What this looks like a very nice alternative to Buc ee's if you miss the one in Temple. It looks…read morevery fancy for a gas station and they have a dog park sandwiches homemade bread frozen yogurt specialty meats gift items imported beers and Fresb baked kolache's. It's really hard to find nice clean places to stop at. The only problem is that if you are northbound you have to make a U-turn on the bridge in order to get to this but I think it's worth it to have a nice clean restroom especially in this post COVID-19 era.

Nice and new, very clean and bright. Several food options inside. Very clean restrooms. Stopped in…read morefor gas on a trip south, seemed like a nice place.

An absolute MUST STOP along I-35 and now my second visit to West, Texas (not West Texas, which is…read morecompletely different). I've been to the other one and now I am here. And while the other one is great and fabulous, this one is one star better. A huge selection of baked goods, coffee, decor, clothing, drinks and more. The Kissing Pig Cafe has so many food options, too! Mrs. K. has not had a kolache in years and she's now pescatarian which presents certain challenges. It would be awesome if they had some kolaches with just cheese or were sweet, so while I had one with ham and cheese and one with sausage in cheese, she was at least able to enjoy a strawberry and cream danish as well as the always awesome poppyseed kolache. It's possible that a pecan square was purchased for later consumption, too. The self-serve coffee was great and we enjoyed all of this inside at a comfortable table. And after that, more shopping. So much great stuff to choose from here and very, very clean restrooms. If you're overwhelmed by that massive baked goods counter, just ask for recommendations. They'll get you sorted for sure! [Review 381 of 2026 - 698 in Texas - 25566 overall]

Pluses: nice clean stop along the route. Clean bathrooms after you worm your way through aisles of…read morekitsch, and a meat market and kolache counter to visit after you've "done your duty". Excellent selection of kolaches and klobasneky. You can also buy sandwiches. Minus: as on previous visits, I have found that they are often out of poppyseed and prune kolaches. Not the servers' fault but you would think management would be keen to bake more of what sells most. Then there are the sandwiches. If you want pork, you'll get value. But if you want brisket, look out! I've never seen a more miserly portion offered for 13 dollars. I understand that brisket is expensive now. But I still get it at various restaurants and have to say that it was a five dollar sandwich for thirteen bucks. Additionally, the sandwich maker apparently does not know what and order for "moist" brisket means. Mine proved rather dry.

Before leaving the Homestead Heritage area, we made one final stop at the Homestead Market. I'm…read moreglad we did because this place was the perfect way to wrap up our visit. The market is exceptionally clean, well organized, and beautifully maintained. Everything was neatly displayed, making it easy to browse without feeling rushed. Working behind the counter was Ms. Jenna. She greeted us with a warm smile and a friendly, welcoming attitude that made us feel right at home. She kindly let us know that if we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. We took our time wandering through the store, looking at all the unique items they had to offer. I couldn't leave empty-handed, so I picked up two bags of their chipotle-flavored pecans as souvenirs for my brothers. Whether they'll share them with anyone else is another story entirely. The Homestead Market is a really neat place and well worth a visit. I have no doubt I'll be back the next time I'm in the area. Maybe I'll see you there!

Fun specialty market in Waco's Homestead Craft Village. The majority of their products are from…read morelocal and family operated gardens and farms; a good reason to visit and shop. A dream market with baked goods, wonderful chocolates and ice cream and more. The staff is super friendly and the experience is a good one. Five stars for Homestead Market.

The guys always know what I want when I walk in and they're so nice! Definitely a great little storeread more

This place recently opened under new owner and the place is clean and the owner Jacob is a super…read morenice guy. Prices are decent as well. Just a good old country store.

It's a run down truck stop. They have no clean public restrooms. It smells. Worst truck stop I ever…read morebeen too.

