One Of Iowa's Best Bakeries Is Hiding In A Small-Town Gas Station

There’s a lot of road ahead of you to get from one side of Iowa to the other, and that means plenty of stops at gas stations. If you’re tired of stocking up on standard convenience store foods or having to make a separate stop for lunch, Smitty’s Fuel and Food in the tiny town of Defiance has you covered. Between a convenient gas station, a cafe with delicious standards and specials, and a bakery filled with indulgent sweets and treats, you’ll definitely want to make a stop at this gas station as you approach Iowa’s western border.

To the untrained eye, Smitty's Fuel and Food might look like just another gas station - but locals in the know are there every morning whether they need gas or not.

For drivers on the go, the hot bakery case is always filled with breakfast sandwiches and crispy fried treats.

Come lunchtime, the kitchen serves up pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and other favorites - plus one extra surprise.

Every day there'll be a special of the day, such as this smoky pulled pork sandwich - or the old Iowa favorite of pork tenderloin, if you're lucky.

But even if you're not here for a full meal, you'll want to make a stop by the fully stocked bakery case for some sweet treats.

Every day the bakery will be offering specialty donuts loaded with indulgent toppings.

Their fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls are so indulgent, they can almost double as a meal all for themselves.

And of course, you can't leave without trying some of the cafe's famous soft serve - is there a more classic combo than baked goods and ice cream?

After all that, make sure you don't forget to fill up the car before you leave! Of course, if you forget, that's just an excuse to come back for more dessert.

Have you filled the tank at Smitty’s Fuel and Food before? Let us know your favorite baked goods and lunches in the comments section. Make sure to visit their Facebook page to find out about their daily specials. Looking for another one-of-a-kind Iowa gas station? Check out this gas station with some of the state’s best burgers.

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