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George Ashburn wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:45 am

When we would travel from the Columbus Ohio area to visit my mom's relatives in New Mexico, we would always stop at a Stuckey's off I-70 in Altamont IL. I always liked that place. I've visited as both a child and an adult. I wish it was still there.

When we would travel from the Columbus Ohio area to visit my mom's relatives in New Mexico, we would always stop at a Stuckey's off I-70 in Altamont IL. I always liked that place. I've visited as both a child and an adult. I wish it was still there.... Collapse

Kimberly Hlavach wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:44 am

I remember the road trips to Florida when I was younger, and seeing and visiting the Stuckeys. I can't wait to go there now with my daughter and pass this experience on. I will also make her count the Stuckey's roadside signs like I used to do.

I remember the road trips to Florida when I was younger, and seeing and visiting the Stuckeys. I can't wait to go there now with my daughter and pass this experience on. I will also make her count the Stuckey's roadside signs like I used to do.... Collapse

Adam Zeine wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:44 am

When i was just a kid our father got a job transfer with the United States Navy. They paid for us to move from San Diego to Memphis Tennessee. We made it into a little vacation Stopping to see several sites including the grand canyon. A little closer to Tennessee we started stopping at Stuckeys for breakfast after we left our hotel in the morning to set off on the road again, I remember the food being delicious and the service very friendly. I would recomend anyone to stop in for a meal.

When i was just a kid our father got a job transfer with the United States Navy. They paid for us to move from San Diego to Memphis Tennessee. We made it into a little vacation Stopping to see several sites including the grand canyon. A little closer to Tennessee we started stopping at Stuckeys for breakfast after we left our hotel in the morning to set off on the road again, I remember the food being delicious and the service very friendly. I would recomend anyone to stop in for a meal.... Collapse

Gary Morningstar wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:43 am

My Father has a great deal of family in Florida, and we lived in Ypsilani, MI. We used to take US 23 to I-75 then to Florida. I remember Stuckey's being ubiquitous all the way down. Mom especially loved the pecan logs and pralines. I once bought my first "Black Velvet" painting at one in Ohio...it was of Alice Cooper! I loved your storesAll through the '60's, '70s and '80s...There used to be a Stuckey's near Jackson, MI but it has been gone since the early '90s....Miss you folks!

My Father has a great deal of family in Florida, and we lived in Ypsilani, MI. We used to take US 23 to I-75 then to Florida. I remember Stuckey's being ubiquitous all the way down. Mom especially loved the pecan logs and pralines. I once bought my first "Black Velvet" painting at one in Ohio...it was of Alice Cooper! I loved your storesAll through the '60's, '70s and '80s...There used to be a Stuckey's near Jackson, MI but it has been gone since the early '90s....Miss you folks!... Collapse

SHARON STUCKEY wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:43 am

"With the last name of Stuckey you can be sure during every childhood vacation our father ""religiously"" stopped at every Stuckey's along the highways we traveled! I still have one of the kids ""indian beaded"" belts that spells out Stuckey's, I got when I was about 8 years old. The pecan logs were my favorite. My dad used to fill up on the divinity. We also used to get a hamburger and coka cola, if we had been good during the long drives. Those were the days!"

"With the last name of Stuckey you can be sure during every childhood vacation our father ""religiously"" stopped at every Stuckey's along the highways we traveled! I still have one of the kids ""indian beaded"" belts that spells out Stuckey's, I got when I was about 8 years old. The pecan logs were my favorite. My dad used to fill up on the divinity. We also used to get a hamburger and coka cola, if we had been good during the long drives. Those were the days!"... Collapse

J.D wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:42 am

"No big story here. But I have been to so many Stucey's in my life, and they were always a place to forward to while on Old Route 66. Stuckey's is Americana."

"No big story here. But I have been to so many Stucey's in my life, and they were always a place to forward to while on Old Route 66. Stuckey's is Americana."... Collapse

Herman Burney wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:41 am

After we moved from Texas to Calif in the early 60s we would come back to Texas every year. When Larry, my baby brother came along and got to be about 3 or 4 he recognized the Stuckeys signs pretty quick and would cry when we passed the stores. So my Mom would see the signs as we drove and call my name. That was my clue to get my brother into the floorboard until we passed the sign. Of course the closer we got the more signs there was and little brother spent a lot of time in the... Read more

