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SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Gas Station Where the Coast Fuels for Fun
story by Joey Lee
photos courtesy of Fayard’s, 90 Express, Kent & Sue’s Quick Stop and The Honey Hole
When you’ve got a busy day of fun ahead, whether it’s in the woods or out on the water, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking and packing all the food you’ll need. I have two words for you: gas stations. Problem solved.
Many gas stations across the Coast offer up some savory cuisine, ready to throw in the cooler to keep until you’re ready to eat. And most of them are open super early, so you can get a jump-start on your day.
With multiple locations across the Gulf Coast, Fayard’s has built a reputation that goes well beyond convenience food. People absolutely love their po’boys, especially roast beef, shrimp, or oyster. They’re “dressed and pressed,”
so everything holds together to travel with ease. Their
portions are large, filling, and built to last through a morning on the water or a long workday.
At 90 Express in Biloxi, the focus is on simple, reliable items that travel easily. Breakfast biscuits, egg sandwiches, and coffee get you started, but many of those same items double as meals for later. A biscuit wrapped in foil can
sit in a cooler and still work as a mid-morning stop once you’re already out on the water.
In Gulfport, Pure Country leans into heavier, packable food. Fried chicken, hot plates, and Southern sides. These are meals that don’t require immediate attention—they can be boxed up, carried out, and eaten hours later without losing their appeal.
In Jackson County, places like the Honey Hole in
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