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“These days, all retailers are still understaffed, but at this Panera in Puyallup, the employees are very sweet and help you as quickly as they can.The drive-thru can be intimidating when you pull up. Just park and go inside. It is usually less busy if you walk in or order ahead. Enjoy.Vegetarian options: Are very goodDietary restrictions: I let them know what I can have, and they fix perfectlyParking: You may have to drive around for a couple minutes or do what I do and just park where I can.Kid-friendliness: They have kid friendly meals, my love the Mac n cheeseWheelchair accessibility: Yes. You have plenty of room for wheelchairs or walkers.“
“I took a bus load of hungry high school girls, called ahead (a few days), spoke with Amanda who was gracious and helpful and fully prepared for us. In these days of places not having enough staff and generally poorly trained, this was most refreshing. Order takers were efficient, guided the kids through ordering so they got what they wanted, so far as I noticed all menu items were available, the girls liked their food, and it was quickly prepared. Amanda had helped keep an area for us to use as a team. One of the easier and more efficient experiences I have had with a team in many years. I will mention we have also had a similar wonderful experience at the Panera in Olympia, so I am beginning to mark Panera as my "go to" place. I got the "two for". The hot part was hot, tasty without being overly seasoned, and the cold part, sandwich was plentiful and a great blend of flavors and freshly prepared. Even my vegan girl was happy. And my foreign exchange girl says she now has a new addiction: the cinnamon rolls.“