909 S Main St, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“The people are great & this truly is a 1stop-shop store. There's a restaurant & ABC store on either side, with all the establishments connected. I can also get things that I can't get at most stores here, but parking isn't that great if there's more than 5 cars in parking spaces plus cars @ the gas pumps...”
713 Gulliver Street, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“Amazing people work here! Very sweet :) and as for the restroom it costs the owner a lot of money to fix it because someone put something they shouldn't have put down the toilet and that's an expensive job to fix :) thank you!”
200 S Main St, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“I don't always stop for gas. Sometimes I stop because life has me running three kids in four directions, my wife's texting me a grocery list that somehow costs more than my first car, and my fuel light is glowing with the confidence of a man who thinks consequences are optional. That was me when I pulled into Gaelts. Now look, a gas station doesn't need to be fancy. It just needs to do a few things right. Clean pumps. Easy access. Friendly people. In and out without feeling like you're participating in a hostage negotiation over a fountain drink. Gaelts nailed it. The place was clean, organized, and had that rare small-town feel where people actually acknowledge your existence. The staff was friendly, the store was stocked, and everything worked exactly like it was supposed to. It's the kind of place where you walk in for gas and leave with a snack you definitely didn't need but somehow earned. As a guy who spends plenty of time on the road, I've seen gas stations that looked like they were one bad decision away from becoming a documentary. This wasn't that. This place had its act together. Pulled in nearly empty, left fueled up, caffeinated, and feeling like I had my life under control again. At least until the next text from my wife. If you're passing through Sumter and need a reliable stop, Gaelts gets the job done smoothly, efficiently, and without any drama. Just the way this dad (point to self) likes it.”
1100 North Main Street, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“Nice fuel station and convenience store. They’re setup to allow you to pay with the Exxon Mobile loyalty rewards app. Very convenient, including that it gives you a receipt that can be emailed and/or printed. Helps me to keep track of my receipts for our business.”
1300 N Main St, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“Greg on 3rd shift at this store gives TOP NOTCH customer service! Always friendly & ready to help, we're very grateful for him & everyone at circle K!Great prices & friendly staff, keeps us coming back, thanks y'all ?”
1 N Woods Dr, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“It was after 11pm ,I wasn't paying attention. I gave the nice gentleman $20.I looked up to see $23.79. I ran in and told him I lived just down the street and would bring the rest back. He told me no problem & not to worry. Has a hometown feel. Very relaxed. Great location. 1st gas station off the highway. The time of place that would remember your name if you went there only 2xs.”
420 McCarter Road, Fountain Inn SC 29644
“It's a QT. No better or worse than any other QT from my experiences so far. I dont go inside often but when I have, it's always clean and staffed adequately. I am thankful that we have this QT in Fountain Inn.”
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