The Diner
Breakfast all day, hand-pattied burgers, hearty chili, Arlene’s homemade spaghetti sauce, and the wet burrito regulars come back for.
- ›Breakfast all day
- ›Open 7 days a week
- ›Daily specials
I-94 Exit 92 · Battle Creek · Open 24/7
Arlene'sTruck Stop
A well-known, independently operated stop at I-94 Exit 92 that still does the job the big chains forgot: BP fuel, hot showers, clean restrooms, free truck parking, premium reservable spots, beer, liquor, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and a real diner under one roof.
BP fuel
Gas + diesel
Open 24/7
Store + fuel
Independent
Not a chain-owned stop
PARK
Truck parking
FREE+
Reserve premium
EXIT 92
Right off I-94 in Battle Creek
24/7
Store, fuel, showers, restrooms
PARK
Free standard + premium reserve
FREE+
Free parking plus premium reserve
BP
Fuel · diesel & gas
21+
Beer, wine & liquor with valid ID
All-in-one stop
Not just a diner. Not just fuel.
Arlene's is the whole stop: BP fuel, showers, restrooms, parking, liquor, chicken, driver services, and a diner that still feels local.
BP Fuel
Diesel and gas — open all night, every night. RV gasoline available. Pay at the pump or inside.
- ›Diesel + unleaded + RV gas
- ›Open 24/7
- ›Major fleet cards welcome
Truck & RV Parking
Paved truck parking on a well-lit lot. Standard parking is free and first-come. Premium reservable spots may be available for a fee — call the fuel desk to confirm and reserve.
- ›Paved truck parking
- ›Free standard parking
- ›Premium reservable spots
- ›Call to confirm availability
- ›RV-friendly
Hot Showers
Private hot showers and clean restrooms are available for drivers. Call the fuel desk to confirm current availability, supplies, and pricing.
- ›Private hot showers
- ›Clean restrooms
- ›Call for current pricing
Convenience Store
Snacks, drinks, ice cream, road essentials, oil, coolant, gloves, hats. Newly remodeled — open layout, brighter than ever.
- ›Drinks, snacks, ice cream
- ›Road & rig essentials
- ›Just-remodeled in 2025
Beer, Wine & Liquor
A full beer cave plus shelves of wine and liquor — domestic six-packs, craft singles, Michigan favorites, and the spirits you actually want. Sales follow Michigan law and require valid ID.
- ›Beer cave
- ›Wine & spirits
- ›Michigan brews featured
- ›Available until 2 AM where legally permitted
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Hand-breaded, Cajun-spiced fried chicken — tenders, sandwiches, biscuits, nuggets, family meals, and hot-case favorites. Cooking typically stops at 8 PM; hot chicken is usually sold until around 10:30 PM or sellout.
- ›Hand-breaded chicken
- ›Cooking typically stops at 8 PM
- ›Hot case usually available until around 10:30 PM or sellout
- ›Call for current availability
Driver Services
On-site ATM and driver-oriented counter services are available. Call the fuel desk to confirm a specific service before making a special trip.
- ›ATM on site
- ›Driver counter services
- ›Call to confirm specific services
- ›Well-lit lot
Parking & Overnight
Pull in. Park easy.
Sleep like a regular.
Paved truck parking on a well-lit lot. Standard parking is free and first-come; premium reservable spots may be available for a fee. Call the fuel desk to confirm availability before arrival.
Free Standard Parking
Free
First-come, first-served
- Paved, well-lit truck parking
- Stay while you eat, shower, or fuel up
- No reservation needed
Driver Pick
Reserved Overnight
Fee applies
Premium spots by phone reservation
- Call the fuel desk to reserve
- Premium spots available for a fee
- Free standard parking remains first-come
- Good for drivers who need certainty before arrival
RV / Camper
Free
Same lot, plenty of room
- Paved RV-friendly spots
- RV gasoline at the pumps
- Walk to the diner & store
Free standard parking is first-come, first-served. Premium reservable spots carry a fee; call (269) 719-2315 to hold one.
Driver showers
Call desk
pricing + availability
Showers + Clean Restrooms
Clean enough to brag about.
Private hot showers and clean restroom facilities give drivers a place to reset before getting back on I-94. Ask the fuel desk about current availability, supplies, and pricing.
Access available through the 24-hour truck stop
- Private shower stalls
- Hot water
- Clean restroom access
- Ask the fuel desk for supplies
Before you shower
Call for current shower pricing and availability
Essential Party Store
Beer, liquor, snacks, supplies.
Newly remodeled in 2025 — open layout, brighter lighting, easy flow to the counter, liquor wall, coolers, chicken, diner, and driver essentials. Arlene's is more than a place to grab a meal: it is the quick stop for locals, drivers, and anyone on Columbia Ave who needs the good cooler, the bottle, the coffee, or the thing they forgot. Beer, wine, and liquor are available until 2:00 AM where legally permitted.
