Submitted by NPC3 t3_zh0qf4 in Pennsylvania
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NPC3 OP t1_izk7ycv wrote
If I had to guess it's either going to be nuclear red or white.
I didn't get a pour but I'm passing by the store on my way home. I'll update.
NPC3 OP t1_izmhez3 wrote
It was pretty good. No Kutztown or PA Dutch, but damn if it doesn't satisfy that birch beer itch.
That_Checks t1_izlgo64 wrote
There's a blue birch beer out in the wild somewhere also.
JagarHardfart t1_izmb9ey wrote
Big ben's!
tinymonesters t1_izsjcmy wrote
I recently found that not only is big bens still around but Weis carries it. I used to get the returnable glass from a beer distributor. When that whole concept died I thought they went with it.
Second-Icy t1_iznoq3w wrote
Big Bens Catawissa PA.
lovemeanstwothings t1_izk7do3 wrote
It's clear, so the good stuff
No-Entertainment-728 t1_izkfh25 wrote
Clear birch beer tastes like carbonated pepto bismol. Give me the red stuff all day long
Rcmacc t1_izltcz0 wrote
Boo to both of you. Brown birch beer reins supreme
No-Entertainment-728 t1_izmrkt9 wrote
What brand of birch beer is brown? Unless you mean Pennsylvania Dutch birch beer as brown
FtheMustard t1_izlepbl wrote
The battle has begun. I stand with you!
Joe18067 t1_izluc4o wrote
Clear (white) is always best.
shinyredumbros t1_izml671 wrote
Asking the real questions!
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NPC3 OP t1_izmf5cq wrote
Also UPMC Pinnacle cafes have cholula.. not that they are anything to write home about but it exists.
SprungBreak99 t1_izk22l4 wrote
Serious question- if I like Sheetz AND Wawa, will I also like Rutters? Would love to get a trifecta of taste going here.
1ndomitablespirit t1_izk5yb9 wrote
I think so. Right now they're my top for hot food. It's not all microwaved or warmed up in buckets of water like a lot of Wawa food is now. Royal Farms has amazing chicken too.
NPC3 OP t1_izk6zt9 wrote
I like that their bags are wax lined. They own up to the fact it's going to be greasy if you get a bag full of fried chicken. I've had sheetz bags rip through, I've used rutters bags as camp fire starter.
Buck_Thundercock t1_izkk6jv wrote
Wawa Mac & Cheese outweighs Sheetz’s hot menu. The only thing Sheetz has going for it is that they sell Cheerwine, my favorite soft drink.
foreverbaked1 t1_izkodaj wrote
Wawa mac and cheese is literally Stouffers
LargeMarge00 t1_izme7m5 wrote
Based macaroni truther
mtelesha t1_izm58gf wrote
Wawa worshiping customer. Sheetz has the Big Mos is a fried chicken sandwich with three fried mozzarella sticks with Marana sauce. Best fat food heart attack out there.
Buck_Thundercock t1_izm7z2o wrote
I don’t like the Big Mos very much.
LostInSpace9 t1_izne5zd wrote
Royal farms used to have good chicken… idk ever since COVID hit their food quality dropped dramatically. Hmmm now that I’m vocalizing it maybe COVID just fucked my taste buds lol.
foreverbaked1 t1_izko92l wrote
Rutters is the best of the 3
shewy92 t1_izl8t2x wrote
Rutters fried food is air fried and way better than both IMO.
In2TheMaelstrom t1_izm63gn wrote
The pepperoni tornados are my go-to
donutlad t1_izlcfkj wrote
Rutter's food (especially their fried food) is better than Sheetz imo. The big con working against them is their lack of an app to order online.
I never eat at Wawa's but from what I understand, their sandwiches probably beat out Rutters'
NotNowDamo t1_izkhe9z wrote
I think Rutters has quality, variety, and the ability to basically customize anything you order.
I prefer Rutters with Sheetz a close second.
the_dorf t1_izllb92 wrote
You should, especially if you like milk. I like the $2.39 Cheesy Hash brown wrap and add all the veggies to make it look like a burrito. I used to love Sheetz' 6" Pepperoni hoagie for $2 many years ago. Most food workers are chill at Rutters, than the hectic-ness at Wawa or Sheetz.
babyfats t1_izm5dfk wrote
Here’s the thing. I never knew what rutters was. I grew up with sheetz in western PA. When I went to the military and got stationed in Virginia, I found out what wawa was. Not a huge fan, but I get it. Then I transferred to northern Maryland and ended up living in south central PA.
