22623 State Rte 26, West Point CA 95255
“Employees are polite for a small hometown station. I do not care for owners' puppy training. He needs to take dog training lessons for his Cancorso puppy.”
19394 CA-88, Pine Grove CA 95665
“Always good food and experiences at Orlando's Market in Pine Grove. Mountain towns, much like river towns, can be expensive--shipping/fuel is prohibitive--but they manage to keep their prices reasonable. Their selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, beverages (of many kinds), breads, and more are outstanding. Both their premade and just-made sandwiches are fresh and tasty, great salads, and their cooked foods are yummy, too. We had stopped into the local 'dollar' store for ice just before we went to Orlando's, but I refused to pay over $6 for a seven-pound bag. Orlando's sold the same for over a dollar less. And their deviled eggs were good, too. Stop at the big Pine Grove Market sign, on 88 just about kitty-corner from Ridge Road. You won't regret it. We never have.”
26810 Silver Dr, Pioneer CA 95666
“We stop by here once in a while, while traveling to Sacramento. The employees are always very friendly and helpful. We have never had a bad experience from anyone from the owners son to their staff, they are always friendly.”
22500 CA-88, Pioneer CA 95666
“Very local for me (same road), and they have what I need most of the time. Looks like they've added a bunch of new items to the menu, so I need to stop by again.”
20220 CA-88, Pine Grove CA 95665
“This is a gas station with a nice little convenience store. The store has the usual snacks & candy plus some more substantial food like frozen pizzas and cold sandwiches. The regular selection of sodas, water gatorades, etc. is decent as are the selections of liquor & beer. Stage Stop (what locals call Frontier Station) is open until 10 pm (which is later than most places here in UpCountry). Staff is friendly & I've always had positive experiences visiting here!”
19394 CA-88, Pine Grove CA 95665
“Orlando's is a great spot, especially if you are a WIC recipient. They have over an abundance of wonderful good food. Prices are a little high but that comes with the territory of the atmosphere and location. Still a wonderful space!”
27846 Inspiration Dr E, Pioneer CA 95666
“Best gas station ever! It's hard to find places that have so much upcountry. Annoying that so many mASSk-holes gave it one star. I bet they are the type of people who wear a mask when they are alone in their car.”
19766 CA-88, Pine Grove CA 95665
“On November 5, 2021 I drove 3.5 hours from Bay Area to Pioneer to stay on our vacation home. Around 8:45pm my car started to light up oil check lights by Ion. I know that the closest auto parts are 10 minutes away and couldn’t make it. I stop by at Shell and 2 chevron but with no luck they don’t have the engine oil 0W-20 that I needed. My last stop is Valero in Pine Grove around 9:15pm and Britney is scheduled to work that night. I asked her what isle is the engine oil and she pointed out. Sure enough I yelled out loud “they have it” I bought 3 of this oil and paid for it. Britney even gave me disposable paper funnel. Valero save my night and drove home safely. I know I could have drove home without putting oil but the fact is if you don’t have too sacrificed safety and I don’t want to drive back to Martell to buy it in Oreily or Napa or Auto Zone. I just want to say thank you to Valero that they carry more oil than bigger competition. Thank you Arnold”
20220 Carson Pass Hwy, Pine Grove CA 95665
“A great find on my way up 88! This is a nice gas station with nice people working there! Great home made chocolate chip cookies and other good things to eat. Clean bathrooms and a good layout with room to park and turn around. Thought they deserved a good review so more people knew about them.”
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