Choo Choo! Rowr! The Wildcat Express is really just a…read moreValero gas station with a McDonalds attached to it. They sell their gas at the same price as the Valero across the street, the Snapping Turtle. I picked this one. The bathrooms here were disgusting. They looked like they hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. Ew. The McDonald's seemed to be lightly attended, even at lunch rush. That's not a good sign. They sell coffee here, in cans it's more expensive than Starbuck's freshly poured. The drip coffee was some weak sauce. They offer liquid non dairy creamer, but half the flavors were out. The coffee area was also just as gross as the other places. They sell beer here. There's a walk-in cooler that'd be nice to make a careful selection in during the summer months. They sell the local newspapers. Meh- the gas wasn't that cheap. I'm not stopping here again unless I have to, and then, I'll be going to the Snapping Turtle across the street.

Went to visit grandma and grandpa in Weimer today and decided to grab pizza for dinner because it's…read morefast and easy. We all rejected grandpa's idea of getting pizza from a convenient store. Boy did we all feel silly when the pizza from this place turned out to be one of the best that we've ever had. It was $9.99 for any topping (a total of 9) large pizza. If you order regular crust in comes as a regular pizza pie. If you order thin crust then it comes in squares. We ended up getting three regular crust pizza. One with all 9 toppings, one with sausage, pepperoni and mushroom, and one with half pepperoni and half cheese. We all loved the pizza and ate everything. The pizza was made by a national pizza chain, Hunt Brothers Pizza. It even came with two half letter sodas. We all had a wonderful time with grandma and grandpa and the awesome convenient store pizza made it even more memorable.

We wanted some cheese dip and got it a few days ago. The dip expired dec 6 2019! That wasn't the…read morefirst expired thing they gave us!

I ended up in Texas because of a guy with a Buc-ee's T-shirt…read more About year ago while shopping for groceries at Freddy's (aka Fred Meyer) I saw some guy confidently wearing a red t-shirt with a cartoon looking beaver on it. I was like, "Um, ok, what's that about?" I got home and looked it up. I found out it was Texan company. Then I decided I wanted to visit the biggest Buc-ee's in the Lone Star State. We landed in San Antonio and rented a car. Thankfully it didn't have a California license plate. We drove to Luling on our way to Austin. We pulled into the Buc-ee's parking lot. We saw the gas prices. Gas in Texas is more affordable than Washington State. Took a photo with the metal critter in front of the entrance then made our way into the store. Spacious, busy. Bathroom was clean. We picked up some brisket sandwiches and some sodas. Food is more affordable in Texas. We also bought some souvenirs to take back home including a red shirt with the beaver.

Buc-ee's is known for spotless cleaning, smiling faces, fast paced and good energy. Went there…read moretoday at 7:40pm and it wasn't too good. Restrooms had two hand soap dispensers completely broken, paper towel in the corner on the floors, soda station a mess and not wiped, slushie station a mess, coffee sauces out, empty bottles sitting there, coffee machines dusty with beans all over. Come on Buc-ee's. Is the normal standard not there anymore. No more wow factor anymore? Or getting too big that procedure is being lost in the process? Didn't look like people were working and the ones who were seemed very unhappy and not guest focused. Coming from someone in management for the past 15 years. Maybe it's just this Buc-ee's that needs work?

When Buc-ee's is packed, pass it on by and stop here. This place is underrated. It's never packed…read moreand it is clean. 10 pound bag of ice is only 99 cents. They have everything you need.

The hitching post?! It was more like the Hippy post & us gringos were not invited to the parking…read morelot piñata wedding party that was going on there. The bathrooms were a complete disaster with paper & trash all over the floors. There were so many people waiting to go to the ladies room their should have been a traffic light installed in front of the 'ladies' room. I just left :( The Valero gas station part was ok & the convenience store was nice & clean. The cashier was friendly & there was a ATM & a Subway inside, I still wouldn't stop there again. No Bueno :(

Look. I'm glad that Snappy's market exists. They cashier was friendly both times I came (round trip…read moreto Houston). Bonus: they have EV charging from Electrify America. While the bathrooms were no Buc-ees they were clean enough. What I didn't like was that there is pretty much no pricing on any item in the store. :-( Boo to that. Otherwise my review would be an easy 4 stars.

