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

Dunkin’ Original Iced Coffee

Pure Leaf Cold Brew Iced Tea Tropical Mango

Guayaki Yerba Mate Enlighten Mint

CLEAN Lemon Lime Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate

MTN Dew Original

Maine Root Root Beer

Crush Grape Soda

Half Cherry, Half Coke Icee

Gatorade Thirst Quencher Frost Glacier Freeze

Gatorade Thirst Quencher Ice Punch

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

Takis Fuego

Combos Cheddar Cheese 

Harvest Snaps Black Bean Snack Crisps Mango Chile Lime

Chex Mix Honey BBQ

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

Ben & Jerry’s Brownie Batter Core

Blue Bell Butter Crunch

NESTLE Dibs Crunch 

Good Pop Watermelon Agave Popsicle

Good Pop Chocolate Milk Popsicle

NESTLE Strawberry Shortcake Popsicle

Haribo Sour Spaghetti Gummy Candy

Charleston Chew Mini

Sour Punch Blue Raspberry Straws

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