Traveling often means compromising on your eating habits and hitting up fast food places you may not always frequent, but there are other choices when traveling – and a few of them may surprise you in the best way. If you want to find good food while on the road, the best places to eat are often flanked with 18-wheelers. Truckers know where to find delicious, no-frills dining. So follow their lead and head to this unassuming truck stop located not far from Interstate 40’s Hickory exit.
Country Market and Grill Truck Stop is located south of Hickory on Highway 321 in the small town of Maiden.
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This come-as-you-are eatery is an ideal place to stop if you’re passing through (or live nearby). Large windows create a bright and airy atmosphere…
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… and the fact that the eatery is included in the floorplan of the country store means it’s always a part of the flow.
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You’ll find a huge variety of menu items from which to choose. (Good luck making that decision!) From sun up to sundown, the portions are huge and the flavors are awesome.
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Whether popping in for a warm bowl of soup in the cold weather months, or for a full meal, you’re sure to find something on the menu to please everyone.
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The next time you’re passing through this part of the Tar Heel State, skip the fast food joints and head over to this cozy eatery - found inside a truck stop.
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The food is amazing!
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Bookmark this info for the next time you’re traveling near Hickory and find your tummy rumbling for a bite to eat.
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It’s located just south of Interstate 40 near the corner of Highway 321 and Startown Road.
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The address for Country Market and Grill Truck Stop is 5724 Startown Rd., Maiden, NC 28650. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Want more alternatives to fast food? Check out these 12 Awesome Mom And Pop Diners In North Carolina.
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