What would be worst than getting on the road at 4 am? Short answer, getting lost while driving…read morefrom Richmond, TX to Austin, TX. Technically, I was not lost because my GPS was working. However, my GPS was taking me down the back roads, where there were no street lights. It is times like these that you have visions of the Texas Chain Saw Massacre or being abducted or worse. What if I got a flat tire? What if my car stopped running? I tried to remain calm during this heavily dark morning. Fortunately, nothing bad happened. Alas, I saw existence of life...Snappy's Market. I went in primarily to see if they could give me some human directions v car-made ones. The gentlemen on duty was super helpful and indicated I was very close to getting onto the main thoroughfare. He even walked me outside and pointed me in the right direction. I felt compelled to buy something since he was so helpful, but did not have an appetite that early in the morning. I did use the restrooms, which were super clean. Then I was on my way...back on track!

Eh bbq ok. Chips day old. Stale. Yuk what a waste. Then tried to get a piece of choc cake but…read morelady wouldn't give me a piece that wasn't the corner. Said she had to go in order. She convinced me that the lemon/blueberry cake was excellent. Maybe by her standards but I could tell it was days old too. Doubt I would come back. Too many other places in the area to try.

Yesterday had been a really busy day so we decided to grab some food from Texas One Stop in La…read moreGrange. I usually go in there to buy their baked goods, which are pretty hit and miss. They have very clean bathrooms and a nice area with tables inside if you want to stay and eat. They have a decent selection of drinks and snacks, and lots of clothing and boots for sale. But this time, we decided instead of a quick sandwich we would go ahead and order barbecue plates. Their prices are fairly inexpensive for barbecue and I think that's because they are not out back cooking on the pit all day. But the brisket and chicken were fair, made much better by their sauce. I liked the potato salad and I loved the green beans. I think the brisket sandwich is better than the brisket plate, so that's what I will go back to.

9/10 chicken and dumplings 9/10 roasted turkey sandwich…read moreAll I can say is wow. Best chicken and dumplings I've had. Sandwich was very fresh. If there was a McAllisters right next door, I'd come to the bakery 9 out of 10 times. I almost ordered a gallon of soup to go. Had to settle for a cup There's a small seating area in the store. Next time I'll grab a drink and chips from there. Staff very friendly

For a town celebrated for its charm, I expected this bakery to embody the same warmth…read more As a first-time visitor and tourist, I naturally had questions about the bakery's history and the pastries they're known for. The woman who appeared to be the bakery manager, working around 8:15 a.m., answered every question with an attitude that felt forced, dismissive, and unwelcoming. When someone says, "This is my first time here," it's usually an opportunity to create a memorable experience--not make them feel like they're interrupting your morning. I won't be rating the bakery's famous pigs in a blanket because, to me, hospitality is part of the product. Outstanding customer service can elevate good food to a great experience. Without it, even the town's signature pastry loses some of its appeal.

Pleasant atmosphere, friendly customer service (they do not sell Milo's Sweet Tea), but we got Red…read moreDiamond instead. Bathroom entrance is large and clean. Overall a good experience and a reason to stop if you need otw to/from the Austin area.

The venue is a little different / a tidy convenience store gas station and meat market, but there…read moreare 7 tables to sit down and enjoy your food. 1/2 lb burgers are king but they've also got patty melts (yeah, ok, still a burger), brisket and steak or chicken fingers. Some other sandwiches and a chef salad round out lunch. The beef is all from the Diamond A Ranch next door. They also have some breakfast items like tacos and biscuit sandwiches. The tea is fresh and good quality. The food is cooked fresh to order so expect a little wait. Unfortunately, we found the burgers to be rather dry and not tender and juicy, like there wasn't enough fat in the beef. The beefy flavor was excellent, though, and it was well seasoned. These half pounders are ginormous and two people could share one. The fries were obviously freshly made and flavorwise were tasty, but they weren't crispy :( I might try this place again sometime as there's a lot going for it and I like to support small local businesses. And you can buy the local beef to take home.