ROAD TRIPPIN' AT BUC-EES IN ALABAMA: First impressions of the Largest Gas Station/Convenience Store

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2 жыл бұрын

I know we all hate going to the gas station right now, but Buc-EE'S could very well change your mind. While driving from Fairhope, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida recently, my husband and I stopped at the Buc-EE's gas station/convenience store in Baldwin County. I had never been to a Buc-EE's before and to say I was so blown away with how big it was and how much there was to see inside, is an understatement. We ended up spending an hour and a half there. Just for fun, we thought we'd shoot some video and take you along. If you've been there before, let me know in the comments which location and what you thought of it. I'd love to hear from you.

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@wilz651 Жыл бұрын

Overwhelming is the most perfect work for Buc-Kees. A can’t miss spot if you can

@alfredmoseley6134 Жыл бұрын

Yes my wife and I love Buc-ees!!!

@timothyallen4144 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I took a road-trip from AZ to TN and down to AL and back through Texas and NM during the first few weeks of Covid. Honestly one of our favorite memory is Bucees. It was huge and quiet and those bathrooms are immaculate. What we didn’t know was how hard it would be online to buy a souvenir tshirt. If you go to a Bucees, buy your souvenir there because Bucees does not do online apparel retail.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny you should say that because I later regretted not buying a couple of things I saw when we first got there. I knew I couldn't bring back anything too big because it had to fit in my suitcase, but I definitely wanted a T-shirt. I just got lost in all the food and forgot to go back for it.

@TexasRose50 Жыл бұрын

I am a t shirt freak. I HAVE to have one or more from every great experience I’ve had.

@Stanovision 2 жыл бұрын

Marcy!!! I went to my first Bucees two weeks ago when I was on a shoot in Texas. That place is nuts!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! What are the odds? It is nuts, but so much fun. Did you try the BBQ brisket?

@rdcustomdiecast 2 жыл бұрын

Marcy I live in Saraland Al so visit Bucees often. Your right they started in Texas just glad we have one here. Being a Native Texan I do like their brisket and my grandson loves to go see the store. The seafood is great here on the gulf coast but being from West Texas I miss TexMex and good brisket. Bucees helps. Only wish we had great Mexican food here. I grew up eating Texas Mex and New Mexico’s flare on Mexican as we had a house in Rhodesia and brothers lining in Albuquerque so it a real let down here going to eat Mexican. Therefore I watch your channel and make my own. Feels like being at home. Thank you

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it's beautiful in Saraland. (I just looked up where it is on the map.) We spent some time in Fairhope and I absolutely fell in love with it. I told my husband I could live there, although I'm not used to the humidity. But it really is gorgeous. Thanks for watching my videos. I'm thrilled that you've found a little taste of home in them. 😊❤

@j.bustamanterobert4470 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your KZfaq channel and I am 😊

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you found my KZfaq channel, too! Thanks for the comment.

@marciavaldez7767 11 ай бұрын

How fun. And you are not a dork, I would have wanted to take a picture with Buckee too.

@marcyinspired1442 11 ай бұрын

That's good to hear, because there were only kids in line and I felt like I was embarrassing myself. Lol

@annfrost3323 Жыл бұрын

First time I see a u-tuber actually buying gasoline at a Buc'ces. Everybody goes for the nuggets but no gasoline.

@recifebra3 Жыл бұрын

enjoyed the video!! another tip is to not order hot food until you're sure you're gonna leave.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@stinebaughblades2947 Жыл бұрын

I was at that Buccees in June. What a hoot.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

It sure is! I wish I could go back.

@BlakeHanback01 7 ай бұрын

Ive been to one in Huntsville Alabama and man it was great, the BBQ sandwich was amazing. Im gonna go when we have to go to Birmingham Alabama.

@dank9296 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a place!! We need one here in Michigan. Thanks for the heads up.👍😎

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

I want one near me, too! I'd go all the time. One thing I didn't mention in the video, they don't allow big rigs, only regular motorists because they don't want it to be a truck stop. It's really smart. They thought of everything.

@tybrownsr.4466 Жыл бұрын

Great commentary, but you forgot to mention their world famous bathrooms!

