Thorntons, a vertically integrated company, operates fresh food, high-quality beverage, and fuel stores across six states: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida. Located at 2903 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln, the company aims to be people's favorite place to stop when on-the-go and work. Thorntons is committed to giving back to the communities where its team members and guests live and work, with volunteers actively engaged in community service, humanitarian events, and fundraising projects.
Customers praise the ample parking, clean showers and restrooms, and good quality fuel and food offerings. The travel center is described as a convenient one-stop-shop, with a grill that serves tasty meals. However, some concerns are raised about the lack of handicap parking and the occasional maintenance issues in the restrooms. Overall, Thorntons provides a reliable and well-maintained stop for travelers, with a focus on community engagement and customer satisfaction.
Bathrooms were okay, otherwise your run of the mill gas station and snack joint.
September 2026
Disappointed that no hot food was available during renovating.
September 2026
Seems pretty nice just caught them at a bad time. They were in the middle of tearing out all their diesel pumps for the trucks. Thankfully, they didn’t block off their truck parking, but the truck or side of the gas station interior was closed off for renovations too, including their beverage coolers. Shake shack... read full comment