Tired of the greasy pizza, soggy pasta and subpar salads that the cafeteria offers? Or maybe you are like senior Henry Carlson who leaves “for a change, and I like fast food more than school lunch.” Regardless of your reasoning for going out to eat, you need to find somewhere to go once you leave the high school. The following are time efficient and taste certified options for your lunch period.

Burger King (fast food)

5105 Industrial Boulevard

Travel time: 7 minutes

What to get: Gather two friends and get a baker’s dozen of single stackers

Tip: Use the drive thru.

Imperial House (Chinese buffet)

7080 Amundson Avenue  Edina,MN55439

Travel time: 4 minutes

What to get: It’s a buffet so whatever you can fit on your plate

Tip: Don’t talk, just eat.

Cheetah Pizza (Pizza)

5125 Edina Industrial Blvd# D  Edina,MN55439

Travel time:  7 minutes

What to get: Sausage pizza

Tip: Fold it to eat it quicker.

Dill or No Dill (home style subs)

7031 Cahill Road  Edina,MN55439

Travel time: 4 minutes

What to get: The House or Italian Club

Tip: Get a meal so you can get a free cookie.

Noodles (noodle dishes from around the globe)

6531 York Ave SEdina

Travel time: 10 minutes

What to get: Anything but buttered noodles and you’ll be good

Tip: Call ahead or prepare to be late to your next hour.

Chipotle (Mexican)

6801 York Avenue SouthEdina

Travel time: 10 minutes

What to get: A barbacoa burrito with chips

Tip: Get the app and order ahead so time isn’t an issue.

Dairy Queen (fast food)

5001 Excelsior Boulevard,Minneapolis,MN

Travel time: 7 minutes

What to get: Burger and a Blizzard

Tip: Get some sort of ice cream or it will not be worth it.

Five Guys (burger joint)

3871 Gallagher Drive,Minneapolis,MN

Travel time: 12 minutes

What to get: A burger for everyone and an order of fries to share

Tip: Go fast this one can be a time crunch.

Stu’s BBQ (located in the Edina market)

7102 Amundson Ave.Edina, MN 55439

Travel time: 4 minutes

What to get: The pulled pork or ribs

Tip: Get napkins, it is messy.