I've been to Time for Dinner several times for various meals. It's very clean and open. My favorite thing is the goat cheese dip which includes cranberries and pecans... Or is it walnuts?... in a goat cheese and cream cheese blended mix. I ordered a big peanut butter pie went last year. The saltine cracker snack (I forget the name) is good too. Please consider supporting this business. It's great and it's one of those impacted by the "blighted area of Brentwood" rhetoric. So it needs us. I sure need it. You probably need it, too. read more

Love time for dinner. I used to come here for sessions and prepare my own food prior to COVID. During COVID they only had pick up so I switched to that. Since then, I have continually to just pick up food from them. The staff is always warm and welcoming. They always recognize me and are eager to assist. Food is always pretty good and since I don't know how to cook, it has been a lifesaver!!! The place itself is very clean and decorated well. There is always parking available. I will be going here for years to come! read more

I've had this place bookmarked for YEARS. But I just talked to some of their staff at the Yelp event this past week (Fundraiser for the St Louis Crisis Nursery... great cause!), and thought... since I'm having surgery next week, I could really use some easy to grab items that my kids can help me make as I recover. Good, healthy veggies, when I won't have energy to shop and prep and cook and clean up after. I walked in and was asked what I was interested in. I said I'd like to see frozen vegetable side dishes, and the lady showed me where to look for them and told me which ones were the most popular sellers, also providing a menu with descriptions of each dish, and gave me next month's menu to peruse later. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that nutrition information, calorie counts, and weight watchers points are printed right on the label. read more

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What a great idea this is! I went tonight with some friends from work and had the best time. You pick your meals ahead of time and they have it all ready to go for you. I mean really ready! You go in stations and they have all Your spices laid out for you with an instruction card on how to assemble each meal. The workers are so helpful! (Especially for someone like me who isn't the most skilled person in the kitchen!). I can't wait to go back and do it again. The menu changes monthly. The meals are divided into two containers but if you want smaller portions you could use smaller ones. For example I got the Gouda burgers. It supposed to make 6 burgers but I made mine a little smaller and got 8 burgers. You just throw it all in the freezer and defrost in the fridge when you're ready. Great for busy families! Loved it! read more

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Do you have days where you just don't have it in you to cook? But you don't want to get takeout from a restaurant? Enter Time For Dinner! A woman-owned business that makes your life easier. I stopped by, got the Parmesan encrusted chicken, and popped it in the freezer. Couple days later I was feeling sick and didn't even feel like driving for takeout...I had this lovely dinner (which is not your average frozen grocery store meal they make things fresh) that only took 30 minutes in the oven. Loved it!! Their menu rotates monthly. Let's just say... I WILL BE BACK read more

Time For Dinner - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So far loving this option for easy dinner options! I've only done the order online and pickup at scheduled time option, but I plan to schedule a time to bring my daughter to make dinners together for the next month's menu of delish options. Already loving the bacon ranch chicken and green beans w/bacon side dish. So nice to have ready-for-oven frozen meals in the house for easy weeknight dinners. Glad I found this hidden gem. read more

What a cool experience for me. Sadly, i never knew some place like this existed.... I had the chance to meet Amy. She stated they have been around for 20 (!!) years! I told her this came at a really great time for our family as I have been looking into a meal prep kind of dealio (like hello fresh, blue apron, etc). I really like the idea of prepping my own meals, taking them home in freezer friendly containers and cooking them whenever we want. My daughter would love participating, and the fun thing is that she can tag along and help! The recipes look easy to follow and EVERYTHING is prepped for you to assemble. I feel this would save a lot of time and potentially money (if i can plan this right). I waited until I was able to try the chicken parm entree, and it was delicious!!! I am telling all my friends about this! read more

Time For Dinner - Chicken parm with pesto sauce (With homemade mushroom and green beans) - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Beyond my expectations!! As soon as I stepped in I automatically felt welcome with the staff and atmosphere. It felt as if I was stepping onto a cooking show, as some of the staff were setting up for their next cooking demonstrations for the customers. I love this concept of providing meal prep and cooking demonstrations with the customers AND using fresh ingredients, definite plus! read more

Time For Dinner - Parmesan crusted chicken - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

As a busy professional with a family, I am always looking for way to make my life just a little easier. Quick and easy, healthy and wholesome are what I'm looking when it comes to feeding my family. Time for Dinner is the perfect solution. Their menu is fantastic and rotates monthly. They can cover entree, sides, and dessert. Scheduling a time to come in to prep meals is easy. The prep space is professional with all the tools and supplies you need. You are able to tweak the recipe to your liking. The prepped meals are ready for the freezer and can go from freezer to oven. No time to come in and prepare your meals? Time for dinner has you covered. They have a freezer section with premade options to just grab and go. The team is very helpful, and we're able to answer any questions I had. The nutritional information is provided on the label of each meal. They also had the Weight Watchers points listed on the label as well taking the guess work out of tracking your meal. For our meal we went with the Parmesan crusted chicken. The chicken was juicy and delicious. The entree comes with a delicious basil pesto sauce to be served with the chicken. I decided to use this sauce in some cooked pasta instead and WOW!! Buttery and so much flavor. I grabbed a spinach soufflé to round out our meal. This was a perfect dinner that I didn't have to spend hours preparing. Now if I could find a solution for these dishes! read more

