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So I've lived less than five minutes from this place for 11 years, and somehow it never caught my…read moreeye. Then I saw their TikTok last night, and let me tell you, that video had me craving it instantly. The scrumptiousness was living rent free in my brain all night, so today my son and I had to stop in and see what the hype was about. We ordered the Sour Diesel, the Fire, and the Afgoo, all on their toasted jalapeño cheese bread. First of all, the female employee who helped us was so friendly and welcoming. We do not eat out much, so we were genuinely excited and maybe a little impatient to try them. When they handed us the sandwiches, I immediately noticed how heavy they were. And the smell in the car on the way home, oh my goodness. Pure torture waiting to unwrap them. Then we got home and opened them up, and I was honestly shocked in the best way. There was actually a MEAL on that bread. Not one of those sad sandwiches that's 80 percent lettuce and air. These were loaded. My teenage son even commented on how good his was, and trust me, teen approval is not handed out lightly. The portions were generous, the flavors were bold, and each sandwich was totally unique and delicious. I can confidently say I have found a new favorite sub spot. Total hidden gem if you love a good sandwich that actually fills you up and tastes incredible. I did not grab a shake this time because it was freezing outside, but after seeing all the flavor options on the menu, I will absolutely be trying one next visit. Highly recommend in every aspect. I love when you try somewhere new and it completely exceeds expectations. This one is a must try.

Sandwich was delicious! I had the Super Dank Sandwich with pickles, on Jalepeño bread. Really…read moretasty, plenty of toppings, the crushed Doritos is a great touch. Adds a lot of flavor! My only complaint is that it was really messy, but I know that may not bother others. I would try some of their other sandwiched.

Super Dank

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First time here and just pulled in.......

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Came down from Tacoma, really nice little place but with enough seating inside…read more Not a long wait, I killed the sandwich as soon as I parked back home. Was worth the drive! Can't wait to go back.

A coworker of mine recommended I try Just Cuz Cafe for their coffee so I stopped by this morning…read morefrom a quick treat. I ordered the banana latte and chocolate muffin. I really enjoyed the latte as the syrups are made in house and it had a true banana flavor and didn't taste fake. I also loved having a warm muffin to go with it. I have only 4 stars because the ambiance wasn't all there but overall the service and food was pretty good. I would definitely return to try some other items.

10/11/25

Beef Banh Mi and House Coffee. Guaranteed to make your day better.

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Strawberry Matcha Latte & Matcha Latte

Meconi's Italian Subs

4.0(286 reviews)

2.8 mi

When in for the first time during a lunch break. Ordered up…read morethe Philly cheesesteak, and a beer. Found out that they don't serve beer . It does say beer and wine on the window but the cashier said she been here for a few years and there is no beer , I also thought I was getting a combo but I don't think she heard me. . The sandwich was good. It needed something tho to give it the zing like other Phillies I enjoy, ...something that makes me talk about it for weeks to come like a couple other places I have eaten in. The sandwich had mozzarella cheese , peppers, onions and the regular stuff that makes it a sandwich. Service was good the brought it out to the table,they had the regular drinks and chips. The place friendly and abit busy for a lunch time rush. I may return. Hmmm I will have the Philly I do declare.

I had the meatball sub. It was amazing. This place has a stellar reputation with all the students…read moreat Saint Martin's for a good reason.

Interior

Half a sandwich (so big!)- turkey, salami, pastrami with all of the fixings!

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Interior

Banh Mi Saigon 8

4.4(220 reviews)

1.0 mi

The pho and drinks are fantastic! I wanted to try a new pho place so went to Yelp to find one local…read morebut highly rated. Came here around 3pm on Sunday and ordered the veggie tofu pho, brown sugar crème brûlée bubble tea, lemon soda, beef pho, and brown sugar milk tea. Everything was delicious !!! I loved the pho. The broth had amazing flavor and the cracked pepper sprinkled on top was chefs kiss. They also have so much of the good stuff! Tons of noodles, veggies, tofu and beef to last through every bite. The drinks were sooo yummy too !!! The service was a little slow but it is definitely worth the wait.

