Alabama is home to many amazing restaurants. While several of them stand out, others are hidden away inside another building such as a gas station. Over the years, gas station food has become very popular in the South, especially here in Alabama. You wouldn’t expect gas station food to be appetizing, but in fact, most of it really is.
Listed below are seven gas station restaurants in Alabama that are worth trying. Their food just might surprise you.
1. Blue Pacific - Hoover
Blue Pacific is located inside a small local gas station. It specializes in Thai cuisine and is considered one of the best gas station restaurants in the country. It's a true hidden gem! You can visit Blue Pacific at 3219 Lorna Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216.
2. BBQ 65 - Greenville
BBQ 65 is located inside a Shell gas station. It offers a variety of barbecue favorites and offers a great selection of sides that are made fresh daily. This gas station restaurant is a must-visit for anyone who loves barbecue. You can visit BBQ 65 at 2391 Pineapple Hwy., Greenville, AL 36037.
3. The Depot - Foley
The Depot is located inside a Chevron gas station. It offers a variety of Southern favorites such as fried chicken, pulled pork, veggies, and more. You can visit The Depot at
17960 US-98, Foley, AL 36535.
4. Butts To Go - Pell City
Butts To Go is located inside a Texaco gas station. It offers a variety of barbecue favorites, including hickory-smoked ribs, butts, wings, and more. It's a definite must-visit whenever you're craving barbecue. You can visit Butts To Go at 410 Martin St. N, Pell City, AL 35125.
5. Bayou Fresh Seafood - Jasper
Bayou Fresh Seafood is located inside a small local gas station. It specializes in seafood, and its most famous menu item is sushi, which is available in several varieties. You can visit Bayou Fresh Seafood at 217 N Walston Bridge Rd., Jasper, AL 35501.
6. Coosa Corner - Leesburg
Coosa Corner is located inside a Citgo gas station. It offers a variety of food, including fried chicken, corn dogs, veggies, and more. There's something for everyone. You can visit Coosa Corner at 5770 Weiss Lake Blvd., Leesburg, AL 35983.
7. New Orleans Lunchbox - Huntsville
New Orleans Lunchbox is located inside a Marathon gas station. Its menu includes a variety of barbecue favorites and traditional Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, etc. You can visit New Orleans Lunchbox at 4000 Holmes Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL 35816.
Have you eaten at any of these gas station restaurants? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Tip Top Grill is a popular restaurant in Alabama that used to be a gas station. For information, click here .
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