wow a sugar addicts paradise …read more i saved this place to return, it has dunkin' donuts and a burger king and so much eye candy imho. plethora gas pumps. sugar addict

Somewhere on a lonely stretch of US Highway 129 sits Busy Bee, a gas station that looked at…read moreBuc-ee's and said, hold my beef jerky. Now listen... this is not Buc-ee's. Let's not get reckless. Nobody is confusing this place with the Disney World of gas stations. But Busy Bee absolutely wants you to know it studied the Buc-ee's playbook in great detail and copied enough homework to pass the class. And honestly? Respect. After hours on the road, I pulled in needing gas, caffeine, food, a restroom, and probably some emotional reassurance from the highway gods. Busy Bee delivered on most of it. First off, the bathrooms were clean. Not "gas station clean." Actually clean. That alone immediately moves a roadside stop up at least one full star in America's travel grading system. Then came the snack exploration phase. They had homemade jerky, specialty snacks, random road trip impulse purchases, and enough "well I wasn't planning to buy this but here we are" items to keep me wandering around longer than intended. It's the kind of place where you walk in for a drink and somehow leave holding candied pecans, smoked sausage, and a giant bag of pork rinds you'll later regret in silence. The overall vibe was solid too. Convenient. Clean. Easy stop. Good energy from the place itself. The employees though? Let's just say the staff had the collective facial expression of people who may have originally applied at Buc-ee's and ended up here after the universe made other plans. Nobody was rude. But there was definitely an emotional support shift happening behind the counter. Still, for a highway stop, Busy Bee absolutely gets the job done. It's a good place to refuel both your gas tank and your stomach before heading back into the chaos of interstate survival. This is probably a true three-and-a-half star stop if we're getting technical about it. But Yelp refuses to acknowledge the beauty of nuance, and I'm feeling generous today. So four stars it is for the little roadside gas station that looked at Buc-ee's empire and said, we can absolutely make a run at this thing.

Trupti and Kalpesh always greets us with a smile and gives us excellent service. They certainly…read moregive a hometown feel to a small convenience store.

Cheap gas. Very old pumps but that didn't seem to matter since they work just fine. The drinks and…read morechips weren't really on sale and we ended up spending $13 for four (4) drinks and two bags of chips but I guess that's about average. Seemed like a nice enough place.

The line was twelve people deep-- the cashier extremely…read moreslow. I wouldn't have waited if I weren't dying for some Joe. And it was gross anyway-- a regretful buy I raised my fist to the heaven and yelled "dear god, whyyyy!" Ok, not that dramatic but still I wouldn't go back until the next time I need lotto and a cigarette pack.

The nicest friendliest staff! The man told me to have a blessed day when I was getting ready to…read moreleave and that just topped off how wonderful the people are here. This is the second time I've been here with two different crews working and they have all been great!

Bought a great guitar from this place for a great price owner Tim is even greater. I sure hope its…read morestill open because ive been living in levy county for years and plan on stopping by before Christmas

Food is absolutely delicious, ribs are tender, though sometimes a little spicier than I prefer…read more Potato salad is always on point, smothered pork chops on Thursday , very tender. This is my go-to place when I don't have time or just dont want to cook.

All around decent enough place to stop for gas. The price was in line with other gas stations in…read morethe area and the inside had the usual convenience store items.

Just got a fresh piece of fried fish from their kitchen…read more Oh, my goodness!! Out of this world, crispy and tender with a detectable touch of spicy heat. Well done!

Now that there are a few more pizza contenders in High Springs, I still love Family Food Store…read morewhich, for 20 years now, I've called Sam's. Now it's the Original Sam's. An easy to miss convenience store if you're not local and are just passing by on 27 but not only do they sell live bait, river floats, pickled sausage and pigs' ears ... Sam makes one heckuva pizza. Reasonably priced, great crust and the XL will barely fit in your car!

It's a quick stop type business that has a pizza oven pizza was no better then an at home frozen…read morepizza you payed $26 for defiantly will not be back Nor do I recommend

We stopped at this convenience store when passing through the area. Later I discovered I lost my…read morepurse. My whole life was in it! We drove back and asked about it. The purse was there, safe and sound behind the counter!! I especially want to thank the young woman who works there. So nice of her to keep it safe. She is a really nice lady and needs to be commended!!!

