My review is different. I am grateful that Casey's seems to be my chosen place for a nap when I am on the road.
Last month, I was driving from Winnipeg to the Twin Cities. I had lunch at Bernie's in East Grand Forks. I had the biscuits and gravy hotdish with scrambled eggs for lunch. It was excellent. It also had more carbs than I usually consume at lunch.
I was driving along I-29 southbound. It's a pretty straight, monotonous drive. The carb coma hit. I'm out of iced coffee or some exciting pick-me-up. I need a nap.
The last time this sluggishness happened to me, I pulled over at a Casey's gas station in Cannon Falls, MN when I was driving between the Twin Cities and northern Iowa. I saw a sign for this Casey's in Hillsboro and felt comforted that I could take a nap here.
It was a similar drill. It was probably -15°C when I got to the gas station. There were many parking spots in front of the convenience store. I backed into one of them, had the engine running, locked my doors, and snoozed for probably a good twenty minutes at least.
I like that no one bugs you at Casey's. Folks realize that it's a gas station, convenience store, and rest stop. I needed that nap. I felt refreshed and great hitting the road.
I returned to Hillsboro when I was heading back to Winnipeg. I was driving in a snowstorm and needed to fuel my rental vehicle to make it back. I debated whether I should fuel here or at the Cenex across the street. I went for the latter. This town (or city?) has two decent gas stations.
One of these days, when I'm not sleepy, I will either get fuel or snacks at this Casey's. I'm thankful that it was there for my nap and safety.
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