Since the sunny, colorful, carefree days of the early 1970s, eegee’s has been serving handcrafted sub sandwiches and its now-famous frozen fruit drink, the “eegee,” in Southern Arizona. In September 1971, the founders pooled their resources to purchase a used vending truck and began serving a frozen lemon drink at high schools, sporting events, and concerts in town. The drink was called an “eegee.” Eventually, the vending trucks were retired as they turned their business into a growing quick-service restaurant chain.
Today, there are 25+ eegee’s locations in the greater Tucson area, as well as one in neighboring town Casa Grande. The restaurant has also grown its menu and now offers salads, french fries, and signature ranch dressings, available in original, chipotle, and buffalo flavors.
