630 W Madison St, Houston MS 38851
“I come here multiple times a week either to get a soda or gas. I gotta say they are one of the best places to go you don't get service like this any where else.”
605 W Madison St, Houston MS 38851
“This place is a Shell Station, with an odd name. The sign says: PAK-A-POK: Convenience at its best; Although this place has a rough looking building, cracked pavement, truck parking in the back... maybe eight trucks, if you can get in. They do have diesel and regular gas fuels. The Deli inside has some really good southern fried fish, Cajun sausages and other items. The ladies are the nicest people you will ever meet. Polite and always willing to say hello. Very clean, restrooms, although small. They have some unique wallpaper: Lucille Ball & James Dean pointing to the Men's restroom. A group of older men sit and drinking coffee, telling tales and talking to the locals mornings. And this place is a busy area in the morning and at lunch with the locals. A line at the deli usually. There is an old laundromat in the back in a separate building. A bit expensive, but the closest you will ever be to a laundromat, when parking s rig. The SAXON restaurant is just next door. They only have outdoor seating, some covered. Pleasant workers and they aim to please. They also will take call-in orders. No drive way though. We really enjoyed the place. It is small and great care needs to be taken entering and exiting the place.”
702 East Madison Street, Houston MS 38851
“Huge shout out to my mom Pam Earnest! It is January 10,2025 and she got up at 3am and drove to work in snow, ice, and rain! She is working this store by herself due to weather conditions and she is killing it! You go mom!”
605 West Madison Street, Houston MS 38851
“This place is a Shell Station, with an odd name. The sign says: PAK-A-POK: Convenience at its best; Although this place has a rough looking building, cracked pavement, truck parking in the back... maybe eight trucks, if you can get in. They do have diesel and regular gas fuels. The Deli inside has some really good southern fried fish, Cajun sausages and other items. The ladies are the nicest people you will ever meet. Polite and always willing to say hello. Very clean, restrooms, although small. They have some unique wallpaper: Lucille Ball & James Dean pointing to the Men's restroom. A group of older men sit and drinking coffee, telling tales and talking to the locals mornings. And this place is a busy area in the morning and at lunch with the locals. A line at the deli usually. There is an old laundromat in the back in a separate building. A bit expensive, but the closest you will ever be to a laundromat, when parking s rig. The SAXON restaurant is just next door. They only have outdoor seating, some covered. Pleasant workers and they aim to please. They also will take call-in orders. No drive way though. We really enjoyed the place. It is small and great care needs to be taken entering and exiting the place.”
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