7782 Ely Lake Dr, Eveleth MN 55734
“The nicest gas station around! Easy use of pumps and a wide variety of groceries and such. Friendly employees and very helpful. They even decorate inside and out for a few of the holidays.”
303 N 6th Ave, Virginia MN 55792
“I went there strictly to get hot dogs and coffee for lunch and they didn't have any hot dogs going due to a screw-up with ordering. The lady was very nice & explained why there was any. Also, I got my coffee for free that day.”
303 Arizona Ave, Gilbert MN 55741
“Well Circle K is a gas station it also has a good assortment of snacks and soft drinks. It has a small area with auto parts and different fluids for your car. They a a decent size bathroom that is kept clean. You must prepay inside or use your credit or debit card to pay at the pump. The snacks tend to be priced on the higher side. They have food area with several different choices. Pizza, Polar sausage, Burgers and breakfast sandwiches. They also have a good assortment of microwaveable sandwiches. Along with fountain soft drinks. Where I am it's a busy store always has people getting gas munchies or water soda pop. It has limited parking it adaquit but the traffic can be heavy at times some times you sit and wait for an opportunity pull out onto the street. I wish they had more room for getting in and out of business. I stop around 2-3 times a week. They employees are friendly and helpful if you have any questions. I'll have to add photos at a later time.”
832 16th St N, Virginia MN 55792
“There always polite and nice to talk to. Everything is where it should be hot coffee always available along with soft drinks and carry some canned groceries of sorts along with toilet paper and paper towels.”
303 N 6th Ave, Virginia MN 55792
“The wife and I picked some Holiday coffee and a hot cup of tea on this rainy day. The service was kind and polite. Now on our way to Ely for a hike. Thanks for reading!”
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