14193 Chiwawa Loop Road, Leavenworth WA 98826
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The new owners are so friendly and are clearly investing in the business, with a new espresso machine and patio to enjoy hand scooped ice cream in the summer. So much more than just a place to get gas!”
18632 Beaver Valley Rd, Leavenworth WA 98826
“For a place that has stood here for decades it still has a local feel to it. Nice people overall but you can really tell the place is a vacation beer stop more than a local store anymore. The parking lot also can be a zoo on the weekends.”
15255 US Hwy 2, Leavenworth WA 98826
“I get it. People have high expectations of a market or gas station, but when you’re on the road and appropriate stations are few and far between, I think it’s fair to set the bar a bit lower. I’m happy we were able to charge nextdoor at the supercharger and stop in here to use their relatively clean restroom and we bought a drink to-go. Our tires needed a lil air, and they had free air which is not something you see too often. For people complaining about filling propane tanks and this or the other, maybe plan your trips better. And get your propane at that other store. Happy travels.”
12781 US-2, Leavenworth WA 98826
“This place was the only place open (it’s midnight - Monday night / almost Tuesday morning right now so they are one of the only places that are actually open still) - the guy was super friendly and they accept food stamps :D not sure if ACTUALLY open 24 hours - maybe the gas pumps are 24 hours? But either way, I went in and had to use the rest room and it was really clean and nice, plus they had a good selection of snacks, candies, drinks and misc “home-ish” items. I had been driving around town for an hour or so, looking for a restroom, so I was about to give up home entirely and just go on the road somewhere else but I’m SOOOO thankful it didn’t come to that!! :) 10/10 would recommend! :)”
920 US Hwy 2, Leavenworth WA 98826
“This positively cavernous convenience store is always my last stop in Leavenworth before the four-and-a-half hour drive back home. While any gas station isn't much to write home about, and the prices on just about everything here are a bit steep (par for the course for a tourist town in the middle of the mountains), they sell *everything* here. Drinks, food (including a hot deli & attached Subway), clothes, souvenirs, and a lot more. It's a great spot to stock up for a road trip. In my experience, the staff have always been pleasant and patient, even with the (often inebriated or belligerent) customers that stagger in during an Oktoberfest or Christmas Lighting festival. Expect to pay tourist prices, but you'll find what you need.”
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