2300 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield IL 62704
“There are few places left in American life where strangers voluntarily submit themselves to order. We cut each other off in traffic. We crowd boarding gates before our groups are called. We abandon shopping carts six feet from their corrals. Civilization, most days, appears to be held together by little more than painted lines and the increasingly optimistic assumption that people will respect them. And then there is the Sam's Club gas station. Here, amid the smell of car exhaust and the low rumble of idling SUVs, humanity somehow remembers how to behave. Cars enter. They form neat, orderly queues. Drivers wait their turn. When one vehicle finishes, the next advances. No negotiation is necessary. No committee oversees the process. Hundreds of people simply look upon the situation and silently agree: Yes. This is how we shall do this. It is magnificent. There is something almost moving about watching three or four cars patiently line up behind a pump when another lane appears momentarily shorter. These are people who, elsewhere, may disagree on virtually every question confronting mankind. Here, however, they are united by cheaper gasoline and the sacred principle that the person who arrived before you gets to go first. The directional lanes help, of course. Civilization has always benefited from arrows. And perhaps that is the true genius of the Sam's Club gas station. It asks very little of us. Present your membership card. Choose your fuel. Wait behind your fellow humans. Do not descend into barbarism. For several beautiful minutes, surrounded by concrete bollards and gasoline fumes, we succeed. Five stars. Not merely for discounted gasoline, but for providing evidence that the social contract still exists. It may be fragile. It may be dying everywhere else. But beneath the enormous Sam's Club canopy, the queue endures.”
1025 Outer Park Drive, Springfield IL 62704
“I frequent this business several times a week for gas plus breakfast. The morning grill cook is amazing. Best bargain in town at a convenient store plus ingredients are fresh. I have been patronizing this business for over a year and have only seen a few new faces. The staff is always professional and courteous. My only suggestion would be to increase there Milk selection.”
1900 North Peoria Road, Springfield IL 62702
“New owners are really making great changes! Friendly people and a nice selection of items.I hear their new soda fountain will have Sobe water. Great for those who don't drink soda!”
2800 North Peoria Road, Springfield IL 62702
“I get gas and other stuff here on a daily basis, first, it's because I live nearby, and secondly, it's because the employees that work there are awesome!”
3975 North Dirksen Parkway, Springfield IL 62707
“We don't like using charge cards at the pump. This Freedom gas station, you can either pay at the pump or you can pay inside using cash or credit. Service is friendly and prompt. Great place to get your gas!”
3001 Ridge Ave, Springfield IL 62702
“There was a VERY professional, friendly, nice, smiley thin built black young girl cashier. (not sure she had a name tag or not, I really did not look, sorry) I was looking at her beautiful personality!! This young lady was a delight!! I do not know her but I will definitely come to this Circle K b'cuz of this front counter young girl cashier and I live apprx 11 miles from this Circle K. Thank you for hiring her!! She IS a keeper!! 😉”
3001 Wabash Avenue, Springfield IL 62704
“I was calling around trying to locate any stations where I could get kerosene and the woman who answered the phone gave me a couple suggestions since they don't carry it. It worked out. Above and beyond customer service!”
3062 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield IL 62703
“Awesome service, easy to spot from the highway!! GPS totally overlooked this place, and it was closer than the other store it was taking me to. The coffee is fresh, and the cashier's smile was warm.... just what I needed on a cold day traveling home.”
2208 North Peoria Road, Springfield IL 62702
“Usually the cheapest place for for gas and cigarettes. It's right down the road from my house so I frequent it alot. Gas right now is 3.55 per gallon there it's 3.39. The staff is always friendly when I'm in there. I like the fountain soda choices also. They don't give cash back that's one thing I like about it. And sometimes the pumps don't have regular unleaded gas. But I'm just nitpicking now. Beer is always cold but they don't sell wine. That's why I give it a four star rating. It wasn't for that it'd be a five star definitely.”
1101 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield IL 62703
“It's an alright gas station. Fuel prices pretty decent. It's not always super clean outside and you sometimes feel like you better make sure you double check your door locks before you go inside and maybe hold your wallet in your hand just so you can make sure you still have it by the time you get the the register. Leaving the lot can be exciting as they've set up medians on the roadways around it.”
3005 South 6th Street, Southern View IL 62703
“The two gentlemen working on the day of my visit. Went above and beyond to help me on my trip. If the owner reads this, your employees on 4/1/23 around 11:00 a.m. deserve some form of accolade or bonus.”
