4055 Curtis Road, Jacksonville NC 28545
“The MCAS New River Commissary is an excellent resource for military members, families, retirees, and the surrounding military community. It provides a convenient place to purchase groceries and household essentials while offering the value and service expected from a military commissary. The store is clean, organized, and offers a wide selection of products, including fresh foods, pantry items, household supplies, and everyday necessities. The availability of quality groceries at competitive prices is one of the biggest benefits of shopping at the commissary. The staff is friendly, helpful, and dedicated to providing good customer service. They understand the needs of the military community and work hard to make each shopping experience smooth and convenient. The commissary provides an important service to those who serve and support our military. The combination of savings, selection, and convenience makes it a valuable part of the MCAS New River community. Overall, the MCAS New River Commissary is an easy five star recommendation. Great value, helpful staff, quality products, and a commitment to serving military families make this a place customers can depend on.”
3462 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Speedway is a reliable convenience store and gas station that’s great for a quick stop. Whether you need fuel, snacks, drinks, or everyday essentials, it’s an easy and convenient place to get in and out. The store is usually clean and well stocked, with a good variety of food, beverages, and convenience items. The fuel pumps are easy to use, and the location is generally well maintained. The staff is friendly and efficient, helping make each visit quick and hassle-free. The rewards program is also a nice bonus for frequent customers looking to save on fuel and purchases. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that the experience can vary depending on the location, especially during busy times. A little more consistency in cleanliness and service would make it even better. Overall, Speedway is a dependable place to stop for gas and convenience items, with good service and a solid selection that keeps me coming back.”
830 New Bridge St, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Speedway is a convenient and reliable place to stop for fuel, snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials. Whether you are commuting, traveling, or just need to make a quick stop, Speedway makes it easy to get what you need and get back on the road. The store generally has a good selection of convenience items, including snacks, beverages, hot food, and other necessities. The fuel pumps are convenient, and the overall setup makes stopping in quick and easy. The staff is usually friendly and helpful, and many locations provide a clean and organized environment. The rewards program and regular promotions are also nice benefits for frequent customers. The reason I’m giving Speedway four stars instead of five is that the experience can vary depending on the location. Improvements in cleanliness, product availability, and customer service consistency would make it an even better experience. Overall, Speedway is a solid four star recommendation. Convenient locations, dependable fuel, good convenience options, and friendly service make it a worthwhile place to stop.”
1693 Catherine Lake Rd, Jacksonville NC 28540
“NON American owned store but still decent service. Dempsey's store has been around for years but he hasn't owned it for the past couple years if Im correct.”
467 Western Blvd, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Valero is a convenient and reliable place to stop for fuel, drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials. The location is easy to access, making it a good option when you need to make a quick stop while traveling or running errands. The fuel pumps are convenient, and the store offers a decent selection of snacks, beverages, and other convenience items. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, making the overall experience pleasant. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that cleanliness, organization, and service can vary depending on the location and how busy the store is. A little more consistency would make the experience even better. Overall, Valero is a solid gas station and convenience store with good service, convenient access, and everything you need for a quick stop. It’s a dependable choice when you’re on the go.”
3894 Old Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Verona Quick Mart is a true gem and I've been coming here for 10 years ?. The owners are incredibly friendly and personable, always ready with a smile and very helpful. Beyond the great service, you'll find a well-stocked store with fair prices the ice cream bar comes in clutch to and get you a milkshake ?, this is the perfect spot for all your daily needs. It's the kind of local business that makes you feel like a valued part of the community.”
1495 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Now I know why it's one of the lower rated Speedway stations around. I rushed out of work and arrived there by 11:15pm. Closed!I've gone there for years and they've always closed at 12am. Don't bother putting a sign up with the new hours... and that's not the only problem I have with the place. They probably don't care cause their switching to 7/11 soon. so I'll stop there.”