Let me tell you. Rutters is the most amazing thing. When I built my own wrap, with chicken strips, local pork belly, bacon, and anything else I could imagine. I was sold. It’s like, home cooking. Honestly that’s how I feel about it. It’s not home cooking, I get it, but it’s just different than sheetz or wawa. My favorite forever.
PayEmmy t1_izmp6oe wrote
Rutter's definitely has the best chocolate milk and iced tea out of those 3.
SMOSER66 t1_izmr4bi wrote
Also the BEST half and half, none other come close.
just_an_ordinary_guy t1_iznx4mt wrote
Rutter's has really stepped their game up over the past 6 years while sheetz has been kinda slipping.
Also I could be biased because when I lived in York county, I'd go to Rutters a lot because we didn't have a nearby Sheetz, and longed for a closer one. Now I'm in western PA and all sheetzed out, and long for Rutters. Try the corn fritters, they're pretty good. Also, Rutters breakfast burritos are way better than sheetz. Honestly, most things at rutters are better than sheetz.
dreck_disp t1_izk9zrv wrote
How's it compare to Pennsylvania Dutch birch beer? That stuff is the gold standard for birch beer.
IamSauerKraut t1_izkd87s wrote
Not as good.
TC84 t1_izlzok3 wrote
Oh man. There's a Philly steak shop right by the state Capitol in Harrisburg that has that on tap. It's heavenly
dreck_disp t1_izm3v1f wrote
Nice. There's a hot dog place named Jimmy John's near me. It's been around since the '40s. They have it on tap too. Sometimes I stop by just for cup of the stuff.
NPC3 OP t1_izmexck wrote
Where's that at? Jackson House?
IamSauerKraut t1_izjiv1y wrote
It's okay for garage station birch. Those who like a stronger flavor are advised to go light on the ice.
mostlikelytrash t1_izl7wqy wrote
Ughhhh birch beer is why I can never leave PA. It’s what’s keeping me trapped. And I’m happy here in the aggressive pothole filled dungeon.
Razar_Bragham t1_izlhmcx wrote
I’ll do you one better, Hennings Market in Harleysville PA has a soda machine exclusively of Reading Draft sodas. Includes Root Beer, multiple Birch Beer types, Black Cherry Vanilla Cream and Orange Cream.
TC84 t1_izlzr01 wrote
Shady Maple has one of those too
seniorredwood t1_izkp0we wrote
Birch beer is bussin
Fit_Awareness6752 t1_izl7y3q wrote
Rutter's going for the crown
TremorChristPJ t1_izjxhwa wrote
I actually purchased a 2 liter of this at a country store in the Laurel Highlands outside of the Greensburg area. Was very curious what is tastes like...I'm guessing Root Beer?
hbgbees t1_izkm65z wrote
You could open that 2 L bottle and give it a taste, no?
TremorChristPJ t1_izksjpg wrote
Sadly it's not for me.
NPC3 OP t1_izk76nt wrote
Have you ever smelled a Birch tree? Like one where you have peeled the bark back?
It's that.
Antimatter1207 t1_izl0cks wrote
Smelled? What are you, a New Yorker? You bite that shit.
NPC3 OP t1_izl5g11 wrote
Always smell before you bite. You clearly have never made sauerkraut.
MuckRaker83 t1_izk67v2 wrote
What is rutters?
Love birch beer. It's so hard to find in western PA.
bierhcs t1_izk7vln wrote
Rutters is a regional gas station/convenience store chain in central PA like Sheetz, Wawa, Turkey Hill, Royal Farms, etc.
