“Aldi in New Lenox today. Got meat, fruit, and bunch of other stuff. Crowded but still in and out. Cashier super duper nice and funny. Makes big difference when people are nice.”
“Hi, I just wanted to take a moment to recognize Melissa who works at Gas N Wash. She helped me update the vehicle I have on file for my car wash membership, and she made the whole process quick and easy. She was very helpful, professional, and kind. I’m really pleased with the way I was treated tonight and truly appreciate her great customer service.”
“I walk in this morning to get fuel for my truck and let me tell u something. The food is good and the staff is awesome. Will be stopping for more coffee and donuts!!!”
“The employees at this location are great! I stop there every morning. I have a speedway across the street from my house but I choose this location instead. The store is always clean. Alivia, Dora and Rich are the best! They are super friendly. Great way to start the day. You need to give them all a raise! Alivia is the best manager. I see her constantly taking care of her coworkers. She goes above and beyond everyday”
“I am so glad I switched to this location from another local CVS. These pharmacists are the best! So caring and helpful. They are always kind despite being understaffed. They listen and answer all my questions completely and make me feel comfortable. I know they work beyond their hours. They remind me of my childhood pharmacist when they took the time to connect and care for their clients. Highly recommend! Only hope they get a pay raise to keep these gems here.”
“This has been my favorite go to gas station not only for their low gas prices but for their rewards, gas discounts but also for their addition to hatch chicken serving the very best chicken tenders around! You can get a free tender with every gas fill up too!”
“We have always had a great experience here. Jennifer, the manager, has gone way out of her way several times to help us, we both have limited mobility. She has worked with the store manager to take care of us at the drive thru when they didn't have to. Strongly recommend this CVS.”
“Speedway I want to thank you for promoting employees that stand out and do a great job. Not just how they treat the customers but how they treat their fellow employees. I've lived here for 20 + years and after you took over, there were many years I avoided going to the Speedway on Illinois Highway and Cedar Road in New Lenox. The Management running the place was awful to the employees in front of customers, some would never give a helping hand when the line started getting longer. Going back some years you hired a cashier Rahji, during that dark time he was awesome to see. No matter how his day was going and you could tell he had many bad days, he treated every customer as if you were his best friend. I’m honestly surprised he stuck around but I'm SO glad he did. He worked his way up to where he is now and this location has been completely turned around. Rahji treats his employees with respect and it shows. No matter what time I go in, every employee seems happy to be there and that is a great thing to see. Thank you Rahji and to ALL the other employees that work at that location. You set the motion of how our day starts, whether it’s to get a cup of coffee, breakfast or whatever gets us through the day. So for those of you that were avoiding this location, it’s time to give it another chance. I'm so glad I did!!”
“After recent storms, I had promised my kids ICEEs/Slurpees. This was the third gas station that we unloaded into and were told that the machines were not working. However, I was finally told without asking. I thought it was a coincidence. The manager, Carissa, was so amazing. She had a big smile on her face and explained how the motherboard across the Chicagoland area was down and no machines were working. She offered an alternative flavored ice type of drink and offered coupons as she realized I had been struggling to find a place to get these drinks. She helped me and my three young kids get the drinks together. I was blown away by her helpfulness and care. She was a genuine angel on a rainy day. Then, another manager, Rajvee (sp? Sorry!), was full of smiles and helped us out too. I haven't seen such great customer service in a long time from anywhere, and I didn't expect it in a gas station. I will be making it a point to come to this location even though I live in a neighboring town. Having amazing community members does something for the soul. I'd rather drive a little out of the way for great service any day. Bless these two store managers!”
“They had my medicine ready for me for the first time in a long time all the other times I had to go back and get it because they said it wasn't ready after I got an email saying it was ready to for a pickup”
“I absolutely love this pharmacy. It has been the only one that I prefer going to in the last 4 years. From the front back to pharmacy, nothing but kind staff. They would get ten stars if I could give it.”
“No issues here. Seems like a legit 7-Eleven. Not a fan of Home City Ice (Tinley Ice/Arctic Glacier all the way!) but there's no reason to dock this place stars”
“Clean filling area. Windshield washing water and wipers were maintained. Turning left on US 30 to get back to the freeway is nearly impossible without a traffic light and this has one close by.”
“I went to the minute clinic for an annual physical checkup. Beth Rettberg was my provider and I really cant put into words how wonderful she was. I have had a lot going in with my health and she was so patient and kind and thorough and judgement free. I would recommend her to any and everybody. You can tell that she is someone who really cares about people and wants to help them feel better. When I left there I felt like a whole weight was lifted from my shoulders because she took the time to listen and figure out what is wrong with me after I have been going through hell for years now. I feel better just knowing that I am actually getting help and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. So grateful that i came to her.”
“The pharmacists are very knowledgeable at this location. I have been fortunate to speak to Valerie, the pharmacist almost every time I call and have questions. She is very knowledgeable and helpful!”
“I really like this 7-Eleven. The gas pumps are always working and can get my receipt without having to go in. When I do go in, there is plenty of stock. I usually buy body armour drinks, bananas and pizza. The staff always greets me and thanks me for my business.”
“I pulled off the highway randomly to fill up my gas tank a couple days ago. I was impressed with the speed of the pump and the cleanliness of everything. 10/10 would stop here for gas again.”
“I have had issues with the attitudes of the pharmacy techs there. But, the pharmacists I have dealt with our great. Overnight you will get some rudeness. But during the day most of the staff is kind.”
“I needed the pharmacy to know that I appreciate them. I was out on the road working over the road with my husband and was suffering an asthma attack for 2 days. I didn't know I had ran out of my inhalers and was trying to find somewhere that our 18 wheeler could get into to get a refill quick fast and in a hurry so I didn't have to figure out how to get to a hospital. I went into this location and explained that I was in a hurry cause we were on the clock, and they refilled it in like 15 minutes. I am really grateful to them and just wanted them to know they really saved a life.”
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