The booming metropolis of Raleigh and Durham is constantly adding in new shopping, dining, and living establishments. Most of these are chains, which we’re not all that fond of (how many Wal-marts does one area need? Really??), but we have been highly enjoying Sheetz. The logo might make you think that Sheetz is a gourmet deli of some sort, but no, it is a gas station. With a really impressive (ok, really CHEAP) restaurant inside.

First innovation:  you order at a little touch screen computer kiosk.  I remember seeing these in McDonalds a few years ago, but I guess they hadn’t caught on.  At Sheetz, though, you can also order from a touch screen that’s at the gas pump!!! So exciting.  It gives you something to do while you’re waiting for the tank to fill.

Then, you go in with your receipt and pay at the register like normal.  We’ve been getting free beverages for quite some time now because they seem to enjoy giving out coupons because the stores just opened.  We won’t complain about that!  The food arrives shortly after.  It’s not the best food ever, just about the same as any other fast food, but hello cheapness!  Two hot dogs for 99 cents!  A 6-inch meatball sub for $1.99!  Try getting that kind of bargain at any other dining establishment.  They also have an “espresso bar”, which you can also order from the kiosk.  Mm, blended coffee drink goodness.

I’m sure as Sheetz expands it will lose its appeal to us, but for the moment we are addicted.

Posted by Carrie on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Categories: around the triangle, restaurants · 1 Comment »