Banning Junction is a unique stop located at the corner of I35 and Highway 23. It serves as a one-stop shop with a gas station, liquor store, bar, and restaurant. Visitors can enjoy quick grab-and-go hot and cold food or sit down to eat while watching birds and squirrels in a cozy setting. The bar, named after the Hells Gate rapids, offers a friendly atmosphere with great drinks. The gas station provides propane at fair prices, and customers appreciate the low gas prices compared to other places. The restaurant features delicious French fries, tasty pork egg rolls, and a breakfast menu, with lots of truck parking available. It closes at night but opens early at 5 am, and has amenities like a shower. Overall, Banning Junction is a well-stocked, welcoming spot with good food, friendly service, and a relaxing environment.
The quintessential warm vernacular Minnesota welcome.
May 2026
Matt at the bar listened to me commiserate after a deer totalled my Durango on I35...
May 2026
This pit stop was such a cute spot! Has little motor rides your kids can enjoy! Bathrroms, essentials, snacks and the staff are friendly! I would definitely stop here again!