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Yes! They're so nice & clean! I shot some video of the restrooms, but didn't include it.

@iowajayhawk9290 11 ай бұрын

My wife and I stopped at Buc'ees in Alabama on our way to Gulf Shores from Mobile. We discovered a wonderful destination stop. Gulf Shores is beautiful and Buc'ees gives us one more reason to stop and splurge. Clean bathrooms are a bonus. My Yukon Buc'ees coffee cup is used everyday. Don't forget to pick up bags of ice for only $1.00 just outside the store. They had the cheapest gas in the area and the employees seemed to all be pleasant and enjoy their jobs. Fountain drinks are cheap. What else can I say? We have Gulf Shores AL on our return list to visit and a stop at Buc-ees will be on our route. It's a fun store with lots of things to buy so build a Buc'ees stop into your budget. It's cheaper than a trip to Costco but both are money savers! We love Buc-ees.

@marcyinspired1442 11 ай бұрын

You're so right. Looks like you enjoyed it as much as we did.

@yosoysandoval6769 2 жыл бұрын

Great business plan. A real money maker. People spend more than intended. Wish I'da dreamt that up. Enjoy your trip.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

That's what my husband said when we went! They're really smart about marketing, too. The fact that they let us run around recording everything with our cell phone is brilliant. Most businesses would have stopped us, but they know that it will likely turn into free advertising. Also, not to ramble, but their prices are good. 69 cents for a bag of ice! Wish we had thought of it, too!

@WilAdams Жыл бұрын

Inspired by videos I had seen on u-tube and a couple of my friends' personal accounts, I decided last week to take my best friend up on his offer to fly out to Texas and see the LARGEST Buc--ees. I was gob-smacked. I raved about it upon my return, but then just this last Thursday my friend and I decided to visit one that was closer to our home to wit: one in Georgia and the other in St. Augustine. Now here is the tricky part. All of them were about the same. Even the size difference did not really matter. So, after spending 250.00 in each of the three stores, I am an expert. Have fun there.

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! You spent $250 at each store! That is both funny and awesome! I love that you were able to compare the three locations and come up with the same conclusion. Buc-ees is just so much fun.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to a Buc-EE's? If so, where was it, and what was your impression of it? I now wish there was one where I live. (But that could be dangerous.)😜

@LightoftheMoon 2 жыл бұрын

Buc EE's! Very cool! Hee, hee, for now, I live a couple of miles away from one of the Texas ones. This one only has 120 gas pumps, though. Drove by it earlier today. Gas is $4.24/gal there this morning. That brisket sandwich and banana pudding are a favorite!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

@Lightofthemoon Ahweheyu It would be dangerous if I lived that close to a Buc EE's. That brisket was phenomenal, and it's pretty much Snack Central! (about the only positive thing I've seen at a gas station in a long time. We're paying $5.45 a gallon where I live.)😱

@LightoftheMoon 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 seriously, lol! Though we did a brisket and a pork roast in the Big Smoker last weekend. I still might sneak over to BUC EE's for a little something. I really like their Banana Pudding! Those prices sound like Chicago and Detroit Hopefully gas prices will go down in your area! Loved this video! Thanks Marcy

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

@@LightoftheMoon Ah man. I'm jealous that you can just "sneak over." Now, I'm gonna go stare into my refrigerator to see if something good magically appears. Thanks for the comment.

@TexasRose50 Жыл бұрын

There’s a Buc-ees just a couple of miles down the road from me. I bet I spent 2 hours in there at least the first time I went. It was actually overwhelming! I’m glad you showed they have more than just food. Thanks!

@mijacita 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy & safe travels

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@taosjedi 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that banana puddin' mos def could have been posion, you gotta eat it to make sure no one else gets sick... Great, fun segment! Love on the road stuff!🦫

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I'm all about safety. 😂

@klarabethhammon8224 2 жыл бұрын

i’ve been there! it’s awesome!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

It is awesome. I want to go again.

