100 Chippewa Ave, Manistique MI 49854
“I chose Zephyr over all the other fuel stations in town as much as possible. When you want to top off your tank, grab a quick drink for later, tobacco or scratch off tickets, Zephyr is where I go.”
216 Deer Street, Manistique MI 49854
“I have used Manistique Oil's home heating oil delivery service for 6 years or so. I am treated like family. Service is awesome, prices are great. A pleasure to do business with.”
6810W US-2, Manistique MI 49854
“Clean inside BUT the pump I used had a faulty stop valve and while standing next to my tank the gas spurred out and had I not quickly let go of the handle I would have pumped a couple bucks of gas onto the ground.”
1038 West Lakeshore Drive, Manistique MI 49854
“It's funny how 6 miles can make a big difference. The BP on the one side of town had a very nice middle aged women working who was attentive and understanding of what I needed, (I had to pump regular (87 Octane) into some gas cans for my snow blower, but I also needed to fill up my Range Rover (which takes 91/93 Octane), as well as several cans of diesel for my John Deere (Diesel) and I needed it on one bill. She turned the pump on for me and said to just put the nozzle back and take it out again, select "pay inside" and then select the higher Octane for my Land Rover, which made things easy, however that BP doesn't have diesel. So she let me know that the other BP (the other side of town) carries diesel, so I went there after and the younger women at the counter was to busy filling cigarettes (despite the Ding of the door when I entered) and I had to wait, and wait, until I finally said "excuse me, which pumps are diesel ⛽️? To which she finally replied the 2 closest to the building. Both BPs were very clean and well lite but there was definitely a customer service difference between the two. May that younger lady was having a bad day but still as someone that managed a major retail store for 7 years, I know that paying attention to your customers, even if it's just saying "hello" when they enter can make a huge difference.”
425 East Lake Shore Drive, Manistique MI 49854
“I just moved to the area and decided to try this death wish coffee I heard people talking about. I was greeted by the manager who then proceeded to show me how to work the coffee machine explained each flavor to me and then paid for my coffee when I explained I just moved here she said it was her “welcome to the community” gift to me. I have never been to a gas station where the crew was so helpful and friendly. The store was so clean, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here!”
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