“*This Review Is For The Gas Not The Store, Make Sure You Are Adding Your Reviews To The Right Place* (Just Some Random Helpful Customer). I come here a few times when I take the back roads to my home down beach road instead of 288 to 360. They typically have the cheapest gas around near 288. The place generally is packed during rush hour time because of it, so be prepared if you are going to work or getting off. Being packed is good for business, as long as the customers don't mind being a little patient with waiting to get gas.”
“It’s a 711 lol I don’t know why people are leaving such rude reviews expecting five star service. All in all the people have been extremely nice and they’ve always had the things I’ve needed and the little restaurant attached to. It is awesome as well.”
“Honestly I have no idea why this place has so many people complaining about wait times, I haven't encountered a single issue. It's got great food, good customer service, and it's a late night staple food when nothing else is open. I would definitely recommend getting the food here, but try to avoid the drive thru since it has the worst wait times.”
“Made a quick run in and out and got a drink and donuts. The fountain machine was running flat that day so I left that alone and got a bottled drink. The store was clean and organized and the staff was nice.”
“I went into CVS Centraila this morning to pick up meds for my husband and return a mascara that I purchased last weekend. It was fairly early and there was one young man by the name of Jamari working. I went to The back and retrieved my husbands meds first. When I finished, Jamari was on an aisle doing something with stock. He was very busy and I interrupted him to return an $11 tube of mascara. I felt really bad. I did not have my receipt, but I thought he could look it up with my CVS card. He had me insert the debit card I used but my item could not be found. I was pretty sure I used that account, so I checked my bank account and it showed up. He asked me if the receipt was emailed. I went to check and my email wouldn’t open. I had to restart my phone. I asked him if it would show in my CVS account and he told me it would. When I tried to open my account it wanted me to sign in. I tried, but apparently I couldn’t remember my password, so I had to look it up. Remarkably, before I finished signing in, the app opened with Face ID. Jamari walked me through the app and we found the card number. It was not any of my cards. Now, I am baffled. Jamari asked if I used Apple Pay. I said, you know-I think I did.” He told me to use my phone on the scanner. Ta-da!! Through all of this and all the time it took, Jamari was the kindest and most patient. I told him he really needed a tip for his help. I know it was his job. However, he was above and beyond kind. I want to make sure he receives accolades. He really deserves it.”
“I went into CVS Centraila this morning to pick up meds for my husband and return a mascara that I purchased last weekend. It was fairly early and there was one young man by the name of Jamari working. I went to The back and retrieved my husbands meds first. When I finished, Jamari was on an aisle doing something with stock. He was very busy and I interrupted him to return an $11 tube of mascara. I felt really bad. I did not have my receipt, but I thought he could look it up with my CVS card. He had me insert the debit card I used but my item could not be found. I was pretty sure I used that account, so I checked my bank account and it showed up. He asked me if the receipt was emailed. I went to check and my email wouldn’t open. I had to restart my phone. I asked him if it would show in my CVS account and he told me it would. When I tried to open my account it wanted me to sign in. I tried, but apparently I couldn’t remember my password, so I had to look it up. Remarkably, before I finished signing in, the app opened with Face ID. Jamari walked me through the app and we found the card number. It was not any of my cards. Now, I am baffled. Jamari asked if I used Apple Pay. I said, you know-I think I did.” He told me to use my phone on the scanner. Ta-da!! Through all of this and all the time it took, Jamari was the kindest and most patient. I told him he really needed a tip for his help. I know it was his job. However, he was above and beyond kind. I want to make sure he receives accolades. He really deserves it.”
“The sales associates are kind, gracious and helpful. One in particular showed a great amount of patience and professionalism with an irate customer who was completely in the wrong. I went in for photo reprints and to make a poster...incredible quality! I also left with a cart full of products with awesome bargains. LOVE IT!”
“Picked up prescriptions and of course now you have to use a computer to sign in then they retrieve your medications but the pharmacist and the techs were very nice”
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