6010 AL-117, Mentone AL 35984
“This place was great for a small town restaurant/gas station. The food was delicious, fresh, and affordable. I wish I got her name but she was running everything by herself, it was just us, she was really awesome. Funny. Fast worker, and doing it all alone.”
6465 GA-48, Menlo GA 30731
“I was with my two young children when I had car trouble. A kind woman who works there (I didn't get her name) helped me try to find assistance while I waited for my husband. Thank you for your patience and help!”
4414A Gault Ave N, Fort Payne AL 35967
“the pizza has been good every time we’ve gotten it here but ben needs a raise! he made the most phenomenal pizza we’ve ever had from anywhere and yes that includes actual pizza restaurants. i couldn’t believe it was gas station pizza. ben is always so polite and helpful!”
5202 Greenhill Blvd NW, Fort Payne AL 35968
“This truly is a “mart”. There were only 4 gas pumps and then only one, single-stall bathroom to serve both genders. It got the job done, but we did have to wait our turn to get gas. Not the spot to go if you have multiple kids needing to use the restroom.”
12300 GA-48, Menlo GA 30731
“RJ (the owner) and his entire staff are helpful, friendly and polite. RJ is a true entrepreneur who will go out of his way to stock an item that he doesn't normally carry if you are a regular customer. Great experience every time.”
1907 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne AL 35967
“Cheap gas prices and a car wash. I got the $10 wash, and it was very acceptable. I don't think any of the more expensive offers would have done a better job, so stick with the cheaper option .”
11877 AL-117, Valley Head AL 35989
“Very attentive service! The attendant chased me down to give me back my card when I forgot it. And there was a farmer selling his pumpkins outside. What's not to live?”
1800 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne AL 35967
“This is the only store that has the sonic ice, everywhere else is the big chunk ice! The Kirkpatrick Guy that works 3rd shift is super nice so please bring him back! There is two ladies that work the morning shift that are also super nice and can handle the busy crowd like there’s no tomorrow! I’m always greeted when I walk in the door and the breakfast and lunch food is always hot and good! Thanks y’all!!”
11309 AL-75, Ider AL 35981
“Not much to choose from in Ider but the food here is very good. Hamburgers made to order and the spouse likes the chicken fingers. We have had tried several things on the menu and everything was good. People are super friendly and prices are reasonable.”
2004 Godfrey Ave NE, Fort Payne AL 35967
“I’ve been going to this store since I was a child, but have been a frequent customer for about the past five years since moving to the north side of town.J and his wife are always kind, considerate, and attentive. Some have said that the lady is rude, but a lot of times when I walk in there she is working. She’s on the phone handling business, sweeping, always doing something. We are all only human, and maybe she was having a bad day if she was a little stand offish.They’ve been sweet and kind to my family. Every time I’ve walked in this store clearly upset, J and his wife make sure to ask me if I’m okay or if something is wrong and his wife has given me kind uplifting words multiple times. They care about their customers.I love the music they play throughout the store too occasionally. It’s so neat to hear music from different cultures and backgrounds and the way the music has simply surrounded me sometimes walking in, is just unexplainable. I would’ve probably never been exposed to it had it not been for this store. They may be Indian owned, but they’re locally loved and their ethnic/cultural/religious background shouldn’t matter.I hope the owners of Fort Payne Food and Tobacco continue to be a reliable source of products such as milk, butter, bread, and don’t forget the vast selection of tobacco and nicotine products, and more. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to supporting the people of Fort Payne. ❤️”
4605 Desoto Pkwy NE #7948, Fort Payne AL 35967
“I've frequented this store pretty much daily for the Last decade. The workers are always nice and sociable. The owners are down to earth, nice, sociable. It's just an all around friendly establishment.”
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