1291 Old Baldwin Road, New Athens IL 62264
“Wish gas stations had options like a farmers market with fresh, clean foods. Foods ok. The people are what make this a better choice stop. Man behind the counter always makes cheesy jokes and it makes my day. Friendly atmosphere!”
1305 South Main Street, Red Bud IL 62278
“Today(6/22/25) at around 8:30 pm my wife placed an in house order for a supreme pizza! It was absolutely delicious. It was made by a new guy and he absolutely killed it! I wish I knew his name because my wife and I would order more when he is there! So who ever you are thank you! Edited to add, please tell this guy that was the best pizza. We tried to call and tell him but the automated system wasnt having it.”
751 S State St, Freeburg IL 62243
“Clean, recently remodeled with addition to include gaming room with 6-7 machines, this convenient location offers regular and diesel gas and music playing through outdoor speakers while you pump gas! Free air just in case your tire is low and clean, abundant parking to quickly run in and out so you can begin your day! Lots of fountain soft drink, beer, and snack options. Has an ATM machine. All the conveniences of a quick mart and friendly staff give me a home town feel with modern convenience. Winning!”
600 E Lyons St, Marissa IL 62257
“it’s a good place. Their fountain sodas are really good and they’re actually cheaper than they are at BP, which is owned by the same person but the owner is a great guy. I’ve talked to him hundreds of times and he’s a really good guy. He knows what he’s doing and the gas station here is just amazing especially being 24 hours.”
103 E Myrtle St, Baldwin IL 62217
“It's a gas station, they have packaged goods, and their pizza isn't bad. Their rewards program will help get discounts in the store as well. Typically you can get a good deal on monster drinks as a 2 fer deal. Many times you fill up and can run in and grab a snack and drink and you're back out the door in a moment. Never really experienced any delays when getting things.”
943 N Main St, Marissa IL 62257
“It's Casey's, you know, a gas station. For some reason maps thinks it's a gourmet restaurant lol. Food and beverage deals exist, take advantage of the 2fer specials on Monster drinks”
800 N State St, Freeburg IL 62243
“My go to gast station. The employees are great, especially the morning girl! Always very nice! The managers, however, are hit and miss. Some days they are nice, other days they seem very disrespectful, though I can understand given being in customer service.”
900 S Main St, Red Bud IL 62278
“I love going to motomart because of certain employees! If you don't have a friendly staff with a good attitude it instantly puts you in a mood because you have to deal with their attitudes!! I love to make people laugh I love talking to anyone there's no such thing as strangers to me! There's a female that works there named Renee if that's correct spelling that is THE RUDEST AND UNPROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE THERE! SHE DOESN'T SPEAK TO YOU AT ALL NEVER SEE HER HAPPY ALWAYS FROWNING WITH ATTITUDE SO TODAY I TOLD HER ABOUT HERSELF! I WISH WHEN SHE WAS GONE ON MATERNITY LEAVE SHE WOULD OF STAYED GONE BECAUSE SHE DEFINITELY PUTS A DAMPER ON THE PLACE!”
407 N Main St, Smithton IL 62285
“Casey's may not be gourmet food, but it always hits the spot in a pinch. All of their pizza is great, but the breakfast pizza is amazing. Location is sometimes under staffed, but that isn't the norm.”
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