Have You Tried The 5 Best Gas Station Restaurants in West Michigan?

Listen, we know you're supposed to eat healthy any chance you get, but sometimes life doesn't afford you those options

So if you're on the road, you're hungry, and you only want to make one stop sometimes we cave and enjoy some of those gas station eats. And if you think gas station food is only old hot dogs and bags of chips, you're missing out on some great hidden gems.

And I'll be honest, I'm a self proclaimed connoisseur of gas station foods, so I've compiled a list of places where you can stop in West Michigan and fill up while you fuel up.

1. 76th Street Truck Stop Diner

Bryon Center and Coopersville

The original 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center has been named the best truck stop diner in Michigan, and it's easy to see why.

Their food is incredible, they're open 24/7/365, and they just expanded to a second location in Coopersville off of I-96, so it's easy to see why they top the list of much stop gas stations They're worth checking out even if you don't need to fill up the tank.

2. Mr. You Chinese

363 S River Ave in Holland

Don't let this Chinese restaurant's location fool you, it's one of Holland's favorite spots.

Plus, you get the bonus of not having to go to a mall or busy shopping center to pick it up. Just pump, grab dinner for the family, and head phone. Easy as can be!

3. Chester's Chicken in Kalamazoo

491 W. Michigan Avenue

Being from the south, I'll tell you to never sleep on gas station fried chicken. It can be some of the best you'll find, at a pretty reasonable price.

And this Chester's Chicken tucked inside a Shell in Downtown Kalamazoo really nails that experience. Take some home or, crunch into it while you're still in the parking lot. (I won't judge.) Just whatever you do, don't sleep on it.

4.Bricks Campau Corner

6785 Whitneyville Ave SE in Alto

I stumbled upon this gas station and tiny food court last summer, and I'm a huge fan of everything they have to offer. They have an ice cream window for if you just need a quick treat, or you can go inside and order from their entire full menu.

They also have a meat market with craft beers galore, so you can grab something to throw on the grill or stove to make yourself. If this one isn't close to you, they also offer additional smaller locations in Alto and Grandville.

5. Kum & Go

Various locations around West Michigan

I have to hand it to Kum & Go, for a chain gas station they've really nailed the food aspect. You can either order ahead using their app, or order at the counter using a digital screen, but everything is made to order right in their kitchen.

And they have multiple locations around Grand Rapids and the surrounding area, with more opening on the time, they may become your favorite quick stop on the way to work or school.