The chain has a loyal following for a reason.

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Theres nothing quite like the anticipation I feel when pulling into aBuc-eesparking lot.

But back to the food.

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Wondering what I stock up on my Buc-ees road trip?

Here are seven food-writer-approved snacks I think you should look for when you visit.

First is Beaver Nuggets.

My other favorite is the potato chips, made fresh in-house.

Fresh Salads

While their shelf life is short, I always stock up on freshly prepared salads at Buc-ees.

I also bring a container of their more-plain chicken salad to snack on throughout the week.

Brisket

If you didnt walk through Buc-ees snacking on a fresh brisket sandwich, did you even go there?

Beef Jerky

Another meat product with a loyal following is the jerky.

Snack Cups

Another category I fill my cart with is Buc-ees snack cups.

If youre hoping to take more than a cupful home, Buc-ees also sells trays of similar combos.