If you haven’t been initiated into the Buc-ee’s cult, you may be scratching your head. Why are people so obsessed with a gas station and convenience store?
The answer? Buc-ee’s are huge, with an enormous selection of delicious sundries, the cleanest restrooms you’ve ever seen, and endless merchandise.
They also have a variety of truly weird and wonderful foods you have to try at least once. So get ready to stretch your food budget and treat yourself the next time you’re on the road.
What’s weird and wonderful about sandwiches? At Buc-ee’s, a full-on barbecue counter serves up freshly sliced meats cooked in-house: brisket (the most popular), turkey, sausage, and more.
Pile your meat of choice high on a soft bun, slather it with sauce, and Bon Appétit! All of this at a “gas station.”
Again, banana pudding isn’t all that bizarre, though it’s definitely not a snack you expect to find at a gas station. But Buc-ee’s fans clearly love the stuff, or they wouldn’t keep it in stock.
It comes in two sizes and is topped with delicious whipped cream.
3. Beaver chips
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No, there’s no beaver in Buc-ee’s beaver chips — just tasty potatoes, like you’d expect. But the best part is that they’re fried right in the store, making them super fresh and light.
Enjoy them solo or with something from the hot food section for a tasty meal.
Arguably one of Buc-ee's most iconic items, beaver nuggets have a cult following. Sweet and savory, these puffed corn nuggets are downright addictive.
Grab them in the OG caramel flavor, or reach for white cheddar, bold and spicy, cinnamon and sugar, etc.
5. Candied jalapeños
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Buc-ee’s has an entire section devoted to canned goods, and that includes flavorful candied jalapeños. This popular spread is spicy, so know that before you slather it on your sandwiches.
Fortunately, this spread's spice is tempered by sweetness, which is likely what makes it so popular.
6. Chamoy peach rings
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Of all of the options you can find on Buc-ee’s giant wall of gummies, the weirdest and most wonderful has to be the chamoy peach rings.
The candy combines the Southern flavor of peach with Mexican chamoy, a pickled fruit condiment — a winning (and unique) combination.
The soda fountain selection at Buc-ee’s is simply massive, with a dizzying array of soft drinks, both standard and house brands. There are also Icee machines with multiple options, including a Dr. Pepper flavor.
If ever there was something so weird and wonderful, this is it. Where has this been all of our lives?
8. Fudge
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Price $15.12 per box
There’s fudge, and then there’s Buc-ee’s fudge, which comes in flavors even we couldn’t have dreamed up. Birthday cake? Check. Banana pudding? Check. Key lime pie? Check. Red velvet cake? Check. And the list goes on.
If you’re not sure which one you’ll like, they offer free samples. Checkmate!
9. Jerky
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We’re not talking about the bagged stuff that you can find at any gas station. Whether you want beef, turkey, spicy, or sweet, they have you covered at their jerky counter.
The bohemian garlic jerky is a fan favorite, so if you need a place to start, go there. Or try the wall of jerky.
Kolaches are Czech pastries, but thanks to the immigrants who brought them to the region, you can find them at Buc-ee's — and they’re absolutely delicious.
With sweet, savory, and spicy options — from strawberry cream cheese to sausage and cheese to jalapeño sausage — you’re sure to find a favorite.
11. Pecan log
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You know you’re in the South when you see pecans everywhere, though to find something as classic as a pecan log at a gas station is the kind of weird and wonderful we love.
All of the flavors and textures you expect you’ll find in this sweet, nutty treat.
12. Pickled quail eggs
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Price: $9.95
In the vast wilds of the Buc-ee’s canned section, you’ll find everything from prickly pear cactus jam to mango pineapple habanero salsa. But the weirdest, by far? Pickled quail eggs.
Don’t knock them ‘till you try them, though! They’re garlicky, spicy, and tangy, everything you want from a pickled thing. Yum.
The second pecan item on our list is Buc-ee’s piña colada pecans. We never thought we’d see those flavors together, but who could be mad at the combo?
It’s like pecans packed up and took a tropical vacation to your mouth. Pair with piña colada soda from the fountain if you’re a true aficionado.
14. Quail poppers
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You’ve heard of jalapeño poppers, but have you heard of quail poppers? We hadn’t, but Buc-ee’s sells them, and fans say they’re pretty delicious.
In a nutshell, they’re quail meat and jalapeño poppers lovingly wrapped in (what else) bacon. The result is an ooey, gooey, savory treat.
15. Bacon grease
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Price: $16.99
Bacon grease in and of itself isn’t so weird. But when you can buy it by the literal bucket full (7 pounds, give or take) on the side of the highway, that definitely qualifies as quirky.
Chances are, if it’s on your shopping list, you’ll be whipping up something Southern and delicious.
Bottom line
If ever you needed a reason to stop at Buc-ee’s on your next road trip, now you have 15 compelling ones. With such variety and great flavors, the siren song is hard to resist.
Remember to fill up on gas while you’re there and use your top rewards credit cards to save even more. Did we mention that most locations have a whopping 100 pumps?
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