--- title: "What Are Your Favorite Gas Station Snacks?" description: "The Drive and its sister sites want to know what the best gas station snacks are." date: "2022-02-08" modified: "2022-02-10" authors: - name: "Jonathon Klein" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jonathon-klein" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/44196/best-gas-station-snacks" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "QOTD" --- # What Are Your Favorite Gas Station Snacks? ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* While the open road is a sea of endless possibilities thanks to unending stretches of tarmac, hidden back roads, and dirt trails, we all get hungry after any particularly long stretch of driving. You, of course, have [multiple options for fast food](). But as much as a good Big Mac or Box-O-Nuggets sounds, you’re playing Russian roulette with your stomach when rest stops are few and far between. Snacky items—in particular, gas station snacks—seem to be the cure to restless leg syndrome, highway boredom, hunger, and not having to clench and pray that the next bathroom is only a few minutes away. But which is the best gas station snack? Well, when the topic got brought up in *The Drive*’s Slack channel as well as sister sites [*Task & Purpose*](), *Car Bibles*, and [*The War Zone*](), it gave everyone the chance to defend their choices. Also, we wasted a day talking about the difference between German Haribos and U.S. Haribos. Because Editorial Director Patrick George instituted Slack Law, we figured we’d ask you all [what your favorite snacks are]() as well as tell you what our favorite snacks are, so you can either agree or roast us in the comments. ## The Drive **Patrick George, Auto & Military E**ditorial Director****: [Red Bull Yellow]() (the only one that doesn't taste like liquid septic tank treatment) and [trail mix](), for all the protein, caffeine and sugar you need to power through a 12-hour drive **Kyle Cheromcha, E**ditor-in-Chief****: [Jack Links, Sweet and Hot]() **Kristen Lee, D**eputy Editor****: [Cape Cod Potato Chips, Reduced Fat]() **Jerry Perez, M**anaging Editor****: [Gardetto's]() **Caleb Jacobs, Trucks E**ditor****: [Corn Nuts]() **Stef Schrader, S**ocial Media Editor****: Kolaches from the [Czech Stop off Interstate Highway 35 in Texas]() and [German Haribos]() **Chris Tsui, C**ontributing Writer****: [Plain Pringles]() because I’m boring. **Hazel Southwell, **C**ontributing Writer******: [Takis Fuego]() **Jonathon Klein, M**anaging Editor, Commerce****: [Monster Sunrise]() (I’ll die of caffeine poisoning before I stop for the night) and [Powdered Hostess Donettes]() **Kara Snow, C**ommerce Editor**:** [Funyuns](), [Jolly Ranchers](), and [beef jerky]() **Hank O’Hop, **C**ommerce**** **Writer**:** [Red Bull]() and [Reese's Fast Break]() **Robbie Bacon, **C**ommerce**** ******Writer******:** Basically all chips, as you Americans call them. (Robbie’s Irish.) But [Doritos](), [Pringles](), and [nuts]() are my go-tos. ## Car Bibles **Andrew Collins, E**ditor-in-Chief****: The bizarre [white-fudge Zero bar]() is rare, delicious, and extremely filling. I consider spotting one to be a good omen and will always buy it if I see it on the shelf at a gas station. **Tony Markovich, D**eputy Editor**** : [Pop-Tarts](), [Haribos](), [Combos](), [trail mix]() **Peter Nelson, C**ontributing Writer****: [Sour Patch Kids Watermelon]() **Chris Rosales, **C**ontributing Writer******: [Snapple Diet Peach Iced Tea](), [Bai Brasilia Blueberry](), [Kettle Brand Jalapeño Chips]() **Kevin Williams, **C**ontributing Writer****:** I only go to Starbucks. (Ed. note: Everyone boo Kevin.) ## Task & Purpose **Paul Szoldra, E**ditor-in-Chief**:** [Monster](), [Red Bull](), lots of candies ([Swedish Fish](), in particular), and [It’s It Ice Cream]() **Jared Keller, **M**anaging Editor, Commerce******: Obviously, it's [Jack's Links, teriyaki flavor](). Nothing says I'm in the car for multiple hours a day like shredded meat in a bag. **Daniel Terrill, C**ommerce Editor****: [Spicy Nacho Doritos]() and [Coke]() **Matt Sampson, C**ommerce Writer****: I find the weirdest candy bar that I've never tried. Every region has something different. **Scott Whisler, C**ontributing Writer****: [Bang energy drinks]() **Josiah Johnston, C**ontributing Writer**:** [Bang Star Blast](), nuts **Paul O’Leary, **C**ontributing Writer******: [Sahale Snacks Glazed Nut Mix variety pack](). Fresh tasting with a wide variety of flavors and pretty diverse flavor profile in each mix. **W.E. Linde, **C**ontributing Writer******: Not technically a snack. I hate energy drinks, so when I'm on a long trip I look for [Stok coffee shots]() to amplify my coffee. I affectionately refer to them as liquid rage because they get the motor going and not necessarily in a way that's good for you. ## The War Zone **Tyler Rogoway, E**ditor-in-Chief****: [Lightly salted macadamias](). If macadamias aren't available, [cashews]() will do. Even better, cashew-macadamia mix! Best quality available in every instance. Spare no expense. **Joseph Trevithick, E**xecutive Editor****: [Fritos]() are a classic choice that provide just the right amount of salt and crunch for any occasion, especially during long road trips. **Brett Tingley, Staff W**riter****: [Takis, preferably Fuego flavor](). The heat really keeps you awake on long drives. Best washed down with a huge cup of cheap gas station coffee filled with flavored creamers. OK, you've heard all our bad road trip food takes. Now it's your turn. Sound off below and tell us about your go-to gas station snack! ## Author Jonathon is the former Managing Editor for Commerce at The Drive and has been writing about cars and motorcycles for over a decade, but he's been known to scribble pretty things about adoption, tattoos, life, gear, adventures, food, technology, nature, and more. ### Author social links [Instagram]()