Eeegees is a fast food restaurant chain based in Arizona, specializing in frozen fruit drinks and sub sandwiches, serving lunch and dinner.
Eegees is an icon in the Arizona fast food industry. They started as a frozen lemonade business in 1971, situating their vending trucks in front of high schools and sporting events, to provide cold, fresh drinks. Thus, “eegees” is the term used for frozen drinks, with the name coming from the initials of the founders, Edmund Irvin and Robert Greenberg.
The founders eventually expanded to include other fruit flavors as well as adding food to their menu. They are known for their sub sandwiches, salads, fries, and of course, their signature Eegees ranch dressing.
The restaurant is mainly found in the Tucson, Arizona, area, but they also have locations in Phoenix, Casa Grande, and the Green Valley. As of April 2023, there are over 63 locations in the state of Arizona, with 53% of them being found in Tucson.
For more information on Eegees and their menu, please visit the official website.
What Makes Eegees Different?
Eegees started out as a frozen fruit drink vending truck, moving from one location to another serving frozen lemonade to high school students or spectators in sports events. They eventually expanded to include food items in their menu, but they are still known for their fruit drinks up to this day. Because of this, the drinks are what sets Eegees apart from other fast food chains in the Arizona market. Their delicious frozen fruit drinks come in many flavors, with a new or different flavor introduced every month. This makes it exciting to try something new each month you visit the restaurant.
Another thing that makes Eegees different from other restaurants is that they have a very simple menu. Aside from the thirst-quenching fruit drinks, they also serve subs and grinders, salads, and sides, and that’s it. The menu isn’t complicated and it’s not overwhelming, making it easy and simple to place your order.
The restaurant also allows customization of sub sandwich toppings. You can even make your very own versions, adding or removing certain toppings depending on your food preferences.
Eegees is a simple, straightforward, family-friendly restaurant that offers great drinks and sandwiches to its patrons.
There are 9 categories to the Eegees menu, and these are:
- Eegees
- Grinders
- Subs
- Chicken
- Salads
- Fries and Sides
- 3-Foot Subs and Parties
- Kid’s Meals
- Beverages
The Eegees menu is where you can find the flavors of their famous frozen fruit drinks. The flavors are strawberry, skinny berry, lemon, pina colada, and a different one each month in what they call their “Flavor of the Month.”
The Grinders menu is where you’ll find different sandwiches made with different toppings on a freshly baked bun. The bread is baked every day, which gives them a high-quality freshness. Some of the Grinder items include the Original Grinder, the Deluxe Griner, the Veggie Grinder, the Spicy Grinder, and the Pastrami Grinder.
The Subs menu consists of 7 different items, which include Turkey and Provolone, Ham and Swiss Cheese, Meatballs, Tuna, Club, Roast Beef and Provolone, and Turkey, Ham, and Provolone.
The Chicken sandwich menu consists of chicken tender meals with medium fries, while the salad menu consists of 3 different items.
The Fries and Sides consist of regular potato fries and fries with different kinds of toppings, such as chipotle ranch, cheesy bacon, and other combinations.
The 3-Foot Subs and Party Packs are designed for group orders, as they can serve more than one person. The Eegees Fun Pak, for example, can serve 25 people, while the Eegees Party Pak can serve a total of 50 people. These Packs contain Eegees of frozen fruit drinks in one big bucket, but you don’t have to drink from the same container. There are spoons and cups included in the party pack.
Eegees has a small menu but there are a few popular items you shouldn't miss when you visit one of their restaurants. Here is a list of the most popular items on the Eegees menu:
- Ranch Fries
- Original Grinder
- Veggie Grinder
- Hot Meatball Sub
- Hot Spicy Chicken Bacon Sub
- Southwest Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad
The Hot Meatball Sub is one of the most popular items on the menu. It comes with loaded meatballs covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, served in a hot and fresh toasted bun.
The Southwest Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad comes with mixed greens, red bell peppers, corn, wontons, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, and crispy chicken, and is topped with Eegees’ signature chipotle ranch dressing.
There is no vegetarian or vegan menu in Eegees but because they allow customization of toppings on their menu, vegetarians can definitely order something from the restaurant.
The Veggie Grinder, for example, does not contain meat but it does have cheese. If you’re okay with Swiss cheese and provolone, you can order this item on the menu. The regular fries and cookies are also devoid of meat.
For the salads, you can also skip the meat and cheese, and get your fix of mixed greens and vegetables, as well as vinaigrette dressing. The frozen fruit drinks, or Eegees, are vegan and vegetarian, with no animal byproducts in the ingredients.
Yes, as mentioned earlier, Eegees is a family-friendly restaurant, and they do have a kid’s menu. There Are two items on this menu, which are:
- Kid’s Tenders (2 chicken tenders)
- Kid’s Subs (turkey, provolone, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, and provolone)
These meals come with a side of fries and one choice of Eegee.
What are the Operating Hours of Eegees?
Eegees serves lunch, snacks, and dinner, and they are typically open between 930 am to 8 pm. However, operating hours may vary depending on the location. Please verify operating hours with the Eegees location near you.
Does Eegees Offer Delivery?
Yes, Eegees offers delivery. You can place your order online, or you can also use third-party delivery partners such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, Seamless, Postmates, or Grubhub. Please check with these delivery apps if they offer the Eegees menu in your location.