415 Boykin Dr, Memphis TX 79245
“Overall impressed with Garrison's but not very impressed by the representative there for the pizza company. It was my first visit to this convenience store since I moved here over a year ago.”
219 Boykin Drive, Memphis TX 79245
“Abdi was super professional and very helpful regarding helping me make a decision. She has exemplary people skills, so I’m giving her a shout out to management. Also, Jayden at the Subway inside was quite knowledgeable and helped narrow down my decision on a sandwich much more quickly. I’m not a big fan of Subway ( mostly because of the quality of their bread and how skimpy they are with their meat in contrast to Jersey Mike’s and Jimmy Johns ) but the sandwich she made was excellent. …”
1014 Boykin Drive, Memphis TX 79245
“Nicer than expected based on typical Allsup's experiences. The bathroom is large, well lit, and clean. The store itself is well lit and clean. Worth stopping here while on the road. The prices are on the higher end for bottled and canned drinks, chips, snacks, and candies - even for a convenience store. Fountain drinks and hit foods are a fair deal. They have some cool Allsup's branded flavors of snacks.”
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