This place had everything you need. It seems like it serves a large area of the lake based on the…read morelocation. If you forgot something on a larger grocery order, chances are good that this general store will have what you need. The breakfast options were good. I had breakfast pizza. A friend of mine had biscuits and gravy; while another friend got a breakfast sandwich. I sat on the patio and ate my breakfast since it was a really nice morning with perfect weather. The lady working there was really nice.

I've been coming here for lunch while working in the area this past week, and my experience has…read morebeen very inconsistent depending on the staff. One of the employees I encountered was incredibly kind, helpful, and positive--it made my visit genuinely enjoyable. On the day she was working in the kitchen, my food was perfectly fine with no issues. However, on two separate occasions when a different cook was working, I found what appeared to be thin animal hairs in my pizza. Both times, I returned the food and received a refund, but the cook denied it was hair and claimed it came from the pan or was cheese. That explanation doesn't make sense--if something from the pan looks like hair, that's still a serious cleanliness concern. She was also rude and even suggested I stop ordering pizza altogether, which is not an appropriate response. Additionally, the cashier I dealt with on those visits had a noticeable attitude, was unhelpful and looked at me like i was the problem. It's disappointing because I know this location is capable of good service and quality food based on my experience with other staff. But consistency and cleanliness need serious improvement. I hope management addresses these issues.

Nice stop on my way back to Fort Leonard Wood from Kansas. I like that there is an automatic car…read morewash to get all the road bugs off my car!

Great customer service. The cashier was friendly talkative. Greeted me within 2 seconds of me…read morewalking in. The slushy drinks are excellent. The watermelon one is very good. Prices are very good. Highly recommend. Will be returning

This convenience store, with prior owners, was a well run business based upon quality customer…read moreservice with a clean facility and upbeat employees. Since new owners are now operating this business, it is completely opposite of where it was regarding customer service. Employees are not responsive to questions nor concerns, the facility quality has dropped significantly, window cleaning solution is rarely available at each pump, trash cans are rarely emptied and on two occasions, staff was observed emptying trash cans by gas pumps while smoking a lit cigarette. The later is most concerning. All in all, the owners need to step up regarding training of staff and expectations for quality service.

My boyfriend and I stopped into Woodrow's Convenience store to: get gas, use the restroom, and…read morebrowse their products for sale. Everything was reasonably priced and the store was spotless, even the bathrooms. The staff working were very friendly and kind. As I looked around the store, I noticed they had a large variety of snacks and great convenience products for sale, except their craft beer selection, which was average. Overall, a very nice gas station and convenience store.

This little store has a little bit of everything even the random food items you may need! We love…read morenot having to run into town for every little thing and the staff is always friendly. They have good homemade baked goods and freshly made hot food to order.

UPDATE AS OF 8/18: It's been a few years since my review and I would like to update. We have been…read morefrequent customers this whole summer and the older man in there is a doll. So sweet, and he really appreciates your business. I feel bad for the harsh first review, but i do still hate that they allow smoking in there, but it hasn't stopped us from spending a ton of money in there. OLD REVIEW: When we're in an absolute bind, we stop here. They have a good selection but the place smells so bad it's become a joke. When you go there you leave smelling so bad you need a shower when you get home. They also smoke in there, which is not the smell I'm talking about but I'm sure it's not helping. Could be a great place otherwise.

Stopped to get gas and use the restroom. Very surprised to be greeted by friendly people, a clean…read morestore and clean restrooms. I was hungry and decided to grab a sandwich, a pork tenderloin. It was really, really good and under $4. It's nice to find a friendly joint like that in the middle of nowhere.

I love this store, has a good variety and if they don't have it they will get it. The staff and…read moreowner are always friendly, and helpful.

I go to Bates quite often and find all the employees and owner to be very accommodating and…read morefriendly they always ask how you are and would offer the shirt off their back if you needed it. I once watched them give a gas can with full gas in it to a stranger and the stranger asked if they needed a deposit they said no just bring the can back when you can. Great store and wonderful people i would recommend this place to everyone.

Great service, amazing wait staff, and all day breakfast.... No problem with me sending back a…read moremistake with my food.

Best core vape prices in eldon. 23$ after tax! My personal fav is the watermelon ice. It tastes…read morelike the bubbalicious strawberry gum. So yasty!