Parachute, CO is a good stopping point along I-70 to get gas. The Paradise Shell station (Yelp…read morestill thinks it's a Texaco but it's been rebranded) is now on my short list of good places to stop if I'm topping off before making the climb over the passes or I need a bit more gas to get me to Grand Junction if I'm heading West. The gas pumps were easy to get in and out of even with a smail trailer, and the restrooms were clean. (My 3 year old didn't say they were yucky and he's quick to complain if a place has dirty bathrooms). Inside you'll find a typical C-Store with a slightly expanded range of offerings from coffee (They had a Douwe Egberts machine) to hot dogs. They also have a Subway franchise location here. 3 Stars.

We blew a trailer tire just outside of parachute I recalled there was a little mechanics shop at…read morethe Bradley's (Sinclair aka parachute lube and service) in town, so I called with the hopes they had tires. Lo-and-behold they did!! They guy was extremely kind and got us a new tire fast we were in and out in less than 30 minutes! (Granted I'm sure if he were busier than he was at the moment we called it would have taken longer but not much) he was efficient and valued our time as we did his. No bull, no annoyingly long chit chat; just a quick how are you, what happened, & how can I help. Cost was roughly $135 for the tire and labor which is about average for that tire. A++ I Would definitely go there again and definitely recommend him.

I came to Parachute Lube & Service traveling from Kansas City to SW Colorado to a job related…read moreappointment. Check engine light on car and it started running rough. In less than 90 minutes they had it diagnosed, fixed, and I was back on the road with a repaired ignition coil. And I made my appointment on time. They were my personal NASCAR pit crew that day! Thanks guys! Warm, friendly, honest, fast!

This place is exactly what you hope to find when you're passing through--good food, good people,…read moreand way more than you expect from a small roadside stop. The deli is the highlight. Everything feels homemade and actually made with care, not just thrown together. The portions are legit too--you're not leaving hungry. I've tried a few things here and it's all been solid, especially the sandwiches and breakfast options. You can tell they're using quality ingredients (real butter, fresh bread, etc.), which makes a difference. What really stands out though is the service. The people here take the time to talk to you, explain what they're making, and make you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. It has that true small-town, mom-and-pop feel that's hard to find anymore. Bonus: it's also a small store, so you can grab essentials if you need something quick while traveling. If you're debating stopping here or just hitting a gas station--don't. This is one of those spots you'll remember and probably start planning future stops around.

This is such a great spot to stop! Not only can you enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch, you can…read morealso grab some basic necessities (I almost bought yeast because I am out). When we ordered, the man was very helpful in describing how he makes the various foods. My Reuben sandwich was fantastic and filling!

A small town ranch supply store with deep rooted community values and customer service. I buy all…read moremy vehicle and trailer tires from Valley along with all my ranch feed and supplies. They even occasionally deliver it to me on one of their trips into Grand Junction. The staff and owner are friendly and very responsive. Better service, better product, better price AND I'm supporting a small local business and not some corporate chain. I encourage everyone to stop in an check the store out if you are in the Collbran area. It is likely that you will run into a couple friendly local ranchers visiting over a cup of coffee.

Forie is awesome! So helpful and kind! Love to be able to give business to him!…read moreNever had a bad experience there.

I am so disappointed with the sale of this store and hope the best for the seller but the new…read moreowners are proving to have a plan of insane price gouging and purposely not tagging most items with pricing. Totally shocked with my bill, I asked for my receipt and it was not itemized and everything I bought did not have a price tag on it. The few items I saw with pricing on them had a price increase and the price compared to other stores was %25 to %35 greater. Thanks for encouraging us to drink less or, drive to other stores and support community focused business owners.

So the liquor laws in CO are rather antiquated. You can't just roll into the local grocery store…read more(City Market) and pick up some brew. Nope...you have to go to an actual liquor store. MOST liquor stores in rural CO tend to stock the wanna-be beers....Coors, Keystone, Bud, Miller, etc. But Choice gives you....well, choice. A VERY solid beer selection includes Grolsch (yeah!), Stella, and a few other Bavarian hops. The wine selection is about as good as you'll find anywhere in rural CO, and the spirits selection is excellent...including aged rums and even a 30yr port! Only ding is the pricing - wines are more than (way more than) double the price of what they are in CA. Near Walmart, the ONLY shopping choice in Rifle. Definitely a fan.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Excellent selection, great deals, and the friendliest…read morestaff in town. The drive-thru is icing on the cake. They always turn my frown upside down.

Management is a fuckin joke!!!! Don't understand how waiting at the drive thru for almost 20 mins,…read moreno one inside, no one was ahead of us when we arrived, is ok and the guy who came to the window was extremely rude. When we asked for cold shooters didn't even go look just rudely said "no we don't have them is that it?" Management needs to change because this place has never been so low on customer service.

This car wash is always our favorite, the owner always goes the extra mile and is super personable…read more The bays for self wash are always clean and well kept, the vacuum area is clean also. They have a new ice machine and the other great thing about this car wash is is they even have a dog bathing booth for washing pets, close to Kum n Go and just a great touch less car wash. They even have a punchcard for free car wash.

Really great car wash using the self service bay. And appreciated that they had a blow dry hose…read more Not all of the self service washes have that. Very happy with the result.

I needed to get out of town for a bit to clear my head. I decided to go out west and came across…read morethis store. It has almost everything. There is personal care items, home decor, pillows and throw blankets, some clothing, cleaners, kitchen ware, food, drinks, frozen food, canned food, movies, trash bags, you name it. I have to say I was impressed because the town is a 'blink and you will miss it' kind of town. To have this big of a store seemed unique. They are open until 10pm many nights too which was surprising. However, I knew I was in small-townville due to the BIG Chevy truck that pulled up with no muffler being as loud as can be. There is a private parking lot too. This may be the 'place to be' for some. The lady was helpful when I asked but not super attentive unless you ask. If you need specialty items, this is NOT the store to go to. Though it is a Dollar General, many items are $2, $3, $4 and $5. These are still good prices when I compare to where I live currently. Not even Walmart is that cheap! Overall I was happy, especially to spend $80 with a full grocery cart. I also noticed there is no cell service in the store or on the street. It may be my provider, but it is a small town, so not surprising. I am sure I will return to the store one day again.

Juanna, the manager, is always happy and helpful when I shop here which is almost everyday. She…read moreinteracts with my kiddos and remembers to ask about all of my family members. Her store is well stocked and clean. We are lucky to have a store to get groceries here in lilttle ole silt.