With A Coffee Bar And Taco Shop, The Coolest 7-Eleven In The World Is Right Here In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 10, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
Gas station tacos get a bad rap, but the ones from the 7-Eleven lab store in Dallas boast tortillas made by hand daily, plus a salsa bar with all sorts of fresh toppings. That’s just one of many things that set this 6,300-square-foot convenience store apart from all others in America (and quite possibly, the world.) This concept store also features a coffee bar, self-serve frozen yogurt, contactless pay, and more. It’s one of the most unique gas stations in Texas!
Perhaps the coolest 7-Eleven in America can be found on Sylvan Avenue in Dallas. The 6,300-square-foot location is known as a "lab store," which means it will test out the brand's newest and most innovative concepts in real time.
When you first walk in, nothing seems amiss. In fact, you'll feel like you're in a run-of-the-mill convenience store...that is, until you notice the bulk items section, which includes self-serve canisters of snacks, candy...
Oenophiles will love the vast selection of fine wines, including several luxury labels behind a glass case. You'll also see an extensive lineup of craft beers, which are available in cans...
The 7-Eleven lab store also boasts a full-service restaurant, Laredo Taco Company. Serving up a variety of Tex-Mex favorites like tacos and quesadillas, plus carne guisada, barbacoa, breakfast tacos, and more, this isn't your average gas station eatery.
Laredo Taco Company also has a salsa bar with fresh salsas, pico de gallo, and guacamole, and the tortillas are made fresh daily. Restaurant-style indoor and patio seating makes allows for a traditional dining experience that few other convenience stores can measure up to.
Have you ever been to the 7-Eleven lab store in Dallas? It’s definitely one of the most unique gas stations in Texas – but not the only one! Check out our previous article for another.
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