“Best Gas station in town! Employees are all very nice, friendly and helpful! The store is ALWAYS immaculate. Large variety of items and their prices are great too! They also have free air and Great deals on their food. They have delivery as well as in store pick up for their delicious pizza's.”
“Use my BP account on my phone. Pump 8 would not unlock. My phone said it was unlocked. Store manager came out and was clueless. Inside one employee said we aren't BP..I laughed. Ended up switching pumps, restarted my phone to get the app to cancel pump 8. 5 minute fill up took 20.”
“I've only been stopping here for several weeks now and am very happy with how I'm treated. The owner will do his best to help me when I'm trying to get drinks. I really like that. I would recommend this store if you need drinks, snacks or whatever else they sell.”
“Stopped by the Pilot in Rochester, Indiana, and it delivered pretty much what you expect from a busy travel stop. The parking lot is large and easy to navigate, which makes pulling in and out simple whether you’re driving a car or something bigger. Inside, the store feels spacious with a good selection of snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go items. The hot food area looked decent, though it was a bit empty during the night time when I visited. Restrooms were available, but the cleanliness wasn’t the best during my visit. They were usable, just not well maintained. The checkout line moved quickly thanks to the staff working efficiently. I appreciated that the fuel pumps were clean and well-lit, and the layout made it easy to get in and out without feeling cramped. But I wish they had more pumps for how busy it was. Prices were pretty standard for a Pilot, nothing surprising. Staff interaction was minimal but polite enough for a quick stop. Overall, it’s a reliable place to refuel, stretch, and grab the basics, even if it isn’t the cleanest or most polished location. It gets the job done for travelers passing through. Efficient: Yes First-Time Friendliness: Yes Would I Return: Yes JY review”
“I have to say. I’m surprised how good this place is. I had street tacos. Wow they were really good. They have pizza also. I didn’t try it. But this is a must stop”
“They were having computer issues, which backed up the line. One of the workers offered to help at another checkout, which also had trouble, so he came around and assisted with self checkout. I appreciated his efforts and customer service!”
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