We stayed at Austin's Chuckwagon Motel for a night while exploring Capitol Reef in one of the…read moreretro-Queen rooms above the store. This is a room that isn't advertised in 3rd party sites and has to be booked on the property website only - it's something like 50% cheaper than the rooms in the hotel. The room comes with unlimited tea, coffee, and hot chocolate from the General Store/Cafe. We were a bit confused with how it worked since other customers have to pay for drinks, but the clerk assured us we could go whenever to get drinks (which we did multiple times!) While we checked in too late in the day to eat at the deli and left too early in the morning for Chuckwagon's famous lunch boxes, we did hit it up in the morning for breakfast pastries, which according to the cashier are all baked in house (and why we were attracted to them in the first place). We were having trouble deciding between the Kouign Amann and the Chocolate Croissant, eventually deciding on the former, but the cashier tossed us the latter for free! What great service! Chocolate Croissant (Complementary, normally $6) - This is a gorgeous looking croissant, golden brown with a drizzle of sweet chocolate on top, still soft and gooey thanks to being fresh from the oven. It's baked hard, so croissant shards fly everywhere while eating. I'd say it's baked a tad too long, so while extremely flaky, the interior isn't quite as chewy as I'd like. The lamination does look quite good from what I can tell after having some difficulty slicing through with a plastic knife. As is traditional, two chocolate batons are baked inside. (5/5) Kouign Amann w/ Cream ($6) - Again, this pastry has a really hard bake, so almost the entire thing shatters easily, except for the stellar caramelized sugar layer covering the bottom. It's hardened, sticky, and sweet with a great crunch factor. The interior is actually correct for a Kouign Amann, which is really surprising for a small-town bakery. It's not laminated nearly as much as the croissant, and instead seems to be a nice enriched brioche interior, albeit not particularly airy and soft in texture due to the bake. There's a really tangy and somewhat sweet cream cheese frosting that's piped into the center. I'd actually prefer the pastry without this extra flourish, but beggars can't be choosers! (5/5) Both pastries are more of a 4.5/5 due to the bake, but the ingredients and technique (other than bake) seem to be well thought out. We were not expecting much from these baked goods given that the Chuckwagon Deli isn't exactly a specialty bakery, but in the end we were extremely surprised by the quality. I'll definitely be revisiting if I'm ever in town again.

The motel room was basic but clean which served our purpose as we drove through the national parks…read more The typical amenities were provided. Guests of the motel gets free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from the general store which is open early til late, 10pm I believe. We ate at the deli for breakfast. I was looking forward to the quiche based on what I saw on the Yelp pictures but I guess the menu has changed. They only offer breakfast sandwiches now but it's made to order so we got to choose type of eggs and proteins. It did take a bit a time for them to make it so factor that in when planning your visit. The sandwiches were ~$12 each but were pretty filling so perfect for another day of hiking.

We stayed at Austin's Chuckwagon Motel for a night while exploring Capitol Reef in one of the…read moreretro-Queen rooms above the store. This is a room that isn't advertised in 3rd party sites and has to be booked on the property website only - it's something like 50% cheaper than the rooms in the hotel. The room comes with unlimited tea, coffee, and hot chocolate from the General Store/Cafe. We were a bit confused with how it worked since other customers have to pay for drinks, but the clerk assured us we could go whenever to get drinks (which we did multiple times!) While we checked in too late in the day to eat at the deli and left too early in the morning for Chuckwagon's famous lunch boxes, we did hit it up in the morning for breakfast pastries, which according to the cashier are all baked in house (and why we were attracted to them in the first place). We were having trouble deciding between the Kouign Amann and the Chocolate Croissant, eventually deciding on the former, but the cashier tossed us the latter for free! What great service! Chocolate Croissant (Complementary, normally $6) - This is a gorgeous looking croissant, golden brown with a drizzle of sweet chocolate on top, still soft and gooey thanks to being fresh from the oven. It's baked hard, so croissant shards fly everywhere while eating. I'd say it's baked a tad too long, so while extremely flaky, the interior isn't quite as chewy as I'd like. The lamination does look quite good from what I can tell after having some difficulty slicing through with a plastic knife. As is traditional, two chocolate batons are baked inside. (5/5) Kouign Amann w/ Cream ($6) - Again, this pastry has a really hard bake, so almost the entire thing shatters easily, except for the stellar caramelized sugar layer covering the bottom. It's hardened, sticky, and sweet with a great crunch factor. The interior is actually correct for a Kouign Amann, which is really surprising for a small-town bakery. It's not laminated nearly as much as the croissant, and instead seems to be a nice enriched brioche interior, albeit not particularly airy and soft in texture due to the bake. There's a really tangy and somewhat sweet cream cheese frosting that's piped into the center. I'd actually prefer the pastry without this extra flourish, but beggars can't be choosers! (5/5) Both pastries are more of a 4.5/5 due to the bake, but the ingredients and technique (other than bake) seem to be well thought out. We were not expecting much from these baked goods given that the Chuckwagon Deli isn't exactly a specialty bakery, but in the end we were extremely surprised by the quality. I'll definitely be revisiting if I'm ever in town again.

