Back-to-School Weeknights, Made Easy: Kids Meals and Quick Combos at Omega Burgers

Back-to-school season means new schedules and less time to cook. Between practices, homework and earlier bedtimes, weeknight dinner often becomes a pickup run. Omega Burgers at 16310 Bellflower Blvd has a kids meal section, a scaled-down burger for older kids and a full breakfast menu for early mornings, all on one order page. This guide goes through what is there and how to put an easy weeknight order together.

The kids meals

The Kids Meals section bundles an entree, fries and a 12 oz. soda into one order. The order page lists:

• a Kids Hamburger and a Kids Cheese Burger, each with ketchup and pickles only, served with fries and a 12 oz. soda
• 5 Kids Chicken Dinosaurs with fries and a 12 oz. soda
• a Kids Grilled Cheese with fries and a 12 oz. soda
• a Kids Corn Dog with fries and a 12 oz. soda
• a Kids Hot Dog with fries and a 12 oz. soda
• Kids Fried Chicken, described as half of a small chicken split into 4 deep-fried breaded pieces, served with fries, a 12 oz. soft drink and a dinner roll

That range covers a picky eater who wants grilled cheese, a kid who likes nuggets, and one who wants closer to a full dinner. You can see them grouped on the kids burger meals, kids chicken dinosaurs, kids fried chicken and kids hot dog, corn dog and grilled cheese pages.

For older kids: the Junior Burger

An older child who has outgrown the kids meals does not need a full double burger either. The Junior Burger and the Junior Cheese Burger are smaller versions of the regular burgers, with the same quarter-pound charbroiled patty build, homemade 1000 Island dressing, onions, shredded lettuce and tomato. Each is also sold as a combo, the Junior Burger Combo and the Junior Cheese Burger Combo, with fries or a salad and a medium soft drink. That is a useful size for a tween or teen after practice.

Dinner for the adults

Parents do not need to order from a separate menu. A Hamburger Combo or a Cheeseburger Combo is a full meal with small fries or a regular salad and a medium soft drink. For a household with a vegetarian eater, the Garden Burger and its combo are on the menu. The Salads section has chicken breast, carne asada, chef and tuna salads with a choice of dressing.

Early mornings before school

Omega opens at 7:00 AM, which makes a quick breakfast pickup possible before drop-off. The order page lists an Egg Burrito with Bacon, an Egg Sandwich and a Pancake Special, and there are kids versions of the breakfast specials: a Kid's Pancake Special (1 extra large egg, 1 pancake, and 1 bacon or 1 sausage) and a Kid's French Toast Special. The Breakfast Specials are listed for 7:00 to 11:00 AM, so they are a good match for school mornings. See the breakfast guide for the rest of the breakfast menu.

Tips for a school-night pickup

• Order ahead. Place the order on the order page while you are on your way, so it is ready when you arrive.
• Mind the cutoff. Online ordering stops 30 minutes before closing, which is 8:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
• Split the order by appetite. Use kids meals for the youngest, a Junior Burger combo for the middle group and a regular combo for the adults.
• Use delivery on the tightest nights. Delivery is available within 8 miles of the restaurant. Enter your address at checkout to confirm.
• Planning for a crowd instead? This guide is for single weeknight orders. For a team or a party, see the Omega Pack family bundles or the catering page.

Hours and location

Omega Burgers is at 16310 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, phone (562) 920-1714. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There is indoor seating and an outdoor seating area if you would rather eat there than take it home.

Frequently asked questions

Does Omega Burgers have a kids menu?

Yes. The Kids Meals section includes a kids hamburger, a kids cheese burger, chicken dinosaurs, grilled cheese, a corn dog, a hot dog and kids fried chicken. Most come with fries and a 12 oz. soda.

Is there something between the kids menu and a full-size burger?

Yes. The Junior Burger and the Junior Cheese Burger, each also sold as a combo.

Is there a vegetarian option for the family?

The Garden Burger and the Garden Burger Combo are on the menu, along with salads and sides.

Does Omega serve breakfast before school?

Omega opens at 7:00 AM. The Breakfast Specials, including kids versions, are listed for 7:00 to 11:00 AM on the order page.

What are the hours for a weeknight pickup?

Sunday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Online ordering stops at 8:30 PM those nights.

Is this the same as the Family Bundle packages?

No. This guide covers single, quick orders. Family bundles are larger packs for groups.