“Best keot secret in all of ocean shores! This is become my new place for all things. Snack related and is so much fun finding different gems to enjoy on our vacation first stop next year plus the customer service was absolutely amazing. The ladies there really know how to help their customers!”
“Locals still affectionately refer to this place as 'the Rhino'. They usually start selling hot food at around 11:00 AM, with choices for fried rice, lo mien, General Tso's chicken, and sweet-and-sour chicken, along with egg rolls. They offer a small and a large meal deal, where you get one type of chicken and then either rice or noodles. Very nicely priced for the amount they give, too. In my personal opinion, the fried rice, egg rolls, and Tso's chicken are their best offerings. That isn't to say the lo mien and sweet 'n sour chicken is bad, but those two dishes don't do well under a heat lamp in my opinion. If you go later in the day, you might get there in time to buy some of the leftover hot food for a cheaper price, which is always nice. Otherwise, its a nice little store, and pickings for snacks and drinks are fair compared to other convenience stores. The parking situation is a bit rough, but where in Ocean Shores isn't it?”
“Not really sure howbtjey can claim to be a deli. The only deli tyoe selection they have would be the Subway in store. Generally stire is clean and prices are decent. However, whatever you do do not use the portapotty, find a restroom some where else.”
“BEST STORE IN TOWN! Clean store, friendly staff, rock bottom prices, and they have everything you need. New owners changed the whole store!! Best store I’ve ever seen and there’s so many new things to buy here!! Must check this place out IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!”
“Grate place to fill up take a brake get something to eat with napa next door you can fix car issues to and Subway is awesome treat them the way you want to be treated and everyone can have a pleasant experience”
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