It seems a little odd to write a review for a gas station. After all, aren't they all…read moreinterchangeable -- like McDonalds? Not in this case.
As my 12 year old has noted, Vermont gas stations are a breed of their own. Many seem to carry local products, freshly made food, wine, craft beers and all sorts of other goodness. This Mobil is truly exceptional on this front, a great gift for travelers everywhere.
Staff are unfailingly kind and hospitable. Let me repeat that: The STAFF ARE WONDERFUL, especially the beautiful, cheerful woman working on Christmas Eve!!! If there were some sort of award for loveliest employee ever, she would easily win.
There's a huge variety of fermented, probiotic pickles; maple syrup + maple products; delectable deviled eggs; portable, locally-made jerky; wine; Lawson's and other locally brewed craft beer; candy and small toys; batteries; Advil and allergy medicine; windshield wiper fluid; and when it's not almost closing time on Christmas Eve, some frou frou, way-better-than-they-have-to-be-for-a-gas-station finds like pizza, chicken tenders, fried ravioli, prepared and made-to-order sandwiches, hot dogs and bratwurst, soups and stews, cookies and whoopie pies from a local bakery.
On Christmas Eve, local grocery stores locked their doors by 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. close, so we were unable to pick up some staples when we arrived at exactly 5:45 p.m. This Mobil came to the rescue and we stocked up on some basics (local craft brews, wine, eggnog, milk, delectable deviled eggs, locally-made cheddar + Babybel cheese... which go nicely in little pockets for skiing). These helped make our dinner a celebration rather than just another meal.
So very, very grateful for this place.