Very nice pump attendant. Cleaned my windows. Nice 711 store associated with the gas. Overpriced…read morecandy & water everything we need.

What...another gas station review?!? Well...yeah. I was once told, by an older relative who loved…read morecliches, "If you can't find something nice to say about something, don't say anything at all." Like all good cliches, there's an essential truth there. However, this is Yelp. Negativity is, of necessity, sometimes part of the Yelp process. But, in this particular case, I do have something good to say, and even though I've belabored to the point of excruciating boredom various gas stations in the area, this is one I never thought I'd review...either positively or negatively...because I have, in the past, so seldom patronized it. And I still only patronize it occasionally because the prices are so damn high, and always have been. But during this past year (plus) of Covid, this was a place I found myself patronizing with increasing frequency. Eons ago, this place was owned and operated by an independent. Back then, I worked part time taking advertisements for a local newspaper, and that independent owner would place ads for female gas station attendants. Female gas station attendants only. Female gas station attendants dressed as Hooters waitresses. (No, I'm not making this up.) Nobody ever mistook me for Alan Alda, but at one point I asked my boss, "Is it ethical for this guy to place ads like this? Is it even legal?" My boss kind of shrugged, and the guy kept placing his regular ads, so obviously it was legal, if not exactly ethical. Some years later, I guess Exxon bought the guy out, and sexist, misogynistic individualism was replaced by colorless, corporatized efficiency. The mechanic shop that the Larry Flynt wanna-be ran (and he was actually a reasonably good mechanic; I got my car repaired here once way back when) became a Mavis Tire. Whatever was there before the 7-11 became a 7-11 (I once, some years ago, wrote a middling review on the 7-11, but I haven't patronized them in years). The gas station was not a regular stop for me, because the prices were always...always...too high. If I was in a hurry to get to upstate NY via Rt. 287, and I needed gas, I'd bite the bullet and gas up here. But it was rare. What's changed? Well, the prices are still high (although not as obscenely high as the Exxon stations in nearby Liberty Corner, Warren and Bernardsville), but the service is consistent, and consistently good. During this past year and a half, the attendants always...always...have worn masks. They're quick, efficient, and...hard to believe, but it's true...personable and friendly. Occasionally, they'll even wash your car windows. Who does that anymore? More and more when I'm returning home late from work...tired, drained...and not looking forward to getting up early the next morning in order to gas up before heading back into work, I'll stop here. It has easy access from Rt. 78, whether you're heading East to NYC, or West to the Poconos. Caution does need to be exercised, as vehicles zip in from Rt. 78, or from the direction of nearby Warren and Martinsville, and other vehicles back out abruptly from the 7-11 into the line of vehicles zipping in from Rt. 78 and Warren/Martinsville (as well as vehicles from around the back of the stores). Cars are supposed to proceed in one particular direction when entering and exiting, but they often don't. I've also always found it annoying that if I use my Exxon card to pay, I have to recite my zip code to the attendant. (In fairness, that's happened in other Exxons, from Hoboken to North Brunswick.) When I'm tired, as I almost always am, that can be a moment of some confusion, and hesitancy (as an aside, it's funny to me that I can have trouble with my current zip code but can remember our phone number from when I was a kid living in Wayne back in ancient times). But...weighing the negatives against the positives, the positive attributes ultimately win out. Polite, friendly attendants consistently wearing masks, and often going the extra mile in terms of customer service? I may be a fan with some reservations (higher gas prices, an air hose for tires that eats quarters like certain Rap "artists" eat Percocet's, a kamikaze like parking situation, etc.) but I have become a fan.

