Road trips are one of the coolest things about living in America, and they’re made all the better by the sight of a red-cap-wearing beaver on a billboard letting you know that a Buc-ee’s is coming up the road. The Texas-based chain now has more than 50 stores across nine states, and it’s gaining national attention as a must-do stop, no matter your final destination. (Buc-ee’s has even been the final destination for my family on more than one occasion!)
But Buc-ee’s is so much more than a gas station and a convenience store. It’s like if a mall and a barbecue restaurant had a baby—then added in some of the cleanest bathrooms in America as a bonus.
One of the best parts of being in a Buc-ee’s is the infectious environment, and there’s a chant that helps take the razzle-dazzle up a notch. Keep reading to find out what this Buc-ee’s chant means and why it’s an essential part of the experience.
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What is the loud Buc-ee’s chant you might hear?
While browsing thousands of square feet of retail space and adding Buc-ee’s merchandise like bathing suits and keychains to your basket, you might hear a strong, booming voice echoing throughout the store. The loud Buc-ee’s chant you might hear is “Fresh brisket on the board!” It’ll be bellowed by one of the brisket carving employees wearing a cowboy hat. It might also be said as “Fresh, hot brisket on the board!” depending on who is saying it and their style—because each carver adds his or her own flair to the announcement.
What might surprise you is to hear the whole store, employees and some customers who are in the know echo it back in a call-and-response. It’s a unique and entertaining way to corral people to the carving station, and even celebrities like Keith Urban have gotten in on the fun.
What does this chant mean?
This chant means that the carvers are letting everyone in the store know that fresh meat has made it to the carving board, allowing for the hottest, freshest sandwiches, tacos and burritos. You can choose from sliced or chopped brisket sandwiches, tacos or burritos, or purchase the meat by the pound—if there’s any left after the chant calls everyone in, that is.
What do Buc-ee’s shoppers think of it?
Buc-ee’s shoppers think this chant is part of the charm of the brand, although some have mixed feelings on the quality of the brisket, depending on what state you are visiting and your barbecue expectations. (The flavor or lack thereof of the bread is a common complaint.) Die-hard fans will tell you that the brisket, which is cooked low and slow with the fat attached for over 12 hours, is the perfect melt-in-your-mouth way to reward yourself when you get out to stretch your legs. However, devotees and most detractors agree that brisket is a “must try” for the experience.
How many times a day does this happen?
It depends on the store and the brisket counter, but it’s usually somewhere between every 15 minutes or about three to four times every hour. During peak times, it could be as often as every five minutes.
Do employees do this with other barbecue items?
While the atmosphere in a Buc-ee’s is always lively and rowdy, employees don’t do this with other barbecue items. The chant is solely reserved for brisket. If brisket isn’t your thing, Buc-ee’s sells lots of other freshly prepared meats like sausage, smoked turkey, chicken sandwiches and dozens of types of beef jerky in addition to thousands of prepared-food items, cold items, dessert items and more.
Should you order brisket if you don’t hear this chant?
Because hot brisket hits the board several times an hour, an average Buc-ee’s trip will have you hearing it at least once. It’s OK to order the brisket if you don’t hear the chant, because chances are likely that what’s on the board has only been there about 15 minutes at most.
Are Buc-ee’s brisket and other barbecue items actually good?
Yes, Buc-ee’s brisket and other barbecue items are actually good—and they’re particularly tasty after a long car ride on a road trip. Buc-ee’s fans go wild over nearly every item, fighting among themselves to crown “the best” snack or meal, whether it’s the sweet, salty and satisfying corn Beaver Nuggets, a caramel-coated puffed corn snack, savory kolaches, pastry-wrapped sausages or a supercharged XXL Brisket Sandwich. My personal favorites are the Pretzel, Cheese and Pepper Turkey Cup, Brisket Breakfast Tacos and Key Lime Pie Cup, and sometimes I go nuts and order all three, because it’s my personal philosophy that money isn’t real at a Buc-ee’s. Any way you slice it, Buc-ee’s is a worthy road trip stop.
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