7341 State Hwy 9N, Westport NY 12993
“Really lovely staff, including Jourdyn (hope spelt correctly) who was so welcoming and friendly. Can do a mean English accent too. A real credit to Mobil. Toilets probably need a refurb although they're working.”
5944 VT-17, Vergennes VT 05491
“West Addison General Store or W.A.G.S. is just across the New York Border into Vermont. A very nice country store with a little bit of something for everyone. Post cards, fishing equipment, a deli, great coffee gas, lottery and more. Stop in and tell them that I said hello.”
94 Park St, Elizabethtown NY 12932
“Awesome places to stop in New York. Every shop has been similar. Great selection great ice cream. Great options very clean. This is your go to place when you need a quick snack.”
4270 S Main St, Port Henry NY 12974
“Ate at Chesters in Port Henry 3 days ago,very impressed...Mac and cheese,too much cheese,no mashed potatos,no cole slaw,but chicken was fantastic,hot and crunchy!...went today 6/29 at 5:30...they had 0 food! What! No chicken of any kind,no cole slaw,just put some biscuits out...no mashed potatoes,no gravey!!!!its dinner time! I am a tourist...how do you not have chicken????”
4308 S Main St, Port Henry NY 12974
“I go to steaarts pretty frequently. Employees are always trying to do the best they can, and know there customers by name. They even had mine and my exs coffee nailed down, I dont drink regular coffee anymore. But they do always try to help any way they can. Over all a great crew! If your driving by stop in and say hi!”
234 Redmond Rd, Lewis NY 12950
“It's not exactly the hottest tourist stop in the Adirondacks, but the gas is cheap and clean, the snacks are fresh, the sodas are cold, and where else are you going to get to check out a curvaceous beaver with a Dolly Parton rack, while you fill your tank? Plus it's in a very pretty little spot, so the drive is nice.”
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