21 Church Street, Basking Ridge NJ 07920
“I figured it's time to show a little love to my local convenience store. The staff here is very polite and nice. The coffee is quite good. There's usually one pot of a flavored coffee, one pot of decaf, and a lot of regular coffee available. An assortment of milk and flavored creamer is in a mini fridge, which I appreciate. (I don't really trust milk that has been sitting in a bucket of melted ice cubes like so many places have.) There's free parking in a private lot. The store sells a variety of canned foods, chips, and candy. There are also a lot of random items such as pregnancy tests, gloves, scissors, and adult magazines. Of course you can get your nicotine fix, Juul, lottery tickets and newspapers. They keep the counters clean but the building is definitely in need of a renovation. I don't think the floor has been replaced since it was put in in the 1960s. The floors are in pretty bad shape. All in all, a convenient place to stop when you don't want the hassle of walking through a big supermarket just to pick up a soda and a couple of snacks.”
2201 S Clinton Ave Unit G, South Plainfield NJ 07080
“The best experience I’ve had in a long time! Great place! The lady in front is so kind and helpful. It’s so clean and beautiful inside. Love her! Love this place! prices are veryyyyy reasonable! Everyone COME SHOP! this is my new favorite PLACE!”
568 Union Avenue, Middlesex NJ 08846
“The food here is extremely delicious. The cashier and chef are also so nice. It was surprising for me to find out the Chef was vegan and cooking the meals so well and flavorful. My husband and I are in here once a week- our favorite has been their Chop cheese. They have a sign for the chop cheese being a guaranteed return choice and its 1000% true.”
613 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex NJ 08846
“I just found out about this grocery store today. We finally have a Middle Eastern grocery store in Central Jersey. There is plenty of parking and it is easy to get in and out. The store is very spacious and large. They have hamam, bastirma, rabbit, molokhia, bamya, and a wide variety of frozen Arabic foods. They also have full freezer and refrigerator sections.”
604 Bartholomew Rd Ste 152, Piscataway NJ 08854
“Idk why, but some of my best memories came from Busch. And I didn’t even have that many classes here since I was a Finance major. The Busch student center was a nice place to chill out in between classes.”
675 Somerset St, North Plainfield NJ 07060
“Never had a bad experience with these guys ! They are knowledgeable and patient. I come here 2-3 times a week and always receive the same treatment would recommend to anyone looking to expand there smoking palate.”
706 Union Ave, Middlesex NJ 08846
“Love the bagels here. My only complaint is they may forget to put an item you ordered online in the bag from time to time. Though each time they have done this and I went back to get said item, they are always apologetic and have given me a free muffin/crumb cake. No complaints!”
1200 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield NJ 07080
“great store, lots to offer and surprisingly close to what a smoke shop would have in the local area. This little store packs a punch definitely worth a stop by specially if you are a local or even out of town.”
289 S Main St, Manville NJ 08835
“Super clean convenience store/deli! The owner is a very nice person and a pleasure to talk with. Boars Head meats are very tasty, which make for a great sub. I have been their twice in the past month and I've been very pleased both times.”
135 Old York Rd #135, Bridgewater NJ 08807
5000 Hadley Center Drive, South Plainfield NJ 07080
“The gentleman that works at this CVS pharmacy, I believe was bikilo , was very polite and helpful . He saw an issue with my insurance that I couldn’t solve by myself, but he overlooked it and helped me fix that issue, and gave me leniency getting my needed medication. I really appreciate his help and without him I wouldn’t have gotten my medicine that I really need to keep me healthy given that I am diabetic. Me and my family appreciate this favor and I am grateful there are still kind people like him in this world who are willing to help someone in need.”
1665 Stelton Rd, Piscataway NJ 08854
“Best place to play lottery in the area. You can find anything you need in this store with decent price. And they provide excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this store in this area.”
230 Mountain Avenue Suite 2519, Middlesex NJ 08846
“Ved at Smoking Panda was so helpful and answered any questions I had. Extremely courteous, would recommend coming into this store for anything you need. Ask for Ved!!”
1620 US-22, Bound Brook NJ 08805
“Pretty good priced gas here, and the location is relatively convenient, being on a highway. It can be a bit tricky getting out after the fillup, though. As you pull out, you're right on the cusp of an exit, so you have to merge pretty quickly to avoid exiting.When we arrived, it was fairly crowded, so we had to drive around a bit to find a spot. Eventually we found one, but still had to wait a little bit before an attendant came by. The gas attendant was very friendly, though!”
