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Best of Wampus: Convenience Store Snacks

One of my favorite ways to procrastinate as a college student is to run errands. When it’s too late to make a Target run or pickup takeout at Madam Mam’s I can always count on the slew of trusty West Campus convenience stores to keep me from my assignments. Not to mention, who doesn’t love a spontaneous trip to 7/11? Over the years, I’ve tried just about every snack these stores have to offer: the good, the bad and the ugly. Below, I’ve compiled a list of the best late nights snacks in “Wampus”. Next time you go on a late night convenience store run, consider giving one of them a go. Who knows, one of these bad boys might become your next favorite!

Drinks 

The perfect thing to complement a late night study sesh is caffeine, whether you’re more of a tea drinker, energy drink person, soda-lover or coffee aficionado, convenience stores always seem to have something to meet your needs.

Califia Farms XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee
Source: Califia Farms
Dunkin’ Original Iced Coffee
Source: Dunkin’ Donuts
Pure Leaf Cold Brew Iced Tea Tropical Mango
Source: Pure Leaf
Guayaki Yerba Mate Enlighten Mint
Source: Target
CLEAN Lemon Lime Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate
Source: Northwest Coffee Supply
MTN Dew Original
Source: MTN Dew
Maine Root Root Beer
Source Main Root Co.
Crush Grape Soda
Source: HEB
Half Cherry, Half Coke Icee
Source: Icee
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Frost Glacier Freeze
Source: Warehouse 115
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Ice Punch
Source: Walmart

Salty Snacks

Perhaps you’re more of a salty snack type. If so, I have the perfect recommendations for you, whether you prefer salty, savory or spicy. These snacks pair perfectly with a night in with your roommates and are perfect for sharing.

Kettle Brand Honey Dijon Chips
Source Drizly
Takis Fuego
Source: Bargain Wholesale
Combos Cheddar Cheese 
Source: Giant Food
Harvest Snaps Black Bean Snack Crisps Mango Chile Lime
Source: Meijer
Chex Mix Honey BBQ
Source: HEB

Sweets

Looking to celebrate finishing an assignment? These yummy treats make the perfect celebratory snack and help end your night on a high note.

Alden’s Ice Cream Ooey Gooey Brownie
Source: Alden’s Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s Brownie Batter Core
Source: Cornershop
Blue Bell Butter Crunch
Source: Recipepes
NESTLE Dibs Crunch 
Source: HEB
Good Pop Watermelon Agave Popsicle
Source: Whole Foods
Good Pop Chocolate Milk Popsicle
Source: Whole Foods
NESTLE Strawberry Shortcake Popsicle
Source: Walmart
Haribo Sour Spaghetti Gummy Candy
Source: World Market
Charleston Chew Mini
Source: Walmart
Sour Punch Blue Raspberry Straws
Source: Walmart

At the end of the day, go-to convenience store snacks are all about comfort and preference. But if you’re looking to shake things up, I’d give one of these a try. If you want to be extra adventurous, you could even try a new combo! I recommend Takis Fuego washed down with an ice-cold Glacier Freeze Gatorade, or perhap a Pure Leaf Mango Iced Tea paired with Mango Chile Lime Harvest Snaps.

Featured image illustrated by Serena Rodriguez