Jack 'n Jill Donuts
Waco, TX
Photo courtesy Chris Richey

The Jack 'n Jill Donuts of Waco still features a neon sign atop its roof, flagging down potential donut eaters.

UPDATE : Check out the neon lettering which is eye-catching from the street. This location is still in business. 07-23

Sandy's Frozen Custard
Austin, TX
Photo courtesy Chris Richey

Check out this sign for Sandy's Frozen Custard of Austin, TX. The custard depiction on the sign looks good enough to eat. Sandy's is a great place to stop for a snack or late night refresher. Sandy's has been open for business serving up folks in Austin since May of 1946. Sandy's is known for its neon sign as well as its frozen custard. Grab a burger while you are here.

Southern Maid Donuts
Odessa, TX
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Here's a shot of the neon sign for the Southern Maid Donuts, located near downtown Odessa. This donut factory features the "magic donut".

According to the Southern Main Donuts website, Southern Maid Donuts began in 1937 by Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hargrove. A young couple coming out of the throws of the Great Depression, they created Southern Maid because they saw the need in the market for quality donuts. They created their own recipes, which have stood the test of time. Quality ingredients and uncompromised procedures are reason for the continued success of the Hargrove family to this very day.

Stuckey's
TX
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

Any roadside trip through Texas would not be the same without a stop at a Stuckey's. Stuckey's began with a roadside pecan stand in Georgia in 1937 then grew to over 350 locations. Many roadside travelers will remember the familiar blue roofs as they hit the road for the past 70 years. In the late 70's Stuckey's was owned by a corporation and the familiar stands started to become ghosts. The number dropped to 75. Now with W.S. Stuckey Jr. at the helm, Stuckey's has grown back to around 200 locations and hopefully will be around for our kids and grand kids. 02-07

Rinaldi's Ice Cream (Closed)
San Antonio, TX
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Check out the roadside stand for Rinaldi's Ice Cream, located in San Antonio, TX. 07-07

UPDATE : Rinaldi's Ice Cream closed down sometime prior to mid-2011. Today, the business La Que Birrieria is now at in business at this location and the building is still around.

Amy's Ice Cream
Austin, TX
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Amy's Ice Cream is an ice cream chain located across Texas. The neon lettering at this Austin, TX location really catch the eye as you walk by along the sidewalk. The Amy's Ice Cream originally established in 1984 and is known as the home of the world famous Mexican vanilla ice cream. 11-20