More often than not - I start in the food court and grab my dog and drink before getting a card and heading around the store. I can eat my dog while I meander and look at stuff. No kids, so my drink goes in that part of the cart. And after making my purchases and I can refill my soda on my way out the door.

Sometimes I go just to the food court and don't shop. Sometimes I go to the food court and then shop. But I rarely to never go shop and then to the food court.