Eat in or take away vs For here or to go

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are used in the context of ordering food at a restaurant or cafe to specify whether the food will be consumed on the premises or taken away. The choice between the two phrases depends on regional variations and personal preference.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in British English.

"Eat in or take away"

This phrase is used when ordering food at a restaurant or cafe to specify whether the food will be consumed on the premises or taken away.

Examples:

Would you like to eat in or take away?
Do you prefer to eat in or take away your coffee?

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Large selection of pizzas and focaccia that can eat in or take away.
The bar and restaurant is at your disposal, from morning to night. Traditional dishes and pizzas are served à la carte, to eat in or take away.
Els Pollos de Llull - Specializes in roast chickens to eat in or take away.
This is possibly the best place for rich, heartening soups in Frankfurt, situated close to Römerberg square in Altstadt. Eight different soups are on the menu, available to eat in or take away.
You can enjoy it in different cities and, in particular, the pizza is typical of the city of Milan, where you can find an abundance of pizzerias that sell slices to eat in or take away.
"Stephanie and the entire team of Piccolo invite you to discover the new card, to eat in or take away."
Pizza, kebab, Italian and ethnic ready-made dishes, no table service, eat in or take away available...

Alternatives:

for here or to go
dine in or take out
eat in or take out
stay or go
sit down or take out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

"For here or to go"

This phrase is used when ordering food at a restaurant or cafe to specify whether the food will be consumed on the premises or taken away.

Examples:

Is that for here or to go?
I'll have a latte for here, please.

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Jul 6, 2018 ... “For here or to go?” the question asked on ordering a meal at an American fast-food restaurant is the motif underlying the film.
Sep 5, 2013 ... “For here or to go?” is one of those ubiquitous questions we tend to take for granted. If the answer is “for here” a tray appears.

Alternatives:

eat in or take away
dine in or take out
eat in or take out
stay or go
sit down or take out

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