At long last, Buc-ee's brings BBQ and hype to Ohio
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The governor attended the Huber Heights store opening. Photo: Courtesy of the office of Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio has its first Buc-ee's — the Texas-born mega travel center known for turning gas stops into full-blown day trips.
Why it matters: The massive 74,000-square-foot gas station on steroids opened this week in Huber Heights (near Dayton), marking Buc-ee's debut in Ohio — and the Midwest.
By the numbers: The Huber Heights site includes 100 fueling stations and 24 EV chargers.
- It's also set to employ more than 200 people, according to Buc-ee's.
Yes, but: It's not really about the gas.
- Inside, you'll find Texas barbecue (including the famed brisket sandwich), fresh fudge, pastries like Czech kolaches, a wall of jerky and the cult-favorite Beaver Nuggets — a crunchy, sweet corn puff snack.
Plus: Aisle after aisle of beaver-branded merch, from popular T-shirts to "who is buying this?" items like buckets of bacon grease.
Zoom out: The opening drew Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, his wife Fran and two of their grandkids.
- A Facebook group dedicated to the Huber Heights Buc-ee's has already topped 29,000 members.
Casey's thought bubble: Am I the first to make a lame "It's now the Buc-ee State" joke? I sure hope so.
