“Why "Avoid Highways" is your best choice when driving through Georgia.I got a wiff of somethng good cooking, and the truck just automatically pulled in. Mmm, mmm, mmm, good.Good truck!I was craving fried chicken all weekend, and this exceeeded my greatest expectations. The chicken was crisp and crunchy on the outside, and tender and juicy inside. Seasoned just right, and when you bite into it juuuuust a little juice runs out your mouth and you relish every drop.And whoever taught the young man behind the counter to cook green beans should be proud. Again, perfectly cooked to have just a little resistance when you bite in, and flavored with tiny pieces of fatback or bacon. The devil is in the details, and the protein in this is cut small enough so you get some in every bite, with consistent flavor all the way through. That's the kind of love you find at a five star resort, not a gas station deli.Finally the mac and cheese had some new fangled noodle that my wife experimented with in her macaroni salad last month to no good outcome. Well apparently they are designed for mac and cheese because I couldn't believe how good they were here. First thing I thought of was Jules from Pulp Fiction, "This some gourmet...." And far from the Velveeta I use, this was some kind of cheese blend that was Boss level depth of flavor, with a thick, creamy texture and a rich, yet tangy flavor.Sorry about the low quality picture. It was too dark, so I tried to correct it with filters and this is as close as I could get. The clamshell is actually white.”
“High prices that just keep getting higher! The prices were high before covid. Their meat prices on the other hand are actually pretty good compared to other stores around and they do have sales each week which make it shoppable. The cashiers are really friendly. They cash checks and sale stamps at the office.”
“Have wonderful and helpful staff. The pharmacy takes longer than our hometown pharmacies. They do have good clearances at the end if each season and they also have Pierce County Bear attire.”
“Stopped in there today and decided to have lunch. I had pork chops green beans and mac and cheese. And let me tell you it was awesome. Fast friendly service highly recommend.”
“Good place and convenient ?I liked the service and politeness there as I came from Jacksonville Florida just see some snow but frosting least not but will enjoy the mountain side sometime.”
“If you're hungry for something to eat when stopping for fuel for the vehicles. Get fuel for your body. Circle K has a lot to offer. There fresh oven pizza is awesome. Thick and cheesy. The price for a whole pizza for a family of four is awesome, priced more than reasonable. Even if you're thirsty the . 89cent fountain drinks are always selling and good to go. You gotta love it. Enjoy ?”
“Never had any issues with these guys. Bought an electric lighter from him once, it broke at work that day he offered to fix it or just give me another. T wont do wrong by ya.”
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