Donuts & Kolaches from my 25 State Road Trip
25 states in 27 days made for some good road trip comfort food.
We ate a bunch of donuts and kolaches; here are the sugary and doughy highlights.
North Florida
Is there an In N Out in Gainesville, Florida?
Is there really an In-N-Out in Gainesville, Florida? Well, kinda; at one point, there were several locations. I can confirm there was an In N’ Out, but it was not…
Burger Barn in Hawthorne, Florida
Is that a barn that sells burgers? Sign me up!
Burger Barn in Hawthorne is exactly what your stomach needs if you’re into neighborhood fast food hamburgers.
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries in Gainesville, Florida
Dick Mondell’s delivers on its retro vibes with an old-school burger worth of repeat visits. You need their Original Big Dick…Burger in your life.
Maple Street Biscuit Company in Jacksonville, Florida
A few years back, I was on a week-long vacation in Jacksonville.
On my long list of restaurants I wanted to hit up, Maple Street Biscuit Company was near the top.
Carolina Jax in Jacksonville, Florida
When I first laid eyes on their food truck, I knew one of their burgers would be mine. Now as a restaurant, Carolina Jax is killing it!
Whataburger in Florida & its History
Whataburger which is based in Texas is also found all over North Florida.
Their famous white & orange pinstripe buildings are a sight for sore burger eyes.
Pappas Drive-In at New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Pappas Drive In opened up shop in 1970. All these years later it is known for its burgers.
Plus, there’s still curb service!
The Little Drug Company in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
My wife Marcela & I were looking for an antique shop when we all of a sudden came across this beauty. The Little Drug Co. has been in New Smyrna…
Hot Diggity Dogs & BBQ in Bunnell, Florida
Hot Diggity Dogs & BBQ shack is located in Bunnell, Florida. Of course, there are hot dogs on the menu but don’t skip out on the bacon cheeseburger.
The Dairy Bar in Port Orange, Florida
While staying in Daytona Beach, my wife Marcela and I would cross a bridge to the mainland. On our third to last day there, I noticed a little shack out…
Mac’s Drive-Thru in Gainesville, Florida
I’ve got this Burger Bucket list that is neverending. Mac’s Drive-Thru in Gainesville, Florida, has been on it for a minimum of five years at this point.