928 E Main St, Independence KS 67301
“Too bad I can't reply to other reviews... Teresa Hodge review has to be one of the dumber ones I've seen. If events happened just as she posted, the attendant was right and she was completely wrong. Very annoying to blame it on the attendant.”
401 W Main St, Independence KS 67301
“Pete’s recently bought this location. It is MUCH cleaner now both inside and out. Gone is the clutter inside the store. The exterior of the building has been remodeled and Subway is returning. Lookin good, Pete’s!!!”
301 West Main Street, Independence KS 67301
“The girls in photo are awesome. I have weekly document printing done and they go way out of their way to make it a great experience. So thanks to Ashley and the others!”
1305 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence KS 67301
“Casey’s isn’t just a gas station — it’s a lifestyle. I stopped in for gas and somehow left with pizza, donuts, cheesy breadsticks, and absolutely no financial self-control. Whoever decided to put a full pizza kitchen inside a convenience store deserves a Nobel Prize. That breakfast pizza? Life-changing. I’d trust Casey’s pizza over some actual pizza restaurants. The employees were super friendly too. They somehow manage to handle coffee addicts, lottery ticket enthusiasts, and people wandering around at 6 AM looking confused — all with patience and a smile. 10/10. Casey’s is the only place where filling your gas tank and filling your soul happen at the same time.”
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