Years ago, the burrito and taco counter inside the Shell station in Sandy was my go-to spot for breakfast burritos. The price was right, and the food was always delicious. After the Sandy food cart pod opened, I was drawn to all the new options and hadn't stopped here in years. But with breakfast burritos elsewhere now running around $10 to $14, I decided to return--and was thrilled to find one here for just $7.50.
At 8:30 a.m., the deli case didn't have as many choices as I remembered, although I may simply have arrived early. The staff made my burrito with scrambled eggs and chopped bacon from the deli case, added a generous sprinkle of cheese, wrapped it, and finished it in the press. I had forgotten about that final step, but it makes a real difference: the tortilla gets nicely finished, the cheese melts, and everything inside is warmed through.
They also included a couple of salsas to take along. The menu still offers tacos and familiar lunch favorites such as carnitas and al pastor, so there are plenty of reasons to return later in the day.
The Sandy Shell deli is still serving satisfying food at an affordable price. If you want a flavorful, budget-friendly breakfast burrito without the food-cart price, this longtime local stop is worth revisiting. For the time being, the deli closed on the weekends due to staffing shortages. read more