784 Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Ocean Shores WA 98569
“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?”
700 Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Ocean Shores WA 98569
“Just stopped for some late night food since it's the only thing open at 11:30 p.m. the gentleman working was very very nice he heated up our frozen food for us and we had a nice conversation. Clean store very friendly”
2298 WA-109, Hoquiam WA 98550
“Stopped in just as they were pulling a fresh made batch of fried chicken out of the deep fryer. Wasn't expecting a full on kitchen and fresh food from a gas station. Absolutely delicious. Not a lot of fast food options around here so it's awesome to have a spot like this.”
2275 WA-109, Hoquiam WA 98550
“Needed to clean my windshield, literally the only gas station for 50 frickin miles to have the set up for cleaning a windshield. Fresh soap, long handled squeegee, purchase not necessary to use it, cheap redbull. 10/10 for a quick stop”
794 WA-105, Westport WA 98595
“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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