545 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge NJ 07920
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is hands down one of the best convenience stores in the area. The owner runs the place the way small businesses used to be run — with genuine care for customers and attention to detail. The store is always clean, well stocked, and easy to get in and out of quickly despite the bustle. What really stood out to me was the owner’s kindness. One day after work I stopped in for some cream / half-n-half but they had sold out. Instead of just saying “sorry,” he told me I could take some of the leftover light cream from the coffee station so I didn’t have to go without. It was such a small gesture, but it showed a level of customer service you just don’t see much anymore. It’s clear he cares about the people who come through his store, and that kind of personal touch is rare these days. If you’re in the area and need gas, coffee, or a quick stop for snacks or essentials, this is absolutely the place to go. Great owner, great service, and a store that’s run the right way.”
1810 W Front St, Plainfield NJ 07063
“Good Gas New Pumps Everything Brand new Nice beautiful convenience store inside soda hotdogs waves cigarettes lottery they sell the propane Tank Sunglasses snacks Vapes Juull everything ATM”
107 Harris Ave, Middlesex NJ 08846
“Good coffee. Mel (Melissa), part of the staff, is always helpful, courteous and displays the kind of professional customer-service skills that others sometimes lack. Thank-you, Mel.”
310 W Union Ave, Bound Brook NJ 08805
“I love this store and the employees. The gal that works during the day knows me from going there all the time so she always has my order ready. They carry a little bit of everything. Very clean too”
1515 US-22, Watchung NJ 07069
“Very personable and efficient customized service. Although the services is supported by AI integration (Kiosk) the human interaction that supports the automation process is very supportive and efficient 😊”
637 E Main St, Bridgewater NJ 08807
“This Shop has It all, but not only that they’re ALWAYS going above and beyond. Even so much as to renovate the store to offer a wide variety of products this store is the one stop spot for all your needs. Not only that but all the staff are fantastic and will help you find whatever you need. They are constantly updating and improving based on customer demand!!”
247 US-22, Green Brook NJ 08812
“I had an issue with an online order in the photo department and the manager S. Inoa was so helpful and patient and tried to fix the problem ASAP. She took her time and knew what to do immediately when I brought my concerns up to her. This was my first time at this location and I wished she worked at a Walgreens that I live a few minutes away from cause I’ve never met an employee from Walgreens who’s as nice as her.”
392 North Ave, Dunellen NJ 08812
“One of the nicest shop owners I have ever met! We used the convenience store to shoot a short film for NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Not only was he very understanding of us needing to use the space and having a medium-sized crew, but he was very encouraging! He would serve customers in between takes and had an incredible attitude for all of the 4 hours of us shooting there. The convenience store provides every snack, cleaning product or general good you would need which served very helpful for the crew during the shoot. The parking space is very spacious and convenient.”
Next to Bloomingdales, 400 Commons Way, Upper Level, Bridgewater NJ 08807
“Literally the saving grace for all mall staff. They have so many options for snacks, drinks and even microwaveable stuff which is perfect when we are on our breaks. The staff is so nice after just a couple visits they remembered my name and always offer a good conversation. If I need anything last minute I always head there!”
807 S Main St, Manville NJ 08835
“Their food is amazing! A huge fan of the Indian chicken cheesesteak sandwich - I dream about it sometimes. I told the team member that I really wanted it after the grill was closed late on the weekend and he went out of his way to make it for us. Love this place.”
1296 NJ-28, Somerville NJ 08876
“This is a convenient location. The staff is very professional and friendly, the take the time to get to know their customers. The place is always clean and organized. Plenty of parking easy on and off access to Route 22.”
990 US-202, Branchburg NJ 08876
“This is a great place. I would give it five stars but my only complaint is that they post that they are open until 9:00 and they lock their doors at 8:40 p.m. I have gone out of my way to get there several times before close and the lights were on, OPEN sign was lit, but the door was locked. If you are going to post that you are open until 9:00, please stay open until 9:00 otherwise revise your hours.”
55 Main Street, South Bound Brook NJ 08880
“I’m writing this review on behalf of my aunt, who is Spanish-speaking and asked me to help share her experience because she wanted to make sure Aminta in the deli department received the recognition she deserves. My aunt has visited the South Bound Brook QuickChek several times, and Aminta has been incredibly kind and helpful to her. Since my aunt does not speak or read English very well, using the ordering kiosk can sometimes be difficult. Aminta took the time to help her navigate the kiosk, make sure she ordered exactly what she wanted, and even helped her understand some of the store’s specials and promotions. My aunt was so grateful for how patient and welcoming Aminta was, and when she returned to the store again, Aminta once again went out of her way to help her find what she needed and place her order. She came home talking about how kind Aminta had been and specifically asked me to write something because she wanted her manager and the store to know. Aminta’s patience, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond truly made a difference. My aunt felt comfortable, welcomed, and cared for, and she wanted to make sure that did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Aminta, for being so wonderful!”
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