6990 South Pine Street, Pacolet SC 29372
“Most of the time they have friendly workers working. They kinda suck now bc they've been letting customers get free fountain drinks and coffee but now if a clerk is caught letting ppl get them they lose their job. That's ridiculous! Rewards customers should get them free anyways, at least I think so.Show some appreciation for your loyal customers Scotchman!”
371 Battleground Road, Cowpens SC 29330
“I honestly look forward to coming into the Hotspot every night, especially when I know Hannah is working. She is hands down one of the best people I’ve ever encountered in customer service. She remembers me, knows what I like, and somehow manages to make even a quick stop at the store feel like I’m visiting somebody I actually enjoy seeing. I swear, I get excited when I pull into the parking lot and see that she’s working. 😂 The customer service is THAT good. She is always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seems happy to see her customers. You can tell she actually cares about the people who come through the door, and that makes a huge difference. And yes, I have absolutely become spoiled because she makes the best cup of ice cream and pizzas 😂🍦 At this point, I’m not sure if I’m coming to the Hotspot for the ice cream, pizza or because I know she’ll be there. Probably all of the above! If she’s working, I already know I’m going to leave in a better mood than when I walked in. She goes above and beyond without making it feel forced, and that kind of customer service is rare these days. Management should seriously know what an asset she is. She makes people WANT to come back. I know I do. I’ll literally catch myself thinking, “Is she working tonight?” before I decide when I’m going to stop by. 😂 Give this woman a raise and a trophy for outstanding customer service!”
2901 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29307
“They advertised gas at $2.83 credit and $2.73 cash. I used my "Debit Card" which is the same as cash in the entire civilized world. However at this gas station they charged me the credit card price and I guess everyone else. In my Opinion this is false advertisement and a "RIP OFF" of the consumer. I purchased 10 gallons so they owe me $1.00. It's the principle. ----- After reading and talking to the owner of this business I have an understanding of why my card was used as a credit card vs a debit card. It was "My Mistake" not using the pump correctly. I put my card in the slot and then selected debit on the screen. However, I should have selected Debit first and then put my card in the slot. "HOLY COW" things this day and age are very complicated for a 75 year old. In addition I had a problem with the receipt. The receipt said $28.28 but my bank showed an amount of $30.87. I again confronted the owner about the discrepancy. After a discussion, I believed the explanation given. It was "not" my receipt but a previous customer's receipt that was left in the pump. WOW, I need to stay at home. Sorry about the previous review.”
2053 Southport Road, Spartanburg SC 29306
“Nice place to stop for gas and snacks. The only thing that sucks about this place is if you have to make a left turn into the place. Dangerous because you are heading into a turning lane. Be careful.”
2205 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg SC 29303
“Very convenient, nice selection of products, gas was good price comparatively but BEST CLEAN BATHROOM!! Managers Mark & Priya Patel are also such lovely people. Next time we drive from CT to SC we will stop in. Thank you for the nice experience.”
2901 Union Hwy, Gaffney SC 29340
“Stopped here today to check out this store. I've never been here before and wasn't quite sure what I'd find. This is another mom & pop establishment. It's very well stocked and serves the community on Hwy 18 South; the road between Jonesville and Union, S.C.The store is neat as a pin and the gas prices are more than acceptable!”
2610 SC-56, Pauline SC 29374
“The place did seem like a good kept store. This review is only being written because of an extremely pleasant service by Bre. Bre was so very kind and helpful that it made me want to bring recognition to her. She sets a good example on how the place should be ran. She's there helpful and makes sure all the offers are available and out there. Integrity.”
21 Fairview Church Rd, Spartanburg SC 29303
“*1 JULY 2024 @ approx 3am* Had a quick stop here and saw a great selection of food, drinks, and snack items... donuts, hotdogs, etc. Restroom for women had 3 toilets. No hand dryer available... only paper towels.”
2901 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29307
“Was needing some gas and I happened upon this convenience store. WOW! Was I shocked and pleased at the cheap prices! The cheapest I've seen in my nearby hometown is one place at 2.99 per. gal and that's paying in cash! Cards are generally .10 cents per. gal. more. I decided to fill up and was rather ecstatic to do so. The fuel prices were the same! Either cash or credit or debit. I will most definitely stop here again!”
870 Jonesville Hwy, Jonesville SC 29353
“Stop in and fuel up, grab a cup of coffee ,and get your day started with a great smile from Chris ( she friendly, helpful and super nice). It might not have a lot of fancy stuff but you can't bet the service!”
470 Cedar Springs Rd, Spartanburg SC 29302
“one of the best corner stores. they have anything or any snack/drink you need!! It’s very organized and clean. They sell a drink that is not sold anywhere which is ClearFruit!!!”
