OMG they have delicious, magical Mardi Gras Bagels! Commonly known as Hubig's Mini-King Cakes, these elusive treats can be found (evidently) at your local service station and (I assume) other fine establishments around town. This, in itself, is reason to review this particular gas station. It's the first time I actually laid eyes on the edible unicorn that is Hubig's Mini King Cakes. (Henceforth "Mardi Gras Bagels.")
It goes without saying that I was SUPER EXCITED to finally see, in person, the rumored Mardi Gras Bagel. You can imagine HOW EXCITED I was when I got home with my treasure, took my first bite, and discovered that not only are they adorable and enigmatic, but the Mardi Gras Bagel is also the BEST FREAKING KING CAKE I've had so far this year.
Granted, my other King Cakes have been from the airport, Walgreens and... other random places not well known for their King Cakes. However, it is now my mission to 1) find a reliable source of the Mardi Gras Bagel and 2) see if I can find a King Cake more delicious. Would you care to join me on this adventure? Here are the rules: Mardi Gras Bagels can only be compared to non-filled King Cakes. Because it wouldn't be fair to make them compete with, say, a cream cheese filled, crab shaped King Cake from Hi-Do Bakery. (Yes, a crab. Not a crawfish. A crab. No, I don't know why.)
Hm. I guess there's only one rule.*
Anyway, this gas station rocks because it's clean, well-lit, has a passable selection of Vitamin Water (XXX, Energy (the Yellow kind) and Multi-V (Lemonade flavor) - i.e. the basics - and it appears to be open 24 hours. As the previous reviewer, Damon B the checkout is fast, the shop is small, and he gets a gold star for checking in, FTR**, and making a point to take notes on the food offerings and automatic carwash. Great reviewing, Damon B!
They don't seem to have Luna Bars, Cliff Bars or anything of the sort, nor are they the Everything You Could Ever Possibly Need Ever wonderland that is the Ideal Mart Number ... 4 I think? I can never remember the number. But you know the one I'm talking about. On Bayou St. John. That said, this gas station is definitely one that should be on the Avoid At All Costs list, and anywhere that sells Mardi Gras Bagels, Vitamin Water, Diet Coke and is open 24 hours (I think) is a win in my book.
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*Rules are subject to my whims, and therefore may be added or subtracted at the sole discretion of Jess, without advance notice or notification, because this is my game, dammit, and I'm not sure how it's going to work yet. But I do know it shall be fun and fattening.
**I will admit to being a bit disappointed that I wasn't the first to review (FTR) this place, but then I remembered that I'm excited that John L H and I are not the only wackos who review gas stations, and that it's testament to the excellence of this establishment if two Elite '10 yelpers felt compelled to review it. Go Canal Shell! You rule. read more