theweeklydeparture
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min read

Buc-ee's, Denton, Texas

If you're taking a road trip driving through the USA, making a stop at Buc-ee's is a must! It's not only a super large gas station with rows and rows of pumps, it is definitely a travel spot to explore. It's a foodie destination, a shopping destination, the ultimate snack stop, the cleanest bathroom stop, and the hub of all Buc-ee's products and souvenirs. Everything is here!

Buc-ee's = abundance. Anything you can think of > they have a ton of it! (Check out the TWD quick view of Buc-ee's in Denton, TX video) Outside, the first thing you'll notice is the insane amount of gas pumps. Inside, it's the huge amount of food, drinks, snacks, soda fountains, coffee dispensers, Buc-ee's merchandise, and more. The cherry on top is the large restroom with an abundance of stalls, that means no lines to go to the bathroom.

FYI, the Buc-ee's in New Braunfels, Texas holds the world record for being the largest gas station in the world and having the longest car wash in the world.

Food

Definitely come hungry when you visit a Buc-ee's. You won't believe your eyes how much food there is to try! Just to give you an idea, they have walls dedicated to certain snacks. A wall filled with just bags of jerky, a wall of gummies, a wall of dried fruits, a wall of nuts, a wall of trail mixes, and more. There is a hot food station where the food is prepared fresh right in front of you. Buc-ee's specialty is BBQ. Depending on the time of day and location, they serve: breakfast tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, Buc-ee's Club Melts, sliced brisket sandwiches, chopped brisket sandwiches, sliced turkey sandwiches, fried chicken sandwiches, sausage on a stick, and more.

Buc-ee's is known for their excellence in smoking meats and there is plenty of it. They have a jerky counter with dozens of flavors of jerky. Plus a wall full of pre-packaged jerky. If you are a beef jerky fan, welcome to paradise! Haha.

They have a bakery with all kinds of pastries, cookies, donuts, muffins, kolaches, and other baked goods. They also have a Dippin Dots counter, a fudge counter and an ICEE station. Buc-ee's also has fresh homemade grab and go items. Think salads, sandwiches, fresh fruit, wraps, yogurt with granola, and more.

It will take multiple trips to fully explore Buc-ee's food-wise! Haha.

Shopping

Surprisingly Buc-ee's is also a place to shop for the home. Think home decor, cookbooks, clothing, toys, shoes, candles, and more. It's a great place to shop for last-minute gifts. Buc-ee's is big on the outdoor supplies as well. They sell things like grills and smokers, wilderness survival items, and hunting supplies like deer corn and feeders.

Buc-ee's Merchandise

What do you see at most popular travel spots? Loads of souvenirs! Well, Buc-ee's sure is popular because you can buy almost anything with a Buc-ee's logo on it! Haha. They have t-shirts, leggings, baby and kids items, shoes, bathing suits, wine glasses, bags, socks, cups, key chains, and the list goes on and on.

Buc-ee's t-shirts are the number one fan favorite. Buc-ee's has a lot of different t-shirt designs and they are known for their funny puns. There's also a special edition Buc-ee's shirt for every holiday! To see the Buc-ee's Easter and Buc-ee's St Patrick's Day t-shirt, check out the photo gallery at the end of this post.

Buc-ee's also has their own product line of food and drinks. They have Buc-ee's soda's, chips, coffee, snacks, but also their own line of spices, salsas, jams, hot sauces and more. Some of these items have become ultimate fan favorites with the Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets as the most sought-after snack.

Buc-ee's is definitely more than just a gas station, it's a fun place to explore! Buc-ee's is the ultimate stop to make while travelling in the USA. (Check out the current Buc-ee's locations here.)

Until the next departure!