125 West St, Simsbury CT 06070
“I’ve been going to this gas station in Simsbury for a while now, and it’s easily the best one in the area. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which makes a quick stop feel a lot more pleasant than you’d expect. You’re never met with long waits or bad attitudes—just consistent, great service every time. On top of that, their prices are some of the best around. With gas prices always fluctuating, it’s nice to know there’s a spot you can rely on for fair, competitive pricing without sacrificing quality or convenience. Overall, this place stands out for both its customer service and value. Highly recommend stopping here if you’re in the Simsbury area—you won’t be disappointed.”
1340 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury CT 06070
“Clean, organized, and well-stocked store run by a super friendly woman who made my morning with her kindness. She seems to know all the regulars and makes it feel like a small-town coffee shop. Will be back!”
404 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury CT 06070
“There's gas, coffee, snacks, lotto tix, cigarettes. Cool. And there's often a smug cashier. Never a greeting or thanks, just some dude acting edgy while working the cash register in Weatogue, Connecticut, where I guess one can develop an edge. I mean, sure, the mini-golf courses and Volvo dealership really paint a picture of a hard town. Today was the first time I dealt w/ a cashier who was confused by cash tho. He's touching the money all flabbergasted, "wut'd ya just make these! they're fresh! har har har". I'm sure he was doing the best with the skills he's got, but those machines that say ATM, yeah, they're kinda common. People withdraw cash from them. That cash often comes out crisp or "fresh". I'm bored at my barber's, waiting for a cut. So, take 4 stars, who cares.”
12 Albany Turnpike, West Simsbury CT 06092
“This Shell station is a lifesaver! The staff are always friendly and the place is super clean, making it a breeze to fill up and grab snacks. Plus, their coffee is surprisingly good for a gas station!”
518 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury CT 06070
“The Simsbury location is the one that I frequent and the workers are always cheerful and polite. Everything is always well stocked and fresh. I'd definitely recommend Pride over Cumberland Farms as there gas is cheaper and customer service is that much better. The lack of one star is because there's no Pride stations in Danbury.”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is starting 2025 with ambitious growth plans, adding 20 new stores and updating 50 current locations across the country. The truck stop company will upgrade its stores through its Strategic Remodel Initiative, which started in 2022. This includes the modernization of its recently acquired turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma. By 2035, over half of Love's 655 stores will be either new or updated.
Read the postTexas-born Buc-ee's is changing the way people think about gas stations and convenience stores. This chain is known for its huge stores along highways, some with over 100 fuel pumps. With its funny billboard ads, award-winning clean bathrooms, and branded items Buc-ee’s is hard to miss. The company wants people to actually plan to stop at Buc-ee's during road trips, not just go there as a last resort. And it's working - the chain has a huge fan base, with Facebook groups dedicated to Buc-ee's having hundreds of thousands of members.
Read the postSheetz Inc., the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is making big moves in the Motor City. The company announced plans to open four more locations across metro Detroit, weeks before opening its first Michigan location. The first Michigan Sheetz will open its doors in late summer at 33380 Wick Road in Romulus. More locations are planned for Taylor, Warren, and Macomb Township, each employing around 30 people, mostly full-time.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is rolling out a new system that turns work into a game for its restaurant employees. Picture this: Three big screens in each restaurant, tracking how fast workers greet customers, take orders, and hand out food. It's not just for show - early results say it's making service 11 seconds faster on average. "These monitors track key performance metrics in real-time, such as greet times, order processing times and the time it takes for food handoff," Love's explains. The system creates a more interactive environment, fostering friendly competition between stores.
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