Large parking lot, seldom seems to fill up. It's off the b stem path somewhat, although right off…read morethe highway. They have some business, but not much for the restaurant or parking. They employee one waitress sometimes & a cook, which is part owner , I think. Pleasant fellow, but was waitress & cook last afternoon. "They think they have a generator", but are uncertain if it works. It seems they may be recently in ownership of the business. The restrooms, showers, & restaurant appear clean. The usual convenience store fare. Coffee is a little higher in price, than some of the similar truck stops & all flavored; of the two pots they had. Many casino machines. No smoking in the restaurant, thank goodness. Unfortunately, the hookah, game & shower rooms do have smoking. The space there is large, with a laundry area & many chairs to lounge in. The lighting is poor for reading though. Looks much like a newly renovated old truck stop. They did little to upgrade the parking lot though.

Are you up for a country drive for a little bit of nostalgia, great homemade soup, custom…read moresandwiches, and possibly shopping for a crazy assortment of local grocery stuff (sweets, jams, preserves, breads, cooking ingredients, etc)?? This doesn't include the great service you will get. Take a short drive to Itasca (not far off IH35W and very close to Hillsboro) and visit The Olde Towne Country Store. You will be in for a treat that will you forget those fast food stops. We had some absolutely amazing sandwiches (enough for two meals) and spent way too much money on sweets, preserves, bread (we took home jalapeno bread - not hihomemade noodles, fresh vegetables (amazing flavored bell peppers and tomatoes), along with other cooking ingredients, and much more. They sell Key Lime Pie feeling in a squeeze bag. I wanted to turn that thing on end and squeeze into my mouth. Reminded me of the old I Love Lucy show. There is a Railroad Museum near the high school football field but it wasn't open.

Food is always fresh and delicious. They're very friendly.Homemade pies, and breads. Produce is…read morefresh.

As we wandered around Heritage Homestead, we eventually stumbled upon the Homestead Tea House and…read moreGritsmill, both conveniently located in the same building. The moment you step through the door, it's as if you've been transported back in time to a simpler era where life moved a little slower and everything was made with care. Side note: I completely regret not getting the names of the two young ladies working in the Tea House and the gentleman operating the Gritsmill. Rookie mistake on my part. But I digress. While chatting with the young ladies, they shared some fascinating history about the mill. They told me the gristmill itself was transported all the way from New Jersey to its current home. Even more impressive, the millstone still being used today to grind wheat into flour is over 200 years old and came from France. Talk about a piece of living history! The store itself is spotless, neatly organized, and exceptionally well maintained. The two young ladies were friendly, welcoming, and eager to answer questions and help however they could. Now for the important stuff--the goodies. They make their own cookies, including oatmeal and chocolate chip, along with fresh scones and pastries. Naturally, I exercised great self-control and bought one of each to enjoy later with a cup of coffee. It seemed like the responsible thing to do. From the Gritsmill, we picked up two bags of grits, some scone flour, and a small jar of peanut butter. Unfortunately, we were still stuffed from lunch and couldn't do the Tea House justice by enjoying a cup of tea. Sometimes life presents difficult challenges. Needless to say, we'll be returning, and I can hardly wait. If you find yourself at Heritage Homestead, be sure to stop by the Tea House and Gritsmill. Who knows, maybe I'll see you there.

The gristmill at Homestead Heritage is really interesting. The grain is processed by a…read morewater-powered wheel (the water is circulated by a pump) and you get a little glimpse into the grain refining process. There is a small store attached, which has various baking mixes (regular and gluten-free pancake mix, bread mix, muffin mix, etc), jams, honey, and fruit butters. Most are made on the premises, but a few are from other local farms.

We tried the medium pizza and medium sticks special as takeout. Great deal. Plenty of food for the…read moretwo of us with leftovers for lunch next day. Friendly staff. Not what you'd expect from a gas station eatery.

They got the best pizza in the whole town and their service is amazing. People are friendly and the…read morearea is clean. I love to go there for food, drinks, snacks, and for the people that always treat you like family.