430 E Stanford Ave, Springfield IL 62703
“These guys are friendly. Just wish the lighters didn't cost so much. A month ago I did request for them to restock the brand of tobacco that I like but they haven't stocked it up and it's overdue but that's all I have to criticise. Overall the place is nice and convenient”
1028 North 9th Street, Springfield IL 62702
“It's a gas station that sells liquor. It's kind of in the middle of a sparsely populated area in Springfield so it wasn't super busy. The liquor prices seemed to be the same as everywhere else, this just happened to be a stop on the way to my hotel. I'd maybe stay away from the wine, though... a lot of it looked like it had been there for awhile considering the nice coat of dust on the bottles. A man in the parking lot yelled "Hey, you're white" at me... good attempt at small talk? Definitely a good story.”
3961 N Peoria Rd, Springfield IL 62702
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I love stopping by Casey's for their delicious pizza and convenience, but what really stood out during my recent visit was the exceptional customer service. The new girl at the register was incredibly nice and made my experience even better! ?⛽Casey's always has quality food and a wide selection of items, making it a reliable stop for both fuel and snacks. But when you add friendly and welcoming staff to the mix, it takes the experience to a whole new level. Kudos to the team, and a special shoutout to the new hire for making my day! ??"”
1700 West Jefferson Street, Springfield IL 62702
“Great customer service and awesome staff … the food was fresh and tasted good. Found this place looking for Tesla charger … totally recommend”
430 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield IL 62702
“This place is pretty sketchy. Homeless people hanging out in theneighborhood and nobody runs them off. If you come here, expect someone to ask you for a few dollars. Not change.”
436 S Grand Ave E, Springfield IL 62703
“Under new management and they're trying to catch up. But it's open 24/7 and the staff is pretty friendly. The inside of the store is clean and tidy. People need to quit throwing their butts on the drive.”
2740 Sam's Place, Springfield IL 62702
“what an attitude today. get over it girl!! it's a gas station. people are going to bring in quarters for a pack of cigs. because of your attitude I might have to find a new service station for cigs and gas.”
1201 N 9th St, Springfield IL 62702
“Years ago one of the workers rescued me and other kids from a weird man following us. I don’t even think we told him he just observed and he drove us back home ❤ thank you I was a child then or I would of left a review lol”
610 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield IL 62703
“Thanks for staying open past 7 PM most nights, instead of forcing me to negotiate through a box like the Shell down the street. Staff are usually quite friendly and nice! Clean space, well stocked.”
3300 J David Jones Parkway, Springfield IL 62707
“Modern pumps feature top tier Shell fuel at competitive price (for Illinois). Convenience store provides staple snacks and cold beverages. Quick in and out...very nice.”
4001 N Walnut St Rd, Springfield IL 62707
“Our small town orders supplies from Nelson Oil and they are wonderful to work with! They always get right back and return calls promptly. They know our account and what we need. Delivery of large drums is within 24 hours most days too. I'm just blown away with their level of customer service and attention to detail. They couldn't make working with them ANY easier! Highly recommend!”
6490 North Walnut St Road, Springfield IL 62707
“Dear Alien Dog your post from a year wouldn't have worked for the discount despite what Google says this station has not been a mobil station for almost 7 years despite their effort to get it corrected.”
2201 North Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62702
“Love this one stop shop! They always have exactly what I'm looking for or expect to get at a gas station or convenience store. Bathroom is always sparkly clean and the staff is super friendly majority of the time, I've been there on overnights and had some that were not the people pleasers or customer service type. Prices are a bit more high here but I'll pay the little bit more in exchange for some good hospitality that serves my needs wants and vices, and allows me to empty my bladder in a clean and private space.”
2770 W Washington St, Springfield IL 62702
“I usually buy gas here. It’s at a busy corner, so there is a lot of traffic in and out, but the station is in a safe neighborhood and is kept clean. Shell is a top-tier brand of gasoline, which I almost always try to buy.”
1230 Toronto Rd, Springfield IL 62712
“Clean and well lit gas pumps with plenty of room to move. Fuel prices for my diesel truck was .50 cents per gallon cheaper the just across interstate 55. As I needed a 30 gallon fill that was 15.00 Less!!!Sorry but I can't afford the big oil companies.”
1940 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704
“I discovered this location recently. I drink unsweet tea due to diabetes and visit almost daily for the 79 drink special. Sadly, the last 3 times they've not had the regular unsweet tea or any tea in the canisters at the tea bar. I truly hope this isn't an indicator that they will no longer have the tea bar. The attendants are to be commended for their pleasant, helpful efforts. I haven't visited all Circle K's in Springfield but it would be hard to find one I would like better than this one.”
3001 E Clear Lake Ave, Springfield IL 62702
“Caseys pizza is delicious however im disappointed my favorite pizza there has had their recipe changed. The bacon cheeseburger pizza was my favorite back when the sauce was ketchup and mustard they changed it to thousand island dressing and now I dont like it. They are still my go to for a sausage pizza tho”
500 Toronto Road, Springfield IL 62711
“Friendly staff. Kinda off the beaten path. So there’s always a parking space. I like the spot. I’m putting it in as one of my favorites. When I’m on this side of Illinois.”
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