235 Tonka Bay Road, Excelsior MN 55331
“What a great experience filling my boat with gas today and getting my head pumped at Tonka Bay Gas Dock. Everyone was fantastic. Nick and the gas boys took great care of us. Had a problem resetting the head and Nick jumped on the boat and reset it for us. Love Tonka Bay. Thank you for great service.”
141 Minnetonka Boulevard, Excelsior MN 55331
“5 out of 5 for many reasons! Where do I start? First, Gus saved me last fall. While pulling the boat out my winch cable snapped. Luckily he was there. He secured the boat to the trailer so I could deliver for storage. Second, Gigi is going above and beyond for me this spring due to my surgery. She is coordinating delivery of my boat to PermaTop, then delivery and launching after that into my slip. Working with them is like working with family!”
481 2nd Street, Excelsior MN 55331
“I am so happy that Lakeshore Market and more has opened in Excelsior. The people who work there are so helpful and they told me they are getting new pumps and concrete in September. The store is clean, bright and stocked with things we use when out on the lake. Thank you to Ashley and Karen for keeping this location a gas station, convenience store and More!! Now I get it. So happy.”
2420 Shadywood Road, Excelsior MN 55331
“Best store around! Amazing friendly staff and it’s always very clean and well organized, I just wish they reopened the carwash I won’t use a touch wash and it was the best touch less carwash around!”
481 2nd Street, Excelsior MN 55331
“Probably my favorite gas station, and earned my loyalty. I stopped by to put a few fresh gallons of gas in my convertible before getting it ready to be winterized when my battery died and I couldn't get it started again at the pump. I popped inside and asked the lady working at the counter (who happened to be the owner/manager) if they could give me a jump. She was beyond friendly and helpful and took a lot of time out of her day to try jumping my car. When it still wouldn't get started, she offered to give me a ride back to my house so I could get another vehicle. Really beyond helpful and accommodating. I see they have some older reviews that aren't great - I'll also point out that in talking to her they had been leasing this station to someone else for the past 10 years and then the family took it back over just this past year. They have done such a nice job with the place, the inside is very clean and nice and they just put in all new gas pumps and new concrete. A great and convenient place to grab gas or the essentials with top notch customer service.”
2391 MN-7, Excelsior MN 55331
“To everyone complaining about the hours of operation, what Google has is inaccurate currently. There is a sign on their window that shows the current hours, and their website has different hours listed as well. I have tried submitting the correct hours to Google for months, but they do not change.”
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