Tag: Gas Station Sandwiches

Gas Station Sandwich Primer

I’ve written a lot about ‘gas station sandwiches,” a term I use to describe the cello wrapped sandwiches, fresh or heat and eat, one finds at c-stores, gas stations, and in vending machines. The earliest ones I remember were from a Virginia company called “Stewart Sandwiches” who sold mostly to bars, concession stands, and schools… Continue reading Gas Station Sandwich Primer

Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review

Fourth in a series of four.  Thornton’s is a medium size gas station chain based out of Louisville. They’ve been rolling out hot snack foods at some of their stations, and I’ve tried their pizza, burgers, and breakfast sandwiches so far. Today I picked up the “Southern Style Crispy Chicken Sandwich,” which is two of… Continue reading Thorntons Chicken Sandwich Review

Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3

This is my third look at the hot food side of Thornton’s gas stations, a medium size chain in the South and Midwest. I previously looked at their pizza and breakfast biscuit. My “beef” with all this food is primarily its value proposition, as well as the manner in which its preparation is marketed (previously discussed).… Continue reading Thorntons Gas Station Food Review, Part 3

Pepperoni Pizza Melt Review

One of my mother’s hobbies was grocery shopping I think.  Started around the Cuban missile crisis and built from there – eventually there was enough canned, boxed and frozen goods in our basement to last through a zombie apocalypse.  I guess I picked at least part of the habit up, but I’m more fascinated by… Continue reading Pepperoni Pizza Melt Review

Walgreens $1 Cheeseburger (Gas Station Food)

I guess Walgreens decided they needed to compete with the Dollar Store’s $1 cheeseburger. Or the McDouble? Walgreen’s is the world’s largest drug store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all 50 states, PR and Guam. It started in Chicago in 1901. I’m sure the founders wouldn’t recognize today’s version, which, to me, in most… Continue reading Walgreens $1 Cheeseburger (Gas Station Food)

7-Eleven Fresh to Go Sandwiches Review

You know me, I love gas station sammiches.  They remind me of Las Vegas – the best and worst of America in one place at the same time. Gas station sandwiches are great because they are cheap, and relatively palatable.  They are not so great because of their nutritional aspects. Today’s specimen is the “Fresh… Continue reading 7-Eleven Fresh to Go Sandwiches Review

“Gas Station Sandwiches” – Winco Grocery

Winco is a local grocery chain spread across the West; I’ve written about it’s history and it’s fresh pizza previously.   Today, we’re continuing to explore one of my favorite topics, what I call “gas station sandwiches.” Winco’s Turkey and Havarti Ciabatta comes with turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and nothing else.  At $2.06, it’s a helluva… Continue reading “Gas Station Sandwiches” – Winco Grocery

Starbucks Turkey and Swiss Sandwich Review

“Sliced Natural Turkey Breast” (minimally processed says the labeling) with no artificial ingredients.  From the label, it’s not clear if “no artificial ingredients” refers to the “minimally processed” turkey, or the entire sandwich, but when one counts the number of ingredients in this turkey, Swiss, lettuce on wheat sandwich, with ‘sides’ of light mayo and… Continue reading Starbucks Turkey and Swiss Sandwich Review

AM/PM – Arco Gas Stations Ready to Eat Burgers & Dogs

I have opined on my take on AM/PM Mini Mart ready to eat foods in the past, my opinion hasn’t changed – adequate hot food, great value proposition. There are few dollar menus that can beat the proposition AM/FM has to offer – two hot dogs for $1.50, two larger dogs or burgers for $2.50.… Continue reading AM/PM – Arco Gas Stations Ready to Eat Burgers & Dogs