Located on 2nd E past Wal-Mart, on the edge of town
Joe’s Filling Station is a little known yet kind of awesome establishment. Think of a scene of 1950’s Americana, and the local diner feeding people of all walks of town. That’s Joe’s. It’s kind of small, a little bit pricy, but quite pleasant. From the outside it looks like a small yet old gas station. Not much like a restaurant, but that's part of it's charm. The walls are decorated in old Coca-Cola and Conoco ads, which are amusing in their dated fashion (translation - they aren't politically correct at all). You can eat any of three meals there, with such favorites and biscuits and gravy to a burger. It's not my favorite place to eat, but it's still good. In the Top 20 at least. The eggs and hash browns are highly recommended, and watch for daily specials. Service is quick, the waitresses are friendly, and you sit real close to the action, just like in the movies.
In true diner fashion I saddled up to the counter and ordered a burger and milk shake. The milk shake was fantastic, and well worth the money. Not only did you get a milk shake in a chilled glass topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, you also got the extra milk shake/ice cream that didn't fit in the glass. Basically you get two milk shakes for the price of one, although the second one didn't have sprinkles. Still, it was dang good, one of the best milk shakes I've had. All of the sudden, this little establishment becomes one of my top dessert recommendations.
When given the choice between tater tots, onion rings, or steak fries, the waitress recommended that I go with the steak fries, and I'm glad I did. Not being a Rocky Mountain native, I don't believe in fry sauce, but with just ketchup, or alone even, the steak fries are incredible - not too soft or too crispy, and perfectly seasoned, they would have been the highlight of my meal if not for the awesome milk shake.
I can’t say the same for the burger though. I was hesitant about ordering it at first, since it was really pricy – over $7. At that price I would expect it served on a golden platter. It wasn't. And it was a mediocre burger. If not for the euphoria of the milk shake, I would have been quite disappointed. But the milk shake - no that's worth the drive (perhaps too far for a walk) and it is a fun visit that provides a distraction from the collegiate or small town feel all the other restaurants in town have. Eat at Joe’s. Especially if you have a leather jacket and cool wavy hair. Or a poodle skirt. Or just go in your pajamas like the rest of us. Just get that milk shake.
In true diner fashion I saddled up to the counter and ordered a burger and milk shake. The milk shake was fantastic, and well worth the money. Not only did you get a milk shake in a chilled glass topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, you also got the extra milk shake/ice cream that didn't fit in the glass. Basically you get two milk shakes for the price of one, although the second one didn't have sprinkles. Still, it was dang good, one of the best milk shakes I've had. All of the sudden, this little establishment becomes one of my top dessert recommendations.
When given the choice between tater tots, onion rings, or steak fries, the waitress recommended that I go with the steak fries, and I'm glad I did. Not being a Rocky Mountain native, I don't believe in fry sauce, but with just ketchup, or alone even, the steak fries are incredible - not too soft or too crispy, and perfectly seasoned, they would have been the highlight of my meal if not for the awesome milk shake.
I can’t say the same for the burger though. I was hesitant about ordering it at first, since it was really pricy – over $7. At that price I would expect it served on a golden platter. It wasn't. And it was a mediocre burger. If not for the euphoria of the milk shake, I would have been quite disappointed. But the milk shake - no that's worth the drive (perhaps too far for a walk) and it is a fun visit that provides a distraction from the collegiate or small town feel all the other restaurants in town have. Eat at Joe’s. Especially if you have a leather jacket and cool wavy hair. Or a poodle skirt. Or just go in your pajamas like the rest of us. Just get that milk shake.
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