For the month of June 2021, you can order 6 meals and get a free pie from Time for Dinner. In addition to the free pie promotion, we were also able to use a 20% off code from an Instagrammer. Check their website since they are always running promotions for first-time customers, first responders, or new/expecting families. Favorites so far: -Bean and sweet potato burritos. Easy to pop in the microwave for a minute, then serve with salsa for a quick lunch. I wish we had ordered more than 8. -Cheddar chicken bites. Fancy chicken nuggets paired perfectly with chicken dipping sauce. -Korean BBQ Steak. 2 giant tenderloins we grilled on the stovetop and served with rice and snow peas fresh from the garden. -Luau Pork. We cooked in the crockpot all day while we were out. It shredded easily and was very moist. We made BBQ pork sliders for dinner, and then had pork quesadillas for lunch today. -Pork Asado with Chimichurri Sauce. We served these pork medallions with rice and black beans. Enough chimichurri sauce to cover everything! You can order your meals for pickup (they'll have everything packaged and frozen ready to pop in your cooler). Or, you can prepare your own meals in store to bring home. They'll have all the ingredients ready and you'll measure and package everything yourself. It would be a great date night to get out of the house and try something different. read more

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Good meals available, service is awesome, lots of choices, Make your dinners here instead of shopping at grocery store for all your ingredients read more

It's so convenient and you get a good solid meal that's ready to go for your family. The meals a a gift for busy families.

Okay, I work here, so I may be biased. However, the food prep is amazing and easy, the workers are incredibly friendly. It truly is a time and money saving experience. read more

Food is very good and very easy to prepare. Just place in the oven in the container provided. It is much better than restaurant carry out and much easer than other meal plans. Portions are listed for 3 but easily provides 2 meals for my wife and myself. read more

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If you aren't making meals here you are INSANE! 1- no clean up. You don't do the dishes, not putting away spices, nothing. 2- no buying 1 lb of tarragon for this single recipe and never using said tarragon again! 3- tasty recipes that you would never have made before! 4- husband proof! Even your husband can not mess this up as all he has to do is put it in the oven and magically dinner is ready! 5- cost effective! Each meal has enough for 2 people to eat twice! But really this place is just fantastic- and fun! read more

I've been using Time for Dinner for years. When my kids were small, I assembled the meals myself so I could adjust ingredients for picky eaters. Now my kids are in college and I enjoy picking up meals that are already prepared. I love to cook, but Time for Dinner makes meal prep on busy days so easy and the food is fantastic. The Chicken Parm and any of the steak is always requested by my kids when they are home. Thank you, Time for Dinner, for helping me and my family eat good, healthy and creative meals. We appreciate you! read more

This place is AMAZING! Bought 2 entrees and a side of twice baked potatoes after picking our 2 Goldens up at the groomer next door. Wife is recovering from surgery, so I thought I would cook what I picked up for dinner tonight with our son coming home for Thanksgiving from college tonight. Well, so I get home and start defrosting the entrees by laying them out on the counter. Go upstairs to see how my wife is doing, and we hear what sounds like 2 dogs fighting downstairs. I run downstairs and find that our 2 good dogs have eaten the 2 entrees and most of the potatoes. Man. So I head back to Time For Dinner. When I tell the owner the story, she grabs the food, and would not let me pay for the meals. She said, "It's Friday, these are on us." What a fantastic gesture. Can't wait to go back and support the good people at Time for Dinner. Now, time to do something good for someone else, and pay it forward. Thank you, Time for Dinner! read more

Best place to get to go freezer food options for just folks. Variety options and easy to make! My favorite guilty pleasure is their peanut butter pie MUST TRY read more

I LOVE this place! Went with my daughters so we could split up our dishes as we are all 2 person households. While it seems a little pricey, when you think about not having to buy full size products for a couple tbs of this and a tsp of that, plus the Ziploc bags and freezer containers, I found it to be very affordable for me. Plus, maybe we won't order out so much with easy to fix dinners easily accessible at home. I've only tried two of the recipes we made so far, the peanut butter pie (omg!) and the rosemary flank steak (loved it!). Can't wait to try the others. I was planning on going back next month, but am considering going again this month so I can double up on some things! read more

