Fill up your gas tank and grab a bite while you wait at this hidden gem in Berkley. Mr. Kabob delivers formidable road trip fuel in the form of Mediterranean dishes like beef kafta wraps and raw juices that are designed primarily for carryout.

While it’s not necessarily a “quick grab,” Oak Park icon Ernie’s Market’s monster carryout-only sandwiches are worth a stop ahead of a long trip. Proprietor Ernie Hassan addresses everyone with a friendly “Hey baby” before taking their order while tucking Hershey’s kisses into palms. The store also sells chips, sandwiches, sodas, and other road-worthy snacks and is close to Eight Mile and Woodward Avenue. Plan to spend a little time in line and bring cash.

Homegrown fast food restaurant Bigg Burger serves fresh burgers with a selections of toppings and spreads that rivals Five Guys, plus breakfast croissants, grilled cheeses, and shakes. A drive-thru makes it easy to grab a bite before hitting the highway, though being made-to-order you’ll probably have to wait a little longer for your meal.

Close to M10 and I-96, Asian Corned Beef is a quick stop on the way out of town. This takeout-only mini chain fries up extra large “egg rolls” stuffed with a variety of meats, cheeses, and veggies. Service is fast and the tightly wrapped pockets make easy eating on the go. Don’t forget your cash.

Every road trip inevitably requires a shot of caffeine — even more so if you’re leaving early. Avalon’s original Cass Corridor cafe is relatively close to the M10 and I-75 and offers plenty of coffee to fuel your travel alongside fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and other snacks to munch on in the car.

One of the best spots in Dearborn, Hamido does a high-volume carryout business. For something quick on the go, call ahead and pick-up one of the restaurant’s shawarma sandwiches. The garlicky falafel is also a good bet.

Sandwiches can be messy car foods at times, but chewy bagels held fast with schmear are a hearty, easy-to-eat option. DIB also offers plenty of snacks, drinks, and coffee to help fuel a road trip.

Sometimes you just want a bag of greasy, meaty burgers during a long drive. For that, bypass Mickey D’s and head to Telway. Grab a cup of coffee to stay alert on the road and don’t forget your cash.

Another filling station destination close to I-94, Taystee’s offers one of the best burgers in town. The juicy, halal patties come topped with everything from seasoned french fries to fried eggs to nachos cheese. More toppings, of course, means things can get messy. If your planning to eat in the car, consider going with one of the simpler (but no less delicious) burgers and fries.

While tacos aren’t ideal road trip fare, El Rey’s burritos satisfy a similar craving in a package more suitable for in-vehicle consumption. The “big burrito” comes filled with rice, beans, onions, cilantro, and cheese, plus house salsa for extra spice. Choose from a variety of meats including marinated pork, chicken, steak, and more.

Located near the Ambassador Bridge and freeway entrances for I-75, this gas station parking lot fixture makes it easy to refuel while grabbing a bite to-go. McDonald’s fries have nothing on the cilantro garlic spuds served here and the sandwiches and wraps are suitable for eating on the go. Call ahead for a faster pick-up.