Buc-ee’s may have a stranglehold on American drivers when it comes to picking a pit stop. Others like Prasek’s, The Texan, and outsiders like Love’s and Allsup’s compete to see who will stop by and, more importantly, who will order food. Turns out, they all pale in comparison to one tiny outpost in a North Texas town.
Bristol General Store, located 28 miles south of Dallas in Ennis, has been ranked the No. 1 gas station restaurant in the U.S. by SIXT, a German car rental and mobility services company. Bristol beat out Billeaud’s Meat & Grocery in Broussard, Louisiana, and Joe’s Kansas City BBQ in Kansas City, Kansas, to claim the top spot. Why did it claim the top spot? Sushi.
Founded by husband and wife real estate professionals Eric and Jennifer Keathly in 2022, Bristol General Store may appear like a run-of-the-mill gas station, but inside awaits an extensive menu of sushi and oriental offerings. Fresh rolls, sushi towers, nigiri/sashimi, deep-fried rolls, baked rolls and much more are all available to anyone who stops by.
“When Jennifer and I bought this store four years ago, we never imagined a little gas station in a town of 750 people would be named No. 1 in America,” Eric Keathly said in a statement to MySA. “But this recognition isn’t just about us. It’s about our incredible employees, our loyal customers, and the wonderful people of Bristol who have supported this store for years. We are incredibly proud to represent our little town on a national stage. We want people to know that you don’t have to be in a big city to find amazing food, great people, and something truly special. At the same time, Jennifer and I are proud to continue serving our real estate clients and growing our thriving real estate business while investing in this community.”…