@bighand1530 11 ай бұрын

I have yet to go there

@Legendsneverdie877 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Spanish Fort for a brief time and so I would visit the Baldwin County Buc-ee’s regularly. I missed it when we moved to Huntsville. Now we have the Athens location just a short drive up the road, so I am happy again. #Buceesislife

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Must be nice. If I lived near one, I'd be there all the time.

@josephineives5749 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy 😋. What fun!!! Did YOU get the Tshirt, Marcy?!!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

No, but I wish I had! I also wanted that Taco Time cutting board. But, at the time, I was thinking about how much space I had in my suitcase. Now, I’m regretting it. It was fun to see, anyway.

@josephineives5749 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 yes, indeed 😘. I saw you checking out the taco cutting board😜. I think that would have fit in your suitcase 😂. What a FUN place!!!

@L.Spencer 2 жыл бұрын

Sensory overload, I agree. Don't think I'd last long in there. Food looks good though!

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Some people might not make it passed the parking lot! Lol For me, it was like a treasure hunt. It was fun to see all the "beaver brand" stuff they had because I knew I wouldn't see it anywhere else. I, honestly, could have stayed longer!

@Donna-fi2ue 3 ай бұрын

I'm late to the show. I live mid northern AZ. FYI there's a buc-ees coming to AZ yaaaaa. I-10 I Believe in avondale area. Please look it up not 100% sure of area. My family also loves Buc-ees

@marcyinspired1442 3 ай бұрын

YES!!!! I heard about it. That could be dangerous!

@ericlomax1793 Жыл бұрын

It must the grand opening of this location if it is that popular, even if it is a few days old now. I wonder if the lines were long at the restrooms, especially for the women’s restroom. I have seen that another video where the woman who went in there with a camera when it was not that busy, said she liked it in there with plenty of stalls and the great feeling of complete privacy in the stall and hand sanitizer to use on her hands when leaving the stall, Mens room certainly has plenty of urinals if you just need to do a number one in there. I have said here that some of these Buc-ee’s would do well in California as there are a few places that can use locations out such as Blythe where I-10 goes through, Needles, off of the I-40, Barstow where the I-15, I-40, and State Highway 58 all met up at, Arvin, off of the I-5 north of the Grapevine Area, one outside of Fresno for where state highway 99 goes through, one outside of Sacramento, the state capital, outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, outside of Los Angeles, San Diego, and one in Northern California just before the Oregon Boarder. I am not sure if they will expand out west here to California but I guess all we can do is just wait and see if it really happens.

@nickgallegos430 Жыл бұрын

My brain always melts when I see bucees and everything g isn’t Texas branded😅

@miket7184 Жыл бұрын

Marcy; Next time you go on a road trip on I-10 to Alabama, you need to stop off in Scott, LA and hit up Billy's Boudin (also Don's Specialty Meat's is a good one). Get some real Cajun Boudin (pork/rice/spices soft sausage) and cracklins! Try the regular and crawfish boudin and boudin balls with pepperjack cheese in the center. You'll thank me later 😄

@marcyinspired1442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I will absolutely do that. 👌🏼

@user-dk3er2lj5k Жыл бұрын

Need one in nw ga

@suzielamoureux2009 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been to Texas Alabama Tennessee

@Pack.Leader 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't handle that, but it looks like a place to vacation that would rival Disney and be a heck of a lot cheaper in every way.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right! Complete with a mascot you can take pictures with! I kind of wish I had gotten some "souvenirs" in the housewares section, but at the time I was thinking about what would fit in my suitcase.

@Pack.Leader 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 Yeah, that place is dangerous. I am going to enjoy it through your video and try to resist stopping at one if I'm traveling.

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pack.Leader 🤣

@tanyab7446 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcy, I wanted to know how your husband made the iced coffee? .because that looks delicious.. we have a gas station where we live, that they have something like that... I want to try it.. and that is a very busy convenience store...

@marcyinspired1442 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! My husband is going to crack up when he sees your comment. (Hopefully, it won't go to his head, but it really was fantastic.) He first put chocolate syrup in the glass, then filled it with ice. Then he poured the iced coffee in it. And he added caramel macchiato creamer. Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment.❤️

@tanyab7446 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcyinspired1442 thank you so much... Have a bless day to u and ur husband... Enjoy ur trip...