As you're driving down 522 trying to avoid 95, just as your bladder is about to EXPLODE because…read morethere isn't another restroom until you get to Mineral Ave, and you haven't seen one for quite a while, you reach Dickenson's. Dickenson's is clean, spacious yet cozy, and very welcoming. It feels as though you've just walked into your grandmother's house--the smell immediately makes you feel at home, and the warm, comforting decor lets you know that you're in the right place. The warm, sincere "how ya doin' darlin'?"s don't hurt much either.
So I know you have to use the bathroom, but take your time, speed racer. There's actually some great, down-home food at the little take-out restaurant in the middle of the store. Let me say first that I never eat fried chicken and rarely eat any other fried meats besides fish. Just the same, I was starving, so I took the chance on what I thought was a baked pork tenderloin sandwich. It turned out to be fried, but boy was it good!! The meat was super flavorful and tender. The breading had just the right crunch.
Unfortunately, because I was sick, I had to take of the batter because I couldn't stomach fried food, and I found out that that's where most of the flavor was. The batter was flavorful, spicy, and deeelish! The bread was also that perfect fluffy sandwich roll, mmmm, mmm, mmmm! In short, I would totally vouch for even the fried chicken there, even though I don't like fried chicken myself. Stop in and you're sure to get a flavorful, affordable meal on the go.
There are also plenty of drinks and snacks to choose from, including some homemade peanut brittle. Also, the bathroom is nice and clean too. Pop in for a quick bite, and you won't regret it! Besides, it's a gas station too, so you may as well stop and get your gas here. It'll be quite a while before you see another one, lol.
