The last two weeks of August are when the weeknight dinner routine gets hard again. Homework, after-school activities, and earlier bedtimes leave less time to cook — and Pho Fresh 2U, right at Calvine Corner near Bradshaw Christian School and the Calvine High district, is built for exactly this stretch of the calendar.
The restaurant already names this exact audience on its own site: families picking up dinner after class at Bradshaw Christian, and parents or students grabbing a healthy vegan lunch near Calvine High. This guide covers what to order for a family back-to-school dinner without the drive-through fallback.
The Kids Meal Menu
For families with younger kids, Pho Fresh 2U has a dedicated kids menu, all priced at $7.95–$8.95:
- Kids Meal over Rice — $7.95
- Kids Meal over Vermicelli — $7.95
- Kids Pho Chicken — $7.95
- Kids Pho Beef Meat Balls — $7.95
- Kids Tempura Shrimp over Rice — $8.95
For vegan or vegetarian kids, there’s a matching set from the separate vegan kitchen:
- Vegan Kids Meal over Rice — $7.95
- Vegan Kids Meal over Vermicelli — $7.95
- Kids Pho Tofu — $7.95
- Kids Pho Mock Chicken — $7.95
That’s nine kid-sized options across meat and vegan kitchens — enough that two kids with different tastes (or different dietary needs) can both get something built for them, not a downsized adult plate.
Building the Rest of the Table
Around the kids’ orders, a practical back-to-school family dinner build looks like: a bowl of Pho (Tai, $14.25, or the fuller Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach at $15.25) for the adult who wants something warm and filling after a long day, a Bun Combination ($16.95) for anyone who wants something lighter, and an Egg Rolls Deluxe (5, $10.95) to split at the table while the rest of the order comes together. For a vegan parent, House Braised Tofu Stew ($14.95) or Pho Mock Chicken ($14.95) covers the same ground from the separate vegan menu.
Why Order Ahead During Back-to-School Weeks
The first few weeks of the school year come with unpredictable pickup times — practice runs long, a meeting goes over, homework takes longer than expected. Ordering ahead through the direct Innowi link means the food is ready close to whenever the family actually gets home, rather than everyone waiting around after ordering cold.
Pho Fresh 2U is a few minutes from both Bradshaw Christian School and the Calvine High district, which makes a same-day pickup on the way home realistic on even the busiest weeknight.
Order direct: online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/phofresh Call: +1 (916) 829-3514 Visit: 8325 Elk Grove Florin Rd Ste 800, Sacramento, CA 95829 Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
The Bottom Line
Back-to-school season doesn’t leave much room for elaborate weeknight cooking, and Pho Fresh 2U’s kids menu — nine options across its meat and vegan kitchens, all under $9 — combined with a full adult menu makes it a realistic regular stop for families near Bradshaw Christian and Calvine High through the rest of August and into the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Does Pho Fresh 2U have a kids menu? A: Yes — five kids items ($7.95–$8.95) including Kids Pho Chicken, Kids Meal over Rice or Vermicelli, and Kids Tempura Shrimp over Rice, plus four vegan kids options at $7.95 each.
Q2: Is Pho Fresh 2U near Bradshaw Christian School or Calvine High? A: Yes — the restaurant is at Calvine Corner on Elk Grove Florin Rd, which it describes on its own site as “just seconds from Bradshaw Christian School” and within the Calvine High district.
Q3: Can I order ahead for a family pickup after school activities? A: Yes — order directly at online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/phofresh and schedule pickup for when you expect to arrive.
Q4: Are there vegan options for kids? A: Yes — Vegan Kids Meal over Rice or Vermicelli, Kids Pho Tofu, and Kids Pho Mock Chicken, all $7.95, from the restaurant’s separate vegan kitchen.
Q5: What’s a good order for a family of four with different tastes? A: A bowl of Pho for an adult who wants something warm ($14.25–$15.25), a Bun Combination ($16.95) for a lighter option, an Egg Rolls Deluxe (5, $10.95) to share, and two kids meals ($7.95 each) covers a typical family of four with room to customize.
