Southern Living has deemed us one of (literally) the best stops to make when passing through South Louisiana! Not only do they give us props for our delectable boudin and sausage, but also remind...
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Best of The Best Stop: Best Sellers & Employee Picks
The Best Stop Supermarket has been the go-to place in South Louisiana for Cajun specialty meats since 1986. Tucked away in the small town of Scott, The Best Stop supplies local cooks and Cajuns...
Oprah.com – The Best Thing to Eat In Every State
Boudin is a spiced Cajun sausage made of rice and pork (and often onions and peppers, too). Chef Alon Shaya, who owns Israeli spot Shaya in New Orleans, fell in love with the version at The Best...
Southern Food Alliance Feature
A native of Scott, Louisiana, Robert Cormier grew up in a household that followed the Cajun boucherie tradition, wherein hogs were slaughtered out of necessity. When he got older, Robert decided to...
The Best Stop Featured on Cooking Channel
Featured on Southern and Hungry. Episode aired September 17, 2018 at 9/8c on Cooking Channel. #Southernandhungry @CookingChannel
Gumbo Gold: Tips for Making a Traditional (or non-traditional) Cajun Classic
Gumbo is perhaps the king of Louisiana staples. Made in both traditional and non-traditional forms, gumbo is something you’re sure to find when you sit yourself down for an authentic Cajun meal....
The Best Stop: The Story Behind a Local Legend
When it comes to delivering the authentic tastes of South Louisiana, The Best Stop is in a league of its own. This family-owned and run country store has built a reputation based on the values that...
Your Tailgate Checklist
Tailgating season is here, and The Best Stop has all the boudin, smoked sausage shredded tasso and marinated chicken you need to create the ultimate game-day party for your family and friends. We’ve...
What Makes Our Boudin and Cracklins the Best
When it comes to authentic Cajun tastes, boudin, and cracklins are hard to beat. The Best Stop prides itself on making delicious food that celebrates Louisiana culture. Everyone has their own family...
The Best Stop featured on Food Network
The Best Stop Supermarket was featured on Food Network's #SouthernFriedRoadTrip series. We appeared in Season 1, Episode 4: Gator Bait when brothers Bobby Dean and Jamie Deen stopped by our store....
Thank You Acadiana!
Thanks Acadiana for voting The Best Stop Supermarket's boudin for "Best Boudin" 19 years running in Times of Acadiana Best of 2018! We appreciate our customers!
The Best Stop Supermarket featured in the Houston Press
Photo by Jim Hobbs We were recently featured in an article in the Houston Press, written by Gwendolyn Knapp, titled, "Road Trips: Louisiana's Best Boudin and Cracklin' Stops Along I-10"....
A Commitment to Quality – Part II
Expanding Horizons: Building a World-Class Wholesale Boudin Facility As The Best Stop's reputation for quality and flavor spread far beyond the borders of Scott, Louisiana, the need to expand to...
A Commitment to Quality – Part 1
From An Empty Lot off LA-93 In the mid-80s, during a challenging period for Louisiana's economy, Robert Cormier and Lawrence Menard (affectionately known as Uncle Brud) found themselves in a vacant...
Sit and Savor at the New Best Stop Kitchen and Dining Area
As you've probably seen the last few years, we've been hard at work bringing our award-winning Cajun Speciality meats to fans across the country through wholesale partnerships, our online store and...
Meat the 5 Types of Grilling Dads
Grilling season is upon us, and as we gear up for a Father's Day feast, it's important to recognize that not all dads approach the grill in the same way. In fact, there are five distinct types of...
All Flavor, No Fuss: A Quick & Easy Mother’s Day Menu
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom how much you care than by treating her to a delicious Cajun-style meal? At The Best Stop Supermarket, we understand that...
Crawfish Season and Lent: Acadiana’s Love Affair with Seafood
After the revelry of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Catholic tradition of Lent: a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting. This year, Lent...
Mardi Gras Prepping: King Cakes and Other Parade Route Goodies
There’s no better time to be in South Louisiana than Mardi Gras season! Kicking off in early January and lasting through Fat Tuesday (the last day before Lent), Mardi Gras is filled with...
Keep it Cajun: Cajun Food that Fits Your New Year’s Diet
After the holidays and celebrations are over, many people treat the New Year as an opportunity to refocus their goals and start a new diet. Cajun food is a fantastic decadent food that can fit right...
A Gift Guide for Cajun Food Lovers
Joyeux Noël—It’s that time of year again! Twinkling lights, smiling families and (most importantly) the smell of all that delicious holiday food coming from the kitchen. Cajun food is a great fit...