I get severe anxiety in big, crowded places. And that's what this was. It was big, crowded, and…read morefull of tchotchkes I didn't want, need or love. I bought a sandwich and some water and got out of there. I will never return. In fairness to them, the place was surprisingly clean, well organized, seemed well managed. The staff seemed nice enough - just working hard to ring up all the people buying their tchotchkes.

I stopped at Buc-ee's in Madisonville around 8:30 PM. The parking lot was nearly empty, and I…read moreparked my semi truck all the way in the very back of the lot, away from everyone. I walked in planning to spend maybe 20 minutes max just to buy a few souvenirs, snacks, and a few things to take home to my kids and family. Shortly after I walked in, I was approached and told I wasn't allowed to be there because I came in a semi truck. I explained that I was only going to be inside for a few minutes to buy a few items, but I was told they would not allow me to purchase anything. I was also told, "Unfortunately truckers are not welcome." Those were his exact words. That was extremely disappointing to hear. Truck drivers are a huge part of what keeps this country moving. We deliver the products businesses sell every single day, including the products sitting on Buc-ee's shelves. To be told we're not welcome and not even allowed to make a purchase is sad and frustrating. Because of this experience, I will never return to Buc-ee's again, not even in my personal vehicle. I'd much rather spend my money at a truck stop or any business that welcomes everyone and appreciates the people who help keep America moving.

This is what a Dairy Queen should be. Dairy Queen is legendary in Texas. This location in…read moreMadisonville is everything that legend is made of. The staff is friendly. The restaurant is clean. The food is made right the first time and served in a timely manner by smiling faces. We were warmly greeted when we walked in. Not a half-hearted effort, they sounded sincere. The staff worked as a team. They were quick and efficient. No bad attitudes. No whining. You could tell they cared, they took pride in their work. The food was delicious and everything we hoped for. Isn't it funny how eating a Blizzard can bring back so many good memories? That's why Texans love Dairy Queen. It is what this location is all about.

Service was so so terrible. White guy in front of me got a plus service & I literally saw the…read moreyoung-ish lady with glasses change her smile to the worst b face imaginable when she noticed me politely waiting my turn. Then she doesn't bring everything out to us & stares us down for 3-5 seconds when we asked for the rest of our order. Then begrudgingly brings us melted ice cream sandwiches that were stained all over the outside like they had been refrozen after melting. On top of ALL that, there was a hair in my mouth as I was chewing the fries. Disgusting place & service. If you're white, they'll at least be polite, if you don't mind the hair in your food. Please do not stop here otherwise.

Good ice cream in a fun location…read more Heads up: they need better signage. We almost didn't stop because the rest of the food trucks were closed and Camp House faces away from the parking and looked closed as well. Fortunately, I thought to get out and double check. There are some interesting flavors from the sweet to the "savory." Can't decide? I recommend the ice cream flight. You can double up or go with six completely different flavors.

Cute little ice cream place! They have their own unique flavors. They only have outside seating,…read morebut it's very cute and the ambiance is great! They had little chairs for my toddler, so sweet! I'll definitely be back, I love supporting small businesses

An amazing little small town burger place that will not disappoint!!! I highly recommend this place!read more

Don't waste your time. Fries are okay, but the burger sucks. Go elsewhere. Not tasty at all. Sorryread more

A nice dessert spot just west of downtown Huntsville. They've improved since they first opened…read moreseveral years ago. Unfortunately, the yogurts aren't locally made but they are tasty. Lots of variety. Fresh toppings. Pay by weight. So have as much or as little as you care for. Enjoy!

This place has raised their prices so high that two small yogurts with very few toppings cost…read more$17!?!! Service was horrible and I feel so stupid for coming here. Save your money and go to Sonic and pay $5 for the same thing. Never coming back !!! Sucks !!! And the fro Yo tasted bad !