675 Gossett Road, Spartanburg SC 29307
“They have diesel and DEF at the pump and are set up well for trucks. I stop here often when I’m traveling between Gastonia, Spartanburg, and job sites. Easy in and out, good fuel process, and convenient for larger vehicles.”
969 Blackstock Road, Pauline SC 29374
“I would like to thank the girls at Blackstock Market and Pauline for being open without power serving our community. They both have friends family that they could’ve been with friends family, and regular customers. Periodically visited the store to make sure they were all right. We pay a little extra for convenience, so we don’t have to go down to Cedar Springs where the hotspot were down towards Food Lion. I personally purchased a few items that would’ve scanned more and submit would’ve scanned a Touch more and I have no problem with that. Yes they had reduced hours which is fine but they were there for us in our time of need. Thank you for the hard work a warm welcome from the staff. I am a firm believer of supporting small business in any community before giving my money to large corporate entities. The owners of the market should be proud to have a staff like they do so thank you again, to those Who work there Thank you for the community to support them”
5180 S Main St, Cowpens SC 29330
“This is a right nice store to make a quick stop to get your On The Go essentials! Most anything a traveler would need can be purchased here. I made my very first stop today mainly out of curiosity! I must admit that I was a bit surprised by the sheer volume of merchandise in here. Every single item that I saw had the price clearly marked! I did deduct one star because for a convenience store to get star number five from me you must sell either Tom's or Mac's pork skins! Would I stop here again? Absolutely! unless I wanted my precious pork skins!”
2305 Union Hwy, Gaffney SC 29340
“On my way to do a review of Pops Corner I passed this store and realized that I hadn't done a review. I stopped and went inside to have a look-see. Another exceptionally well supplied convenience shop! Neat and orderly was the appearance inside and out. All the usuals are to be found here. The most striking thing I saw was the cheapest gas prices I've seen in a long time.”
371 Battleground Road, Cowpens SC 29330
“Not your average dirty shell. This one's well lit, well maintained and well cleaned. Huge appreciation for having brand new squeegees and proper windshield cleaning fluids”
2798 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29307
“I don’t remember her name but was in here 7/9/24 at 800 pm, and all I have to say is nicest cashier ever. Excellent customer service, treats customers like they are people instead of a bother. I will definitely come back here!”
100 Dawn Redwood Drive, Spartanburg SC 29307
“Gas is always cheap and the workers are friendly .....it's the manager heavy set white guy who is ....* He has lied twice, don't do as he says, not customer service friendly...other then that they're a 4* company!”
3508 Union Hwy, Gaffney SC 29340
“This is a typical convenience store. It's located in the Corinth community in Gaffney S.C. Also it's about 4 or 5 miles outside of the city limit. Take Hwy.18 towards Jonesville, S.C. It's on the right! Can't miss it! They have the usual merchandise. Gas pumps, ice, Etc. Basically the store serves the community that it's located in and is needed! I saw nothing unusual or unexpected here. It's a good place to stop and it's pretty much a last stop until you reach Jonesville S.C.!”
10-07 Suite 3 Suite 079.00, Cowpens SC 29330
“Yesterday my daughter and I visited this store cashier was very friendly. There is two issues with this store I had one my daughter got chips and they were expired by two months, we went back in could not get a refund because she wasn’t able to give one without owner’s approval. Ok so i suggest we find something else . Which we did cashier was good with that. Then I bought 6 -$10 scratch tickets First three were good but the last three were apparently never registered in there computer I bought three from each number. so I don’t live in cowpens I live about 33 mins away but I need to go back to the store to get my money from the ones it said I won from!! Hopefully I won’t have a problem.”
1475 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg SC 29307
“Honestly I am a regular costumer of soms food Mart even know the guys English name he is a fantastic guy the prices are also better than everywhere else and truly a wise man”
1400 Union Street, Spartanburg SC 29302
“The service for my perscription pickup was great. Millie wright was very helpful and went the extra mile to check my insurance and get me a discounted price when the insurance didnt go through.”
1451 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg SC 29307
100 Battleground Rd, Cowpens SC 29330
“Gas prices are usually very reasonable for the area - consistently about $.10 lower than Hotspot down the street. The prices inside are a different story (on items I purchase anyway). For example, 16oz. Redbull at MOST convenience stores is $3.99... here they're $4.19-$4.25. Doesn't seem like much but (as a single Dad) it's enough to make me not stop here unless I know I'll make up the difference by filling up too when they're gas is cheaper than everyone else's. Most of the staff I've met are very friendly so All in all a good little store.”
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