Placemat puzzles that distract restaurant customers as they wait for their food to arrive at the table.

Puzzlemats were inspired by the bread basket, a hospitality device used by restaurants to give their guests something to engage with while they wait for the main meal.  They were perfect because bread is cheap, easy to make and is something that everyone likes. Now, this trend is changing as peoples diets are changing due to concerns over calories, gluten and other food restrictions. The Puzzle Placemat replaces a caloric distraction with a mind bending exercise which ultimately takes its place as an essential accessory to the dining table.  Not only will guests buy more dishes because they did not fill up on bread but also have fun while waiting.