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.

Love a gas station with clean bathrooms, friendly service & slush puppies. This one hits the…read moretrifecta. Oui Oui! The Louisiana vintage look of this Texaco was very cool as was the very thoughtful signage in the ladies room. I especially LOVE the pure cane sugar slush puppy machine with lemonade big frosty!! BOMB. That's moi all time fave on a hot dog days of summer goin down to the crawdead hole. Oui Oui! Laissez les bons temps rouler. Highly recommend.

Texaco and Exxon gas stations right across from one another in Natchitoches, LA have no changing…read moretables at either one but don't worry one has free Wi-Fi! Neither men or women's bathrooms have a changing area.

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.

This station is conveniently located near I-49 when heading south near Boyce, Louisiana. My husband…read morehad to select premium gasoline because regular was not available on that particular pump and we did not want to take the time to try the others. This is a great place for a pit stop. The staff is welcoming in a way that gives Buc Ees a run for their money. A sincere, "Welcome to Love's!" Greeted us as we walked in. The entire property was meticulously clean. They are attached to an Arby's restaurant and they have a hotbox with a large selection of delicious item. They carry a large selection of store and named brand drinking water. We would definitely stop here next time we are in the area.

If you are looking for a clean restroom while traveling, I highly recommend this location. It lies…read morein a friendly town. It is also a great place to pick up souvenirs for love ones. I usually stop here on my way to and from New Orleans. My commute is coming from Dallas, TX. It sits not too far from Shreveport traveling on I-49 (interstate). Don't miss this spot if you are headed to south Louisiana.

Great service & their food is pretty good. Their burgers are Amazing! Everyone that works there is…read moreExtremely nice, especially Dustin.

From the owner: Shop A Lott is a local, family-owned network of convenience stores that provide customers fast and…read morefriendly services on the go. With 14 locations, Shop A Lott serves the Alexandria, Coushatta, Mansfield, Many, Natchitoches, Robeline, and Winnfield areas. Stop by today to check out the fresh deli, clean facilities, and welcoming staff!

3 J's four way is a gas station with a secret tiny deli & cafe inside…read more There is no way you would know that, so this is a heads up, this is a Cajun stop you want to make in Cajun country. You can get your gas, fishing tackle, live bait, crickets, handbags, t-shirts, candy, drinks, anything a regular convenience store has. However, this place has a tiny secret Cajun deli inside. Tables for around 6 people. Famous for their triple threat burger, you don't have to threaten us with a good time. We like to split it "two ways" at 3 j's 4 way. Lol There are tons more Cajun culinary treats here, everything is Amazballs but don't miss the Cajun fried pies. 2.die.4! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Highly recommend.

The workers here are extremely nice. The store has fishing and hunting equipment also. I'd drive…read moreback to do business with these people.

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.

Nothing to complain about. Went in ordered loaded double cheeseburger with fries and got a burger…read morethat out shined anything in the area. Juicy made to order just delicious. Picked up a few things from the hot box and was pleasantly surprised by it all. I ate the hot box items an hour later while on the road so they weren't hot but my fault. Catfish was crispy well seasoned not dry. Better than the actual restaurant just yards away. Fried chicken thigh better seasoned and cooked perfectly. Taste like perfect home cooking. The Y Not Stop is an amazing restaurant I. A gas station mostly fried foods but delicious food. So be on the look out for these stations you will miss out if you don't stop

One of THE CLEANEST stops I've ever been to, bathrooms looked like they were cleaned with a…read moretoothbrush, and the choice of food/snacks here is top tier. Glad we stopped here on our road trip!