out if it’s the fresh air, scenery, or what, but they always finish their meal.
It could also be the lure of a fun park to play at after they finish their meal…Which is OK by me!
KIDS EAT FREE ON SELECT DAYS
In case bad weather squashes any picnic plans, Applebee’s also has FREE kids meals on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays — all day long — with the purchase of an adult entree.
Kid’s meals include all of the standard favorites such as chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese and come with a side and a drink. For all options, visit here.
Both Carside To Go and Kids Eat Free are available at all 65 Michigan-owned TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants.
GIVEAWAY
I have a $25 Applebee’s gift card to send to one lucky winner so you can try Carside To Go as well. Enter using the form below. Giveaway ends on July 25, 2017 at midnight. Winner must respond to email within 24 hours to claim prize.
Good luck!
Karen says
I have never been to Applebees.I would be grateful to go.
Angela Berryman says
I like their tomato soup:)
Jeffrey says
Applebee’s makes really good burgers, my favorite is the Whisky Bacon Burger.
Janet says
Like you, I love the oriental chicken salad. 🙂
Cassie says
I loved their Broccoli Chicken Alfredo….. and then they got rid of it. Haven’t been to Applebees in forever, partially because it sucks taking kids out to eat and partially I enjoy cooking!
James Robert says
I like their triple bacon burger
Stacy says
Fajitas
Jackie says
I love Applebee’s Burgers.
Thank you!
Katie C. says
Their fish & chips are excellent!
Alea Shinn says
Love their pasta!
sahil says
Tomato soup is awesome. I loved it.
Tessa Stickel says
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Julie Wood says
I love the Grilled chicken, baked potato and a salad at Applebees. I also love their steak and shrimp meal
Kelly Elswick says
The Cedar Lemon Chicken is amazing! Car Side To Go is awesome for moms with kids!
Jeanna says
I really like their Sriracha Shrimp and order it every time!
shelly peterson says
I like their ribs.
Dana Rodriguez says
I love the Hand-Battered Fish + Chips.
Kristen says
I like the Oriental Chicken Salad.
Natalie says
My favorite thing to eat at Applebees is their oriental chicken salad.
Elena says
I like their spinach and artichoke dip
kelly tupick says
I love the steak fajitas.
Liz says
I tried their Oriental chicken salad recently and it was really good!
heather says
I love the Spinach + Artichoke Chicken Cavatappi it is really good.
Cheryl B says
The whiskey bacon burger is great!
Gina Ferrell says
My favorite Applebee’s menu item is the Spinach + Artichoke Dip.
ellie sheely says
The Whiskey Bacon Burger gets my vote.
Kathy Tewelow says
Great food and great service everytime we go.
Laurajj says
Oh I have to say my favorite is their Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp!
Selene Montgomery says
I like their onion rings along with a side salad.
Susan Christy says
Cedar Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze is my current favorite.
Kimberly Flickinger says
I love their salads the most and their grilled chicken.
Barbara Montag says
I am loving the Double Crunch Shrimp!
thank you
Evie B. says
I love their cedar salmon entre. e
JR says
I like their burgers.
sandra says
I like the spinach artichoke dip appetizer the best.
Kara D says
I like their chicken tender roll up!
Joanna says
Love there boneless barbecue wings
Madonna says
I love the fried chicken salad with honey mustard dressing. I could eat that every day.
Tami Vollenweider says
I love their American Standard Burger with fries!
Sheila K. says
I like to have the classic hamburger!
Donna L says
My favorite food I like to order are the delicious Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs.
Kristen Kehrer says
I like their chicken and pasta dishes. They turned our local store into an Aqua Tots so we will need to go by church 🙂
Katie Bellamy says
I LOVE the artichoke dip!
Cindy says
I like their Oriental Chicken Salad.
Anne says
I have not eaten at Applebee’s yet! I want to!
Susan Smith says
I like the Oriental Chicken Salad.
Michelle W says
I love chicken feita roll up extra cheese
Christina O says
The steak with shrimp and parmesan.
Hollie Jahnke says
I love their spinach & artichoke dip.
Peggy Rydzewski says
I love the won-ton tacos. Sooo good
Melissa C says
I love their mozzarella sticks and quesadilla burger
Crystal Wachoski says
We are in there every week. I love the brownie bites and pretzel sticks.
Mindy says
I like their Oriental Chicken Salad and their shrimp. Everything there is good!
nicolle says
I am obsessed with their boneless wings
Christopher Sorel says
chicken grilled salad
Dave says
Love the burgers!
Lyndsey R. says
I love their breakfast burger…I forget what it is called exactly.
Breanna Pollard says
I LOVE THE THREE CHEESE PENNE PASTA.
Melissa Craig says
ribs would be my choice on the menu and LOTS of napkins
Lana simanovicki says
I have never been there
Sarah says
We love kid’s eat free. I like the recent special item of the chicken topped with cheese sticks and marinara. Clearly not an every time choice, but it’s so good.
Terry says
FYI – The entry form is not working properly. It will not register my tweet.
Amber Cheras says
Love their sirloin steak with potatoes and broccoli.
Laurie Nykaza says
The Fiesta Lime Chicken sounds really good ive never been there before to eat
Laurie Nykaza says
i did the tweet wont put in as entered to get the point