Kwik Trip Dominates Best Gas Station Food Voting

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When it comes to stopping at a gas station or convenience store in Minnesota, everyone has their favorite. That could be because of the location, the service, or maybe the quick food options available.

For operators of these businesses, it's about standing out in a crowded field of competitors by selling new and trendy hot, cold, or snack foods. Being unique and tasty is the key, and no one does that better than Kwik Trip.

Going Beyond Gas: Kwik Trip’s Winning Menu in Minnesota

Some gas station brands, like Buc-ee's, go viral with their food variety, offering everything from BBQ and fried chicken to fresh nuts and grab-and-go sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip, with over 800 locations across the Midwest, offers an impressive variety of foods, from fried chicken and chicken strips to burgers and those delicious breadsticks.

Don't Skip the Bakery at Minnesota Kiwk Trip Stores

Kwik Trip also excels in bakery goods. Their popular Dunker donuts come in a range of flavors, and they even roll out new flavors from time to time, like their latest addition, Banana Dunkers.

Other nominees include 7-Eleven, known for their iconic Big Gulp and Slurpee beverages; Allsup’s/Yesway, recognized for their beef and bean burritos; and Casey’s, which has become a favorite for its surprisingly good pizza.

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Cast Your Vote for Kwik Trip

USA Today has nominated 20 gas station brands for the “Best Gas Station Food” award. Kwik Trip is battling the best of the best from across the country for the top spot. Currently, Kwik Trip is on top of the leaderboard, with Weigel's, and Maverik, rounding off the top 3.

Voting is open now in this category, along with others like Best Scenic Drive and Best Roadside Attraction, both of which also feature Minnesota nominations. You can cast your vote here until Monday, May 5. The top 10 list, and the number one scenic drive in the country, will be revealed on May 14.

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I will note that these are in no particular order. They are just among the best-rated in all of Northern Minnesota.

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