Thorntons is a busy location on Western Ave in Blue Island, providing fresh foods, high quality beverages, and fuel. It is a favorite stop for many regulars who visit for snacks and drinks, frequently mentioning the ice coffee, fountain drinks, and good food options like hot food, cold food, and donuts, including seasonal Pumpkin Cream Cheese Donuts. The store offers items from the roller grill and various snacks like Nutty Buddy and Star Crunch candies.
Many guests note the staff works hard and is friendly, providing excellent customer service and helping customers use their Thornton rewards for discounts on gas and purchases. The gas prices are fairly competitive. The atmosphere is described as welcoming, with staff that can make customers laugh. Its proximity to home for many makes it a convenient, reliable place they visit religiously or from time to time, getting in and out without problems. Overall, it is considered a pretty good place.
