505 S. Garfield, Kiowa OK 74553
“The store manager and her team are amazing. I get my gas every morning before I start my job and I get my drinks every morning. These guys are amazing. I love this store.”
623 Garfield Ave, Kiowa OK 74553
“Good for quick stop. Truck parking fills up fast. They sell cases of store brand water. Several snacks sold here. Clean bathrooms. Highly recommend for travelers & drivers.”
3194 OK-63, Pittsburg OK 74560
“Stopped by on my way to cover a game in Pittsburg and it is the only gas station in town but it was great and well ran as well, will definitely come back by when I come back here”
319 Choctaw Avenue,hwy, 69 Choctaw Ave, Savanna OK 74565
“I was driving the Tulsa-to-Dallas leg pretty late at night and stopped to get some coffee and snacks to keep me going. To my horror, my card was declined and when I checked my account balance it was zero. I was very embarrassed and apologetic, but the owner who was working the counter gave me all my stuff for free. He said he knew I still had a lot of driving ahead of me and he wanted me to stay awake. We talked for a while about his charity work, I said "thank you" probably too much, and then I went on my way and got home safely. I am currently planning a way to repay his kindness that goes beyond just sending cash. If anyone knows his name, that would help--- he said he lives in Highland Park, Dallas but I can't remember his name and I'm trying to track him down. Anyways, I'm so grateful to that man for making the rest of my drive immensely less crappy. He even offered to put gas in my tank but I politely declined because I didn't need it and he had already done more than expected. Thank you, kind stranger!”
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