Food On-The-Go: Best Places for Take-out in Rochester, Minnesota

While it can be a lot of fun to dine at the wide variety of restaurants around Rochester, sometimes you just want to enjoy a meal at home—but not have to cook it yourself. Luckily, there are a number of great restaurants near Springs at South Broadway with take-out menus. Check out the following five:

If you're looking for the perfect Greek salad or have gyros on your mind, you absolutely must give Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine a try. Nupa is just shy of a mile away from the Mayo Clinic and they prove that great take-out food does not have to be unhealthy through its range of great entrees like the chicken kabobs and grilled veggies. Don't get us wrong, though. You can definitely push the limits of your diet here with either a gyro smothered in tzatziki sauce or the baklava.

Everyone needs a good go-to pho restaurant, and our residents will appreciate the convenience of Pho Chau. This Vietnamese take-out restaurant will give you everything you ever wanted and more, from outstanding lo-mein to crab wontons. You really can't go wrong with a good bowl of pho either. Delivery is not an option at this restaurant, but pick-up is.

If classic American food is your source of comfort, you need to give The Half Barrel a try for your next take-out meal. Popular entrees include the mac and cheese (you can add steak, crab, or chicken), the Barrel Burger, and the prime rib sandwich. If you’re ready for a large portion size, this is definitely the place for you.

After just one try, you'll work La Poblana into your regular take-out routine. The food at this Mexican restaurant is fresh, authentic, and tasty. While the menu is short and concise, you really can't go wrong with your order. If you're feeling extra hungry, order the taco platter as the portion is enormous. For the non meat-eaters, give the vegetarian Burrito Bandera a try.

As soon as you step foot in the door, you'll quickly notice that City Market is the local hotspot for the Mayo Clinic. It's arguably the best sandwich shop in town, and as the weather gets cooler, the restaurant's fresh soups are the perfect compliment to your sandwich. It's important to note that this restaurant closes at 3 p.m., so bookmark it for a to-go lunch spot instead of a place to grab dinner.

Are any of your favorite Rochester take-out restaurants missing from this list? If so, please leave your suggestions in our comments section below.