eegee's

eegee's is a Tucson restaurant and frozen treat shop known for its signature eegee, a silky, icy drink blended with real fruit and served with juicy pieces of fresh fruit. The business also serves made-to-order grinders and subs, salads, soups, fries and sides.

About eegee's

eegee's is a Tucson restaurant and frozen treat shop known for its signature eegee, a silky, icy drink blended with real fruit and served with juicy pieces of fresh fruit. The business also serves made-to-order grinders and subs, salads, soups, fries and sides. With locations across Southern Arizona and Phoenix, eegee's remains closely connected to Tucson, where its story began and where its frozen lemonade vending truck first brought refreshments to schools, sporting games and concerts.

The story starts in September 1971, during a particularly hot Tucson summer. The company's founders drove around the city in a frozen lemonade vending truck, offering a cool treat to people attending local events. That original frozen lemonade developed into the eegee, which the company describes as a blend of real fruit and frozen goodness. Over time, the drink became a recognizable part of the Tucson food scene and a lasting tradition for Tucsonans, as well as for people in Phoenix and visitors to the Sonoran Desert.

Today, eegee's menu extends beyond its namesake drink. The restaurant's grinders and subs are made to order, including the original grinder, and are served as generously filled sandwiches. Salads feature crisp lettuce and fresh toppings, while soups provide another option alongside the cold drinks and sandwiches. Fries and sides round out the menu, with the company's ranch dressing offered as an accompaniment. The website also highlights a rotating flavor of the month, giving regular customers another way to experience the frozen fruit drink.

The business presents eegee's as part of everyday life in Arizona, from the drive home after work to birthday parties, graduations, first dates and weddings. Its website notes that the restaurants serve as a community tradition for generations and offers catering for gatherings. The original mobile beginnings also remain part of the company's identity through Sweet Ride, a service listed alongside its restaurant locations, menu and catering options. Community involvement is included among eegee's ongoing areas of focus, along with sustainability and efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

For Tucson diners, eegee's offers several ways to get started, including ordering online, visiting a location or reviewing the menu before arriving. Guests can choose among the fruit-filled frozen drinks, sandwiches, salads, soups, fries and sides, with the flavor of the month providing a seasonal point of interest. The company also provides a rewards program and publishes "The Squeeze," a news and blog feature covering recipes, special events and other eegee's updates. In Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona, the restaurant continues the tradition that began with a frozen lemonade truck on hot city streets.