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All-In [27841]
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Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 8:56 AM
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Anyone had the pleasure of visiting this gas station on steroids? It is like a mini-Walmart but better. Their brisket and beef jerky are really good. My wife and I stopped at the one just South of Jacksonville, FL for gas and a soda. We left with a cast iron pot and pan set, a new cast iron grille and an area rug for the house, lol. Not many around but they are slowly popping up around the East Coast. One was just built in Florence, SC and one is being built on I-85 at Exit 178 (Exit 21) between Anderson and Clemson exit. The Country's largest Buc-ees is currently being built in Sevier just outside Pigeon Forge.
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Been to several in Texas...
Oct 20, 2022, 8:58 AM
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and one in Georgia, but haven't been to the new location in SC yet.
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Oculus Spirit [76754]
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Yep. It’s Cracker Barrel, but worse.
Oct 20, 2022, 9:00 AM
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Hate it.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^SOCIALIST^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^***
Oct 20, 2022, 9:02 AM
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Oculus Spirit [76754]
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Cracker Barrel cares nothing about the quality of their food.
Oct 20, 2022, 7:28 PM
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They make 10x’s the amount of money selling the trinkets at the front of the store than they ever would the food. Sure, the food is “ok,” but it’s never not crowded and I can make anything they serve far better.
I think it’s hilarious the TD’s over my opinion of a box store restaurant, lol.
Socialist? That’s actually the dumbest thing you’ve ever posted.
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CU Medallion [65037]
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It's borderline UnAmurican to insult the Cracker Barrel.
Oct 20, 2022, 9:48 AM
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What about good country cookin' insults thee? And, Cracker Barrel is probably one of the VERY few places where you can still buy music by Bread, or Anne Murray, or ........
But, curiously, now that I think of it, I don't ever think I have actually seen any Crackers in a Barrel for sale there. I have found another open and shut lawsuit winner! Thankee, Thankee Vury Much!
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Hall of Famer [24870]
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I will insult cracker barrel
Oct 20, 2022, 9:52 AM
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for taking catfish off of the menu. It was the only thing I would order there and it was very good. Destroyed to see it's no longer offered
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Re: I will insult cracker barrel
Oct 20, 2022, 9:54 AM
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The Uncle Hershel's breakfast was my dish. Love it.
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CU Medallion [65037]
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One of my deceased golfing buddies would order that every
Oct 20, 2022, 11:33 AM
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time he hit a Cracker Barrel, early or late, day or night. I sure miss his wrinkled old self. He just fell out of his chair, probably dead before he hit the floor, of a massive heart attack at a Unity Vision meeting at the age of 57.
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Re: One of my deceased golfing buddies would order that every
Oct 20, 2022, 11:35 AM
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time he hit a Cracker Barrel, early or late, day or night. I sure miss his wrinkled old self. He just fell out of his chair, probably dead before he hit the floor, of a massive heart attack at a Unity Vision meeting at the age of 57.
That is terrible.
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Cracker Barrel used to have a breakfast casserole yrs ago
Oct 20, 2022, 11:01 AM
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It was stupendous! Miss it.
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Re: I will insult cracker barrel
Oct 20, 2022, 12:19 PM
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I didn't realize they got rid of the catfish. That was my favorite also.
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Oculus Spirit [76754]
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Where did I say country cooking insults me?
Oct 20, 2022, 7:31 PM
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I’m a local eats person. There are far better restaurants I patronize that aren’t owned by a massive corporation peddling cheap toys and blankets for profit.
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I find Cracker Barrel to be racist!
Oct 20, 2022, 12:30 PM
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As a white, evangelical Christian, conservative male, I find the name atrociously offensive!
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:05 AM
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I passed one on my way to Nashville on Sunday. Thought I'd stop and check it out on my way home the next day.
Freaking parking lot looked like a mall parking lot the weekend prior to Christmas.
Kept driving.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:12 AM
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If I am not mistaken, they have something like 80 gas pumps and they don't allow 18 wheelers into their lot.
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Oculus Spirit [78831]
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I think the one south of Macon had around 250 pumps***
Oct 20, 2022, 9:43 AM
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From what I'm reading, the largest have 120 pumps!***
Oct 20, 2022, 10:53 AM
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Oculus Spirit [78831]
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ok, I must have lost count somewhere***
Oct 20, 2022, 5:21 PM
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All-TigerNet [10901]
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That is correct...the one in Florence has 80 pumps. The one
Oct 20, 2022, 10:31 AM
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on I-20 just east of Birmingham has 100 pumps. Their gas or diesel is usually about 20 cents less than others stores in the area. They have a great deal on bagged ice...one dollar for a 20 lb bag!
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You would be amazed how fast you can get in & out of a busy Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 10:45 AM
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I stopped at the one on I-20 just east of Birmingham on July 4th weekend! 100 pumps and everyone had a vehicle. I waited 3 or 4 minutes for a pump, went in the store to grab a brisket sandwich and soda, went to check out and only one person ahead of me! I was back on the road in less than 20 minutes from when I pulled in!
I've been to the one in Florence once, the one in Birmingham about four times. The brisket or pulled pork sandwiches are 8 bucks, but there is over a half pound of meat in it! They have excellent jerky...many varieties! Twenty pound bags of ice are 99 cents...yes, 20 lbs for 99 cents! Gas or diesel is about 20 cents less than stores around them!
