Joplin 44 Petro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (52) • $$

"The largest truck stop I've ever been in. Is it the largest? I'm sure someone knows. Let me know. The trucker's area is in the back part, but don't get it twisted, this isn't all about trucker supply. Yeah, they have customizable items as well as hard to find anywhere else floor mats and such, but there's also non truck related items to shop from.In the front, there is home decor. It's very strategically organized and displayed too. There is a section of country themed, another for nautical themed, you get the idea. There's something for everyone. The clothing was a bit too cowgirlish for my taste though. I'm not knocking the cowgirls though, I can rock my cowgirl boots too. I was there super early in the morning, and the most of the restaurants were closed so I can't comment on the restaurants, which includes: Iron Skillet, Caribou, Taco Bell & Pizza Hut, Blimpies, and Dairy Queen. My only complaint was the lack of grab and go food or drink options. They literally had less than any of the usual TAs or Pilot truck stops. I guess with the abundance of restaurants, they wouldn't sell the supplies like they need to? That's all that I can figure."

Buffalo Ranch of Woodshed

★★★★☆ 3.5 (11) • $

"Buffalo Ranch Travel Center is a quirky, uniquely Oklahoma spot. It is off of the turnpike and I actually pulled off the road to go to the Subway located inside. The Buffalo Ranch has local, native gifts and treats for sale in addition to all the usual convenience store and truck stop crud.The Ranch is not RIGHT off of the turnpike, rather off of HWY 69. I likely wouldn't detour this far off the turnpike again, but a clean, decent spot off easily accessible from HWY 69 or I-44."

Corner Market

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3) • $

"Don't be afraid of hood store/ east-side eats. Where ever you are in Oklahoma , I promise once you buy one rib, yes 1 rib, you will be going back in the Corner Store to get a Rib dinner. One thing I like is that the kitchen area is always super clean. It is your typical gas station foods, but it is one of those places on the east-side of Oklahoma that will blow your mind in the food area!. Catfish, smoked Turkey Legs, Wings. Ribs Etccc - Good convenient store eatery Minus this store being located in the heart of the eastside/ghetto of Oklahoma, you will love the food. The kitchen is very clean, cleaner than some actual restaurants. In the picture fried Catfish, smoked Turkey Legs, Wings, fried liver and chicken gizzards, BBQ wings, pork Ribs. The 2 rib dinner will only cost $5. The ribs have a really good Smokey flavor and are always hot and tender."