1395d Western Blvd, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Having been going to the stand alone CVS store and a few years changed to the Target store , what a really big difference. The staff in the Target store is very friendly and make one feel like they all care, whereas the stand alone store the staff most of the time don't even make eye contact until they need to and when they do make eye contact they seem to be annoyed with the person that is next in line . It do not take much to smile and say hello .”
3236 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Circle K is a convenient stop for fuel, drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials. The stores are generally easy to access, making them a reliable option whether you’re commuting, traveling, or just need to grab something quickly. The selection of beverages, snacks, and convenience items is good, and the stores are usually well stocked. The fuel pumps are easy to use, and getting in and out is typically quick and convenient. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is positive. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that cleanliness and service can vary depending on the location and how busy it is. Overall, Circle K is a dependable convenience store with a good selection, friendly service, and everything you need for a quick stop. It’s a solid choice whenever you’re on the go.”
1070 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Great establishment, good product selection throughout the store. And if you are a lover of sweets/junk food HIGHLY recommend the Rap Snacks Big Back Honey Buns!”
3192 Wilmington Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“This Circle K is a convenient stop with friendly, helpful employees. The store is generally clean, well-stocked, and easy to get in and out of. The only drawback is that service can occasionally be a little slow when it gets busy. Overall, it’s a dependable location and I’ll continue stopping here.”
6995 Western Blvd, Jacksonville NC 28546
“I go to this location every morning. The manager, Mari, is always friendly and hard working. Her positive and energetic attitude is contagious and makes people’s day start off brighter.”
2231 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Circle K of Hampstead has become one of my regular stops, and I've gotten to know some of the employees over time. I'm always greeted warmly and treated well, which I genuinely appreciate. There are occasional issues with stocking or cleanliness, but the people and friendly service are what keep me coming back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐”
1476 Burgaw Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“I did not spend much time here. I just stopped for a quick fill up so I could drive 200 plus miles back home. I did not plan to go in the store but what always happens when you push yes you want a receipt..... It's always out of paper so of course I had to go in the store and get 2 receipts for my fuel purchases. At least the black lady in the store was nice.”
1010 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Absolutely love this local business and its owners they are the sweetest people on earth always greeting you with a smile and remembers their customers. They have a great selection and take care to upgrade whenever they can. Its also one of the largest winning lottery and scratch off locations in the city”
622 North Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville NC 28540
“I went in this store one night and notice this young lady Lyn that was working cleaning the drink dispensers. I notice how clean that area was and just wanted to give her a pat on the back and say good job. She also was working really hard with some other things!! Good job Lyn!”
4981 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“This Shell gas station is one of the best places to stop for fuel and convenience. The staff is always kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, which makes every visit a positive experience. Great customer service goes a long way, and the team here consistently makes customers feel appreciated. The store is always exceptionally clean and well maintained. Everything is organized, the inside is inviting, and you can tell the employees take pride in keeping the location looking its best. The exterior is just as impressive, with a well lit parking lot, modern and fully functioning gas pumps, and a convenient merge lane that makes getting in and out of the station safe and easy. The layout is well designed and makes stopping here quick and hassle free. It is refreshing to see a business that focuses on both cleanliness and customer service. This Shell location sets a great example of how a convenience store should be operated. I highly recommend stopping here whenever you need fuel, snacks, or a quick and pleasant experience.”
2500 New Bern Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Their reward card is the BESTEST ever. The more u fill up the more u save. I never spend a lot at Circlek. I tell everyone about them. DONT SPEND MORE IF YOU DINT HAVE TO. Get the card, link it to your bank easily and BAM! Instant savings. Whats not to love!!!”
244 Wilmington Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Very friendly, very close. This is literally my one stop shop this place has it all from smokes, paraphernalia, to tissue and jug of milk. if you don't wanna take the trip to outside the city this is the store you want to stop in and also the drive thru is very convenient. Definitely a 5 star ?”
835 - 100 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Best deals on tobacco products and Always has greeted me with respect. I recommend this Store over Any !! I've even been short a few times with the price ofy cigarettes and he's let me come back and pay him later. You can't do that Anywhere...”
