“Great little H.E.B. I have not used the gas station, but the grocery store is my go to store on my way northwest out of Waco.... Very nice bakery for a small store. ALWAYS CLEAN!! and always Busy”
“Cool little gas station also located in the tejas center I come here to buy my cigarettes at a fair price, there's always business but never overcrowded,the teller behind the glass is a very kind young lady who is always social and friendly, had friends fill up here cause the gas price is always reasonable.the area is always kept clean and it's location is just before you head out on your days drive, I recommend making a pit stop just before you do”
“Always fill up here on my trips to and from Austin to Dallas. Great value. Had a this time around and the auto department took care of my malfunctioning valve stem for free due to membership. How awesome was that. Thank you guys at the auto dept.. I'm grateful.”
“The town of West, Texas is a speed trap for Kolache fans! Everybody plans a Kolache break at West, Texas on their IH35 road trip. 24 Hour Czech Stop Travel Store with 6 Shell Gas pumps ( *No Diesel ) is right along the frontage road at Oak Street in West. 2 bathrooms inside. If you drive RV, or Towing, the Czech Stop oversize parking is across the street with large signs. CZECH STOP has beers, singles or packs. Many types of bottled soft drinks, waters, etc. Kolaches, sandwiches wrapped to-go, baked goods, snacks. Road trip needs & souvenirs, tee-shirts, etc The LITTLE BAKERY is next to Czech Stop, open daytime hours only. Separate sales from the travel store. Has customer bathrooms also. Little Bakery has Kolaches, Klobaznikis, Cakes, Cupcakes... also Deviled Eggs, Greek Yogurt parfaits, Fruit cups, veggie sticks snacks, and Sandwiches wrapped to-go. Sugary stuff & healthy stuff! At closing time, baked goods are moved over to the Czech Stop ( fresh & day-old discounted ). But finding a Kolache at 1AM is rare! *Life hack: The overflow parking might be easier to park & depart, just be careful crossing the street. The gas pump area gets pretty crazy at times.”
“Went there to get smokes, they had the kind of cigarettes I wanted, friendly service and conveniently located at the end of my street; not even a 10 minute walk.??”
“I really wanna shout out to one night associate. I didn't catch his name, but I was lost looking for my place one night, and he was very friendly and helpful, and got me on the right path to my destination. 10/10 service. God bless you, man”
“I am a chef and shop their daily. The staff is friendly and store is clean even In construction! They have hard to find fresh herbs. Please add more dry spices by the pound. They are always out of the chicken soup mix and butchers blend black pepper. I love April in wine she’s the BEST on helping me pair my wines! It’s MY HEB! Chef Heir”
“The station is clean, well-lit, and easy to navigate. The pumps work efficiently, and I appreciate the option to pay at the pump or go inside. Staff is usually friendly and helpful, and the convenience store is well-stocked with snacks, drinks, and essentials.”
“Sometimes I buy a pint of Ice cream here and eat it in my car. I've never had any problems here. The gas is reasonably priced, and there's never too long of a wait to pay for something.”
“It's small, crowded, and always busy. Parking has a lot to be desired. The cashiers are good people, fair, and upbeat. This store is popular due to its location and ease of in and out. Lots of business from south Waco. You'll like it here, it's kept clean as possible for a small space store. No attitudes from anyone (staff or customers) usually. Quality store, despite its appearance.The soda fountain is my only area of... wariness. Got a fountain drink from it only once because it tasted, well, really dirty. Other than that, it's a great little store. I always leave here happy.”
“This has to be one of Wacos most unknown awesome place to visit. You are instantly taken back to a time lost where anything meant something. It's a must for photos”
“I'm going to give this place 4 stars. I didn't get gas, so let me preface that. I love that they have so many imported goods. What I mean by that are chips from other countries, drinks, etc. It's fun. I got a DBZ Spirit Bomb energy drink. What I want to mention is that the beer selection is garbage. All adjunct lagers and nothing else. Get some ipas or sometime decent. That being said, I understand that the neighborhood wants oil cans and other malt liquor. It's a college convenience store, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It wasn't too bad and the staff is nice. I give it 4 for all the imported goods.”
“It's small, crowded, and always busy. Parking has a lot to be desired. The owners are good people, fair, and upbeat. This store is popular due to its location and ease of in and out. Lots of business from south Waco. You'll like it here, it's kept clean as possible for a small space store. No attitudes from anyone (staff or customers) usually. Quality store, despite its appearance.The soda fountain is my only area of... wariness. Got a fountain drink from it only once because it tasted, well... dirty. Other than that, it's a great little store.”
“Very friendly staff. I don’t know if the person who commented about the staff standing around behind the counter and the coolers being empty picked the right location, but I live right down the street and am in here multiple times a week at different times of the day and I’ve literally never experienced anything but friendly and productive staff, and a clean and fully stocked store.”
“Looks like your average gas station in a sketchy area. Wanted some Big Red from the fountain machine, but was pretty surprised to see a self-serve Coca-Cola Freestyle machine. Didn't even realize gas stations had those.”
“I regularly go here for breakfast. The prices are very good for breakfast burritos, or "tacos" as they call them, they usually even have some type on sale for .99 cents. The gas prices are usually pretty reasonable for the market, but never the lowest. The other items for sale are also reasonably priced for a convenience store. When you enter, you're usually greeted with a "Welcome to Stripes"!.”
“We were on way out from airport Park to Abeline and refueled our tanks at this gas station. We had to wash our windshields and boy...not that they had water in the buckets but soap as well. There is not many gas stations who don't provide water so you can't wash your windshield. Thank you for the extra touch with the soap.”
“Nice clean store..nice hardworking staff..always cleaning or cooking when I go in..I also use their gas when I'm on that side of town and have had no problems..”
“I usually purchase only an item within the store ,I'm very much so polite too,with a smile their friendly their helpful and all employees that were seen was very NICE. !!!!!!⁰”
“Pumps worked, no out of stock gas pumps. Ne need for employee interaction. Valero phone app is great. No worry of credit card skimmers. And you get a .10 discount when using it.”
“Main thing I like about the gas station is there tacos restaurant inside the food seems to be clean and fresh, and the restrooms are always clean, in the staff is attendant.”
“They try to keep the store clean. The shelves are well stocked. The exterior appears clean of debris. There is easy access to the gas pumps. I was able to get what I needed and check out quickly.”
“This is past due. I picked up my U-Haul trailer from here, during my moving process. The gentleman I worked with was absolutely kind, chill and helpful. He was a delight to work with. If I still lived in Waco, I’d work with this gentleman and location every time. I highly suggest this location to pick up or drop off your U-Haul things.”
“This is my first review that I’ve ever felt strongly enough to write. My boyfriend and I nearly broke down on the highway, so we pulled into the parking lot of this store. We needed coolant, and we were lucky enough that this location sold it. We were completely clueless about what we should do but the store manager helped us with everything without asking for anything in return. I tried to offer him a tip as a thank you for his help, and he refused. Incredibly kind man. We are so sincerely grateful to him.”
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