They have signs at the door, advertising for workers...lowest starting wages are $18 per hour!
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:19 AM
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I'm in Hartsville. Went to the new one in Florence. It's a cool place with some nice stuff decently priced.
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a Texas staple for years
Oct 20, 2022, 9:22 AM
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finally expanding to show the rest of the country what they are about.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:28 AM
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People pushing grocery carts in a convenient store let's you know how big it is. Would love to know the amount of sales they do in a day.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:47 AM
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Don’t remember per store rev but as you can imagine, they do very well financially. Used to work at a bank that banked them. Cool business. Not sure it would work everywhere but expansion into southeast makes a ton of sense. Their business was used for a case study for our interns/analysts.
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Oculus Spirit [78831]
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stopped at the one south of Macon on I75
Oct 20, 2022, 9:42 AM
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going to Tallahassee
pretty impressive store
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:44 AM
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In texas they hired one of the top pit bosses to do the bbq... it's better than a lot of the chain places..
one of the biggest ones is on I45 between Houston and Dallas... and is always busy
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:45 AM
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Went to the one in Florence. Honestly it was packed and there's no food out there worth me waiting in line for. I had anxiety just being in that place. Won't ever go back
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Oculus Spirit [76754]
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Same.***
Oct 20, 2022, 7:40 PM
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Hey, it’s probably one of the safest places…
Oct 20, 2022, 7:51 PM
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…outside of an airport.
I’m estimating 90% of the store is packing.
Just sayin’.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:57 AM
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The one you just went to is my local buc-ees. Exit 23 on 95 right?
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 9:58 AM
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Yes, just south of Jacksonville I believe.
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A blight on the landscape!!***
Oct 20, 2022, 10:22 AM
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A blight on the landscape!***
Oct 20, 2022, 10:24 AM
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 10:32 AM
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I have driven from upstate SC to Marshall, Texas several times in the past year to visit my son and daughter-in-law. We always stop at the Buc-ees in Birmingham. Gas prices are competitive if not lower than surrounding area. But......the best thing for us is the bathrooms. Hands down the nicest and cleanest bathrooms I have ever visited in my travels. Food is also pretty good with lots of variety.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 10:47 AM
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Not a fan of hanging out in Convenience stores (especially over crowded ones). Like to pay for my gas at the pump and get out of there. Now a good Supermarket I will roam around in for hours.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 11:24 AM
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This place is awesome!
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Used to live in Texas for 6 years, one Christmas
Oct 20, 2022, 11:27 AM
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I bought all my family's gifts from there and brought them back to SC. It worked for extended family, not sure the wife was all too pleased.
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Sounds like South of the Border on the steeroids!
Oct 20, 2022, 11:30 AM
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They call them tourist traps for a reason, ya know.
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Re: Sounds like South of the Border on the steeroids!
Oct 20, 2022, 11:31 AM
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They call them tourist traps for a reason, ya know. ">">
Much nicer and cleaner. They actually pay their staff very well and offer them great benefits, so you get friendly service.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 11:38 AM
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I love the beef jersey there. I need to try other things as well, but I hear the breakfast burritos are great. Anyway, those places are revolutionizing gas stations. They will put anything around them out of business.
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Like Chick-fil-A, the food and customer service are legit.
Oct 20, 2022, 12:22 PM
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Especially when super busy.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 12:37 PM
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Want to explore the one being built in Anderson. When is the least crowded time do you think?
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 12:44 PM
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Want to explore the one being built in Anderson. When is the least crowded time do you think?
I don't think the Bucees in Anderson will be finished until late next year.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 12:41 PM
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Live outside Houston about 30 min and have one next to kids school. Amazing amount of stuff and surprised how many people wear their merchandise. I am 35 min from Tx A&M and i see more Buc-ees shirts than theirs.
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Orange Blooded [2533]
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Yep, the one off I-75 in Kentucky
Oct 20, 2022, 1:03 PM
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Lots of eats and drinks, even healthy eats along with all the junk food selection. Pork also. And plenty of other paraphernalia and souvenirs if you're in to it. Big place. although I was disppointed not to find any dark chocolate or better chocolate selection.
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 5:14 PM
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Just as you described. Restrooms are the cleanest I've seen. Brisket is fantastic.
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Friend of ours said it best.
Oct 20, 2022, 5:26 PM
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"Not sure if I was at a gas station or a zoo."
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Oculus Spirit [76754]
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Yea, idk what the hail these people are talking about…***
Oct 20, 2022, 7:35 PM
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I'm from Florence
Oct 20, 2022, 7:17 PM
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I love having Buc-ees in the neighborhood.....good food and drinks....service outstanding......clean
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Re: Buc-ees
Oct 20, 2022, 7:39 PM
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I grew up in Lake Jackson, TX where it all began.
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Orange Blooded [3728]
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Yep…the one on Baldwin Beach Express - Alabama…
Oct 20, 2022, 7:45 PM
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Love it, but every time I go there I’m can’t help but wonder how expensive it’s going to be to tear out and replace 100 gas pumps with electric car chargers.
“Yes…I did that!” -Th’ Big Guy
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This whole tread is some redneck $hit***
Oct 20, 2022, 9:26 PM
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