Blog
Voted #1 boudin and cracklins by the Times of Acadiana Reader’s Poll year after year. Thanks Acadiana!!
A Guide to Meat: The 8 Cuts of Chicken
Chickens aren’t just for chasing at Mardi Gras: they’ve been a farming staple for centuries. As a result, chicken has earned its place at the heart of American and Cajun cuisine. The meat is incredibly versatile and complimentary, which makes it a great choice for...
Let’s Get Cookin’
In South Louisiana, our best memories are made in the kitchen and around the table with friends and family. That history and love produce a special quality in Cajun cuisine that you can taste. As we work to provide our authentic boudin and Cajun specialty meats to...
Meat the Team: Robert Cormier
In the economic downturn of the 1980s, Robert Cormier and Lawrence Menard (Uncle Brud) stood in a vacant parking lot in Scott, Louisiana, and began talking about new possibilities.
A Guide to Meat: The 8 Cuts of Pork
Pork isn’t just a food in Cajun culture, it's a way of life. Historically, pigs were an important resource to early Cajuns as they require little space, eat a variety of foods, have large litters and provide a large amount of quality meat. During hard times, recipes...
The Best Stop Supermarket Becomes Official Boudin Provider of Louisiana Athletics
We've been fueling Cajuns fans since 1986, but now it's official! The Best Stop is the official Boudin of the Ragin' Cajuns. It is a joy as both Ragin' Cajuns fans and a local business to support the hard-working teams of UL Lafayette and their fans. We welcome you to...
Rule the Roux: Making the Perfect Cajun Roux
When it comes to cooking Cajun cuisine, you better know how to make a roux. Topped only by the holy trinity of bell pepper, green onions and celery, a roux is one of the most critical components of many Cajun recipes - most famously gumbo. Making a roux is simple in...
What’s Part of a Traditional Mardi Gras Menu?
Photo Credit: Denny Culbert If you're anything like our staff at The Best Stop Supermarket, you've got one thing on your mind come the start of the new year—Mardi Gras. It’s the best time of the year (sorry, Santa!) It doesn't matter if you're here with us in South...
2021, Y’all
Chooo! It's been a heck of a year! New wholesale facility on the way, local and national partnerships, franchise locations and that's just the last few months! It's been a lot of work, but at the end of the day, we're a family making the food we love and sharing it...
Recipes for Flavorful Family Gatherings
Louisiana culture is all about celebrating with food, and the holidays are no different. In our opinion holiday, recipes should always have some Cajun flair, no matter where you are. Whether you’re from Louisiana or from out of state wanting to treat your family to...
Customer Reviews
Come on In!
Store hours:
Monday through Saturday:
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday:
6:00 am to 6:00 pm.