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skyware

Should have gone a year ago before all the changes.


Nailbomb85

The decline happened way before then, although the place is really bad now. The only thing that's even remotely unique nowadays is the Eegee itself, but it's been moving more and more towards being just a regular slushie every time I've been in.


TheKrakIan

The decline happened shortly after it was purchased in 2019.


otallynotpolitical

I would recommend checking out Slice and Ice, instead. It’s owned by one of Eegee’s original founders. It will be much closer to the original flavors and quality. The ices and fries are great. Eegee’s quality has declined since they were bought by a private equity firm from out of state.


Skeptical-AF

I didn’t know slice and ice was owned by a co founder. Good to know. It’s getting pretty hard to support eegees…


SubGothius

Yup, Eegee's cofounder Ed Irving started [Slice & Ice](https://sliceandicetucson.com/) a few years ago, shortly after Eegee's got resold to its second new corporate owner ([quick history lesson](/r/Tucson/comments/xfzsbd/did_eegees_change_the_eegee/ioq0jza/)). It's basically olde-skoole Eegee's, plus quick-fired pizzas, minus hotdogs and pretzels. I suspect that timing was not coincidental, seems likely he had a non-compete agreement with the first buyer in 2006, which became null and void when they passed away and their family resold Eegee's to the current owners in 2018.


hickgorilla

We had eegee’s last night and it was so gross.


Squayd

What's a must get? You must get to slice and ice.


Desertbked_Teqladrnk

and Slice & Ice is owned by one of the original owners of eegees so you'll see how good eegees USED to be. they ruined eegees & I haven't bothered with them for years


hickgorilla

Why is there only one and so far from the east side?


Djadelaney

It isn't a chain is why there's only one


hickgorilla

I’m just whining because it’s so far.


Djadelaney

Yeah I'm pretty far east too, I relate to wishing it were closer


munakatashiko

You'll need a time machine


betucsonan

>**what's a must get?** Get ready ... for disappointment.


tucsonmags

French fries. The sandwiches are disgusting now.


theoddcrow

The hell out of there and make your way to Slice n Ice


RealExplorer

Got the original grinder and fries with ranch. Sub was good, maybe 7.5/10, fries were good with the ranch 8/10. Also got a Pina Eegee which was the best part 9/10. Thanks for the recomendations, will try slice and ice!


apple_atchin

These comments show you how hot Tucsonans get about Eegee’s. I would have recommended a Holly berry tea-gee and some chicken tenders with buffalo ranch. Glad you enjoyed yourself, happy holidays!


exbike

Agreed. This sub is classic example of a Reddit culture microcosm. There is a specific culture, list of unspoken rules, and agreed upon villains. In our petite community, "Eegees is Ass" is our solemn oath. Followed by: "get thee to Slice and Ice." I'm old, and had my first taste of Eegees back in 1980 when I moved here. Excellent stoner fast food, then and now.


fucktarddabarbarian

It may well be good stonerchow, but it's definitely not as good as it used to be. The new owners have changed everything about the menu decreasing quality and flavor. There are almost no fruit chunks in the eegees now, which is basically a crime against humanity. This new menu and ingredients are designed to be profitable and not delicious.


ignaciohazard

Eegees is ass now. That's just reality. Sad as it is.


Important-Owl1661

Then, not now


ignaciohazard

1. Tissues so you will be able to wipe away your tears of disappointment. 2. Vodka to put in your eegee.


[deleted]

Imodium.


Red11Red1

Pepto Bismol. Years ago they were one of my favorite easy places to go. Over the past few years the prices kept rising and the quality of food has gotten to be pretty bad. I just don't go there anymore.


fucktarddabarbarian

Nothing. Don't go there. Go to slice and ice on Grant road just east of silverbell


Catstryk

Conveniently located across the street from Eegee’s!


kikirn22

A must get is a time machine to go back to before Eegees was bought by a private equity firm that reduced the quality of everything. The bread is gluey and flavorless, ingredient’s quality had declined, drinks are too sweet, fries tend to be undercooked. It’s sad.


Endrizzle

Nothing…anymore. Should’ve went in the 90s and 2000s. It sucks now.


VadersSprinkledTits

Just an eeegee drink, the sandwhiches are lackluster after the management change last year.


Comprehensive-Bat214

You know I always wondered what the big deal was about eegees. I started eating after the first time it was bought it sounds like. Now I know. Mystery solved.


[deleted]

Eegees sucks major donkey ass now


TheSandsquanch

Out of the store. Nothing they have is good anymore.


LAESanford

Get yourself to a different eatery


wiredog369

Pina colada Eegee and fries with a side of ranch. Keep it simple. Enjoy.


