Interstate 49 in Louisiana is most likely the most boring road in all of America. Now that I think…read moreabout it, the interstate in Louisiana all kind of blows. No matter where you're going you have to deal with left lane hogs, traffic issues (I'm looking at you BR, Basin, and Lake Chuck), and in the case of 49, vast expanses of nothingness. So when you're cruising at the 75 mph speed limit on 49 and need to pee, there aren't too many options. This gas station was the only option when I was informed by my youngest that we had better stop soon. So stop we did. If this weren't the only option for miles, I would have turned around when I pulled in. The parking lot was rough with large crates as if someone remade the surface of the moon. The outside looked a little run down and shady. Inside looked even way more run down and shady. The bathroom, well, lets just say it was a bit of a horror show. But they did have soap and towels which was A-OK. So why two stars instead of one? You're not going to believe this, but they sold Valentina hot sauce. It was even the big bottle. The attendant was nowhere to be seen so I waited at least five minutes, probably ten, for him to come back inside and ring me up. But hey, you don't see this hot sauce everywhere and it is good. The end. PS I-49 sucks.

One of the worst bathrooms I've ever seen! Dingy store and gas prices at 2.30 when gas prices are…read more1.99 or less everywhere else! Avoid!

Wonderful! Many unique items. A full grill, serving…read morebreakfast and lunch. It is a actually a gas station, with a bakery inside, with delicious lemon meringue, & coconut cream pies, large bunt cakes, pastries, and big cookies. They even have boudin, sausages, sandwiches, & bottles of local wines, with a large selection of Cajun seasonings, and frozen crawfish and other frozen items. They have perfectly cookable healthy Lousiana rice, books about Louisiana and about Louisiana cooking. Cajun lifestyle, history, beautiful, dishware, unique gifts, toys & puzzles for the kids, pralines and sweet candies and so much more!

French Market Express is a solid stop in Natchitoches, especially if you're in the mood for…read morepastries. They offer a little bit of everything yam cakes, beignets, and Tagos, which I tried. The Tagos were pretty good; basically a scone or biscuit with a filling, depending on how you see it. The staff is friendly, and even when it gets busy which is often the line moves fast. It may look like a simple convenience stop from the outside, but it offers much more, including grab‑and‑go salads and plate lunches. and plate lunches.

I went for a road trip day to the County Gator adventure and stop at this gas station and the food…read moreand service was awesome!!!! The crawfish empanadas, the boudin and chicken strips were so fresh and good and was around 6 pm!

NATCHITOCHES'S BEST ROADSIDE COUNTER Splayed between the RV…read morePark and the shuttered Burger King on University Parkway is this good sized Chevron gas station counter. There has to be at least a dozen fried meats in the hot case including their popular breaded boudain (pic). I usually get a split bacon, egg and cheese biscuit smothered in sausage cream gravy. Two meals:$3, see pic. Shop-A-Lott is a locals' fave. TASTIEST CRAWFISH PIES IN THE ARKLATEX Mainly because the crust is lightly fried, pliant and the innards spicy. Only Quarter Grocery in the French Quarter has better from such a venue.....$1.25, see pic.

Seems Loves Travel Stops are a bit hit and miss on our travels, we really like the long handle…read morewindow washers, those are great! The bathrooms and dustiness inside is where it falters. This one looked fairly new on the outside, on the inside it looked good. The bathrooms on the men's side was a bit of the wet mess, doesn't seem they keep up with the floors like other large brands. Tho there is a lot of traffic through here being a truck stop as well. If your in a car or SUV, be sure and pay attention to the signs on the street, there is no access to the main lot from the truck stop area. We saw a few folks make that mistake. Variety inside for purchases was standard as we very other location, shelves close together which packs the bodies in. The line to check out was a crazy long wait time. Not sure what was going on, but the guy at the check out took 3-4 minutes to complete whatever he was doing. Was nuts, not sure if that was a customer issue or a counter attendant issue, but it was ridiculous.

Third time this month I've been in and they are out of coffee and all the accouterments that would…read moresuffice to make a tolerable cup of joe. Customer service is non existent. I layed the bar on the ground this visit. They brought a shovel. Some old crunchy wieners on the rollers that would rival a slim jim on dryness. Management should be replaced and maybe a higher wage paid to the workers so the lowest common denominator is all Management has to choose from. Best of luck to all weary travelers on I49 and 84.

Gas station and rest stop for the Frierson area; they also have a kitchen with hot, prepared foods…read more The parking lot is in rough shape and the selection of products isn't exactly overwhelmingly abundant.

If you find yourself out in BFE & your hangry, this locally owned General Store & Casino gas &…read moreconvenience store has a giant hot foods deli that has a giant cult like following. The line for the deli was all the way thru the store and we were there early both times. The Spicy Boudin is fantastic, so if you want some you have to get there early. The Greens & corn bread & catfish are also not to be missed, as they were also selling out quickly right at 11am. Great stop with a Cajun hot food deli inside. Will Return.

It was confusing first walking in as it took me a minute to locate the restrooms. Gas prices were…read moreaverage for the area.

The inside is locked at midnight and you can only order certain items through a service window…read more Very odd as I'm traveling through. Don't waste time if you need to use the restrooms. Just stop at the French Market next door.

This is the only place off of the highway with a bathroom and I was afraid it was going to be for…read morecostumers only. But they seemed to recognize the need for a bathroom and said nary a word

Clean, friendly enough staff at this gas station. Bathroom needed to be cleaned, but then again,…read moremost gas stations have dirty bathrooms.

The golden rule for most is to not eat the food at a gas station. Take that rule and throw it in…read morethe trash because the sweet woman in that kitchen makes the king of all burgers. All other burgers wish they could be half as amazing as the Ruth burger. I'm amazed that Guy Fieri hasn't heard of this closely guarded secret deep in the backwoods of Louisiana. I first had one when I was about 16 and I dreamed about it until I was 25 and could go back for another. I've had burgers everywhere from Maine to Bahrain and nothing comes close to these juicy, heavenly, flavorful sandwiches. If you have the means you need to go there and buy two!