Fizzyliftingdranks t1_izm00id wrote
Turkey hill gang. I need one out here in Pittsburgh.
just_an_ordinary_guy t1_iznxd5u wrote
You and me both. The ice cream selection at Giant Eagle is just staple flavors, and the tea when you can find it is also just like normal and diet. I can't get orange tea unless I visit family back in york or make a trip to altoona. There's a Martin's right off of 22 where you can get turkey hill and martin's potato chips.
bigdirkmalone t1_izkqo42 wrote
And by "central" this means you further west like State College, not just "central" like Harrisburg. Actually looks like Hollidaysburg is the one furthest west.
bierhcs t1_izkr5s4 wrote
Yeah here in York there are more Rutters than others, but I’m not sure the extent of their footprint
Super_C_Complex t1_izlftxm wrote
They're from York. Up off north George Street
illpoet t1_izl4mta wrote
I know there's one in Waynesboro which is right on the md line. I have a few coworkers up there and they always do their carpool from rutters
mbz321 t1_izlz1s5 wrote
Damn, I was actually at that Rutter's a few months ago when out visiting Altoona.
cpr4life8 t1_izkbgpc wrote
If you're near Pittsburgh I would suggest you check out Grandpa Joe's candy shop. There's one in the strip district and there's also one in Mount Lebanon, but I know they have other locations as well. That's where I go for my craft soda, mainly root beer in my case. They carry a large variety and they have several different brands of Birch Beer on the shelves as well.
MuckRaker83 t1_izkjb0w wrote
Yeah, I've hit grandpa Joe's there and in Ohio when traveling. Erie though is a barren wasteland of birch. Tops has a store brand birch but it's pretty awful.
cpr4life8 t1_izkjh4u wrote
Oh damn, I didn't realize you were up Erie
drimmie t1_izkulm3 wrote
Fucking YES! I went to the one in the strip on black Friday. That store is awesome!
cpr4life8 t1_izkz83u wrote
It's one of my favorite places in the city!
GraffitiTavern t1_izlukb0 wrote
Rutter's is like a regional South-Central PA entrant, especially in York County, can't speak to their food but they always had good in-house drinks because they also are a drink company. 78 locations in PA
irondethimpreza t1_izks3nj wrote
What is that "pure" stuff? I tried one of those flavors last week, and it tasted like barely flavored soda water.
gregarious119 t1_izlr1hg wrote
Dang I’m gonna have to try that Cherry limeade.
MannedFive8 t1_izk90fo wrote
They’ve got the best chocolate milk around too!
twohoundtown t1_izmao2f wrote
Cherry fukin limeade!!! I hope they all have this cause one is opening 30 min from my house soon!
runway31 t1_izn1kgf wrote
Meh, I went to school with one of the rutters, they didn’t do their fair share of group projects- now I avoid Rutters.
carrotheadginger t1_izkan54 wrote
Do you mind me asking where this Rutters is located? My guess is going to be the one on route 15 north of Gettysburg on the heidlersburg exit
NPC3 OP t1_izo9o4n wrote
Near Boiling Springs on 74.
carrotheadginger t1_izp6exs wrote
Lit omw
Past-Pomelo-7386 t1_izkep6a wrote
Love me some Rutters
wellitsanacctname t1_izlby1d wrote
What’s next Cherokee Red ?
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Langshire515 t1_izlsawk wrote
Rutter’s is the superior gas station, and that’s the hill I die on.
Jiveturkwy158 t1_izlx5h8 wrote
Unsung hero here
souldancinggypsy t1_izm6cwb wrote
Rutters is incredible.
The only gas station i will get freaking EGG ROLLS from.
BigAl-43 t1_izm8oxp wrote
Skip the birch beer and go straight for the chocolate milk
Benimus_Maximus t1_izm9orn wrote
No Frozen Run, no care. Unfortunately, it's been discontinued. 😪😪
DonBoy30 t1_izna8u8 wrote
Rutter's eggnog is the superior eggnog
Of the B-list PA gas stations, I put Rutters over Turkey Hill
Second-Icy t1_iznoori wrote
That’s FTW for sure. 👍
Cardboard_Waffle t1_iznqg4i wrote
Lived in York for four years, and man do I miss Rutters. The renovated ones are really nice and they usually had a decent selection of food.
LadyPaige t1_izo08h7 wrote
Birch beer is good but Rutter's iced tea is so good. I prefer it to most others.
Brunch_Included t1_izkpuos wrote
Rutters is trash
SebastianMonroe t1_izkkdyq wrote
Rutters is doodoo
STRANGEANALYST t1_izkq2pr wrote
Rutters isn’t qualified to hold Wawa’s beer as it kicks Sheetz’s butt in the King of the Convenience Store wars.
justuravgjoe762 t1_izjtoeu wrote
I refuse to pledge my allegiance until you tell me what color it comes out.