Fuel up for your next road trip with these easy-to-pack snacks from Baton Rouge shops

Olivia Deffes

Photography by Collin Richie

May 1, 2026

There’s something about long rides in the car that makes a person peckish. Whether you leave before breakfast or want to keep trucking through lunch, it’s important to stash a few treats in your backseat when taking a road trip. Plus, mindlessly snacking might just make the miles go by a little faster.

Before you hit the road, stop by these local shops to stock up on all the snacks, from sweet to savory. All locally made or sourced from Capital Region spots, these bites are sure to satisfy appetites and serve as reminders of home while we’re away.

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This article was originally published in the May 2026 issue of 225 Magazine.

By Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.