Tiny Buc-ee’s gas stations still exist in these Texas towns

Never forget, despite all the hullabaloo, Buc-ee’s is still a gas station. They may have become larger and larger in recent years, but the massive brand started from more humble roots. The days of Buc-ee’s building tiny travel centers are a thing of the past as every new build seems to be set at 74,000 square feet, but there are still a handful of pint-sized Buc-ee’s still in existence.

Here’s where to find them.

The original Buc-ee’s opened in 1982 and is located in Clute, south of Houston. Buc-ee’s No. 1 offers eight gas pumps and plenty of snacks inside, but don’t expect anyone to yell “FRESH BRISKET ON THE BOARD.”

Find it: 899 Oyster Creek Drive, Clute, TX 77531

Buc-ee’s No. 2 has slightly more gas pumps, 12 to be exact, but other than that you’ll be fighting for parking spaces.

Find it: 101 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Buc-ee’s No. 14, also in the Houston area, has 12 gas pumps and a covered walkway to the convenience store entrance, so you’ll stay dry if you have to get gas in a rainstorm.

Find it: 780 TX-35, Alvin, TX 77511

Buc-ee’s No. 19 is identical in size and design to the one at the Alvin gas station. If you’re unable to find a gas pump, Pearland’s other Buc-ee’s location is only 20 minutes away.

Find it: 2541 S. Main St., Pearland, TX 77584

Despite appearing larger than older models, Buc-ee’s offers only 10 gas pumps at its Eagle Lake travel center. It’s a decent spot to fuel up before visiting the titular Eagle Lake.

Find it: 505 E. Main St., Eagle Lake, TX 77434

Giddings appears to be on the larger side of the tiny Buc-ee’s. The interior has the snacks and clean restrooms Buc-ee’s is known for and the chain offers 20 gas pumps. That may be small compared to a massive Buc-ee’s, but it’s almost three times the amount at the original Buc-ee’s.

Find it: 2375 E. Austin St., Giddings, TX 78942

Reports are circulating that the Port Lavaca Buc-ee’s will soon close and be rebranded as a 7-Eleven. Until that point, Buc-ee’s barbecue sandwiches wait inside, as does a taco stand and plenty of drinks and snacks, giving a chance for anyone to fuel up on their way to and from the coast.

Find it: 2318 W. Main, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

The Richmond Buc-ee’s, southwest of Houston, offers 24 gas pumps to fuel travelers along I-59/69. Buc-ee’s No. 31 also has a car wash in the back.

Find it: 1243 Crabb River Road, Richmond, TX 77469

Freeport has two Buc-ee’s, both much smaller than today’s chains.

Buc-ee’s No. 7 (4231 E. Hwy 332, Freeport, TX 77541) is larger than the flagship shop, about the size of a Texan gas station, offering Buc-ee’s merch on top of the beloved snacks and goodies. It also has a classic Buc-ee’s billboard in the parking lot, creating a unique photo opportunity.

Buc-ee’s No. 8 (1002 N Brazosport Blvd., Freeport, TX 77541) has the more common tiny design with only 12 gas pumps to its name.

Angleton, south of Houston and not far from Lake Jackson, has three Buc-ee’s locations today, but the first two are much smaller. Buc-ee’s No. 13 was built at 2299 E. Mulberry St., Angleton, TX 77515, while Buc-ee’s No. 21 was built at 931 Loop 274, Angleton, TX 77515, each offering a round dozen gas pumps for passersby.

Buc-ee’s declined to comment on this article.