26215 184th St, Big Lake MN 55309
“Great place to stop for fuel in the middle of nowhere! They have a nice little food area where you can get quick ready to go hot sandwiches, pizza, food all made right there. They also have diesel and a great bait store.”
111 Sherburne Avenue, Big Lake MN 55309
“This car wash is literally amazing. I have been to numerous car washes in the area and NOTHING compares to this wash. Holiday charges like nearly 50 bucks for the wash membership for their “Works Plus” wash meanwhile this place gives you like 10x more quality and its only 35/mo for the best wash package membership. Vacuums are good too. I wish they had a fragrance one though, self serves are nice too with hand held air dryers. Very great management and maintained well! 5 stars.”
130 Eagle Lake Road North, Big Lake MN 55309
“I stopped in just before 11:30 today to grab a quick bite to eat, and the cashier at the far right register was wonderful. She was so patient and kind with the gentleman ahead of me, which really stood out. I’ve had her help me a few times before, and she is always personable and friendly. It makes a difference, and I really appreciate her great service. I didn’t catch her name, but she was working the last register on the right and had blonde hair.”
220 Jefferson Boulevard, Big Lake MN 55309
“Bathrooms have never looked or smelt better! Whoever is cleaning those has pride in their craft! WOW, just WOW!!Oh, I must mention the amazing, above & beyond, professional clerks because they are very kind. They always have time to chat ya up but they are all such great listeners.All these reviews must be 100% unbiased truth!Relieve yourself here, get gas here & shop only here!! ;);)”
16777 Marketplace Drive, Big Lake MN 55309
“My wife stopped there with a tire going flat. They were more than willing to help. They put the spare tire on and made sure it was properly inflated. The young college bound girl did most of the work. Not sure of her name. They would not accept any money for there work on a very hot day. What wonderful people at Ralphie's. Please support this business.”
281 Jefferson Boulevard, Big Lake MN 55309
“I Absolutely Love This Store! It Is Very Nice and Clean! But The Thing I Wanted to Talk About is the Car Wash. The Car wash Is Very Nice! It Does a Fantastic job! (I'm a Car Wash Enthusiast) And it Used to Only Have Touch-Free only, But They Modernized It and Turned It To Have Soft Touch and Touch-Free! And They Dryer Is Very Good. The Only Thing I Recommend Is Fixing The Dryer Pistion. It Does Not Work The Best. But It Still Drys Nice!”
55 County Rd 43, Big Lake MN 55309
“They have E85 and Diesel. Pizza slices, whole or to go snack foods. Pizzas one of my local faves. We will at times make a trip there just to grab a slice. Used to have ice cream machine that I wish they would bring back.”
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