Crab Rangoon was so salty with the cheese (?) melted into the imitation crab in the middle. Not…read morethat yummy of an order :( service quick, yes, but interrupting the table when deep in conversation that I got annoyed ._. I feel like unless the table calls you over when it is clear that the table is deep in conversation, that is when u go in because it just ruins the flow of conversation. Lots of parking and cute little red tree decoration to separate the booth tables. Boba was yummy,but hardened quick over time. At the milk tea tasted good, so it recovered this order for me

P1. Phở Saigon Đặc Biệt- Saigon8 Special Phở x ice Cafe Sua Da 24oz run

Sardine with rice and fried eggs!

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Brown sugar Crème brûlée boba

Toast Mi

4.5(57 reviews)

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Yummy! A cute little banh mi spot in Lacey. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the…read moreservice is fast. We've driven by so many times and finally stopped in for lunch -- safe to say we'll be back. We ordered two house specials (two meats + fried egg). I got the pork and tofu, and my boyfriend got the beef and pork. Heads up, the marinade can be on the sweeter side (according to my bf), so if that's not your thing, it might not be your go-to. But i really liked the balance of sweetness with the spice of the jalapeños. The bread was the standout for me. A lot of banh mi places have bread that's too hard, but theirs was perfectly crisp and easy to bite into. Can't wait to try more of the menu

3/5 stars but I would rate 2.5 if I had the option. Although this wasn't the best bahn mi I've had…read morethe flavor profile was decent. I'm disappointed that the French bread barely had any crunch to my sandwich although I saw them "toast" it, it was more warmed up than toasted. Any real Vietnamese bahn mi would pride themselves on homemade bread and this definitely was not homemade. I didn't get the best taste of the pate but instead the mayo has a cilantro twist to its flavor. I don't think I would go out of my way to seek this sandwich out again. I think the boba is a better option here.

Cool sign

Yummy Fresh Spring Rolls!

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Counter for ordering delicious sandwiches, rice bowls or salads.

Meconi's Italian Subs - Marvin RD

3.8(133 reviews)

0.9 mi

Came here for some sandwiches recommended by a date who is a regular…read more Meconi's has expanded to a few more locations but has been around for some time. Always good sandwiches according to her. So it was, with my meatball sub - hot, properly saucy with even a little kick. They didn't skimp out on the cheese either which was noticeably popping out of the sandwich with each bite. Date had her go-to turkey sub. We took them to go and, in my case, getting a hot sub it stayed warm. I'd definitely put this above Subway. The restaurant itself was spacious and looked clean enough. We ordered ahead and it was ready in the 15 minutes it took to get there. It was good to check out a local favorite sandwich shop. This particular Meconi's is amongst a strip mall development that looks like it's continuing to grow.

Wow. It doesn't usually rain in August but today it was raining and me and my son were in the mood…read morefor a meatball sub. When a friend recommended Meconi's we saw they had chili so we got some of that too and DAMN that may have been the best chilli I've ever had. At first I couldn't believe it, but the more of it I ate the more certain I was. I have never eaten more delicious chilli. What a total surprise. And the meatball sub wasn't bad either. A half sub is a meal in itself -- I'd only get a whole one for two people. Unless you want to save the other half for later, or you're a football player, or just have an unusually large capacity for meatballs. Even more impressive, both items have completely different flavor profiles despite both having similar ingredients. Will definitely be back

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Homemade Chili - Large

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Philly Cheesesteak Hot Sub

Firehouse Subs

3.4(104 reviews)

0.3 mi

Yummy! Definitely better than Subway's! I've had Firehouse Subs many times over the years, but this…read morewas my first visit to this location. I didn't live close to a Firehouse Subs at my last address so I had never bothered signing up for an account (& all my friends + coworkers often ordered for me at work lol). Now that I'm down the street from a Firehouse Subs, I signed up for an account and ordered online for pickup at this location, which came with a discount for first-time customers ($10 off, if I recall correctly). Understandably, my order was not ready by the time that I arrived, since I placed the order 5 mins before arrival. I didn't mind the wait since the restaurant was fairly clean and I was able to use their public restroom. The employee working on my order was nice enough to inform me that they were working on it, so I wouldn't be left guessing where I am in the queue, since a couple customers entered after me, probably waiting for their takeout orders as well. It took some time until my order was ready (probably just another 10 or so minutes) but waiting isn't a problem for me, as long as my order is made correctly. I didn't eat my sub immediately after I arrived home but by the time I opened it up a few hours later, I was very pleased to find that the bread was not soggy, my order was accurate since all my customization preferences were followed, and everything tasted delicious! I will definitely be returning when I am craving a sub :)

Ok but slow. Only people in the store and it took 15 min to get a sandwich made. I regretted the…read morechoice and was late.