So I came here a few weeks ago, and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Bad Steph! Anyway, this place is nothing short of awesome. Time for Dinner is a place where you can prepare a meal using provided recipes, kitchen space, and ingredients. You then take the prepared meal home and cook it in your oven. Great, right? You don't have to worry about buying ingredients, recipe planning, or dirtying up your own kitchen. Saweet! I was actually here for a writing assignment, so didn't experience the full thrill of Time for Dinner, but I was able to prepare one recipe to take home. It was SUPER simple. I would imagine that one would save a ton of money by preparing their meals here. It costs $19 to make something in-house (6 servings per meal). If you make 5 meals, that's 30 servings of food for $100. Seems like a deal to me! I think this is a really neat place, and obviously, so do others; it was packed the night that I went! My review really can't do this place justice -- it's one of those things you just have to try out for yourself. read more

Gourmet quality with ease. Making the meals is fun, but the To-Go is fantastic. Very, very high quality. Friendly and competent folks. I could list every item we have tried, but they are all so so good. read more

This place is so much fun! My girlfriend introduced me to it last year, and I've been in love ever since. Each month they have a rotating menu, so you don't feel like you ever get tired of eating the same ole things. Most everything that we have made here we have really liked. My favorite thing so far would either be the Buffalo turkey burgers, or the Chimichurri Pork. Both were amazing. We usually do this every 2 months or so. Depending on the time of year. In the winter, much more often because I don't do any grilling like I do in the summer. Sarah and I both are good cooks, but this is just so easy and also very economical. We do the 6 dishes with 6 servings each option. It usually takes us about an 1-1 1/2 hours to complete all of our dishes. We pack everything up with 2 servings each, which I really like. Makes cooking dinner after a bad day at work quick, easy, and thoughtless. Sometimes we also get creative, and might borrow ingredients from other stations we were at, and add them to something they don't necessarily belong in just to give it a little twist. I would recommend bringing in some wine or something of the like, it makes it much more fun. Sarah and I use this basically as a date night. I find myself recommending this to people all the time. It is wonderful. read more

I have been going to Time for Dinner for over 2 years now. I liked the experience so much I organized a group of co-workers and now they are all hooked. It is also a great gift to give for someone with a new baby. The staff is always super nice and helpful. I loved coming in preparing the meals, but now that I have less time with 2 kids and working I do the carryout option. It is well worth the extra expense. I just picked up my carryout yesterday and also got a free dessert. My next visit will be 40% off because my punch card is full. I love this place! I always look forward to the upcoming month's menu. read more

I absolutely love this place. Their service, quality and value is consistent. I will always recommend them and give as gifts. All are good but some are just dynamite like the lasagna, gumbo, and their pumpkin cake. read more

They also have dinners that are already prepared that you can purchase. We stop by once or twice a month and pick up an entree. Great menu and it changes all the time. Owners are great fun! read more

This is the life line I have been looking for. With my busy schedule i have little time sometimes to make dinner. With this dinner is made, its healthy and tastes great. I already signed up for my next session. The Service was so good ! Everyone there was helpful and kind. The prices were better than I could do myself and the food is great quality. read more

I can't rave enough about Time for Dinner! It has completely changed the way my husband and I do dinner. We have been coming here exclusively for our home cooked meal options for several years now. My mother has been a customer for just as long and she drives her meals back to Kansas with her she loves them so much! They have an extensive menu each month with nutrition facts so you can make good choices for your family. They are split into three serving portions which is the perfect size for my husband and I to have dinner and for him to take some to work the next day. Making the meals is always a lot of fun and can be a great social event with friends and a bottle of wine. It generally takes me 1-1.5 hours to make 12 trays of food. The staff is amazing and incredibly friendly. They will offer you samples while you make your food, pack it up for you in your cooler, and even load it into your car. We look forward to seeing the menu each month and getting excited about the new meals we are going to try! read more

I have great service every time I come here. The people who work there are so helpful and nice. We try to come every other month or so. We come even more when are favorites are on the menu. There menu selections are great. They have a little bit of everything, every month. Not just the same thing all the time. I highly recommend this to anyone. Single, married, family or even on the run. read more

Time For Dinner - Asiago Chicken!! My favorite! - Do-It-Yourself Food Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Love TFD! My friend gave me this as a gift when we were expecting our first child, and I've been hooked ever since. I've done both make your own and carry out. The quality and taste has been great with both! We took advantage of their bundle of joy discount where 3 months after having a baby you get carry out at make your own prices. So thoughtful and perfect for those busy/hazy early weeks! The place is always very clean and the staff has never been anything but courteous. The quality of ingredients is high and it's a fun time whether it's date night, girls night, or something to do with family. read more

