“There's a friendly little gas station/convenience store just off the Interstate Hwy 94/ State Hwy 31 bypass exit 13 in the little country Village of Berrien Springs, Michigan. There's actually a Seventh-day Adventist University in Berrien Springs though. Lots of international students make it a very interesting community! BP is a great rest stop from your road trip. Two booths can seat up to 12. Great Coffee Bar, freshly brewed every hour or so. Gigantic wall-to-wall Beverage Cooler. Everything from 99 cent Bottled Water to pricey Brut Champagne and popular Beers. Selection of tasty Sandwiches. Microwave Oven. Snacks. Candy. Basic Automotive Supplies. Gas prices vary.”
“Ive been here for a few years, one of the workers was very nice and a while back gave me a reward card because id always go for slushies and she knew that, I still use that card and go there, and there was never really any problems when i went, just one time something happened but it wasn’t anything major just forgot my change”
“Great service, worked me in their schedule and completed the tasks that I had asked. Knowledgeable, friendly and certified mechanics. Waiting room is small, but comfortable. Free wifi is available while you wait. Looking forward to bringing my car back as needed.”
“The cook omelet sandwiches is off the chain. Butter blueberry muffins is slam. The women that work there make me feel like I'm at home. Get raspberry tea and ginger beer.”
“So very thankful for Pete at Pete’s Marathon in Niles, MI. Thank you for always caring, and always treating all of your customers like family. You are truly amazing!”
“It doesn't look like much from the outside and the interior is a little dated, but both the store and the restrooms are well lit and surprisingly clean for 10am on a busy Saturday.”
“Easy access on and off the highway with plenty of parking. Good selection of fast food options along with ready-to-eat deli and hot counter items. The facility appeared clean and well maintained.”
“Amazing customer service and clean place. This place is a great place to fill up and grab a snack or beverage. Super friendly and professional service. 10/10 would recommend stopping by this place if you're in the neighborhood.”
“Nice little store. The gas station clerk was friendly and professional. I asked him for directions and was helped by him and another customer. Got what I needed and where I needed to go. Great experience.”
“Convenient location just off the exit. Smaller station. Staff was really friendly.We were just passing through, but only stopped here for snacks, we did not need to purchase fuel.”
“I went into Speedway today looking for my debit card that I had left there on Friday, and Joe and Stephanie were absolutely fantastic! They had kept my card safe, were very helpful and kept me updated, and also took the time to share some great information about the discounts and deals going on throughout the store. Really appreciated their excellent customer service!”
“Don't let the slightly rough exterior of this shop deter you. This is an excellent, honest mechanic. He and his team work fast and charge fair prices. I was stranded, on the highway, a complete stranger, 3 hours from home, and managed to limp to this shop. The owner and his team, bent over backwards, even staying after closing, to diagnose the problem, hunt down and get the necessary part, and get me back on the road and home safely. I'm so thankful and so impressed! Wish I was local. They would be my new mechanics!”
“Old fashioned excellent customer service.Limited space at pumps but my Coachmen Class B Campervan fit perfectly. Older style pumps - hit the START button to pump gas. Not recommended for larger RVs.”
“I go here almost daily. Every employee is amazing Sam, Omar and Tiffany always make me feel welcome I even moved away for a year and drove the extra 20 minutes to shop here.”
“Every time I go in there it’s the same guy and he’s a really awesome guy. I go out of my to get gas there. There most likely to be the cheapest gas station around”
“It’s my weekly go to for gas, has an awesome display of gas station snacks too. The coffee however is terrible!! Taste like burnt cardboard. Gold Coast, more like old & gross”
“Friendly people. New pumps in the last year my girlfriend likes them too she's always got a smile on her face when she comes back out to the truck.they have diet pop 2 liters in the cooler, diet mountain dew and diet 7 up. Only station I know that caters to diabetics”
“Mark at Primart = Certified Gas Station Rockstar We rolled into the Primart station in Eau Claire on a mission — snacks, vibes, and a truly questionable amount of lottery tickets. And standing behind the counter like a golden-haired guardian angel… was MARK. Blonde. Majestic locks. Customer-service charisma turned all the way up. This man didn’t just ring us up — he made us feel like VIPs at the world’s finest convenience store. We dropped about $200 on lotto tickets, had an absolute blast talking with him, and felt so good about the whole experience that we came BACK an hour later to cash in and buy even more. Did we return because of our winnings? Sure. Did we also return because Mark radiates “lucky charm energy”? Absolutely. If we ran a business, we’d draft him first round — no hesitation. He’s quick, personable, hilarious, and makes the whole place feel like your neighborhood hangout instead of just a gas station. Primart — do not let this man go. Wrap his name tag in bubble wrap and put him on the Employee Hall of Fame wall. Only note: pizza could level up a bit — but when the service is this good, we’re mostly here for the tickets, the laughs, and Mark’s golden-retriever-positive-vibes. We’ll definitely be back — for more tickets… more winnings… and most importantly… more Mark.”
“I have been using these fine people for many years now. Always friendly and professional on the phone. Delivery is always on time, with zero disturbance to property. Highly recommended!!!”
“They look closed at night but they are actually 24 hours, service provided through the service window at night. They don't have a lot in this store to chose from and pretty much all of there window squeegees suck. But they do have good and friendly employees and the store is always in nice shape.”
“This place is freaking awesome. There’s a Chinese buffet and Burlington Coat Factory within walking distance. And they did a cash advance for free for me. I highly recommend taking a 34 hour reset here oh yeah and there’s a Walmart close by. But I wouldn’t do a lot of shopping because it is a little bit of a walk”
“Apparently under new management. New owner says he's trying his best to turn around the place. It used to be dingy and dimly lit. Now it's super clean and well lit. They have been building up a frozen food section and are supposedly working on getting cold beer too. Friendly guy working the place.”
“Stopped by on my way back to Indiana and the owner was able to help me get a gasoline discount which is very helpful nowadays. Easy in and out and convenient to grab a coffee too.”
“This Shell is an amazing place to stop by! The staff were so friendly and engaging. The selection was wonderful. However, what really stood out to me today was the example of restoring faith in humanity moments. A customer was having a medical emergency and within 15 minutes they had an ambulance there and we're on top of things, cool as a cucumber. Incredible staff, amazing store. 10/10 would recommend.”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
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