Pickett's Bambino Restaurant Review

I get coupon texts to my phone, which I recommend for anyone. Yesterday's text was for Pickett's Bambino, a fast food (it has a drive through) restaurant in Rexburg. We decided to try it out and here's what I think.

First, a little background. Pickett's Bambino was started in 2007 and there are currently only three locations: Rigby, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. It started nearly 30 years ago when the Pickett family moved from Venezuela to Rigby and opened up a pizza restaurant. They sold Bambinos there, it was a hit, youngest son started Bambino restaurant, and now makes big bucks.

Here's the review:

Food Quality 5/10
Definitely isn't something I would crave. If you've never seen a Bambino before, it's kinda like a hot pocket. Here's a picture I found online which is pretty much what we ordered minus the drink.

The fries were well seasoned with some sort of seasoning I've never tasted before, but they had a very interesting crunchy-hollow taste. I didn't like that they were crunchy or hallow, but I loved the seasoning. Now, put that seasoning on delicious, fluffy McDonald's fries, and I'll be eating there every day!
The Bambino was not like the Hot Pocket I expected. John and I each ordered a pepperoni Bambino. It was a 5-inch diameter circle and when it came to us fresh, it was about an inch thick! I was super excited thinking that my first bite would be full of cheese and pepperoni, but I was a bit disappointed when my first bite deflated the entire thing from one-inch high to maybe one-centimeter. I don't really remember there being any pizza sauce in there, but there must have been; they advertise it that way. They did have the perfect amount of cheese, and a good amount of pepperoni, or at least I think it was pepperoni. It was round and red like most pepperoni, but had a silky-slimy-plastic taste to it. Definitely low-quality. It did fill me up, but that doesn't take a lot.

Price 8/10
Actually for the deal that we got, I would have given it a 9/10, but not for normal price. My text was 50% off the pepperoni Bambino which made it 99 cents instead of $1.99. John and I ordered two and a side of fries for $1.49. Total, I think our bill was a little under 4 bucks. Pretty good for feeding two. John and I eat like worms though, so it filled us up, but most people that are average or above average height and weight might need two each to satisfy any hunger craving. Overall, since we had the discount, I think we might go again just because the price was good, but I don't think we'll go there again unless we get a discount.

Customer Service 9/10
Nobody was there, so it was pretty easy for them to serve us with no problem. We went at 8:30 and I think they close at 9:00 on the weekdays. We went in and ordered food, then they brought it to us. Pretty good deal. I don't know if they do that when it is busy, but I didn't have to worry about missing them calling my number or having to stand around waiting for the food to be done. Plus, the food is made fresh and came out within minutes of us ordering. Oh, and they were nice.

Cleanliness 8/10
Still pretty new, so no major grime anywhere. I couldn't see back into the kitchen, but the front area looked pretty clean. There was even a lady cleaning the windows and everything while we were there. There was a table with tons of napkins on the floor that were never cleaned up and I never saw anyone wipe down the tables, but all together, it was pretty clean.

Atmosphere 10/10
This is the first 10/10 I've ever given. Loved it there. Everyone that worked there seemed nice (I only saw one person), it is decorated perfectly for families, dates, tons of roommates to go, or anyone! The tables are not too close together so you don't have to worry about people with bigly blessed butts to rub up against your arm while you are eating. And there are windows all around the sitting area so you can watch people walking in the freezing weather while you are sitting inside "chillaxin' with your home-dawgs". Loved it.

All together, I wouldn't say never go there. It's okay to try once, but if you don't go, you won't be missing out on great tasting food. But it's a cute little place to eat. Yeah, you can try it. I will when I get another coupon!