Well stocked store. Food in the Bakery-Deli is delicious. Be sure to try the blue cheese potato…read moresalad! Hubs had a blt and I had chicken salad. Yummy, fresh, traditional. Service was warm and friendly. Good selection of fresh fruit and veggies, pricey but it's a small town market.

Lots of options here!!! Huge gift shop, lots of drinks and snack, great food next doorread more

I first of all just want to shout out the adorable dog that sits in front of this store every day…read moreand rolls over on her back to get pet or fed every time someone walks in! I originally thought it was the owner's or an employee's dog, but when I asked the cashier about it, he said it was a dog from up the street who wanders over every day. I'm obsessed! This store had a great selection of items - much more than I was expecting for a convenience store in a small town. They have some fun souvenirs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. They also have a beer fridge and a pretty wide selection of snacks and drinks. The bathrooms were really nice and very clean. The store itself was also very clean and every time we visited throughout the weekend it looked like the floors had just been mopped and smelled super clean. They take great care of this place! Staff was friendly and they have a great selection.

Stoped for breakfast when staying at Clear Sky Resort. The food is cooked fresh and everyone was…read moreso friendly. The breakfast burritos and sandwich's were delicious!

Had chicken tenders the first time we stopped there which were good, but another man's order of…read moreMexican food looked amazing. This time I ordered the chicken quesadilla which was excellent!

Definitely a great place to stop while in Bryce Canyon. They have everything from snacks and drink…read moredrinks to a ton of different types of souvenirs, shirts, jewelry, etc. The place is very big, spacious with lots of options and the staff is super friendly and courteous.

A lot of shelves were empty when we visited around 2 PM on a Sunday. There was no fresh fruit…read moreavailable whatsoever, so the selection was pretty limited.

Heading south on UT-12 (jaw-dropping scenery), we were in search of a few things and saw Hills and…read moreHollows. Wow, were we surprised at what we found! This is no ordinary pit stop in the middle of nowhere. High-end groceries, regular c-store goodies, camping supplies, local art, a bakery, and shockingly, the thing we needed most--Flonase. Two sprays twice a day keeps the allergies at bay. Past the welcoming shaded patio were the cleanest and roomiest bathrooms I've found in a gas station. These could be found in someone's home. Hills and Hollows was a bright spot on a gorgeous Utah day. Stop and enjoy as long as it suits you.

This Sinclair is more than a gas station! It is a hub for local artisans which include Wild Indigo…read moreCafe, Boulder Bakery, and Cache Cannery. We stopped here on a whim on the way out of Escalante heading North and could not have been more surprised. Of course they have gas, but this is so much more. The store has fresh baked goods from Boulder Bakery, a pretty full "liquor store", local handmade jewelry and a lot of camping/backpacking/hiking essentials like snacks, liquids, and freeze dried meals. Next to the Mini Mart you can see Boulder Bakery in the works making fresh sourdough and donuts - THE BEST DONUTS ON PLANET EARTH - Additionally, Cache Cannery has a spot here where they sell fresh jams, marmalades and more. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy lunch or coffee from Wild Indigo Cafe. If you're in the are make an effort to stop by!

Great little grocer. Prices at this grocer are going to be higher than your big city supermarket,…read morethat's expected. I do think the hours and prices are reasonable for a grocer in a town of under 500 people. Tropic UT is my first choice to stay when exploring Bryce Canyon, wouldn't stay anywhere else. Recommend!

