Gas Station Gourmet: Stop N Shop in Oakdale, Louisiana

Where the salad is as indulgent as the dessert

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"So, you can find all kinds of things at this store, but one of my favorites is to order a custom salad with Krispy Krunchy brand chicken strips on it. I do bell peppers,  jalapeño,  banana peppers,  cheese, pickles, and chicken strips, with ranch dressing. Those fresh chicken strips on that salad slaps! Like, I just don't get tired of eating them. They make homemade burgers and have delicious lunch plates as well. You can also find some amazing homemade desserts in this store."  —Sunshine Babb