I normally try to avoid eating at food locations located inside gas stations or convenience stores with my only normal exception being restaurants or fast food outlets in truck stops. We had been exploring the red rocks region of Arizona today when hunger struck. Looking for a place to grab a quick lunch, we stumbled on Crazy Tony's Shell station which had a sign board out front listing their lunch special. Taking a chance and going inside, we found a small sandwich/smoothie shop located in the back area of the convenience store. The lady working the sandwich shop was a real 1-man band - handling the orders and food prep.
The lady manning the shop was exceptionally outgoing and personable - she seemed to truly love her job. The lunch special was a french dip sandwich with a salad, chips and drink for $5.99. Two of our group had the french dip and said it was exceptional. One of our group had the breakfast special of biscuits with sausage gravy ($1.99) while I had the BLT sandwich ($3.49 + $1.00 to add chips and a drink). The BLT was excellent and my sister-in-law said the biscuits and gravy were also excellent.
The menu appears to have 4 or 5 regular specialty sandwiches plus a "create your own" option where you pick the bread, the meat, the toppings, etc. For an unassuming sandwich shop located in the back corner of a gas station convenience store, this place was excellent. Special kudos to the lady working the counter -- the owner is lucky to have such an enthusiastic and personable worker. She does a great job for your business. read more