I love this place. I went the first time because I was having a hard time cooking for myself. I can cook but I was lacking enthusiasm. This was the perfect answer. The menu was interesting. They do the shopping and the prep. You assemble the meals following their easy instructions, take them home and freeze them, then cook them later when you need them. Cooking instructions are simple. You can assemble six meals for six (total of 36 servings) in a little over an hour. No prep, no cleanup. This is a particularly ideal setup for someone who does not know how to cook or is just learning. There's no commitment, you sign up when you want without any obligation to keep signing up. I did a couple of sessions a few years ago, then didn't for a long time and just recently returned. I'm glad I did. I needed some inspiration and a bit of help. Now I have a freezer full of meals ready too cook. I'm so glad this place exists. read more

Oh my gosh- I love to cook and never felt I needed to use one of these places for meal prep. A neighbor invited me to go, and I am now a true convert. I made a total of 48 servings for $150-a little over $3.00 each. The variety is great-I made meals of shrimp, chicken, pork roast, and steak, and hoagie sandwiches and a spaghetti casserole-a variety to meet every taste in my family. The prep areas are set up very efficiently with the appropriate sized measuring implement in each container so it goes quickly and is difficult to make mistakes. All directions are very clear on each work station. The meals are freezable and either are defrosted or warmed/baked in the oven. Each dish has stickers with directions. Another bonus is that Weight Watchers Plus points are figured and on the label, along with suggestions for side dishes to serve with the entree. Although many working mothers, and busy mothers of young ones were there, as the mother of college age kids, I think this is great to have when they come home, and also to send back with them so they can have healthy meals in their apartments. Very impressed, and definitely will be a repeat customer. read more

Why is this place so great? First and foremost because they use REAL ingredients to make up delicious dinners. I am picky about my chicken and I love how they trim it. Secondly, because they are so easy to cook at home which means I get more time playing with my children. Thirdly, because they encourage you to customize your food your way. Sure, go easy on the cayenne. Yes, add a little extra cheese. And lastly, because it's locally owned and run with high standards. Bravo. read more

My daughter and I hosted a Bridal Shower here and it was wonderful!!!! The owner was right by our side attending to our every need. Exceptional service, set up & the most positive welcoming attitude. The food has been amazing and I can't wait to go back. Not only was it so organize, fun and easy to make...it was wonderful to come home after work and have a delicious meal ready to go all week! This place is a gem in st. louis! Grab Girlfriends, hubby's, partners..it's a fun date- night! Can't wait to come back!! Thank you again to the owners for such a special time. read more

Discovering TFD has made my life so much happier! Dinners have always been a struggle for me--planning the meals, trying to come up with something different, shopping for the ingredients and then taking time to cook them. And then voila-TFD! I get their dinners to go, along with their sides, and both my husband and I have loved every single item we have tried. The flavors are wonderful and their cooking times are exactly right. So simple, while also delicious, much healthier than restaurant food and also cheaper. The staff are also friendly and very helpful in suggesting complimentary sides. I wish they had been around when our daughter was still at home and we both worked because family dinners would have been so much better food-wise and more relaxing. read more

We love this place! Simple, good food, reasonable priced! Makes dinners very easy for our house!

I went to Time for Dinner with a group of girlfriends for a bridal shower and was extremely impressed!! Not only was the owner conducting our session, but she was very patient, welcoming, and easy-going. We had a blast making the food, and they have the set-up and take-down down to a science. On top of it all, the food was delicious!! I would definitely go back, if just to get the port wine steak again :) read more

This is such a wonderful place!!! All of the employees were super friendly and so helpful! The food looks delicious and is only of the highest quality. They make meal prepping almost easier than going out to dinner. Vegetables are washed and chopped, meat is trimmed, and everything is set out in order with its correct measuring utensil. It doesn't seem to make sense that this is cheaper than buying groceries on your own, but I'm not complaining! We will definitely be back every month! read more

We having been doing business with Time for Dinner for 8-10+ years. It makes preparing Dinner super easy since your Entree is made for you along with very easy to follow simple preparation instructions. You then build around it with a vegetable, baked potato and a salad and you're done. This is a NO Brainer for anyone that is Single, Married or a Family. It's a Huge time saver and gives you an opportunity to eat really Great food at a very affordable price. Chefs create the entree ideas and either employees make them for you or you can go in and make them yourself or with a spouse. It's Fun if you want to go in with a girlfriend or your spouse. Assembling these yourself is very easy and fun for a couple. I can honestly say we have Never had an Entree we didn't like but maybe we had an Entree we wouldn't necessarily order again. The Menu changes Monthly so you get to try a Lot of different Entrees each month. Give it a try because I can almost guarantee you will really like it. Thanks to the Time for Dinner Team for this very valuable service. read more

Amazing doesn't even begin to describe this place. It has changed our lives and we haven't found a meal that we haven't liked yet. Excellent service and friendly staff. I would recommend this to anyone with kids. It's an affordable and healthy way to feed your family. read more