450 East Le Claire Road, Eldridge IA 52748
“I recently stopped nearby this bp gas station at the Big 10 Mart to procure a beverage and a snack while driving through Eldridge. I didn't actually purchase any gas, but I did observe the pumps and how people were faring with them.There are six total pumps available at this bp, all of which have plenty of space for approach and departure from either Le Claire Road or the side street to the west. During my time in the Big 10 Mart, nobody appeared to be having difficulty with the pumps, as several individuals came and left without coming into the store to pay, ask questions, or otherwise complain.Upon closer inspection of the pumps, however, this location appears to have the same minor issue other gas stations attached to Big 10 Marts appear to have, that being slightly older pay stations at the pumps themselves. The screens are primarily where this is visible, as the two I saw up close are starting to show dead pixels. This doesn't appear to be affecting their overall functionality, though.If I needed to stop for gas in Eldridge in the future, I'd be okay with getting it at this bp. The Big 10 Mart has the snacks I like and the pumps are clean and functional. Thanks, bp!”
121 S 14th Ave, Eldridge IA 52748
“Located immediately east off the Highway 61 exit into Eldridge, this Big 10 Mart is a little different from the other Big 10 Marts in the Quad Cities Area. The building profile is much lower than many of the other locations, the sign out front looks a bit more worn, and this is the first location I've been to that wasn't attached to a bp station (there's a Cenex Station here). I wanted a quick snack though and this is what was there, so I headed in to find something to satisfy.Compared to the interior, the inside is very reminiscent of what I know of Big 10 Marts closer to home. The typical products are all present - shelves of snacks, automotive products, personal hygiene items, and coolers of all sorts of beverages. There's a hot case and coffee station. There's even a few displays of beanie babies here too (I really don't want those to come back...).The structure and general appearance of this Big 10 Mart pretty closely aligns with the rest of them, as well. The walls are neutral green and beige colored, the floor is covered in a grey six-inch square ceramic tile, and the overhead consists of drop ceiling with fluorescent lights. Nothing really special here to dwell on.I selected my Gatorade Zero and a sugar cookie and proceeded to pay at the register. The attendant was friendly and quick - between her and Google Pay I was out of the store within a minute.I'd come back here for a snack and beverage again if I returned to Eldridge. The store is clean and organized. Thanks,Big 10 Mart!”
840 East Le Claire Road, Eldridge IA 52748
“I bought Casey's pepperoni pizza slices here and this location has the best in my taste bud's opinion :) Also the breakfast pizza is great too... The store has lots of drink and food choices for the road, very nice restroom.”
26701 Scott Park Rd, Eldridge IA 52748
“We usually pop in between jobs on weekdays, mid day. Whoever runs the kitchen for hot food items does an amazing job keeping it stocked and tasty! The young gal who works is always super friendly! We make it a habit to frequent this location over Eldridge!”
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