BBQ is a gem of the American countryside dining. Partially, because the only other alternative is…read moretypically fast food. But, that would not be a fair description of this tradition: BBQ is an incredible style of cooking and spots like this represent this tradition well. BBQ 65 is conveniently located right off the interstate in a gas station in a saloon like building that has a beautiful character from the outside. Open since 2010s, this spot has started to earn its place in the BBQ world, albeit being newer to it. There is an indoor seating inside near the gas station shop aisles. The ribs are cooked well with a nice wood profile, but neither very delicate nor particularly notable for their flavor of the meat itself, with smoke notes dominating. The quality of pork itself and the slightly tougher preparation could be better to rival Alabama's best. The BBQ sauce is loaded up with vinegar, completely overpowering the meat if consumed together, although to be fair, this may be a matter of preference for some BBQ lovers. The star of the show is potato salad which was perfectly balanced on its acidity, sweetness and overall flavor. As a whole, BBQ 65 is a pleasant stop to experience some traditional southern cooking and support a local business instead of tossing money into another "by the exit" fast food chain.

Yelp's driving directions wrongly told us to turn west from I-65 to get here. Actually, this…read morerestaurant is just EAST of I-65. The restaurant was closed today (a Friday), for some reason anyway.

Ribs, Potato Salad & Baked beans were amazing!…read more Can't wait to try the rest! Looks like they have a good selection of wings also!

The service is always nice and friendly. The wings and loaded fries no bacon is my go to dish…read more There's always plenty of space to sit and enjoy some bbq or wings.

This is a must stop on 65 .It has any kind of pecan you can think of.We got the chocolate covered…read moreand the praline.I also picked up my favorite salad dressing(tomato,vidalia).They also offer ice cream,fudge,clothing and merchandise.Several registers and plenty of workers so never a line.Workers are friendly and helpful.Simply Southern,Absolutely Alabama and one of the favorite road stops of The Working Man Review.

So whether you say it "pee-can" or "puh-cahn" it doesn't matter. You just need to stop at…read morePriester's Pecans. What a cool store/gift shop right off the highway. They have Ice cream, fudge, hot sandwiches and oh my the pecan pie. And my favorite, pecan brittle. Also a whole line up of trinkets, do-dads, t-shirts and a host of many other items. Don't forget to go upstairs. You'll have a perfect crows nest view of how all the Pecan Magic is made. Chocolate covered, Carmel or candy coated and many more. Ample parking with many shade trees, rocking chairs, clean restrooms and even a very nice pet station. A perfect way to take a break from your highway driving. Oh and FYI, both pronunciations are correct. It depends what part of the country you're from. lol

Conecuh is absolutely delicious and beloved here in the South! In fact the Conecuh tag line is…read more"True Southern Flavor" since 1947. That's 79 years in business. It's a family run business, and the Sessions family is the family behind Conecuh. The Sessions have been making Conecuh pork sausage over a hickory fire in Evergreen Alabama since 1947. They use the original family recipe to this day and now, Conecuh offers six varieties of sausage including Cajun, Spicy and Hot, and All Natural Hickory Smoked with no MSG or added nitrates. Evergreen is located in Conecuh County, Alabama. in 2015, the Conecuh company produced between 30,000-40,000 pounds of sausage each day! Wow! Well done, Conecuh! As an Alabamian, Conecuh is most delicious in a shrimp and grits dish! I agree with Yelper Friend John M. that Conecuh sausage does "have a great snap when you bite into it and the flavor is outstanding!" Here in North Alabama, Conecuh products are readily available at Publix, Kroger, Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Star Super Market, and other grocery stores! Conecuh meats, gift items (t-shirts, magnets, yard flags, etc.), and spices are also available on Amazon. It is a huge menu bolster in Alabama if the restaurant's chef adds "Conecuh" to the description of a menu item! Thanks for the deliciousness, Conecuh!

