Food Stops On A Montana Road Trip

Montana is a great state for a road trip, and a big reason why is just how massive it is.

Sure, you can drive across in a day, but stopping for gas, food, and breaks, makes it much more enjoyable.

Gas Station Food In Montana Might Surprise You

Now, when most people think of gas station food, they picture snacks, candy, maybe some nachos, or hot dogs that have been spinning on those rollers a little too long.

And yeah, that’s fair.

But here in Montana, some gas stations are hiding legit good food. We’re talking spots that are worth pulling over for.

Hot Case food at Town Pump
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Town Pump Hot Case: A Montana Staple

Let’s start with one you’ll find just about everywhere, the hot case at your local Town Pump.

It’s kind of a staple. If you need a quick, hot bite that won’t break the bank, it’s tough to beat. It’s grab-and-go and simple, and it gets the job done.

But what if you want to actually sit down and eat?

Blue's BBQ in Billings
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Blue's BBQ In Billings A Gas Station Hidden Gem

Head over to Blue's BBQ inside a gas station in Billings. This place isn’t just good for gas station food. It’s just plain good food.

A lot of folks say it’s some of the best BBQ in the state, which explains their success for the past 20 years.

The Best Gas Station Food In Montana Is...

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Still, when people talk about the best gas station restaurant in Montana, one name keeps popping up. Huck's Grill in St. Regis.

Travelers and locals alike rave online about it, and plenty of people say it’s worth going out of your way for if you're in the vicinity. That’s high praise from locals and travelers alike.

If you do stop at Huck’s, make sure to try the huckleberry shake. It’s a unique taste of Montana you won’t find back home.

Even though some gas station food is worth it, there are definitely a few things you’ll want to avoid on your next pit stop.👇

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KEEP SCROLLING: See how much gasoline cost the year you started driving

To find out more about how has the price of gas changed throughout the years, Stacker ran the numbers on the cost of a gallon of gasoline for each of the last 84 years. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (released in April 2020), we analyzed the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline from 1976 to 2020 along with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for unleaded regular gasoline from 1937 to 1976, including the absolute and inflation-adjusted prices for each year.

Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving.

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