454 Western Blvd, Jacksonville NC 28546
“Speedway is a convenient place to stop for gas, snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials. The location is easy to access, making it a reliable choice when you need to make a quick stop while traveling or running errands. The store has a good selection of convenience items, and the fuel pumps are easy to use. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is usually quick and convenient. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is that cleanliness, organization, and service can sometimes vary depending on how busy the location is. A little more consistency would make the experience even better. Overall, Speedway is a dependable gas station and convenience store with good service and a useful selection. It’s a solid choice when you’re on the go.”
4981 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Minuteman Food Mart 224 is a convenient local stop for fuel, snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials. It is a practical place to stop when you need something quickly without making a trip to a larger store. The store has a good selection of convenience items, including drinks, snacks, food, and other necessities. The location makes it easy to get in and out, which is especially helpful when you are traveling or running errands. The staff is generally friendly, professional, and helpful. The store has a straightforward local atmosphere, and the convenience of being able to grab what you need in one quick stop is a definite advantage. The reason I’m giving Minuteman Food Mart 224 four stars instead of five is that there is always room for improvement in areas such as product availability, pricing, cleanliness, and consistency of customer service. Overall, Minuteman Food Mart 224 is a solid four star recommendation. Convenient, practical, and well suited for picking up fuel, food, drinks, and everyday necessities when you are on the go.”
3069 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“I cannot give enough stars for the wonderful service I've received every single time I go in to this location and use their photo services. My last visit I was shrinking an old photo down to the size required to fit inside of a locket and not only was the tech able to assist me, she went out of her way to be helpful. She literally saved me a lot of time in her know-how and familiarity with the photo system to transform the picture I brought in to the perfect size I needed.”
3160 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“The manager here is super sweet and absolutely amazing, a human angel 😇 please be kind to her, she deserves it for sure. She's one of those people who let you know that there's still good people in the world. Thank you for being the light in the darkness”
5506 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville NC 28540
“Handy Mart is a convenient local store for fuel, snacks, drinks, food, and everyday essentials. It is a practical place to stop when you need to grab something quickly without making a trip to a larger store. The store has a good selection of convenience items, and the location makes it easy to get in and out. Whether you need a drink, a snack, something to eat, or a few basic necessities, Handy Mart is a useful one stop option. The staff is generally friendly, helpful, and professional. I also appreciate the straightforward local atmosphere and the convenience of having the essentials available in one place. The reason I’m giving Handy Mart four stars instead of five is that individual experiences can vary, particularly with cleanliness, product availability, pricing, and customer service. A little more consistency would make the overall experience even better. Overall, Handy Mart is a solid four star recommendation. Convenient, practical, and easy to access, making it a worthwhile local stop for everyday needs.”
2400 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville NC 28540
“The pharmacist here went above and beyond on both occasions. I have a CVS much closer to my house, but I went there in the hope of her assistance. I can't remember her name, I believe it is Latoria, but I could be wrong. I will update once I go back to reconfirm.She was patient, kind, and understanding. She knew the right questions to ask, she went above and beyond what is required of her. Beautiful human being.”
1990 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540
“I just had the worst morning of my life. My keys dropped in the toilet as it was flushing. I was stranded, stressed and balling my eyes out. The manager here hugged me, talked to me, and made me feel safe while we figured out how to get me where I needed to be. She made this horrible day better just by being kind. I will only come to this gas station from now on.”
501 Corbin Street, Jacksonville NC 28546
“I stopped at the One Stop because I saw the line for gas on Thursday and I was very impressed to see the employees out directing traffic. The male worker was talking to every car and leading everyone in the right direction and then a lady came out and was getting the cars out of the road. They did a great job of keep the traffic flowing and the confusion down to a minimum. Great job to the staff at One Stop. I have never visited the store before today but will definitely stop by again. Kudos to the staff.”
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