“Blacktop kings- we work here in town and we come in to eat for lunch and sealer spilled on the ground. I was so worried they was real nice helped me clean it up and was very cool about the hole thing. I have insurance that's what its for but they did not make a big deal of it. Very cool always my favorite place and the crews to eat. Best Pizza in u.s.a.”
“Did a great job on my oil change , quick and easy no complications what so ever. Costumer service was great!!! Recommend if you want a quick and easy oil change.”
“Warmly welcomed everytime I came by. It's not usually too busy though I usually came in late in the day. My French driver's license works fine for the ID check so no problem there. Fast and courteous service.”
“Again this is the leaf and liquor in Ridgewood Plaza they also own the laundromat in Ridgewood Plaza and that laundromat is pristine and beautiful and so current. I am very particular about my laundry but I love dropping my bedding off there and having it cleaned for me top notch top notch top notch”
“Very thankful for them going back to the twenty-four hour schedule at all locations means Slurpees no matter what the weather is saying brain freeze hurts you better start praying”
“Prepare to have your mind blown by the extraordinary wonders of the humble BP gas station! A realm where the smell of gasoline dances with the aroma of stale hot dogs. Their bathrooms, a symphony of questionable cleanliness, offer a thrilling adventure for your olfactory senses. And who can resist the gourmet delights of roller-grilled cuisine? BP, you are the epitome of ordinary greatness!”
“Great gas station, has everything you could need to stock up on besides gas and they sell it for very decent prices. It's not there fault that IL forces them to charge so much for gas and cigarettes but they still sell it as cheap as they can. Plus they have great ownership and employees.”
“I stopped there because I didn't want to go to the truck stop and have all that traffic and everything that goes with a truck stop the girl that was managing the register was very nice bathrooms are very clean had a very good experience”
“Sometimes the gas prices are better sometimes they're not some things are a little overpriced but other than that it's a decent place to go and I would recommend it”
“The manager is great . friendly and keeps the food they serve fresh. All the employees are very helpful and friendly. Never seen them rude. Very helpful. Great environment.”
“I recently stopped by the adjoining Big 10 Mart for a snack and a beverage before returning home to Bettendorf. I didn't need fuel at the time of my visit near this bp station, so I didn't actually use the pumps.From close observation, however, this bp appears to be in good working condition. There are eight pumps total, with the station positioned well from both Avenue of the Cities and 53rd Street, such that getting in and out of the pump area is relatively easy with the amount of room from either approach.One oddity with this pump is the unavailability of the "Ultimate" grade of fuel at any of the pumping stations. I wasn't sure why this was the case and didn't bother asking, as I don't need premium gas for my vehicle. The unavailability of the fuel appears to be indicated on each pump by a simple post-it taped over the grade with the word "NO" handwritten upon it. It seems a little cheap and crude, but I suppose it gets the message across.If I needed gas in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to stop here. The general convenience of the location and its relative cleanliness are reason enough. Thanks again, bp!”
“I stopped by the Big 10 Mart attached to this bp station on my way home from Colona for a snack and a drink. I noticed the pumps on my way in and out of the store, though I didn't actually buy any gas while visiting.There are only about six pumps in total at this station. During my time here, I saw a few people stop for gas and leave. Nobody seemed to be having any difficulty. Upon closer inspection of one of the pumps it seemed that although all were in good working order, the payment displays are a little dated, at least in comparison to those installed at other chains like Kwik Star and QC Mart.If travelling home from Colona via this route again and needing gas, I'd be okay with stopping here. The location is convenient, the Big 10 Mart is clean and has a variety of snacks, and the location seemed in good working order overall. Thanks, bp!”
“I was a little disappointed when I looked up their hours, made a special trip there only to find out they were closed. Thinking a little effort on their part would have saved me time and fuel.”
“I stop here every single day after work and I have lived in the area for my entire life. The outside is a little run down looking but I truly love this gas station- specifically because of the ladies who always work and treat me so kindly!!!”
“I've come to like the various Big 10 Mart locations throughout the Quad Cities that I've visited. They typically have a nice selection of beverages and snacks, plus they're always clean and well lit. As with so many other evenings, I'd had dinner nearby and wanted to cap the night off with a beverage and further snack before returning home. What better place to do this than Big 10 Mart?There's really no better place honestly, and this location is definitely on par with the others I've visited. The typical shelves of snacks are present down the middle of the store, as are the multitude of coolers with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The floors are a clean greyish ceramic tile, while the overhead is covered by drop ceiling and florescent lights. There's a coffee bar and hot food station, as well. Really just about all the things that you'd expect in a normal gas station convenience store are also present here.Being that this Big 10 Mart is in Illinois, there's also a separate room for video slot machines present, as well. While I personally both don't like video slots or there relative ubiquity across the state in every restaurant, bar, and convenience store, they're more or less expected at this point. At least these look relatively new and clean...I found my favorite Gatorade Zero and selected vanilla wafers for my evening snack. Payment with the attendant at the front of the store was painless and quick - my Google Pay was processed with the normal, expected ease and I was on my way within a minute.I'd stop by here again for a similar purpose. As stated before, the store is clean and has the snacks I like. If you need to stop somewhere for a quick pick-me-up, I'd recommend this location. Thanks, Big 10 Mart!”
“Had issues with my virtual card and didn't have my wallet. Sandy and Abbie didn't hesitate to help get it situated. Very appreciative and plan many visits back!”
“Amazing atmosphere. The service was beyond amazing. The employees are very nice. I also recommend this place to people who buy lotto tickets if ya want a place to sit this is the place.😀”
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