I get severe anxiety in big, crowded places. And that's what this was. It was big, crowded, and…read morefull of tchotchkes I didn't want, need or love. I bought a sandwich and some water and got out of there. I will never return. In fairness to them, the place was surprisingly clean, well organized, seemed well managed. The staff seemed nice enough - just working hard to ring up all the people buying their tchotchkes.

In my opinion the only things nice about this place are the restrooms. That's it. Have had better…read morecoffee from bona fide Texas truck stops. The first time there was - interesting. But each time after that it was just sad. The grands lived up in NE Texas so of course we were required to stop for the kids if they were in the truck. The last sandwich I had was a soggy mess on what looked like bread but tasted like cotton balls. Those nuggets reminded me a lot like Crunch n Munch but with a horrible aftertaste even their weak "coffee" couldn't wash away. It's been years since we've been back so I don't know if it's still true but it seemed to me those times that the greater portion of their branded merchandise and other "Texas" souvenirs were made in China. On that strip of I45 North there are other stops with a much more genuine Texas atmosphere and food. Try them instead. (photo from 2015)

Located along TX-21 between the small towns of Caldwell and Balstrop, this convenience store and…read moregas station was a helpful bathroom break. They also have a good selection of cold beverages and on a hot day, that was welcome. The gas station side of the store is distributing Exxon products but beggars can't be choosers. There aren't a whole lot of gas stations out here. The store is clean and easy to navigate. In addition to the usual snacks and drinks, they also have a neat selection of gifts and some local canned produce. I thought the pickles and peaches were a neat touch and they are reasonably priced. [Review 17392 overall - 407 in Texas - 910 of 2022.]

Burritos (under heat lamp) are NOT marked correctly for what is inside. BPEC is for bacon, potato,…read moreegg, cheese. There was no bacon or cheese. SEC did not have any (s) sausage or cheese. Chorizo, egg, potato, cheese, had only potato, egg & chorizo grease. It's apparent they don't care & for us it was three strikes. Order fresh or not at all!

I don't want to speak to my current gf. Put my exxon…read more This is one of several very cheap gas stations right off of I-45 Highway in the little town of Centerville - which is about half way from Dallas to Houston. There's a lot of cool stuff at this exit and it usually has the cheapest prices maybe alongside Bucee's a few miles to the north - or sometimes a little cheaper or more expensive. I've stopped at this gas station several times now and will probably do so again.

Decent place to get gas, but the price for air is crazy, I mean c'mon people, really! That is one…read moreof the only draw backs to this place. The gas prices are fair, and they have a good convenience store. Other than that, its your basic gas station.

There's a Taco Bell and Cinnabon inside this Pilot stop. This might actually be one of my favorite…read morestops in between Houston and Dallas. The bathrooms are very clean and even have cute planters hanging on command strips - we appreciate the little details. The coffee section is well stocked, and if you're in a rush, don't worry because there are barcodes on the coffee cups that you can take straight to the self check-out.

It's not a Buc-Ees but it is impressive!…read more Lots of new pumps, a huge General store with a Cinnabon and a Taco Bell right inside, a pizza and food area, lots of snack and drink selections, CLEAN bathrooms, and service! They even have self check out registers!! Gas is priced on par with everyone else. The whole establishment is clean and organized. This is a nice gas station option that I will be sure to hit from now on.

I went through and bought a 6pk of NA beer. The girl Sam didn't scan the item. She hit some keys on…read morethe register to prompt my payment. I scanned my card and put in my pin. I thought the transaction was complete and then she told me the total $23.47. I had already paid before I knew the total. Something didn't seem right about this whole thing. I questioned the amount and she simply stated that that was the price on the list that she was looking at. I don't think she should be looking at a list to punch in prices it should be scanned. I told her that that price was wrong and she walked away down an aisle and stood there. I went back and looked at regular beer prices and they were $11.99. I told her this was outrageous or wrong. Her demeanor changed drastically and she became disconnected with me and said I can show you the breakdown on the paper. At this point, I knew something was not right. I will be contacting the owners somehow and get into the bottom of this. To me this looks like an embezzling scheme.

Very friendly staff. As soon as you walk in, they greet you with a smile and are always happy to…read moremake sure you have a great experience and that you found what you were looking for. I have never had a bad experience here. Keep up the great work!

This is the most disgusting gas station I have ever been to. If you don't mind hovering because the…read moretoilet seats are soaked, there is water all over the floor, there is no working soap dispensers. Please stop here. You would think as a travel center you would want to have clean bathrooms. Stop at Buccees and brave the crowds because it was the worst place to stop. If I could give no stars I would.