Stopped in for lunch and had an amazing double cheeseburger in a very quaint setting, their menu…read morewas all American. The walls were decorated with photographs from the 18th century of the surrounding area.

WOOOOOOOO! (Ric Flair Style) it's 2020, and I'm kicking this decade off with a review of a place…read morethat's the epitome of a hidden gem called Lacy's Kountry Store in a tiny town called Moniac in Georgia (Roughly 30 minutes from MacClenny, Fl). I'm not sure if Yelp has the address right, so I included a pic of their business card. If any of my adventurous Jacksonville Yeeps out there are up for a restaurant roadtrip, then Lacy's is my first 2020 recommendation. It's literally the only business...not just restaurant, gas, station, or store....the only establishment of any kind for miles and miles and miles. I travel to Georgia to visit family during the holidays, and this last time, I took the back roads to avoid all the traffic. I stumbled upon Lacy's while I was frantically searching for a restroom and a place to stock up on snacks. The Ins and Outs: The exterior gives the impression of your everyday run of the mill corner store/gas station that's been there for decades. But as I walked in I immediately stopped in my tracks and all my senses went on high alert. Directly in front of me were 2 menu boards, pictures of food offerings, an ice cream counter, and the glorious sounds and smells of eats being freshly prepared in the kitchen. To the right was the convenience store, to the left was the dining room. My jaw dropped because there was NO signage or any indication outside that this was also a restaurant. Immediately I turned my focus back to the menu. The Noms: There are both breakfast and lunch/dinner offerings, but the kind lady (owner?) informed me that both menus are served from opening to closing (YAY!). While there were many things that looked both tasty and tempting, I decided to start the new year off with a bang and order the Heart Attack Burger, which comes topped with cheddar, swiss, fried egg, bacon, grilled onions, and mushrooms on homemade garlic bread. YUP...this ain't no "New Years Resolution Diet" joint, Yeeps. I opted for no mushrooms, though, since I've never been into those. It's been a long time since I've been this excited about a burger, but let me tell you, this was a BURGER. It was hearty, juicy, meaty, cheesy and kicked up even further by the egg, bacon, and onions. And the garlic bread? Hell YES. Every bite was savored and there's one thing for sure...I am COMING BACK for this burger. And So: There's also a Barbeque menu only served on Saturdays (see pics), which I'm also excited to try. They're open 7 days a week from 7am to 9pm, but the grill closes at 7pm. There's fountain drinks available, but I opted for a nostalgic bottle of cold Frostie Root Beer that day. The good sized dining room is full of eye-catching nostalgia, such as the vintage soda machines, and historic photos along the wall of Moniac. GO HERE....EAT HERE. Lacy's Kountry Store was an amazing find, and the perfect start to the new year for me! Till next time, my fellow Yeeps...SUPPORT your local eats and businesses and as always....SYOY!

Pop A Top is one of those classic Gainesville convenience stops that somehow manages to feel like a…read moreneighborhood hangout. The beer selection is surprisingly broad for a small shop, with plenty of local brews and rotating options that make it easy to grab something new each visit. Prices are fair, and the staff keeps the place running smoothly even when it gets busy. What really sets it apart is the vibe -- relaxed, unfussy, and very Gainesville. Whether you're picking up a quick drink before heading downtown or stocking up for a low‑key night, Pop A Top is reliable, friendly, and exactly what you want from a local corner store.

I was in the area for lunch after my nail appointment and have had my eye on Pop A Top for a while…read more It's on the corner of Main Street and University Ave and I was able to park on the street. Walking in, it gives a corner store/bodega vibes. They are known for their vegan and vegetarian sandwich options. While I had my eyes on the hot dogs, I decided to go with the smoked tofu sandwich - which the staff said was highly recommend due to the vegan chipotle mayo sauce. I waited for about 5 minutes or so for my sandwich which was about $13. The standouts were the smoked tofu and the chipotle sauce. The tofu was flavorful almost like smoked paprika and some spicy. The chipotle was very creamy and great component to the sandwich. I wish they would've toasted the sandwich as the vegan cheese is just an afterthought. I do want to come back for the hot dogs and other sandwiches here. Vegans and vegetarians in the Gainesville here, this is the spot for you.