After we moved from Texas to Calif in the early 60s we would come back to Texas every year. When Larry, my baby brother came along and got to be about 3 or 4 he recognized the Stuckeys signs pretty quick and would cry when we passed the stores. So my Mom would see the signs as we drove and call my name. That was my clue to get my brother into the floorboard until we passed the sign. Of course the closer we got the more signs there was and little brother spent a lot of time in the floorboard until we had passed the Stuckeys. Then he was good until the next one. But when we got to stop, it was awesome. Burger, fries and a chocolate milk shake. Later after Stuckeys started disappearing, I would still travel and occasionally run into a Stuckeys. I would always stop and by Mom some Pecan Patties and log roll. Her eyes lit up when I gave them to her. I miss my Mom and whenever I pass a Stuckeys I think of her. Thanks for the memories and hope you make a comeback so someone 40 years from now can look back on some pleasant memories.... Collapse

Dawn wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:41 am

I remember Stuckey's as my favorite restaurant to stop at on our way to visit relatives out of state. I remember the good food, scrumptious pecan logs and fascinating souveniers and gifts. I also remember though I don't see in other comments is that there was a glassed in bee hive in the middle of the Stuckey's where honey bees could be observed. Great childhood memories.

I remember Stuckey's as my favorite restaurant to stop at on our way to visit relatives out of state. I remember the good food, scrumptious pecan logs and fascinating souveniers and gifts. I also remember though I don't see in other comments is that there was a glassed in bee hive in the middle of the Stuckey's where honey bees could be observed. Great childhood memories.... Collapse

Frederick Leiserson wrote on November 6, 2019 at 8:40 am

I was only able to go to the Stuckey's in Vacaville California one time and then it was gone. I miss it terribly every time I drive by where it was. Somebody must have lost a lot of money building it for that short of time. If I was rich I'd reopen Stuckey's all over the country

I was only able to go to the Stuckey's in Vacaville California one time and then it was gone. I miss it terribly every time I drive by where it was. Somebody must have lost a lot of money building it for that short of time. If I was rich I'd reopen Stuckey's all over the country... Collapse

John Chandler wrote on November 6, 2019 at 7:58 am

The store in George, Wa. was the only place for decades where you could buy green peanuts in brine. Now the store is gone and I have to go online to find them..............tasty!

The store in George, Wa. was the only place for decades where you could buy green peanuts in brine. Now the store is gone and I have to go online to find them..............tasty!... Collapse

Angela Merritt wrote on August 1, 2019 at 1:57 pm

I grew up a Stuckeys brat! My parents got sent from store to store to fix them back up after bad managers and then would move on to the next store. My parents ran them in North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, Texas, Ok, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio. They ran them from the early 80’s until about 2008. It was hard always moving around as a kid but there was always Ice Cream and snacks at our destination! Spoiled brats we was.

I grew up a Stuckeys brat! My parents got sent from store to store to fix them back up after bad managers and then would move on to the next store. My parents ran them in North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, Texas, Ok, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio. They ran them from the early 80’s until about 2008. It was hard always moving around as a kid but there was always Ice Cream and snacks at our destination! Spoiled brats we was.... Collapse

Tom T wrote on August 1, 2019 at 1:39 pm

In 1969 and again in 1973 -2 parents , 1 dog , and 6 kids left long island and drove across America without a/c or video games – we visited all of the 48 lower states over those 2 trips .Stuckeys was a beacon of light during those long drives. I think we stopped at everyone we passed..So many good memories of simpler times.

In 1969 and again in 1973 -2 parents , 1 dog , and 6 kids left long island and drove across America without a/c or video games – we visited all of the 48 lower states over those 2 trips .Stuckeys was a beacon of light during those long drives. I think we stopped at everyone we passed..So many good memories of simpler times.... Collapse

Janet Rutledge wrote on August 1, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Hi Folks, I remembered Stuckeys as a kid (45 yrs ago) and my parents stopped there and bought us kids a board game for the road. Now, 50 years later, my hubby and I stopped in to their delightful little restaurant off Route 66 /I-44 in Doolittle,Missouri . I had the delicious smoked pulled pork with homemade potato chips!! Absolutely wonderful !!! Hubby had their fried pork tenderloin sandwich with the potato chips ...was delicious!! We also shopped at their little store /gas station where I bought some delicious fudge (peanut butter, chocolate, and some toffee), and some Route 66... Read more

Hi Folks, I remembered Stuckeys as a kid (45 yrs ago) and my parents stopped there and bought us kids a board game for the road. Now, 50 years later, my hubby and I stopped in to their delightful little restaurant off Route 66 /I-44 in Doolittle,Missouri . I had the delicious smoked pulled pork with homemade potato chips!! Absolutely wonderful !!! Hubby had their fried pork tenderloin sandwich with the potato chips ...was delicious!! We also shopped at their little store /gas station where I bought some delicious fudge (peanut butter, chocolate, and some toffee), and some Route 66 T-shirts. Great lil store !! Although they didn’t have the board game, I mentioned it to a manager. Great food. Great store. Plus a WINE OUTLET ! What more could a girl ask for !!??!! Great experience!! Thanks Stuckeys !! ❤️... Collapse

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