This place was never on my radar until approx. 20 years ago, when a co-worker in Piscataway said to…read moreme, "Didn't that gas station robbery that happened the other day happen near you?" I wasn't one to pay attention to "local news," (I guess I figured, "What could occur in Bernards Twp. or vicinity worth knowing about?"), so it took me a minute before I was able to mentally calibrate the location of this particular Exxon (in my defense, there are easily a half dozen in a 10-mile radius near me), and my reply to her was, "I didn't hear about it, but I think I know the location you're talking about." (Sadly, the attendant who was robbed that night was fatally shot in the process, and no one was ever apprehended for the crime. Rt. 78 has served as an artery for car thieves and burglars traveling out from Essex and Hudson County, and I don't know that a lot of them have ever been caught. Anyway...) In subsequent years, I've stopped by here occasionally, but I've never been a regular patron. The attendants pumping gas do tend to be surly and non-communicative, but I'm sorta expecting that when it comes to guys pumping gas. One of my main problems with this place is its location. Yes, it's easily accessible from Rt 78, but there's only 1 entrance, and a 1-way exit, and if you have to head North on King George Rd., exiting the place can present a real challenge. Traffic coming south can be on top of you in a second depending on how fast a driver is going, and if you're not alert and responsive, well...let's just say it can be a serious problem. If you're heading onto Rt. 78 West, it's much less of an issue. But that's not how it usually goes for me. When I've stopped here, usually at night, I'm coming off of Rt 78 from Hoboken, and... after I gas up...I'm heading north on King George Rd., in the direction of home. At that hour of the night, I'm not looking for any "undue excitement." Given the awkward and occasionally dangerous effort required to pull out of the station and head North, I usually prefer to just drive up 1 more exit and hit the Exxon on Martinsville Road, where the guys pumping gas are actually friendly, and entering and exiting isn't necessarily a game of chicken, involving a potential accident and maybe even worse. Too, the prices at the King George Exxon tend to be higher (although, in fairness to the King George Exxon, not as high as the gas prices at the Exxon in Bernardsville, or the one in Liberty Corner). Gas prices everywhere are high, admittedly, but if I can save even a little bit of money...I'm gonna try. One time, I ventured into the "store" connected to the gas station to buy a container of milk. When I got home with it, the milk was sour. Lesson learned. Don't buy any food stuffs from the King George Exxon (not that they have a lot to choose from). Bottom line? If you're traveling Rt. 78 and not having to travel any side roads radiating out from it into the interior of Basking Ridge or Stirling, then this Exxon is acceptable, if all you want is gas, and you're not that particular about price. For me personally, though, I'll either go to the Exxon in Stirling if I have time on my hands, or continue on to the Martinsville Road exit, and utilize the services of the Exxon located there if I don't. Prices are more moderate; service is friendlier and quicker. I don't necessarily want to "demonize" this location or be overly harsh in the review (after all, the gas station attendants in Hoboken, or in Secaucus, or in Paramus, aren't necessarily all that friendly and accommodating either), but I do tend to avoid it.

Slow & lazy gas attendants. Blasting my way to the airport and tried to make this a quick stop…read more Nope. The previous five reviews of one star were spot on. Hard pass.

This is hands down one of the best convenience stores in the area. The owner runs the place the way…read moresmall businesses used to be run -- with genuine care for customers and attention to detail. The store is always clean, well stocked, and easy to get in and out of quickly. What really stood out to me was the owner's kindness. One time I stopped in for light cream, but they had sold out. Instead of just saying "sorry," he told me I could take some of the leftover light cream from the coffee station so I didn't have to go without. It was such a small gesture, but it showed a level of customer service you just don't see much anymore. It's clear he cares about the people who come through his store, and that kind of personal touch is rare these days. If you're in the area and need gas, coffee, or a quick stop for snacks or essentials, this is absolutely the place to go. Great owner, great service, and a store that's run the right way.

7-Eleven? More like snake eyes. Typical c-store that leverages it's location directly off I78 to…read morereally put the pedal to the metal on pricing (far and above the usual c-store gouge.) As you would expect your jolt of caffeine comes in all forms of liquid to help you wash down your carbo-loaded roadside feast... go ahead, try the corn dogs... you just might survive. While we're on the subject of gas, the petroleum variety is available... for a price. It's better than nothing, So are the two stars I'm leaving as a tip.

Right when we needed you, you were there. Nice guy too! We were looking for a station on Yelp and…read moredidn't see this one! So I added it in case anyone else was looking for the closest fuel station to Jockey Hallow.

Service with a smile! The way it should be. Honest and clear communication too!! Will be having…read morethem service my cars from now on.

I've been bringing my family's cars here for probably 20 years; BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep - you…read morename it. They have always been professional, friendly and honest about the issue. They'll call first and explain the work, if it's needed or not and even recommend cheaper alternatives. Mike and Kevin are the best.

They say "full" service but nothing more than pumping your gas which we do in NY for free. They…read morecharged $4.79 a gallon for premium and I thought $4.09 was high at Stewarts!! Thanks Biden and your cronies for fleecing the American public!!!

Holy crap...yes, a little pricey, but the guy washed my windshield like it was a car wash. No one…read moreEVER does that anymore!

The staff at this gas station is consistently aggressive and rude, creating an unwelcoming…read moreenvironment for customers. Additionally, the prices are exorbitantly high, with premium fuel costing a dollar or more per gallon compared to nearby stations on Route 22, regardless of payment method. Instead of prioritizing efficient customer service, the focus seems to be solely on how vehicles come in and risk being refused service. This gives the impression that the station views its operation as a favor to the local community rather than a business serving its customers. Due to the poor service and blatant price gouging, I hope this establishment faces the consequences of losing business. You can do better on delivery

The bathrooms aren't clean. They had a tiny bit of toilet paper in the woman's bathroom on top of a…read morebaby changing table which was gross. They couldn't even put it in the dispenser?!?! There was no toilet paper at all in the mens room. The coffee is the worse coffee I've ever drank.

They are so nice at this gas station. Competitive prices and quick fill ups. Right off 78W exit 41…read more I am a huge fan!