Lebeau is a tiny little town in St. Landry Parish that you may have never heard about, but it’s home to one of Louisiana’s most fascinating hidden gems. While Lebeau is most known for their annual Zydeco Festival, Stelly’s is a close runner up. This interesting little attraction covers all your bases: part museum, part restaurant, and part supermarket. Oh, and it’s a gas station too. What more could you ask for?
If you find yourself on Highway 71, you better pull off so you can visit Stelly’s.
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This timeless treasure has been locally owned and operated since 1927.
googleuser/Google As a popular pitstop for road warriors, it’s one of those places where locals come back to again and again, and you will too.
More than just a truck stop, Stelly’s is a bit of a museum, housing a plethora of historical keepsakes that history lovers will be fascinated by.
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You never know what you’ll come across in this little Louisiana time capsule.
Wade Thrower/Google Taxidermied animals and newspaper clippings pepper the walls, making the place feel like a rustic hunting cabin of sorts.
But it’s more than just a museum - Stelly’s is also a grocery store, so you can stock up on all your usual groceries. You don’t want to be making groceries on an empty stomach, though…
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…luckily, Stelly’s also serves some of the most mouthwatering home-style dishes around.
Gregory Williams Jr/Google Come hungry, because the portions are as generous as they are at Grandma’s house.
Homestyle burgers, fried seafood, and cajun specialties are just a few of the tasty treats you’ll want to feast on.
googleuser/google They also offer daily specials.
It’s a place you’ll certainly find yourself coming back to again and again.
David Sandel/Google They just don’t make them like this anymore!
For more information, check out Stelly’s Facebook page.
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As a popular pitstop for road warriors, it’s one of those places where locals come back to again and again, and you will too.
David Sandel/Google
Wade Thrower/Google
Taxidermied animals and newspaper clippings pepper the walls, making the place feel like a rustic hunting cabin of sorts.
Stelly’s Supermarket/Facebook
Gregory Williams Jr/Google
Come hungry, because the portions are as generous as they are at Grandma’s house.
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They also offer daily specials.
They just don’t make them like this anymore!
Have you ever visited Stelly’s? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: 8621 US-71, Lebeau, LA 71345, USA
