Truck Stops Serving the Best Comfort Food
Truck stops are well known for providing a quick, convenient spot to grab a bite to eat for busy drivers on the go. However, some popular truck stops go above and beyond to provide a more satisfying dining experience that will keep commercial drivers full for many miles on the road. From regional delicacies to homestyle classics, we’re sharing our pick for the truck stop with the best comfort food, along with other favorites well worth the stop along the way.
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Best Truck Stop for Comfort Food – Iowa 80
Known as “the world’s largest truck stop,” Iowa 80 is a fan favorite for truck drivers looking to fill their stomachs with comforting eats. Located in Walcott, Iowa, this truck stop has several familiar food-and-drink options, such as Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Blimpie, and the famous Iowa 80 Kitchen.
The family-owned Iowa 80 Kitchen serves homestyle cooking at a price that’s hard to beat. Hungry commercial drivers can take their pick of dishes served on the buffet—for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Start the day with French toast, sweet cream pancakes, or waffles, along with three-egg omelets and breakfast skillets with diced potatoes. The breakfast menu also features hearty options such as steak and eggs, chicken fried beef steak, and a pork chop breakfast, all served with two eggs and toast.
Midday, the menu offers half-pound brisket burgers and a variety of sandwiches. Enjoy a classic BLT with thick-cut bacon, club sandwich, or golden-fried fish sandwich. A corned beef Reuben, patty melt, or beef tenderloin steak sandwich are good options for cold days on the road. Healthier options include a chef’s salad and chicken salad with the choice of grilled or breaded chicken.
In the evening, choose filling options like a hand-cut ribeye steak or sirloin served with two sides. Pasta specialties, such as spaghetti with homemade meat sauce and chicken alfredo with grilled chicken, pair perfectly with a dinner salad to complete your meal. Truckers will feel like they’re eating at home with dishes like the slow-cooked pot roast, homemade meatloaf smothered in gravy, one-pound ham steak, and grilled Atlantic salmon.
5 Other Truck Stop Dishes to Try
While Iowa 80 takes the top spot for the best truck stop comfort food, there are a few other contenders and diner chains for commercial drivers across the country that are dishing out equally satisfying meals.
The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
It’s hard to miss this bright yellow building along I-40 in Amarillo, Texas, across from a TA Travel Center. If you have time and a serious appetite, sign up for the 72-ounce Steak Challenge. This 72-ounce steak dinner includes a shrimp cocktail, a baked potato, salad, and roll with butter. If you finish in an hour, your meal is free.
Boise Stage Stop
One of Idaho’s longest-running businesses, the Boise Stage Stop has been serving the community and travelers for more than 100 years. A fixture on the menu of hearty dishes is the 10-ounce prime rib, served with au jus, creamy horseradish, and a choice of side.
Café 27 Bar & Grill
Situated next to Marathon Gas in Weston, Florida, Café 27 offers a tiki-style escape from the long stretches of highway. The menu features a twist on south-of-the-border favorites, such as fresh ceviche, a mahi sandwich, and several taco options.
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Copan Restaurant and Truckstop
In Copan, Oklahoma, a laid-back truck stop restaurant is dishing out crave-worthy confections. Commercial drivers can pick up a whole pie to enjoy on their route with flavors such as apple, cherry, pecan, and German chocolate, with more options based on the season.
Dysart’s Restaurant & Truck Stop
For a taste of New England, head to Dysart’s Restaurant & Truck Stop in Bangor, Maine for the standout haddock chowder. “Made the Maine way,” this chowder is loaded with haddock, potatoes, and onion. End your meal with a slice of homemade pie or old-fashioned milkshake.
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