2534 S Lafayette St, Shelby NC 28152
“This is a really nice enough store. The big problem is this location isn't in what I'd describe as a Five Star one. This place did a brisk business while I was there. For some reason the customers could sense that I wasn't part of their community. Must have been the lack of having a red neck and a body covered in tattoos! LOL! Got the evil eye from everyone! Back to more relevant things; the parking was clean and not trashy at all. Prices for gasoline were surprisingly not as high as I expected as North Carolina has a very large gas tax! This stop on the outskirts of Shelby, N.C. and is deserving of four stars. As mentioned; just be aware of what's taking place around you! Ps. I don't mind red necks and totally tattooed people! I just don't like to be outnumbered by any category of folks!”
301 College Ave, Shelby NC 28152
“Kindest most wonderful human beings. Our family was on a hike and it's a hot day. One of us couldn't make it so we drove to the nearest thing, which was Village Pantry. We were a nervous mess, my cousin was laid out in the middle of the floor and we were trying to cool her down and help her with her muscle spasms. It was so scary. *Everybody* at Village Pantry rushed to help us without hesitation. They brought us a fan, gave us ice, water, and Gatorade. They called the ambulance for us. They didn't leave our side and they gave us full human brotherly/sisterly love. They really took care of us. We will never forget their kindness. Even after the ambulance came, they checked on the rest of us and how we were holding up. Sweetest kindest people ever. Beautiful lovely humans. Thank you for all of the kindness you showed us.”
765 US-74 BUS #765, Bostic NC 28018
“Love the owner & I love the workers here. Their breakfast & lunches are quick, easy & always hot & delish. Always beat other gas prices & has a convenient atm machine.”
4328 Polkville Rd, Shelby NC 28150
“WoW, so friendly i almost couldn't believe it, cashier smiled liked she knew me forever, first time in store and i was welcomed and talked too like i been in there 100 times. Wouldn't mind to be around there more thanks to the attitude she had.”
825 Charles Rd, Shelby NC 28152
“Went to the Grape Stomp Festival for the first time yesterday, and we loved it!!! Staff was polite and amazing!! Was even more excited when we found out that they host weddings there too!!!!”
730 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby NC 28150
“Love it locals and people know me by name also let u use there microwave for lunch food sell gallons on milk and anything u need gas prices aren't the best and the bathrooms are a little rough but that's the only 2 complaints I have they also have a air machine and they sell offload diesel as well as kerosene also have a person who sweeps around th e pumps and pick up trash love it”
1818 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby NC 28152
“A text from my wife with a shopping list, I stopped in here and picked up what she asked for. At the deli counter, a nice lady let me know that they were running behind and could I just give her the list of things I needed? That was nice and it gave me the opportunity to complete the rest of the shop. I returned and my sliced meats and cheeses were ready. Unwrapping them at home, they were as requested and good quality! The store is clean and tidy. Produce looks excellent. Fresh meats were a little higher but not unreasonable. I find cheaper at ALDI. [Review 16336 overall - 3145 in North Carolina - 1843 of 2021.]”
522 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby NC 28152
2206 Polkville Rd, Shelby NC 28150
“My husband and I have always had great service at Deb's. He loves their chicken biscuits he gets on his way to work every morning. Our only unpleasant experience was when we bought premium gas from Deb's on 8/20/16. We thought there was water in the gas but when we drained the gas out of the tank it was green. Not sure why it would be green.”
3600 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby NC 28152
“Be careful using their gas pumps. I clicked on unleaded and the pump changed itself to premium. I realized after pumping that I was charged 4.15 per gallon. I would never use premium.”
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