Dollar General offers more than just bargains—shoppers swear by these 7 hidden food gems, from $1.50 spicy chicken sandwiches to cookies better than Thin Mints.

Veterans, active-duty military and their families get an 11% discount on in-store and online purchases at Dollar General the 2nd Wednesday of each month except in November it is on the 11th.

While these stores began life selling products at $1 or less, most were quick to diversify and raise prices in line with inflation. But Dollar Tree didn't. Dollar General, the largest dollar-store ...