12 Wegmans Meals That Are Cheaper Than Takeout

One reason Wegmans has become so popular on the East Coast is its wide variety of prepared meals. The store’s Market Cafe also has a good selection of hot and cold prepared food to choose from when you need a quick bite.

Check out these Wegmans options that can help you save money on food by skipping expensive restaurants for a good grocery store meal that’s tastier than your favorite takeout.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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1. Wegmans Sesame Chicken with Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles

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Price: $12

Chinese food is a popular option for takeout, but delivery costs and other fees can add up quickly.

Instead, check out the Wegmans Sesame Chicken with Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles featuring chicken in a sesame sauce along with vegetables and lo mein noodles for a delicious Chinese dish.

2. Wegmans Macaroni & Cheese

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Price: $17

Make the whole family happy with a huge macaroni and cheese dinner prepared by Wegmans.

The Wegmans Macaroni & Cheese features cavatappi pasta and a homemade cheese sauce with shredded colby cheese on top, just like grandma makes for Thanksgiving. So you can make it all for any big family meal (not just the holidays!) or heat up portions at a time when you want have a craving.

3. Wegmans Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadilla

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Price: $8

Chicken quesadillas can be a delicious option for a quick dinner.

The Wegmans Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadilla with salsa on the side is an affordable option compared to other retailers. At Chipotle, a similar chicken quesadilla can cost more than $9 before additional delivery fees.

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4. Wegmans Roasted Turkey

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Price: $14

Get a delicious Thanksgiving meal even when it’s not Thanksgiving when you stop at Wegmans.

The grocery store has Wegmans Roasted Turkey with Gravy, along with whipped potatoes and seasoned green beans, for a hearty homemade-style meal that would likely cost more if you ordered it as a takeout item.

5. Wegmans Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Price: $11

Wegmans Spaghetti & Meatballs is a great traditional Italian dish with pasta in a marinara sauce along with six meatballs to give it some extra deliciousness.

Compare that to a place like the Olive Garden, which can charge around $16 for a similar dish before you include tip or delivery fees.

6. Wegmans Homestyle Meatloaf

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Price: $14

There’s nothing quite like a homestyle meatloaf, and Wegmans knows how to satisfy your comfort food craving.

Grab a Wegmans Homestyle Meatloaf dinner with seasoned green beans and mashed potatoes to get a good comfort meal without having to pay for an expensive takeout version. Reviewers rave about the meatloaf.

7. Wegmans Chicken Pot Pie

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Price: $11.99

Another great comfort food is a chicken pot pie with chicken and vegetables topped with a flaky crust that’s warm from the oven.

Marie Callender’s restaurants are well-known for their version of the ever-popular comfort food, but it could cost you around $17 for a similar item for takeout.

8. Wegmans Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce

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Price: $14

Summer is the perfect time for barbecue dinners, and Wegmans has you covered with a down-home meal that’s sure to please.

The Wegmans Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce is topped with a smokey, sweet Memphis-style sauce, and includes classic barbecue sides like seasoned green beans and macaroni and cheese to give you a great prepared barbecue from your local grocery store.

9. Wegmans Spicy General Tso's Chicken with Lo Mein Noodles

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Price: $12

Sometimes, you just want a dinner with a little bit of an extra kick to it.

So grab the Wegmans Spicy General Tso's Chicken with Lo Mein Noodles packed with chicken cooked with the always popular spicy General Tso’s sauce and served over vegetables and lo mein noodles. It’s a good alternative to a more expensive takeout option.

10. Wegmans Spinach Quiche

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Price: $9.99

Wegmans doesn’t just have dinner options that you can buy instead of ordering more expensive takeout — they do brunch, and they do it right.

Grab a Wegmans Spinach Quiche for your next brunch — with a flaky crust and delicious egg and spinach filling it’s the perfect choice.

11. Wegmans Parmesan Chicken

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Price: $15

Wegmans Parmesan Chicken is a hearty dinner that includes a side of seasoned green beans and spaghetti with marinara sauce for an authentic and easy Italian meal — and, bonus, the chicken is antibiotic-free.

You can buy it and save money rather than getting a takeout version at Olive Garden for almost $20.

12. Wegmans Cilantro Lime Chicken Power Meal

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Price: $12

Pack on some protein with a power meal that is sure to please your taste buds and your wallet when you pick it up from Wegmans.

The Wegmans Cilantro Lime Chicken Power Meal has 20 grams of protein in its bowl with chicken, black beans, and quinoa brown rice.

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Bottom line

Dinner from Wegmans is a smart shopping hack if you want to skip cooking but still save money on prepared food. Skip expensive restaurants and takeout for more affordable options at Wegmans.

You should also consider stocking up on different foods from the famous Wegmans Market Cafe, so you have dinner options in your fridge for a few days.

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