This was a very cool roadside stop while traveling back to Nashville. They had a great selection of…read moresausages to eat and a big freezer stocked with plenty that you could take home as well. They also have a lot of souvenirs and swag to buy as well as rubs and sauces. Next time we're on our way down to Florida, we'll stop in and grab some sausages to grill up. The store was very clean and reminded me a lot of Buc-ees. I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're looking for something different from your average gas station stop during the middle of your roadtrip.

Crumbl who??? Literally the best cookies around. I cannot get over how decadent and delicious these…read morecookies are. When I move away, I am certain that this is the only place I will miss in the entire region. Whatever you do, get the chonky chip. You will not be disappointed.

These milkshakes are extreme! You can eat inside or take it to go. The store is clean and the staff…read morewas helpful with allergen questions. FYI: they have gluten free cookies but they require 20 minutes to fresh bake.

If you guys want a good hometown feel ice cream shop that serves delicious banana splits and fresh…read moreice cream and shakes this is the place to go the staff are very friendly and people of God you cannot ask for a better environment and a small Hometown field here you're made to feel welcome when you enter and they have a great selection of ice cream to choose from I would recommend this to anyone who came in to Bruton Alabama.

We randomly stopped here because the wavy man outside was cute. The ice cream was good. I had…read moregraham cracker ice cream, I've never seen that flavor anywhere! The man in the store that day had a cute baby with him, so it's nice to see a family business like that! Just a warning though: Before entering there was a lot of 'warning' signs. One went on about not using the porch swing inappropriately and being sued. We just figured it was a funny sign. I didn't bother taking a picture. It pretty well reflected the vibe of the store though. The man seemed a little uncomfortable that we were there and looking at the stuff for sale. We greeted him and he was cold? I figured he was stressed with his child? It is a tiny shop out in the country though, so it's something I should have considered before stopping. The shop is also an antique store and had some uncomfortable items for sale like a rebel confederate civil war uniform, a few ancient-looking rusty locks, and a piece of money that looked like it was covered in blood (not sure what that was about?). I felt others might find these details important. I didn't feel comfortable taking photos because I felt like I was being watched and didn't want the man to feel like we were 'reporting' him or something (??), esp being in the middle of a town where we knew no one. eek kinda scared even to write this review :(

Shortly after opening, I stopped in. I hadn't had a real banana split in over 30 years. The one I…read morewas served was not only great but I have become addicted. Southern people are known for their hospitality and owner. Bobby Wagner, is as good as they get. When you get a hankering for some really good ice cream, stop by. You will not be disappointed and might even become addicted, just like me. Ken Kennard Flomaton, Alabama

When I added extra crust for a dollar, lol, it did not disappoint. :)…read more I got the peach & cherry cobbler and the banana pudding.

I found this place on an accident while waiting for a table at the restaurant next door. It didn't…read morelook like anything I would want to try. But when I saw they had banana pudding I was happy to try it ! The employees were friendly. The place was bright and clean. I'm not jazzed about paying $8 for banana pudding but it was a very nice "treat" for my husband and I. Looking forward to trying their cookies on our next visit.

Trendy ice cream spot, with excellent customer service…read more With a sixty's decor, and flavor...... A sock hop type of feel, can we say Happy Days... The owner was truly generous and my hubby enjoyed the conversation.... And the trophy of it all they sell Nathan's hot hot dogs......

If you love a good 50's feel ice cream shop with fun decor and atmosphere this is the place to go…read more The owner(s) were very kind and courteous and the service was great! My boyfriend and I will be making this a regular place to go on dates or really anytime! There were several flavors of ice cream and they do have a few food options if dessert isn't your first priority. I'm planning to try their burger combo next time we visit!

Traditional Southern cooking served at the Buffett will make you eat until you are in a food coma…read more Staff are friendly and efficient.

I love to take visitors here for lunch. They love the BBQ. Adam Manasco never disappoints me.read more