Customized Large Pastrami White Bread Sub

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Cash register (order here)

Katsu Burger

4.6(67 reviews)

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25+years ago I had my first ballpark hotdog and it was amazing. I've been futilely chasing that…read morehigh, until today. The jalapeño dog was fantastic! We also had the Tokyo and the nori fries. The Tokyo burger was also very good. Such a unique place. Will definitely be back

I finally got to try Katsu Burger with my son earlier this week (weekday afternoon), and I can…read moreconfidently say it lived up to the hype! When I initially walked in, it wasn't too busy, but it filled up quickly while I was still figuring out how to order. They use a kiosk system where you choose dine-in or takeout, and it's nicr that each menu item had photos and ingredient descriptions so it made it way easier to decide, especially for our first visit. The space itself is small and quaint with a couple tables, but full of lovely art. There's lots of cute anime and Japanese-themed decor, including figurines, plushies, and artwork, giving the place such a cozy, cutesy aesthetic. I also noticed they might be hiring, based on the sign at the entrance. I came here because my cousin-in-law (who lives in upper Washington) mentioned the place, and I needed a redemption meal after being disappointed by another chicken spot recently. Katsu Burger definitely delivered! The burgers here aren't your typical American-style burgers. They don't taste as greasy and sub cabbage instead of lettuce, similar to garnish for a tonkatsu plate. And surprisingly, the photos on the kiosk actually match what you get (no false advertising here!). The employee behind the counter was super kind and helped guide us through the ordering process. I don't think they take cash so maybe that's why orders are placed through the kiosk. For food: My son ordered the Tokyo Tower burger as-is, and I tried the Umami Burger with light cabbage (not a huge fan of crunchy water veggies like lettuce/cabbage/etc.). Both were AMAZING. I have heard of tonkatsu but I had no idea what beef katsu was before this. Thought it was just a regular beef patty, but wow.. it was crispy, flavorful, and just overall delicious. We ordered takeout and didn't even get home for about 30 minutes, but the food was still warm enough to enjoy without reheating. Portion-wise, my burger was perfect: filling but manageable (i think i made the right choice with light cabbage). My son's Tokyo Tower was massive (almost too big for him to handle xD), but we both agreed everything tasted incredible. I was tempted to try a bento box, but I knew I wouldn't finish it if I was already ordering a katsu burger. Next time though! My son already has his eye on the enormous Mt. Fuji burger, so we'll definitely be back. Parking is decent, though it can get busy during the day since it's near a gym and other businesses. Overall, if you're in the Lacey area, you HAVE to try this Katsu Burger at least once. It looks like they have about 8 other locations too in the other towns so if you're not in Lacey, there still might be one nearby you. The burgers are absolutely the star of the show :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit!

Umami burger with light cabbage

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The Meltdown

4.3(3 reviews)

2.8 mi

We ordered from DoorDash and the food was delicious! Hot, crispy, melty - we actually ordered it a…read morecouple times because it was so yummy!

Really nice menu, we ordered the hot mess melt, giddy up melt, and the classic melt down. We like…read morehow much attention went into the meats - tender slow roaster beef and smoked brisket burnt ends. Fresh, rich, and hardy sandwiches. Only disappointment was the very small portion of fries a that were undercooked and soggy. We will be ordering here again...

Taylor Ray’s Cafe Hawks Prairie

3.7(61 reviews)

1.5 mi

Delicious lunch, with happy friendly service! Very clean…read moreand lovely ambiance. Highly recommend.

