This place is a small family owned business and consists of a gas station and country store like…read morethe old fashioned general store that sold everything and everyone knows everyone locally. Deli: There is a deli and they serve Hunts Bros Pizzas, hot wings, Subs, sandwiches and have Deli meats sold by the pound. Convenience store: They have everything from soda, ice cream, limited fresh produce, dairy, school supplies, hardware items, etc. Country Store: Horse and Chicken Feed. They are open Monday thru Saturday from 6am til 9pm and Sundays 2pm til 9pm.

Super rude and inconsiderate employees. There was an older lady working today when I went to the…read morestore and she was very mean and unhelpful. I was just trying to put some gas on the pump and she acted like I was such an inconvenience.

This Circle K is right below My house and is very convenient and everyone is always so nice. !!!read more

We love visiting this market when in town!!! It's the perfect place to stop for snacks, drinks and…read moreprovisions for your stay in town. They have TONS of wine, lots of beer in the cooler, unique snacks, jams and honeys, etc. we always find yummy things and have never gotten something bad from here! Love this place, we'll be back!

Love this market! They have everything one could need, from fancy cheeses to delicious snacks and…read morewine. The key lime pie from the bakery case was AMAZING! Perfectly tart but also sweet. The PEACH! Had the best white peach from here as well. Overall really enjoyed stopping by here!

Small independent gas station that offers both gas and diesel. The inside has the usual convenience…read morestore items and Hunt Brothers Pizza. All in all, this is not a bad stop for gas.

I wish I'd take a photo of the food but I inhaled it too fast. I got a Chicken sandwich with fries,…read moreand got a burger with fries for my boyfriend. Both were awesome, I love their fries it's like my favorite kind. Got some of Joy's fudge while I was there. If I found out I was dying tomorrow, I think her orange creamsicle fudge would be my top ask. Awesome to see locally made goodies and hand crafted soaps, lib balms, etc! Thanks Chris and Crew, you guys are awesome.

My boyfriend and I were motorcycle riding the Snake and came up on Shady Valley Country Store and…read moreit is such a great little stop! The staff is friendly, the store is clean, they have a nice variety of items and good food. It has that welcoming small-town feel that makes you want to come back again. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

It's a great general store that's close to the mountain - we were able to get plenty of food for…read moreour airbnb plus they had rentals, some Beech mountain merch, & other supplies. The guys working the counter seemed pretty pissed that people wanted to shop there? lol. We went there twice during our stay and both times felt like we were a bother even though we were buying a good bit of stuff. If you don't mind their attitudes then it's a great spot!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 2:47-2:58pm 2 people working. No hello or welcome in. No…read moreacknowledgement whatsoever. No "can we help you?" There was no interaction at all until he scanned my items and told me the total and said to tap to pay here. Are they ok? Did something happen that we weren't aware of? From my experience being in Avery and Watauga counties, I have experienced very friendly locals and all the restaurants, shops and pet store were all very nice and super friendly people. So please enlightened me. Thank you!

This is a fun country convenience store. They have all the usual suspects, fuel, coffee, drinks,…read moreand bathrooms. Also a lot of local produce and some local baked products. Store is clean and the coffee is decent. There is a deli counter but I didn't see a menu. We've gotten the breakfast biscuits before and they were okay. We look forward to stopping at this store. Always an interesting place to spend a few minutes.

I always find something interesting in here no matter what. They sell worms and have a small…read moreselection of hooks and other tackle which is nice. Everyone here is always very friendly and has a smile. During the summer they have a lot of fresh produce outside. They have the usual beer selection and have a decent mix of cooking/camping needs.

Great Speedway. All of the different grades of gas have their own nozzles - nice - so when you get…read morepremium, you don't get a hose full of regular first - cool. They also have diesel, and tall canopies and a large lot to turn around in. Well stocked convenience store. Very clean restrooms.

Nice folks. All around decent gas station and convenience store -they've got a range of stuff from…read morefrozen meals if you are in a pinch to hardware for the farm.

From the owner: RD's Mercantile & Gas Inc. is a convenience store and gas station. We have off-road diesel,…read morekerosene, regular diesel, and unleaded, and 90 octane gas. We have an atm, cold drinks, sandwiches, chips, candy, lottery, cigarettes, e-cigs, dairy products, and country hams. We also have live music on Friday nights starting at 6:30.