take-out

A take-out establishment is a place where prepared food and drinks can be ordered at a counter and picked up for consumption elsewhere. They generally do not provide designated areas for consumption on the premises.

Prepared food or drinks are ordered and collected at a counter for consumption elsewhere. The definition concerns prepared meals and refreshments rather than groceries for later preparation.

Designated eating areas are generally absent. The cuisine can vary, with regional-cuisine take-out identifying a more specific cooking specialization.