The Diner
Breakfast all day. Hand-pattied burgers, award-winning chili, Arlene’s homemade spaghetti sauce, and the wet burrito people drive across the county for.
- ›Breakfast all day
- ›Open Tue – Sun (closed Mon)
- ›Sunday roast specials
Battle Creek’s original — since 1967
Arlene'sTRUCK STOPEat. Shower. Sleep. Roll on.
Newly remodeled. Open 24 hours. Citgo fuel, four hot showers, 42 parking spots, beer & liquor, Krispy Krunchy Chicken — and the homestyle diner with breakfast all day that locals have driven past I-94 Exit 92 for since 1967.
Coffee’s on.
4647 W Columbia Ave · Exit 92
Reserved Overnight
Hold Your Spot
Premium location. Shower included.
$15/night
24 / 7 / 365
Doors never close.
Diner. Showers. Fuel.
1967
Battle Creek’s oldest restaurant
24/7
Open every hour of every day
42
Truck parking spots
4
Hot showers
4
Citgo fuel lanes
4.9★
TripAdvisor rating
Everything Under One Awning
Eight reasons drivers and
locals keep pulling in.
Citgo Fuel
Four lanes of diesel and gas — open all night, every night. RV gasoline available. Pay at the pump or inside.
- ›4 fuel lanes
- ›Diesel + unleaded + RV gas
- ›Major fleet cards welcome
Truck & RV Parking
42 spots on a paved, well-lit lot. Reserve a guaranteed overnight spot for $15/night, or roll in and park free on a first-come basis. RVs welcome.
- ›42 paved spots
- ›$15/night reserved
- ›Free standard parking
- ›RV-friendly
Hot Showers
Four private hot showers, cleaned between every driver. Towels, soap, hot water around the clock. Free for fuel customers.
- ›4 private showers
- ›Towel + soap included
- ›Cleaned every turn
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.
- ›Beer cave
- ›Wine & spirits
- ›Michigan brews featured
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Hand-breaded, Cajun-spiced fried chicken — tenders, sandwiches, biscuits, and nuggets — ready when the diner kitchen isn’t.
- ›Hand-breaded, fresh
- ›Tenders, sandwiches, biscuits
- ›Delivery on Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates
Driver Services
On-site ATM, public fax & copier, prepaid permit pickup (T-Check / Comdata), and a paved well-lit lot you can actually relax in.
- ›ATM on site
- ›Fax + copier
- ›Prepaid permits
- ›Well-lit overnight
Parking & Overnight
Pull in. Park easy.
Sleep like a regular.
42 paved spots on a well-lit lot, with reserved overnight spots if you want a guaranteed place before the lot fills up.
Free Standard Parking
Free
First-come, first-served
- 42 paved, well-lit spots
- Stay while you eat, shower, or fuel up
- No reservation needed
Driver Pick
Reserved Overnight
$15/ night
Hold your spot in advance
- Guaranteed spot when you roll in
- Premium location near showers + diner
- Sleep easy — overnight security
- Free shower included
RV / Camper
Free
Same lot, plenty of room
- Paved RV-friendly spots
- RV gasoline at the pumps
- Walk to the diner & store
To reserve, call (269) 964-8908 or stop in. Online reservations coming soon.
Free with fuel
$12
otherwise
Hot Showers
4 private showers,
hot all night.
Cleaned between every driver. Towel, soap, hot water — the things that should never be optional when you've been at the wheel for eleven hours.
Available 24 hours
- Private stall
- Towel & washcloth
- Soap
- Hot water, all night
Fuel up — shower's on us
Free with any fuel purchase
No fuel? No problem
$12 per shower without fuel
The Store
Just remodeled.
Beer, liquor & everything between.
Newly remodeled in 2025 — open layout, brighter lighting, easier flow to the back.
The Beer Cave
A walk-in beer cave stocked with domestics, craft singles, six-packs, and Michigan brews. Cold from the second it hits the shelf.
Wine & Liquor
Shelves of spirits and a curated wine rack. Whether it’s the bottle on the way home or the one for the weekend, it’s here.
Snacks, Drinks & Ice Cream
Coffee, fountain drinks, ice-cold water, jerky, candy bars, ice cream, and every road-trip staple that’s ever saved a long haul.
ATM + Fax + Permits
On-site ATM, public fax & copier, and pickup for prepaid T-Check and Comdata permits — the boring stuff, done in one stop.
21+ for alcohol purchases. ID required. Drink responsibly.
Inside the Truck Stop
Krispy Krunchy
hand-breaded, Cajun-spiced.
Hand-breaded, Cajun-spiced, hot from the fryer — every visit. For when the diner kitchen sleeps, or you just want it in your hand and back on the road.
Jumbo Tenders
$6.99
3-piece basket of white-meat tenders.
Chicken Sandwich
$6.99
Fried breast on a toasted bun, your sauce.
6-Piece Nuggets
$4.99
With one dipping sauce.
10-Piece Nuggets
$6.99
With two dipping sauces.
Best Deal
$4 Value Meal
$4.00
2 dark-meat pieces OR 2 jumbo tenders + seasoned wedges.
Honey Biscuits
$2.49
Their famous side. Pair with anything.
Delivered to your door, too.
Available on: DoorDash · Grubhub · Postmates · Uber Eats
Just Reopened
Newly remodeled
brighter, more open, ready for you.
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
- Same family-owned spirit since 1967
Same Arlene's.
Brand new welcome.
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 award-winning 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
$6.99
Krispy Krunchy Tenders
Hand-breaded jumbo tenders, Cajun-spiced. Ready when the diner kitchen sleeps.
Real Reviews
What drivers & locals
actually say.
4.9 on Tripadvisor· 375+ Google reviews
"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 / store(269) 964-8908
- Diner(269) 223-7294
- Truck Stop, Fuel, Showers, Store
- Every day, all dayOpen 24 hours
- Diner Hours
- Tuesday – Friday5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- MondayClosed