10755 M-72 Southeast, Kalkaska MI 49646
“The customer service at this station is beyond compare. I was zipping along and forgot my wallet at the counter. The young man could have easily pocketed my cash and said he never seen it getting an easy wad of money for himself with no one the wiser. Yet he chose to be a good person and kept my wallet safe until I found it missing and returned to retrieve it. There are not many young men these days that are stand up like that young man is. I can not say enough good about how he saved my day by his simple actions.”
606 North Cedar Street, Kalkaska MI 49646
“We passed through Kalkaska on the way to Petoskey, and stopped for gas. This is a smaller station, but the gas price was competitive and the restrooms were clean. The woman working the register was very friendly. It was my lucky day to find that they sold homemade baklava! I was told it is made by the owner's wife. It was delicious, and we plan to stop on the way home to get more. We didn't buy pizza, but it looked and smelled delicious.”
6133 US-131 North, Kalkaska MI 49646
“Great Country Gas Station. I’m far from a regular here, but stop in now and then. I stopped in for a water while out looking for my lost dog. I asked the cashier (Laurie) if anyone had mentioned seeing a lost dog. She took down my information and said she’d mention it to the regulars as they come in and pass it on to her relief. Most gas stations would send me in my way, I appreciate them taking the time to keep an eye out and spread the word.”
207 N Cedar St, Kalkaska MI 49646
“The gasoline I got here on 6.21.2025 took me over Mackinaw Bridge and to various places in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before I needed to refuel in Marquette. My car loved Marathon Gasoline during my Northern Tier States Road Trip of 2025!!”
7417 County Rd 612 Northeast, Kalkaska MI 49646
“I love ordering from here! The owner and staff that works here are so amazing and very punctual. They make the best pizza every single time. A great tasting experience!”
606 North Cedar Street, Kalkaska MI 49646
“We were out of their delivery range, so they agreed to meet us at the very edge of their delivery zone. Pizza was great, service was better. Jordan delivered our pizza, she was fantastic!”
4900 M-66, Kalkaska MI 49646
“Because I live close by I frequent this store a lot. The people are very accommodating in any way they can be. The restrooms are closed because of the BS pandemic so I am fine with it. The store is well stocked with the normal convenience store items as well as a small deli with some fantastic food choices.”
809 N Cedar St, Kalkaska MI 49646
“The place was really clean, I liked how the bathrooms had both paper towels and the air dryer. They only had one person on the register though and there was a long line. Overall, great gas station.”
111 S Cedar St, Kalkaska MI 49646
“The employee stocking the store after close was a life saver. We took Google Maps' word that the Shell station in Kalkaska was open 24 hours a day when our low fuel light came on while pulling our trailer (meaning we had about 25 miles left and nothing had been open in the previous 30 miles). It wasn't open, but driving back through town, we saw her in the store. She was kind enough to open a pump back up for us, let us fill our tank, and allowed us to finish the rest of our trip to Graying. Thank you so much!!!”
114 Northland Plaza, Kalkaska MI 49646
“I would like to start by saying that my boss Susan Brock is amazing woman and and great boss she bust her butt off at work she is also a very kind and generous and she is very kind and trys to help her employees out as much as she can and she is terrific with all the customers and and everyone loves to see her. And when you see please make sure you tell her what a great job she does for the northland speedmart.”
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