“I know the owner of this Marathon/Food Mart, and he is a good man. He is an excellent cook; the burgers are very good; made to order. He has great customer service. He is professional and very friendly. When you stop in, there is a small town, "down home" atmosphere. The price of gasoline is very competitive, and not just in Gratis, but in all of Preble County. Actually, the prices on everything in the store are competitive with any other place in the area. And that is not easy to do compared with the larger stores/gas stations, but he does it. The store is very clean considering that it is an older building. I have not ever seen it dirty; always clean floors, coolers, shelves, etc. I know that the owner takes pride in the cleanliness of his store. And the outside of the store is kept clean as well. The building could use a fresh coat of paint, but even so it is not that bad. The coolers are well stocked, and with a nice variety of products. The shelves also are well stocked, and considering the size of the store, he does a good job keeping them that way. Some of the smaller shelves may seem to be half empty, but that's to be expected when they contain some of the best selling products. Overall, I recommend stopping for gasoline (at good prices), or any other things that you may need from the store. It's a good place for a quick stop (cigarettes, snacks, drinks, alcohol) or even a fresh burger! The service is excellent, and you will not be disappointed. Stop in and support your locally owned establishment. Your business is greatly appreciated, and you will always get service with a smile.”
“Despite the high prices on most food items, this small town grocery had my favorite wine that I can't always find in North Port or Port Charlotte Florida. So I'm impressed!”
“The people here was extremely nice and very polite the store was well-maintained and many had a little trouble getting through one of the hours but that may have been my big but not theirs really enjoyed shopping there looking forward to going back”
“I personally know the owner of this store. Awesome deals on there vape selection. From when they bought this location until now big big turn around in not the best neighborhood. Keep up great work y'all”
“I will drive out of my way to go to THIS DG!!! The staff I always friendly! The store is stocked! It is clean and well kept! We have 2 that are closer but will drive the extra couple miles to go here every time!”
“Generally friendly people, and they normally have anything I've needed in a pinch. Some items are a bit pricey, but it's what you expect from a "convenience" style store.”
“The workers && owners are always nice and helpful, very kind. Always have what I need. Stay open relatively late which is handy. They area is not the best and the crowds that hangs around is pretty shady but I just refrain from engaging in any lengthy interactions with anyone even though it isn't rare for them to try ?”
“I have been there a few times I wanna say that the people that work there are very nice and they have a nice selection of .meats ..and cheeses as well as .sweets to .for those that like chocolate!!!”
“This store has very nice employees. Lots of merchandise to choose from. There was quite a few big boxes in different aisles I think for restocking. Those boxes made it very difficult to get around the store. I also was unable to see or reach a few items. I would recommend a little more organization or restock after hours.”
“I stop here at least twice a week. My oasis. Here you'll find frozen meals for a quick supper, fresh milk, eggs, butter, bread; packaged cold cuts, good selection of canned goods and condiments; household essentials like ice trays, can opener, salt & pepper; chips, dips, and salsa, beef sticks, snack cake, nuts & pretzels; ice cream; microwave ready burgers/chicken sammies; soft drinks galore, beer, wine, lower proof liquor, bulk tobacco, cigarettes (some of the really good cheapo brands), little cigars, vapes; lottery scratch-offs. Prices are reasonable. The counter guys are nice and friendly. I'm sure I missed something. Oh yeah, there's always a bunch of bananas at checkout. I probably still missed something. Come on in and see for yourself.”
“When time is short and you need something quickly, this is a good place to stop. It is the only such store in West Alexandria, so there is no competition. At one time there was another "Dollar" store in town. It was a locally owned store; much smaller than Dollar General. The prices were really good at the other place, but they could not compete with the much larger (and varied) inventory of Dollar General. I hated to see the other store close. The owner held out as long as possible, but the closure was inevitable. That being said, it is good to have Dollar General in West Alexandria; saves having to drive to one in another town.”
“Rachel, from the pharmacy, was so helpful, patient and kind. She helped me look for a specific supplement outside the pharmacy and worked to make sure we were charged properly for a prescription that ended up being more expensive than what we were used to. Thank you, Rachel”
“I visited the walmart store in Eaton, Oh this weekend to inquirw about a couple of rifle purchases intend to make soon. I was helped by an associate named Tammy. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about all of the rifles, including the special order process.”
“Great for local corner store ...has fresh produce and good selection of pretty much everything you need. 4 to 7 pm can be very busy with only one cashier working.”
“I recently made an order for pickup in the deli department on mother's day. When I got there some how my order wasn't ready and, some how lost. I was about to have a meltdown in the crying way because the day was not going well already. The staff quickly fixed the mistake and made everything right. I later received a phone call apology from the deli manager. I give the Eaton Krogers an A1-5 stars in good customer service. Mistake are made sometimes. Fixing the mistake is the kind of customer service that business should all try to do. Thanks Eaton Krogers!”
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