So Loves travel stops is on the good list of the laces to stop on a road trip. The restrooms are…read moreusually very clean and they have healthy food and snack choices- so you don't have to get the down you can get some hard boiled eggs and cut up fruit- you know what I mean? All good stuff.

This is my first time going to Love's, which had a casino. I did not check it out. I went in and…read moreused the restroom while my husband pumped gas. The restroom was super clean, like it was just cleaned. It still had fresh garbage bags. The sink and stalls were opposite of the way they normally are. Stalls were a green color as well. They did have some suspicious people chilling by the front door. So, it was literally in and out.

Very generous helping and just the right taste for my fish plate. Always good and not overly salty.read more

Great southern food!! The fried green tomatoes & fried okra were as good as it gets!…read moreChicken fried chicken w/white gravy was fall down delicious tooo

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.

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.

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!

We arrived at 11:55, not really knowing what to expect. It's a gas station/ knickknacks shop…read more Placed our order at the counter paid at the register and chose a table. We waited about 8 minutes for our Natchitoches meat pies, an egg roll and a boudin ball. The ball was tiny. In and out and back on the road in about 20 minutes. Destination Lake Charles.

Gene Cox's Grocery & Meats has been in business for over 50 years, which is a great, boast-worthy…read moreaccomplishment! Cox's is a small, family-run, grocery store with the best meat market in town. Despite the many large grocery store competitors around town, the locals remain loyal to Cox's because of their Southern hospitality and quality products. From the moment you walk in to check-out, the staff are eager to help and answer any questions. On our first visit, we felt very welcomed as we took our time to browse the store. Hot foods are available most of the day, breakfast biscuit sandwiches in the morning and then typical lunch food fare(fried chicken/fish, meat pies, boudin, boudin balls, sausage links) for the rest of the day. We were surprised to find fresh, homemade cracklins for $16.99/lb. A majority of the hearty bite-sized pieces had a good meat:skin proportion. The cracklins had a nice crunch and seasoning, but not too spicy. (Most natives are used to the spicy seasoned cracklins from south La). There is an extensive selection of packaged specialty meats and foods (seasoned pork chops/pork tenderloin/chicken/ribs, stuffed chicken, certified Angus beef, smoked beef patties, twice-baked potatoes) and it was hard to select a few choices because everything looked deliciously mouthwatering! We grabbed a few of them to cook up at home- duck wrapped in bacon and chicken stuffed with crawfish dressing. Catering options are available too, just let them know in advance. The rest of the store is similar to what you would find in the typical convenient store with snacks and beverages, including some local brews. With the Mardi Gras season upon us, Abita Mardi Gras Bock is in stock too! I saw a small display of various jerky flavors and local jarred goodies like fruit, jams, and seasonings. Remember to visit Gene Cox's Grocery & Meats the next time you can't decide what to make for lunch/dinner. You'll be sure to find great food here should you need a little snack or a meal. The carnivore in you will surely be screaming to buy all the specialty meats. And as a rule of thumb, eat and shop local!

Located inside a gas station on corner of Arkansas rd. Being in the gas station is the biggest…read moreneagative in my opinion. Small meat selection in case as well.

If you want the ALL AMERICAN HAMBURGER, YOU GET IT HERE! You'll have to wait a little for it- but…read moreit's HOT, FRESH and MADE TO YOUR LIKING. I haven't had a hamburger like that in my 75 years of LIFE! Nearly 20 local families or couples came there to get the pre-made fish & chicken while I waited on my juicy burger. It looked good but my burger was better. Great fries, too!

For truck stop/gas station food you can't miss! They really do serve up some good catfish!! The…read morefries are also good (not great, but a solid "good"). I do really like their water cornbread, it has just right amount of onion! Timing is everything as the food is cooked and kept warm in the case. You can't beat the price and the service is usually very friendly.