Saturday, August 22, 2009

Gap Farms Travel Center & Barbecue Deli; Arcadia, Louisiana

The Gap Farms Travel Center with Burger King and Barbecue Deli which has only been open a couple of months is a great find! They are north of I-20 at Exit 69.

The Burger King is like all BKs--predictable, fast, and good. They're open from 6 a.m. 'til midnight daily.

The part I want to urge you to try is the barbecue at their deli. They custom smoke their meats on site. Their brisket, pork, ribs, sausage are mouth-wateringly good! The chopped beef sandwiches are large and have plenty of meat in them with a tasty sauce. The delicious meat falls off the ribs. This BBQ will be one of their top items. It's the best BBQ I've found at any Interstate travel center.

The potato salad and beans are delicious also. Their meat pies are some of the most delicious I've tasted anywhere including Natchitoches, the home of the meat pie.

This place is developing all the character of a travel destination. The locals have already found it and are starting to congregate there at mealtime for dining-in or to pick up take-out boxes for the whole family. You can call ahead to have your order ready when you arrive to gas up with their Exxon-Mobil products.

For farmers and 4-wheelers, they carry off-road diesel at a substantial savings.

They have a variety of supplies for the hunter and fisherman including deer corn and deer stands.

If you are passing through, they carry a wide selection of the usual convenience store items with the addition of some groceries and produce items. They have GPS units, radar detectors, and CB radios.

Their huge RV hookup site will open in early September. They have 70 full service, pull-through hookups with 50-60 amp. service--a great location to visit the Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days just south of Arcadia.

On the road and need something special for children or grandchildren--what about a house-warming or hostess gift? Check out their gifts section.

Their restrooms are as clean as any Country Club! My guy friend confirmed the same thing for the men's room.

If you are from the Arcadia area, check out the huge mural by the deli. It is a montage of pictures from the area. See if you can pick them all out.

Their custom smoked barbecue meats are one of the main reasons I'll be back. Thank you, Gap Farms Travel Center!


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