Something rose, and it wasn't all Yellow. But that's another story for another time…read more On I-45 on the west side, heading down from Dallas to Houston, an upgrade of a journey you might say. This is known amongst ourselves as the truck stop where I got the Mexican Coke, and it's pretty cool. There are lots of good drink choices, but the Arby's is not 24 hours which was annoying because I actually wanted Arby's for once in my life. OK for once in my adult life.

Food was so good! Service was good and my order was prepared quickly! Will be ordering lunch again…read more I had the patty melt and they followed my instruction on it.

The girl that works at the Cash register at the front, I've forgotten her name but she has black…read morehair and tan skin- she is an angel. My elderly mother lost her phone there about a month ago and this girl not only brought it to the back and called my sister from it, but she charged my mothers phone for her!! Like whaaaa whose that nice? I wish I could remember her name, its something like Carla I think, or maybe not. Idk how gas stations work but please give her a raise- her hospitality is off the charts and for a gas station? Near Houston? I mean shes awesome, way too cool for you guys. Be more grateful for her because not just anyone would do that for a customer. Most people would pocket the phone or sell it. She didn't, if that girl is reading this thank you so much! I thank god for you. And please take care.

Every time I stop here it's worse and worse. Most of the gas pumps are broken and everything is…read morefilthy.

I LOVE this place. I stop every time I am driving to my mom's coming from Austin. it's the perfect…read morelocation for a potty break. I always get some kolaches for my mom. They have a wonderful selection. And they are the only place I know that correctly calls "sausage kolaches" as their real name--Klobásník--or Klobásníky (plural.) but don't expect those to still be there. On a weekday, they might still have these Czech treats until 3 pm, but on the weekends, they go fast! Always friendly staff and i just love looking through their home decor. They have the cutest little tchotchkes that are locally crafted and so wonderful for home, garden, or lawn. I have bought many a christmas and birthday gift on the way. Great metal art as well! The bathrooms are always clean and smell fine. I highly recommend stopping at least one time to see everything they have to offer. It's a true, "small Texas town" stop! Oh, and set the GPS! It's one of those "blink and you'll miss it" towns. One light and then it's gone.

Though this isn't a typical Buc-ee's in size, it's still pretty great. They've got all the staples,…read moreBeaver Nuggets and so forth. This location is comparable to the size of any "normal" convenience store. Think 7-11 and the like. Again, though it's smaller, they've got all the quick grabs we know and love. Great service. Clean store. Yay, to the B to the E...Buc-ee's!

Im going to be harsher on the rest drop than others because Buc-ee's has set the bar so high…read more I grew up around smaller Buc-ee's and was in shock went I saw my first Gas Pro Shop mega location. This Giddings spot is tiny but mighty with a small deduction of the normal beaver fare, clean restrooms and drink stations, and a fair amount of pumps. However, they lack the quality I have come to expect. Specifically, the coffee station gained my ire this time. The last 2 times I have stopped here, the coffee was bad. Like Circle K bad. Burnt and tasteless. And they lack the space for the cold creamers to hide the flavor. The carafes are too low to fit a large cup under so you have to tilt them, risking hot coffee split across your hand. At least it isn't as hot as McD's.

I think the gas pumps have improved since the last review -- they're pretty average in that regard…read more The bathroom is still a giant mess and extremely dirty. Thankfully wearing my mask helped stave off the horrible smell. The store is also pretty disorganized, but if you're stopping for gas and a quick break, it's fine.

Nothing truly terrible happened, but I would not return here…read more We could barely read the screens on the gas pumps, which is ridiculous. I went into the bathroom and I don't like to throw around the word disgusting, but Jesus, it was filthy. Most of the stalls did not have working locks, the toilets haven't been cleaned since the 1980s (I mean I hope that's the explanation for how awful they looked) and even the diaper station had a layer of grime on it. I was so skeeved out. I was starving, so I took a peak to see if they had any hot food and there were two breakfast burritos left over from hours before and that was it. I assume their selection is limited because they are connected to a Subway. While looking at the questionable sandwiches I heard the employee relinquish the counter to a customer to man while he went to the back. I was just passing through the area so for all I know they are very close or this is normal for the area. However, upon hearing that I turned around and left- too weird and unprofessional for me. At least we were able to get gas. As we got back on the road, southbound, I saw a Buc-ee's on the other side of the highway. I suggest going there if you are in the area.