02/10/2025: THE PARKING LOT
Arrival. First mission: parking.
The parking lot isn't Malpensa Airport, but it's not the dead-end street outside my house either: a space shared with American Graffiti. A sort of car condominium, but I always find my spot in the end. And that, in itself, puts me in a good mood.
THE ROOM: LIGHT, AIR, AND STRESS-FREE TABLES
I enter and breathe. It's an airy, bright place, with enough tables to avoid ending up eating on your neighbor's knee.
Here, the concept of "fast food" doesn't just mean "eating quickly," but also "not staying too long": and so the turnover is natural, a bit like the tides. If you want a seat, don't despair: there's almost always a place to find.
THE MENU
"La Piadineria" is a chain, and it shows: the layout and menu are replicated like a successful copy-and-paste.
But at least the piadina can be customized: regular, whole wheat, and even a few variations that make those who have recently made peace with the scale feel less guilty. A wide selection, even for chronically indecisive palates.
SERVICE
Here, the story becomes epic.
Behind the counter, there's almost always just one person: a human multitasker who darts between the register and the coffee machine with the grace of a caffeinated hummingbird.
The result? The line gets longer, people huff and puff, the neurotic ones start their foot-tapping dance. Then, finally, you order, and, surprise, the piadina arrives as fast as lightning.
WELCOME: CHRONICLE OF AN ABSENCE FORETOLD
Don't expect Hollywood smiles or greetings: here, no one asks "how are you." But it's not rudeness, it's survival. When you work with lines of impatient hungry people, the time for "welcome" evaporates.
PRICE AND QUALITY: THE BILL (ALMOST) PAYS OFF
Here comes the trickiest part: the price. It's not exactly "fast food" (forget the €5 menu with a drink included). But the quality is there; the piadina is good and easy to digest.
CONCLUSION
"La Piadineria" is the perfect place for a quick break that won't make you miss the company cafeteria.
An experience that balances pragmatism and the poetry of simplicity.
Final rating: three stars (with a round of applause for the counter athlete, who deserves a gold medal).
21/08/2025: Good place, nice and friendly staff.
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