The Best Local Convenience Store In Every State

Love's

This chain of truck stops and convenience stores originated in Oklahoma, but Alabamans stop in at this 24/7 country store for food from chains like Bojangle's, Del Taco and Sonic, plus fun souvenir tees.

K Street Convenience Store & Market

If you're driving through Anchorage, make sure to pull into this local favorite to fuel up with giant burritos, plus sandwiches, salads and other daily specials. Coffee, an ATM and road trip snacks are also on offer.

Chevron

Chevron's well-stocked ExtraMile convenience shops are a beacon for any hungry traveler. All the snacks and beverages you could want are on the shelves, and they sell an impressive selection of beer and wine, too, in case you're on your way to a get-together.

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Murphy USA

This spot often boasts the cheapest gas around, and you're likely to find some good deals on snacks and drinks inside, too.

Pacific Market

This Sacramento isn't your typical corner market — for it's tiny size, it packs in a crazy variety of items from snack foods to canned goods to fresh produce. They keep lots of hard-to-find beers on shelves, but rumor has it that if they don't have what you're looking for, the owners will order it for you.

King Soopers

This grocery store from the Kroger family is much more that a typical supermarket —it's got a gas station, pharmacy and clinic wrapped into one, and carries everything from produce and prepared foods to books and movies.

Fas Mart

While filling up the gas tank, you can fill up on quality coffee and all sorts of food from the hot bar. It's a prime spot for picking up snacks and groceries during family road trips.

Royal Farms

This isn't a place where you're choosing the best of horrible food options. They've got seriously good breakfast sandwiches, famous fried chicken and an impressive variety of coffee flavors.

7-Eleven

Though the chain first started in Texas, the sunshine state is chock full of 7-Elevens. The chain has sold some gross things in the past, but frequent visitors know to stick to store favorites like pizza, chicken wings, gummy worms and bananas.

RaceTrac

You're not getting any average road trip snacks once your realize there's a Swirl World yogurt bar with tons of DIY toppings. There's also sorbet, slushies, hot food (think tamales, taquitos and hot dogs) and a bunch of hot and cold beverages for the taking.

Jacksons Food Stores

Munchies (chips, candy, taquitos, donuts) and beverages galore, plus essential grocery items like eggs, butter and milk. Hit up the espresso and coffee bar for a caffeine boost.

Kelley's Market

Known for their quality coffee and overall cleanliness, this popular Illinois chain should be your go-to when driving through the state.

Family Express

This Indiana staple carries it's own branded products, like Java Wave coffees, and is famous for it's signature square donuts, which get delivered fresh every day. Oh, there's also a $4 car wash.

Kum & Go

If you can't fathom a car ride without stocking up on a selection of beverages, this is the place to go before you hit the road. Iced teas and F'Real shakes are favorites, but some locations even boast a walk-in beer cooler and sell local beer on tap.

QuikTrip

Don't you dare leave here without a Big Q' slushie or Quikshake — they even come in wacky flavors like Maple Bac'n.

Thornton's

The place to go for affordable gas and cheap coffee, plus a bar where you can fix up your java with all sorts of mix-ins and toppings.

Cumberland Farms

This popular New England chain started as single-cow farm and expanded to about 600 retail locations. Locals fondly refer to it as "Cumby's," and love it for brand-name items like Hyperfreeze slushies.