Cooper Farms is the best place to stop by after a long drive! It is a fun spot that isn't busy like…read moreother gas's stations. The store feels like walking into a family reunion with all the homemade goods that grandma brings and wine with relatives. Overall, the store felt warm. Cooper Farms had samples of their fruit wine, jams, and salsa out for those who were intrigued by the interesting flavors, like the peach salsa. My friend tried out the white peach wine and said the wine went down smoothly and had a delicious taste that could be dangerous if you are not counting how many glasses you are having. We ended up buying 3 bottles of wine ($22 but buy 2 or more get them for $20 each), a peach ice cream, and a peach milkshake for the road. Cooper Farms had stands of baked goods like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, peach cobbler, and so much more. The store opens up to multiple tables of snacks when you walk in and a jam/ salsa wall on your right. Food Review: Peach Ice Cream (5/5) I would recommend this to anyone who walks through the doors. I was expecting a sorbet peach but was surprised to taste cinnamon and a nutty flavor in my ice cream. The small portion was enough to keep me full for the rest of our roadtrip back to Houston. Peach Milkshake (5/5) The peach milkshake are for the drivers who can't active scoop and eat ice cream. The milkshake was just a blended version of the ice cream. It was a perfect to-go drink if you wanted to try their ice cream but need to focus on the road. Overall, I would love to come back here with family and have them try the ice cream. Next time, I would like to try out their baked goods. 10/10 would recommend!

What a cool little gas station!! I kept seeing ads on the way back home to houston from Dallas and…read moreby the third sign we decided we needed to make a stop and try their peach ice cream. Absolutely delicious ice cream for $4? I couldn't be happier. Also decided to grab some other goodies. They had so many soda options. I bought the peach mango salsa because they had some free samples and goodness was it tasty that I had to bring some home for myself! For $7.99 I think that's pretty reasonable. When picking out the fried pie, staff was really nice and helped me picked a pie and she recommended that I microwave the pie to make it a little warm, but it is ready to eat as is. She says she leaves it in her fridge and eats a piece day by day for up to a week! I like eating something a little sweet everyday so I'm going to take her up on that advice for sure cause I know I can't eat that whole pie in one sitting. Haven't tried the other stuff but I look forward to it. Might stop by here again on my Dallas to houston journeys !

Cute store selling amazing pecans. The candies pecans are a favorite. Beautiful trees on the properread more

Cute new place in Calvert. We ate lunch (vegetable quiche). It was good although a little burned…read morebut still yummy. Pecans everywhere! In gift bags, loose, chocolate covered etc. Nice gifts. Coffee, expresso etc. Pie looked yum but refrained myself.

I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH!!! We always cater…read morewalkers cafe at work and we continue to do it time and time again for a reason. 10/10! Food is amazing!

The food here was great. We came for breakfast twice the biscuits are huge and delicious. The first…read moretime I ordered a biscuit with sausage, egg, and cheese. They give you 2 sausages that's how big the biscuits are. The second time I got biscuits and gravy. They give you 2 biscuits and 2 sausages. So delicious can't wait to comeback.

Expensive but tasty ice cream. Three different individual single scoops costs over 20 dollars…read more..... it wasn't THAT good...to where i wouldn't mind just running across the parking lot to HEB to grab like 4 cartons of ice cream for the same price , the two workers were friendly and the place was cute though

I had the cherry in a waffle cone. It was the right choice on an absolutely hot and muggy evening…read morefor a nightcap.

Mallet Brothers Barbecue in Madisonville, Texas, is a great stop right across from Buc-ee's on…read moreI-45. It's in a small strip center, not a huge place, but with plenty of seating. We visited around 7-8 p.m., and it wasn't busy--no wait at all. The girl at the counter asked if we wanted BBQ or grill; we all chose burgers. They were cooked perfectly. My son got a plain bacon burger, my wife had a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, and the waffle fries my son ordered came out overcooked, but they kindly gave us handmade fries to replace them--for free. I loved the fries and the ranch dressing was outstanding. I judge a place by their ranch, and this one was spot on. I had a jalapeño ranch burger on jalapeño bread--soft, spicy, and delicious. Free drink refills, a salad bar, and fair prices make this a hidden gem I'd highly recommend.

We just ate and this place is so good! Great salad bar! Great bbq plates! Pictured is grilled…read morechicken sandwich with gluten free bun and sweet potato fries. They have great ranch also! We always eat here when coming thru town! Nice clean bathrooms also!