“Floated the river while visiting my son & his wife. Hadn’t been in a canoe in years—it was awesome!! The staff that took care of us were very accommodating, thorough in their instructions for us & just plain nice. The river itself was cool-saw some wildlife & my grandkids loved it! Definitely would recommend.”
“I go in here everyday, people are so nice, new owners have really turned the place into something special. Always get the reubin sandwich but they have specials during the work week.”
“I went to the Tom Thumb on Willard Norris to pick up some Ibuprofen this morning because I injured my coccyx falling off my Segway . Paige was very kind and knew exactly where the item was. I wish more employees were like her, she went above and beyond as far as customer service goes. I will now be a regular customer at this location because of this employee 10/10”
“This place gets 5 stars because of the woman behind the counter. She is a super star. She was the only one working and it was very busy. People were coming in constantly. She was efficient and did her job with a smile despite being all alone to do a lot of work. I truly appreciated her positive attitude.”
“I love this Stuckeys! Stopped by yesterday and noticed SO many of the candies are out of stock! Please restock full size Charleston Chew bars!! I don't know where else to find them!!”
“This family‑run gas station burger spot is a hidden gem! Their burgers are juicy and delicious, the fries are perfectly crispy, and their special sauce is truly one‑of‑a‑kind — a must‑try! On a personal note, I was short some cash one day and the woman who runs the shop kindly said she’d cover it and I could pay her back next time. Truly southern hospitality at its finest. Such kind people who genuinely care about their customers. ??✨”
“Calling all Active Duty Military, Military Retirees, and Disabled Veterans with Exchange privileges! The Whiting Pines MiniMart is a great go to for all sorts of quick shop needs, from snacks, to cold drinks, frozen food, eggs, bread, milk, and even household cleaning supplies, as well as first aid, and hygiene supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, wine, beer, liquor, and so much more! They even have a cold beer room for those wanting some cold beer to take home. Not only that but the staff are absolutely top notch! They are the best Exchange system crew I have ever met and are always friendly, helpful, efficient, professional, and have a wonderful demeanor about them all! This is my go to store as a Disabled American Veteran and if you fit any catagory I mentioned above, and have shopping privileges here, this is a great place to make your goto MiniMart! They are conveniently located right off Berryhill Drive and there is plenty of convenient parking available, shopping carts are available if you are buying a lot. I often find myself using a shopping cart there. But even if your needs are small, and just want a candy bar or some beef jerky, or even an ice cream drumstick or popsicle, they also have that too! Don’t miss out on your Navy Exchange shopping privileges and come shop at the Whiting Pines NEX MiniMart and have an excellent experience in keeping within the highest traditions of the Navy Exchange system! Go Navy!!”
“The people running this store are amazing! They always remember you and what you buy regularly. I lived off the hunt brothers pizza! They make it fast and it’s always consistently delicious! The store is always clean and stocked too. Grass is always mowed. It’s a great stop to pick up snacks and drinks for the river or a camping trip or to get small groceries and toiletries. They even have fishing tackle and a small stock of plumbing supplies. Don't forget to get your Harold store swag!”
“Stopped in at store #8215 ordered a whole pepperoni pizza and it looks aWeSoMe!!! Brandon was fast at making my pizza happen! He is always polite and respectful, I appreciate your hard work ethics man this store I am always happy to stop in for the employees really make it go smooth for us customers!! Now the app could use some customer easy to use features p.s. and body that uses the air pump I think the air hose has some type of slip gasket in it so if u hear it start to hiss while your filling tire stop filling tire immediately.its a fill...hiss/leak type so fill it stop fill it and repeat so u keep putting more air in then it starts to lose👍lady will end up with a flat tire if you don't pay attention!!👍”
“CLEAN STORE 👍🏻 VERY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE 💯 THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY HELPFUL AND PLEASANT AND TRY TO HELP YOU WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED 💯 HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM 💯”
“Had an absolute emergency and had to fly in there to blow up the restroom. It WAS very clean and fresh smelling.Got some powdered donuts and a swimming pool sized Coke for the rest of my trip to the beach.”
“I visit this store almost daily. The employees are awesome, funny, very down to earth. The owner takes requests to heart and ensures his stock reflects that. The food is phenomenal. As well as, the store is very clean. Which is why I have no qualms as to eating the food prepared there. They even have a small dining area. I haven't dined in yet. Although, I intend to, at some point, as it will be something and somewhere new to take my Dad. He loves eating out and he loves chicken. The chicken and coleslaw are off the chain!!! Good coleslaw is hard to find. I found it there!”
“I filled up here last week for $5.10 a gallon (premium) but that was probably a good deal considering gas prices are continuing to rise. They have a good rewards program so after I filled up, I joined and got a free Monster energy drink and brisket sandwich. The brisket sandwich was delicious! However some of their sandwiches were expired so after I got one, I had to trade it out when I saw the date was passed. The worker there was very knowledgeable although a little arrogant, but I can't complain since he was efficient too.”
“The staff is excellent! Eric and Jerry are both extremely helpful and courteous! The pharmacy staff could use a course on how to properly deal with the public though. Most of the techs are quite rude.”
“This Shell store has been a favorite place to stop in daily since I moved here two years ago. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of locals and have learned so much about my new home from all the old timers that visit there every day. The manager there runs the store perfectly and makes every customer feel special. I stop in just to see her smiling face! Keep up the good work!”
“the service is excellent we love going there .. me n my whole family goes to that tomthumb everyday n night.. we love the employees they hired..great job for hiring right ppl??”
“Store is on top of everything !! Employees are sweet and respectful !! They keep it clean they try their hardest to make sure they get their jobs done !! I have been here my whole life and have loved every experience I’ve had with this store ❤️❤️”
“Great staff friendly excellent customer service at this location I recently had shoulder reconstruction surgery and they help me carry my stuff out every time I go there thumbs up ☺”
“I was very happy.They We're very patient.And helpful Yes? Know all I can do is. Give? Them 5 stars. But? If. Yes? Could i'd give her all the stars in the heavens?”
“When we drove by this week, we were stopped at the red light in front of this CEFCO. There was an employee outside in the big grassy area picking up trash and litter. I think it says a lot about the company and the team that he was doing that to keep the exterior of the building looking nice down by the road.”
“They are pretty quick in there and a couple of the cashiers are pretty nice and helpful. They also have a deli that a lot of people rant and rave about. I just haven't had the chance to check it out yet.”
“ALWAYS A CLEAN STORE 💯 VERY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE 💯 THEY ALWAYS HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT THINGS TO CHOOSE FROM, GREAT PLACE TO STOP FOR GAS, QUICK BITE TO EAT AND DRINKS ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER THINGS 💯”
“Friendly staff.. welcomed me in the store upon entry I was shocked! Will be bypassing the other locations just to come here for this very reason! Customer service is everything, especially now days in a world where customer service is non existent in many establishments!”
“Great location and great staff. Self checkout and Money Gram right up front. Capital One checking customers can deposit cash into their account at the regular checklane.”
“I am traveling from Rio Grande Valley Texas, moving to Tampa today. I needed gas and heard that the powerball jackpot is over 1.7 billion for Saturday night so I bought a ticket here. I also needed a receipt printed from pump #11 and to purchase an m&m chocolate chip cookie. The lady at the register was helpful, very nice. She didnt have a name tag on, she seemed to be a manager. She has '1998' tattoo on her left forearm. Please recognized her for good customer service, give her a shout out.”
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