1720 La Bounty Dr, Ferndale WA 98248
“I had such a great experience at CHS Ferndale’s garden center! I loved being able to walk through and see such a huge variety of plants — it honestly felt more like strolling through a beautiful garden than shopping. Everything was well cared for and inspiring to look at. Lisa was incredibly helpful while I was looking around and made the whole experience even better.”
6105 Portal Way, Ferndale WA 98248
“Great stop! Has everything and then some. Beer, liquor, tobacco, vape, Kratos, munchies. Need a new dab rig? They got you. Also dougs burgers parks there from Wednesday through Friday and sometimes Saturdays.”
4884 Haxton Way, Ferndale WA 98248
“Lummi Mini Mart is an absolute must-visit for anyone in the area The moment you walk in you are greeted with a warm inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home The selection is top-notch offering everything from fresh groceries to delicious deli options and a great variety of tobacco products The store is clean well-organized and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need The customer service is outstanding with friendly and helpful staff who go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience Whether you are stopping by for a quick snack filling up on gas or grabbing essentials this place has it all Convenient location excellent service and unbeatable selection make Lummi Mini Mart a true five-star spot.!”
1846 Main Street, Ferndale WA 98248
“Best little place in Ferndale. A good selection of snacks and a few hard to find Canadian and ethnic snacks. Mike the owner is a really nice guy too and very friendly.”
5639 Barrett Road, Ferndale WA 98248
“I live close to the Canada–US border and, before the pandemic, I used to visit the U.S. every month or two. I stopped traveling first because of COVID, and later because of the increasingly tense and toxic political climate. As a Canadian, some of the recent rhetoric has felt discouraging, and I had largely avoided crossing the border. This trip was an exception. I drove my parents to Seattle so they could fly to Florida to visit my brother. Although there are direct flights from Vancouver, I felt it might be easier to cross the border by car given the current situation. On January 11, 2026, while driving back to Vancouver alone, I hit a large pothole on the highway, which caused a flat tire on the driver’s side. I managed to exit the highway and slowly drive to the nearest gas station at 5639 Barrett Ave. The staff there were incredible—especially Kelly. I initially asked her to help me add air to the tire since I wasn’t familiar with the equipment. After checking the tire, she immediately saw there was a large hole and kindly said, “Oh dear, you’re not going anywhere.” It was Sunday afternoon around 2 PM, and many auto shops were already closed or about to close. Kelly went far beyond what anyone could expect: she called local shops she knew, checked the Yellow Pages, looked up Google reviews, found a trustworthy auto shop that was still open, and helped me arrange a towing company that arrived right on time. Because of her help, my car was repaired just 15 minutes before the shop closed, and I made it back to Canada safely that night. Without Kelly, I truly don’t know what I would have done. This experience reminded me that even when I strongly disagree with governments or politics, the kindness of everyday people still matters—and it’s still there. I told Kelly that one day I would come back to the U.S., just to say thank you again in person. I will never forget her kindness”
3310 Slater Road, Ferndale WA 98248
“This place is great, can be a bit expensive for certain things but has awesome people who work there. Missy the manager is the best, if it wasn't for her that place would go under. She honestly cares about people and the store.”
2085 Main St, Ferndale WA 98248
“This is, by far (!), the best mini market in the state! There is no way that anyone cannot leave here without a smile on their face. I would drive miles out of my way just to stop in and see the people. Absolutely 5 stars! Russ”
2090 Main Street, Ferndale WA 98248
“On weekends i went there with my mom, store well maintain, there is a cashier very welcoming well behaved explaining us a deal even he sold out few things with his Selling skills appreciate him my mom like to mentioned his name Garry thank you for everything.”
5670 Barrett Road, Ferndale WA 98248
“I seem to drop in to Pilot late at night. The staff is great. The place is always very clean and the gas prices are good. The bathrooms are always very clean. They could offer more on the go snacks, but they do have Subway as well as fountain drinks, and coffee. They could benefit by adding more hot food to go items. It seems more fitting for a place like that. I rate this gas station high because of the cleanliness and the staff.”
6890 Portal Way, Ferndale WA 98248
“AMAZING!!!!! Could rate batter if I could. Customer service is outstanding love how they treat people and their community. What an outstanding gas station this is. I highly recommend to everyone in whatcom county. SO GREAT!!!!!!”
1901 Main Street, Ferndale WA 98248
“I just had the best experience with a Walgreens cashier. She was absolutely the sweetest most helpful person. I was actually having a crummy day and she made me forget about it for a moment.”
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