When you are in the middle of nowhere you take what you can get. This store has a wide variety of…read moreessentials and non-essentials to help us restock for our trip. Prices are a little higher, but given the location that isn't a surprise.

Great fuel prices!! Tons of snacks and drinks!! Super convenient!! Highly recommend. Easy on and…read moreoff freeway too!!

Oh my our travels are always going !…read more Here we go, but first we need to stop and refill ! We found this amazing place along our way. Let's highlight the greatest of moments that we have had just briefly together. Life is grand! Get out and live. The best of the area we have found. The store is highly organized and well set up . What more could one ask for. At the hours that we have been visiting . I'm just glad we are not awaking the dead. All was still and quiet and then we walked in . That loud sound and thundering noise from the car is ours. We need fresher coffee and more protein bars to keep going. We found it here . Thank you to the staff. Back to the road. Here we go. The life of hope and love is forever waiting.

The bathrooms were clean but didn't have seat covers; the lock was broken in one stall…read more There was lots of fresh fruit--bananas, apples and oranges for the same price as 7-11. I didn't get anything else, but they had travel-size items, snacks, etc. The employee was friendly.

I will stop here every chance I get. The employee I met was super helpful and the place was…read morespotless. newly reopened and it's really nice. The cafe with seating area downstairs will open in the spring. showers are upstairs. lots of snacks and drinks to choose from and extremely clean, including the huge dirt parking lot. let's help keep it that way. there are a few craters but not bad. just dont speed through here and you won't have a problem.

Lol, I can't say enough good things about this Phillips 66 Taft Travel Plaza!…read moreFirst and foremost...for venturing around wonderful Capitol Reef National Park, I first came here each morning to begin my day, every day, for 3 consecutive days. This travel plaza was the perfect stop not to really fill up my gas tank...but to buy all my foods, snacks and supplies to last me throughout my day's explorations (and even into the evenings for dinner when I was camping out in dispersed areas on the outskirts of Capitol Reef). That's how good Taft Plaza was. Also here attached to the right-hand side of the plaza was my saving grace...Subway...where they conveniently opened at 8am each day and surprisingly in the best of ways closed at 10pm each night! 10pm for a travel plaza in the middle of nowhere? Fantastic!! For all the tourists out there...all the outdoor adventurers getting ready to explore Capitol Reef, this Subway was ideal for buying a sandwich for lunch and then enjoying it either along a hike or at a picnic table in the park. Who wouldn't want to do that? Lol, a fresh sandwich to eat after hiking at such a beautiful place like Capitol Reef...priceless! Hehehe. So...lol, I bought my breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks here...loading up before venturing out each day for 3 my days at Capitol Reef. Then, obviously...like other Yelpers have mentioned...it's free to use the public bathrooms. I'd say there were about 5 bathrooms inside the travel plaza and not only were they private restrooms, (not men's and women's communal restrooms)...but each bathroom was extremely well maintained!!! I mean, to be so far away from reality in this remote section of Utah and Capitol Reef...and for the bathrooms to be so clean, was such a pleasant surprise. Also, the gas. Although I only filled my tank up once, the gas prices were fairly cheap...not even raised because of being right near a remote national park with few amenities around. Basically, they didn't price gauge like others gas stations do situated next to popular parks. And yes...I can't leave out the fact that this plaza was so conveniently and accessibly located next to Capitol Reef!! From here to say inside the heart of the park it was only a 10-mile drive!!! Of course, each morning I gladly stopped inside before journeying onwards to the park. This Taft Plaza was simply perfect for everything! Here's another terrific aspect...cell phone reception was perfect! I easily got good coverage and was able to use my phone before driving into Capitol Reef where once among the grounds, I had zero reception, not even one bar. How good is that!! Overall, this Phillips 66 Taft Travel Plaza was maybe the best, most ideal/convenient/perfectly situated...one of the most memorable and 5-star rest stop/gas stations I can remember in a long time. And for these very aspects, this place just fit in perfectly, blending in with my day's itinerary and explorations here at Capitol Reef NP. What else more can I say other than thank you for accommodating us tourists!!

Good gas pumps decent interior prices are horrible not listed prices for drinks and such 6 dollars…read morefor a small night quill will not return for simple items seems more of a scam on what you are buying -_-