“Great service what a great young man that filled up the K1 treated me like I was family and was honest and lovely. I thanked him for coming into work today & he said no one ever does that. I absolutely love people I do this every day because all good things come from Christ my Savior. I suggest we take a hint from Jesus and try and be more like him than anything else. I didn't just decide to be this way I walk with Christ. I'm super glad he got out of that snuggle bunny bed of his and came to work today that was his choice though he was very humble about it. We all do something and we don't realize how deeply we're serving God. Each of us in our unique way and very meaningfully. Banks Irving oil for hiring such a uniquely beautiful young man HR did a great job of bringing him into your business to reflect Integrity willingness earnestness... how about some K1 and walked away with a full container. He was super helpful and was going to only fill it up to the degree that I could pick it up he had to just like my family would. This is a reflection of who he is, Irving Oil should be grateful to have such a distinctive young man.”
“This place is always so busy, gas prices run about 10 cents more per gallon than others in the area, they have a lot of pumps so I have never had to wait to top off the tank.”
“Despite the time of day (or night), the staff is cheerful and helpful. You can also find a wide array of food that's better than just a gas station. Sandwiches, baked goods, and really good cheesecake!”
“Yo. Seriously. The people who work here are amazing!!!! I think I've interacted with every employee, I go here pretty much everyday, and they all are so friendly and personable!! There's even a couple people I chat with when I'm there late night for snacks. Just such a great team. I know what it's like to work in a store and customers can be rude at times, it's a difficult job and those who work here do it well!! Thank you for hiring such wonderful people.Signed,One satisfied customer”
“The pumps have a wonderful covering, the pumps themselves are clean-ish there's enough room for trailers Dooley's trucks of all sizes lots of clearance in height.”
“Perhaps you'll think "Glenn is far away from civilization - minus todays review machine gunning whole nine yards - & - now he's reviewing gas stations? I had a gas station lobster roll three days ago from Irving Oil and they're about to get their four star block knocked off, having little to do with the lobster roll - more to do with the man why yelled "Hellooo, you must leave the premises. I think he was a manager - I'm gonna have a chat with his punk as__.Isn't there more to this review that flaming Irving - yes indeedie - the workers are wonderful - but Irving was the hundred and fourty second gun in the west - Irving -- sung high -- Irving sung low.Today there was a new recruit that furrowed his brow when I requested a breakfast sandwich - they're cheap and I feel kinda guilty ordering them but I make good balancing choices in the fields as I harvest and eat roots and cucumbers and cucurbits of all shapes and sizes. The town of coffee, although a bit trashed by sloppy people who can't press and pour without making a disaster of a mess - it's $1.07 and you can bring your own container of most any size, however, I stay with the 80s McDonald's non biodegradable foam they provide - which I do prefer, the cardboard doesn't hold heat well and is easily corrupted by my after work beer.The Beer Cave is a happening spot, all the way in the back and you can purchase and pound anytime of day, just not between 1am and 5am which is reasonable and they sell booze and wine and it's at all so very cheap - I could easily develop a bit of habit here in Maine - let's hope not.The magazine rack has local periodicals that cost a lot more than they deserve which isn't Cumberlands fault, their communist rags are so self serving to the posh Portland people, makes my stomach turn every Sunday morning, so I'll grab the freebies and read about Da Bearz and other high school sporting teams. Chips, dips plastic clad pies all of which I pass on but I've wanted a few gas station egg salad sandwiches which will serve you well in a pinch - that's all for now fine citizens of planet earth - until next time -”
“My friend needed to use the restroom (badly), and all was well. I got a slushie drink (as I usually do at CF), and it seemed a nice store. I usually stop there on my way to and from Damariscotta. The "only" thing I didn't like (not in CF's control), was that you could not make a left turn out of CF at EITHER entrance/exit. ???”
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