It was the last Sunday in April and we were heading back home from a COVID19 modified memorial service when we needed to use the restroom. At the time we couldn't just stop at any fast food place since lobbies were closed to the public, same with many businesses. But you can always count on a gas station, right? Nope, totally wrong apparently.
We pulled into the empty lot and pumped gas. Then my husband went in to use the restroom while I watched the dogs in the car. He was met with two people inside who ignored him, one may have been another customer, it was not clear. He made his way towards the restrooms to be met with a stack of boxes blocking entry and a home made sign saying 'no public restrooms'... at an Exxon!?!?!?!
My husband repeated the sign as a question- no public restroom? The response was an unapologetic 'yep' and no suggestion on where to go instead. Great impression of Tatum.
Reasonable expectations of a gas station when travelling (gas, restroom, at least a limited supply of caffeine and snacks) were not met. I am giving the second star because at least we were able to pump gas and get a receipt successfully (that's not always the case when travelling).
I unfortunately was put in a position in the last couple of months to travel for family emergencies more often than not and this was the only gas station with an unavailable restroom, though the lack of explanation bothers me the most. My advice is to continue down a couple blocks to another station on the opposite side of the road or there is a larger travel center on the same side of the road, maybe 5 minutes outside of town. read more