Thorntons is a gas station and store located at 27905 W. Highway 176 in Island Lake, providing fresh foods, high quality beverages, and fuel. Many customers report always having a good experience here, noting it is their favorite place to fill up in the area with prices that are always the best. The staff receives frequent praise for being great, super nice, friendly, upbeat, and much friendlier than your run of the mill gas station clerks. Reviews highlight employees who are smiling, helpful, and seem to like their work, creating a fun atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. The store itself is described as fine and dandy, with specific mention of a superb lavatory and a delectable cinnamon bun cappuccino considered so tasty that one visitor went three times in one day. While noted as a good gas station as far as a gas station goes, the consistently highlighted strength is the exceptional, friendly service provided by its staff.
Clean restroom mostly hot food and gaming available
March 2026
Lots of pumps, property remarkably clean for a gas station, with plenty of snacks and drinks inside the convenience store. The employees are always polite and professional, even when they were really busy, and some of the customers were being obnoxious. Extra points given for their patience.
February 2026
I feel very fortunate to have this gas station be the closest to me. Coffee is always ready and taste is consistent. They are always open even when McDonald's down the street isn't.