I hate leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately this experience was enough that we won't be…read morereturning. We stopped by today for two coffees. At the speaker, the barista repeated my order back correctly. When I got to the window, she told me the total, I paid, and then before handing me my drinks she informed me that they hadn't charged me for the second drink. I was confused because the total had already been around $10, so I asked how that could be if one drink hadn't been rung up. She explained that the price included all of the add-ons, but when I looked at the receipt on my phone, it wasn't clear at all. In fact, the receipt made it appear as though both drinks had already been charged. I was then charged a second time for the missing drink. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. However, many businesses will either honor the original total or apologize for the inconvenience when the mistake is on their end. Neither happened here. To make matters worse, after paying again, I was handed drinks that were incorrect, they were the wrong size and not what I had ordered. When I questioned it, the barista simply went back to what she was doing without apologizing or offering to fix the situation. After I left, I looked at the second receipt, and it also didn't make much sense. It's really unfortunate because my family spends a lot of money here. Between my kids getting Italian sodas and our coffee runs, we're regular customers. I usually enjoy the ambiance and the staff, however, was very disappointed with my experience. A simple apology and an effort to make things right would have gone a long way. Instead, we left feeling overcharged, with the wrong drinks, and like our concerns didn't matter. Because of this experience, we won't be returning.

Cafe sit in area w/ a comfy couch in the corner

#5 Peach-Vanilla-Cream, Rainbow Rice Krispie, Bagel and Cream cheese, blue raspberry lemonade

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Winona O.

16 years ago

You can't go wrong with all the breads baked fresh everyday & no preservatives! Of course the prices are a little higher than most...because IT IS NOT fastfood! #1 Best Healthy & Most popular by Zagat because Panera understands the importance of great ingredients, and real bread. I love that they switch out some menu items with the seasons to keep it fresh~ but still always have my favorite! One of the last great bakeries that don't pull their stuff out of a box- I'll always come in for my chocolate pastry...mmm read more

Monkey.D W.

6 months ago

Every employee that works here looks like they hate their life, themselves, & anybody else who walks in. Especially the ladies that work there. Talk about just a nasty horrible attitude with ZERO customer service skills. Especially the libtard with the pink hair. She's a manager and oh my god does she just have the worst attitude. I can't wait for AI to replace all their jobs! read more

Porter G.

5 years ago

the food was alright but this bitch employee named mari yelled at my friend "HERES UR LID AND STRAW. AND YOU FORGOT UR SMOOTHIE " like christ babe it's not that serious lmao myeah anyways literally horrible service she should like be fired she ruined our panera EXPERIENCE thank you read more

Ashley R.

13 years ago

iam a fan of panera. i love thier new hibiscus iced tea that i tried ! i dont ever get tired of eating their chocolate chip bagel! freindly customer service and very clean place. i am so glad that they have a 1/2 of a whole dozen on tuesdays !! love it !! read more

jared f.

19 years ago

This is my favorite restaurant. I go here about twice every month. I always get the u pick two with cheddar broccoli soup and a ceaser salad. I love the soup. Food is very quick and I mean very, but sometimes by dinner time there out of stuff. read more

Air P.

11 years ago

Terrible customer service. Manager is an idiot. Order wrong... argues with me that i made the mistake. Arw yoy effing kidding me? Go back to training you shrill. Want be back here ever. West side olympia is better from my experience. read more

Ash H.

2 years ago

Everytime I try to order from here they cancel my order lmfao never again will I make that mistake. I can't even write a review of the food because I can't even eat the damn food. read more

Shannon A.

5 years ago

I ordered from here yesterday for the first time. The food was very good. It was my first time eating at Panera and I will visit/order again in the future read more

wendy f.

15 years ago

Absutely love everything on the menu. My daughter and I like to treat ourselves to lunch out here when we're in the neighborhood.

Shane And Sylvia A.

5 years ago

So disappointed that this was found in my son's salad. It was completely disgusting. Will never go back.

Chen L.

3 years ago

Great food I can't wait to eat it again please keep the food delicious and I will always come to eat

Dawn B.

12 years ago

Food and service is excellent. Staff and management is friendly. We love going here.

J W.

12 years ago

This is on the list of our favorites. The food is amazing and the service are great.

CJ A.

14 years ago

This is a great Panera location!

B L.

11 years ago

Great Bagels and sandwiches!

R W.

5 years ago

Terrible service.

Denise H.

16 years ago

Great soups!

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