You’re going to want to pull over for these delicious meals.
A road trip is as much about the drive as it is the destination.
WhenSoutherners prepare for a long drive, food is often at the top of mind.
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He wanted to find the countrys best burger, but he ended up making his own.
Stop into the operational Chevron station and head straight to NFA Burgers dedicated counter.
Just because this restaurants space is small, doesnt mean the menu is.
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It placed 8that the 2022 World Food Championships.
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Scotts BBQ
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Scotts BBQ in Lexington.
Stop by for a jumbo sandwich, and dont forget to order a fried pie for the road.
This Alabama icon proves that turkey isnt just for Thanksgiving.
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Cross the charming covered bridge to this tucked-away restaurant and prepare to be treated.
Dinner options range from mountain rainbow trout to fried chicken to Carolina country ham.
Every entree is served with slaw, macaroni salad, green beans, cooked apples, and biscuits.
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The Whistle Stop Cafe was a mere movie set when the beloved movieFried Green Tomatoeswas filmed there in 1991.
But some of the Mother Roads stops are famous for othermore deliciousreasons.
Enter Sids Diner, a roadside diner owned by the third generation of the same family.
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Sid’s is home to the world-famous fried onion burger, also known as the depression burger.
If your drive brings you by Sids before lunchtime, dont fret.
The restaurant also serves a filling diner-style breakfast, all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy included.
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This James Beard American Classic Award-winning restaurant has been dishing out whole hog barbecue since 1957.
The cash-only joint hasnt changed much in more than 70 years.
The food, however, is anything but simple.
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You never know what culinary delights await here.
They turned their front porch and yard into a dining room where they fed hungry travelers.
Open since 1993, Sebastians is all about Old Florida charm.
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Inside, youll find a dining room filled with antiques, nostalgic knick-knacks, and vintage photos.
The Chocolate Mile High Layer Cake will give you enough motivation to finish out your drive every time.
sebastiansroadsiderestaurant.com; 10795 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958; 772-581-2623
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