You Wouldn't Expect Some Of The Best Pizza In Illinois To Be From A Gas Station, But It Is
By Linze Rice|Published May 02, 2023
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Linze Rice
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
A sentence not often spoken is: “I’m hungry for great pizza, let’s order some from the gas station!” Unless, of course, you’re from the Midwest, in which case you definitely know that some of the freshest, tastiest, and most convenient offerings are being made just down the street at the same place you pump your gas. Loyal fans of this place have even gone so far as to take wedding photos in front of the general store, and if you’re familiar with the food, you understand why. So, who has the best gas station food in Illinois?
Have you ever eaten food from a Casey’s? Do you think it has the best gas station food in Illinois? What’s your favorite thing to order? Tell us in the comments! Start checking out the menu now at the Casey’s website, and stay updated by following the Casey’s Facebook page, too. And since Casey’s can be found across the state, why not make them a stop along one of the 10 best road trips in Illinois, like this awesome route that will take you to some of the best historical sites in Illinois?
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