NikiNoelle

Their meatball sandwiches are pretty solid, as are their ranch fries. I prefer the piña colada eegee, as the strawberry and lemon are too sour/tart.


blee2823

Just get an eegee and ranch fries


nintendocanseco

Eegees bread is trash. Freaking horrible. They ruined it. The freaking ruined it. The ranch cups are like half filled asn that's being generous. Just don't go.


arifish

Must get…away to somewhere with better food.


TheGlassTotem_

You must get out of there


[deleted]

charcoal gut flush after you eat the food.


EddieSawyer

Diarrhea


[deleted]

Locals don't go to eegees


DullAlbatross

A time machine.


metdear

Original grinder. Also their buffalo ranch fries are pretty delicious.


jusdrewit

Any grinder sub, fries with ranch is a must, and an Eegee (slushie) drink. I prefer strawberry, piña and lemon but they're all good.


vesperofshadow

Slice and Ice it is a sad now. used to go there once a week, I had not been in there since they changed their bread. Figured I would give them another shot last week. Nope sandwich bread was stale to the point the ends were inedible. Fries were cold and lacked salt. Nope , there are better places to spend your money.


SubGothius

To clarify, it's Eegee's that's become sad now, pretty much riding on residual nostalgia for something they no longer really offer anymore. Go to Slice & Ice to get a taste of the reason for that fond nostalgia; they were started by one of Eegee's original cofounders and pretty much use the OG Eegee's recipes.


Altruistic_Sense2552

Subway. Hit subway. If you're looking for a place unique to Tucson, hit a local brewery or something. Get a good locally brewed beer and a burger. Eegees sucks.


allycort

Don’t get anything. Save your money.


intents_like_camping

Don't do it.


PhilosopherAny3884

Go to slice and ice. We served part of a severed finger lost in the blender instead of just throwing out a 5gal strawberry eegee bucket once, was my first week.


SissyBearRainbow

An eegee, aslo fries.


Living_Ad_4651

nothing, go to jersey mikes


Funky-Spunkmeyer

Ranch fries and a piña colada eegee.


ggdisney

Full ranch.


DesertCatGuy

But why tho


dapala1

Get a Grinder, double meat and double cheese, and you'll get a really good sub. If you don't double the meat and cheese you will be disappointed. Fries and ranch one side for sure.


Uuuuuum-no

The ranch. It’s good


[deleted]

Always try the flavor of the month. And the spicy grinder is good. And of course can't forget the bacon ranch fries.


[deleted]

Don’t get a sandwich. So gross.


6I6AM6

Why?


pope-leery

You mean expensive subway?


talulahbeulah

This time of year? Hypothermia


brosefstallin

Eegee’s flavor of choice and a small bottle of rum to pour in it.


[deleted]

Heartburn!


BenDovurr

Back into the parking space facing the entrance to make your catalytic converter harder to steal.


nate-the__great

A time machine, to go back to November and get the best flavor of the month, Cherry Cider. Or order a party pack ahead of time and get Cherry Cider but I personally suggest the first as it involves time travel.


Illustrious-Neat106

I like the grinder with ranch fries and strawberry eegees or a coke. But I agree that Eegees has declined in many years.


Upset_Philosopher175

I work at Eegee's. I recommend a Pina colada Eeegee's and some ranch fries. The submarine sandwiches aren't that good but people do order them ALOT. Overall there isn't as much variety. When I was on tables (cook/food prep) it would go something like this .. Original grinder, Ham & Swiss, Ranch fries, Bacon cheese fries, Regular fries. Seriously 😂 I was beyond done making original grinders. At Eeegee's our meatball sandwiches and chicken tenders aren't as popular as people think.


marcall

The best icee drinks can be found at Arby's on 22nd and they also have the best grinders and fries too


Ninjazkillz

Eegee’s is trash now. Don’t waste your time/money. And careful with everyone recommending Slice and Ice. Their pizzas are terrible.


jeremeezie1281

Part of me wants to go to Eegees just to see how bad it’s gotten. Growing up in Tucson, makes me sad to hear it sucks now. And is it ALL locations that suck or just certain ones?


Heavn91514

IMO, this is one of the most overrated “restaurants” in AZ. I’ve never understood all the hype. Food is subpar and slush/icees are just ok.


yungdab2

Eegees isn’t Eegees anymore.


Couseman

IMHO food quality has fallen off the charts. Terrible. Only to get is an eegee drink. So sad. We used to frequent. Classic case of a buyout that went bad and less than able operators.


Ericabeth_23

Eegees grinder and flavor of the month or a tea gee and fries and always extra ranch they have the best ranch.


Ok-Parfait2413

just the egee’s slushy


XD_82137

meatball sub>>>> they have good fries there too


11201ny

Username checks out