Chee's Indian Store, Between Gallup & Winslow
Wow. Best stop of the whole trip, and I don't say that lightly.
Plenty to unpack, but I'll keep it to what actually matters for the next traveler pulling off the highway.
First: the fry bread. Second: the fry bread. Condensed menu, just the basics, no unnecessary hype, no fake variations, no upsell. They know what they do and they do it right.
Third: the gift shop. This one surprised me. Solid range of price points, collector-grade jewelry sitting right next to casual pieces and everyday gifts. Sundries, the usual gift shop fare, but also a few original items I didn't see anywhere else on the route. Dropped some good cash and walked out like a bandit.
Fourth: the staff. The two ladies working were some of the friendliest, most engaging people we met the whole trip. Made it easy to keep browsing, and kept the wallet open longer than planned.
Must-visit if you're moving between Gallup and Winslow. Don't blow past it. read more