Beer cave + cold drinks
Domestic staples, Michigan options, tall boys, energy drinks, bottled water, and the cold case drivers reach for after a long day.
Liquor, wine & party runs
A real wall of spirits and wine, not a token shelf. It works as a truck stop and as the neighborhood party store.
Snacks, ice cream & essentials
Coffee, fountain drinks, jerky, candy, ice cream, Hostess, lottery, bait, washer fluid, oil, and road-trip saves.
Driver counter services
ATM, public fax and copier, prepaid T-Check and Comdata permit pickup, plus fast counter service when minutes matter.
Alcohol purchases are 21+ only. Valid ID required. If you were born after today’s date in 2005, you are not yet 21.
Fast food inside the truck stop
Krispy Krunchy Chicken.
Hand-breaded, Cajun-spiced, hot from the fryer — every visit. Fried chicken, tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, wedges, biscuits, and quick counter meals. Cooking typically stops at 8 PM; hot chicken is usually sold from the case until around 10:30 PM or sellout.
Best Deal
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
$5.29
Sandwich only. Make it a Krunch Box with regular side for 7.29.
Nuggets + Biscuit
$5.49
6-piece nuggets with biscuit. 10-piece is 7.49.
Traditional Wings
$7.99
5-piece wings. 10-piece 14.99, 20-piece 24.99.
Honey Butter Shrimp
$4.99
5-piece shrimp. 10-piece is 8.99.
Family Chicken Meal
$28.99
12-piece chicken, 6 biscuits, and family wedges.
Chicken + Tenders Family Meal
$42.99
12-piece chicken, 6 tenders, 6 biscuits, and family wedges.
Tenders Family Meal
$27.99
12 tenders, 6 biscuits, and family wedges.
Wedges
$2.99
Regular wedges. Large 3.99, family 5.99.
Honey Biscuits
$0.99
One biscuit 0.99. Two for 1.99, six for 4.99, twelve for 8.99.
Call for current availability.
Menu items, prices, cooking times, and hot-case availability may change or sell out.
New remodel
Remodeled for the next run.
We took nine months to do it right. The hallway opened up. The store reflows around a new center counter. Brighter lighting front to back. Same Arlene's food, same Arlene's hospitality — in a space that finally matches the welcome.
- Opened-up store hallway and center checkout
- Brighter LED lighting throughout
- Refreshed dining room with new finishes
- Cleaner shower facility
- Independent, locally operated character
The Diner
The plates regulars
order before they sit down.
Burgers
$16
Arlene's Burger
Two beef patties layered with grilled onion, bacon, jalapeños and pepper jack on grilled sourdough.
Southwestern
$14
Wet Burrito
Arlene's famous big wet burrito — refried beans, taco meat, enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream and salsa.
Chili
$15
18-Wheeler Chili
32 oz bowl of hearty chili piled with cheddar, jalapeños, bacon and onion. Pack a napkin.
Dinner
$24
Pork Ribeye Dinner
12 oz bone-in ribeye, pan-seared, fork-tender. Served with two sides and a dinner roll.
Breakfast
$13
Old Fashioned Breakfast
Corned beef hash with three eggs and toast. The one the regulars order before they sit down.
Quick Eats
$20.99
Krispy Krunchy Tenders
12-piece tenders from the Krispy Krunchy counter. Quick, hot, and ready to roll.
Real Reviews
What drivers & locals
actually say.
Selected public customer reviews
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"Food is great! I've never had anything that wasn't good. Old diner feel, fair pricing, good specials."
"Best Wet Burrito you will find around these parts."
"The food is AMAZING! Fresh and large portions and at good prices. The oldest restaurant in Battle Creek."
"My eggs were poached perfectly…the pancakes were large and light. Real mashed potatoes and gravy with the meatloaf — outstanding."
"Fresh hot crispy chicken and homemade desserts. Awesome food and great service. The Reuben was absolutely delicious."
"Plenty of room for trucks to park and fill up — and the gas prices are good."
Pull In, Sit Down
I-94 · Exit 92.
You can’t miss us.
- Address4647 W Columbia Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
I-94 · Exit 92 - Phones
- Truck stop / fuel desk(269) 719-2315
- Diner(269) 223-7294
- Truck Stop, Fuel, Showers, Store
- Every day, all dayOpen 24 hours
- Diner & Food Hours
- Monday – Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Diner and chicken cooking typically stop at 8:00 PM.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken is usually sold from the hot case until around 10:30 PM or sellout.
- Beer, wine, and liquor sold until 2:00 AM where legally permitted. Valid ID required.
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