Some of the Best Hot Dogs in West Virginia Actually Come From a Small-Town Gas Station

Road trips are always fun, as are the stops along the way. And when it's time to gas up and get a bite to eat, this Exxon Station in Pence Springs, West Virginia, is a must. Believe it or not, J&J Country Roads Store in West Virginia is where you'll find some of the best gas station hot dogs (and chili!) in the entire Mountaineer State. Come along as we take a few bites of all this gem and explore all that this iconic West Virginia road trip stop has to offer!

J&J Country Roads Store is a gas station and all-purpose country store, produce market, and restaurant. You will find it in the small town of Pence Springs, West Virginia. It's open seven days a week and conveniently located right in the heart of this tiny Mountain State town, close to the Pence Springs Flea Market and the Greenbrier Academy for Girls.

All those things are draws to this unique gas station, but they're not what make J&J Country Roads Store most famous. The most famous thing you can buy here—what this local West Virginia landmark is known far and wide for—is a hot dog!

But not just any hot dog; the hot dogs here are some of the absolute, hands-down best hot dogs in the area! Over two million of these famous hot dogs have been sold, and that count is climbing every single day.

Plus, as any good hot dog connoisseur might expect and appreciate, J&J Country Roads Store also cooks up a mean pot of chili. Order one of the famous dogs and a bowl of great West Virginia chili, and you'll wind up with a meal you won't soon forget!

Who knew something so tasty would be hiding in this unassuming gas station and country store? J&J Country Roads Store is a hidden West Virginia shopping and dining gem, for sure. Check it out at the J&J Country Roads Store Facebook page, and then swing by! It's located at 8065 Route 3 and 12 in Pence Springs, just west of the Pence Springs Flea Market. Still not convinced? We'll leave you with this rave review from a recent traveler:

"Mercy me! The food is great! It’s hard to decide what to get because everything is so good! I love the cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and their fries are wonderful!"

Have you ever stopped here for gas or a bite to eat? Would you agree that it serves some of the best hot dogs in West Virginia? If you're motivated to give it a try, share this article with a friend and let the planning begin!

If you’d like to explore hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website. Feeling inspired? Try planning your own trip using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.