Fuel Express

2.1 mi

Well, I have to admit when it comes to gas stations you pretty much get what you get. It's not a…read moreplace that you're supposed to be around very long you're supposed to go and get what you need and be on your way. So it's kind of hard to review places like this, but there are certain key factors I look for. Look for friendly staff, clean facility, fully stocked shelves, and clean, accurate and available gas pumps. First off this location is in a good spot. It's right off the highway which is very needed. Parking is ample, and you do have other choices, then gas station food. They recently put in a Mr. Goodcents next-door, and you also have dunkin donuts in there. With that being said, the facility was clean however, there wasn't really much stuff to get excited about. Although the shelves were stocked, the prices weren't listed and I don't like that. If I'm going to buy some thing, I want to know how much it cost before I get up to the register I'm not trying to die a sticker shock when the register goes off. Secondly, I was never greeted by the staff. No hello, may I help you, nothing. With a gas station of this size and with it being a trucker Respite, you simply can't assume that people know what's inside the store and where everything is. so greeting people is a good way to get your customers to be excited about coming in and if they want to know where something is, they can ask you. I wandered around for 10 minutes looking for the bathroom, because I really had to go and when no one acknowledged my presence, I just turned around and walked out. I went into the Mr. Goodcents right next-door and found the bathroom in that facility and used it. As I stated before gas stations are one of the hardest things to review on because you're never supposed to be there long, but you do want to at least be given the few essential treatments so that you'll remember it when you're on the road and need somewhere to stop for gas or a quick bite to eat or just to take a break from being behind the wheel. This gas station will not stick out in my mind simply because it was very mediocre in how it treated its customers and the lack of pricing on products is a dealbreaker for me. Unless I'm in emergency situation for gas, I will not be back.

I liked the good selection of on-the-go foods and drinks, including pizza by the slice, hot foods…read morecases, a pastry case, and a small roller grill. There was a basic convenience area, and a small seating area. The service was glum, but fast. This location has large diesel gas bays, a car wash, 24/7 hours, and is connected to the adjacent Subway. Overall, A-OK.

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Coffee Area

Snaps Food Mart #4

2.0 mi

I liked the cheerful, friendly service at the counter, the clean and bright sales area, the…read morecompetitive Amoco gas prices and the good selection of on-the-go foods and drinks including hot beverages, cold beverages, frozen beverages, Krispy Krunchy chicken, Hunt Brothers pizza by the slice and $0.89 fountain drinks (any size). I also noticed propane, ice and air available outside for a charge. Overall, very nice!

Hunt Brothers Pizza Case at 10 am Sunday

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QuikTrip

4.8

(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

This new location had the many benefits of any QT location but with a few drawbacks…read more I enjoyed the plentiful parking, the 16 gas pumps, the free air, the great selection of on-the-go foods and drinks and the great gas price, which was $0.25/gal less than the competitor across the street and $0.05/gal less than the competitor just to the south. Unfortunately, the interior of the store was still being worked on (even though they've been open for approximately two months) and the service was slow and inefficient. Also, the ice dispenser at the iced tea area was out of service.

Everything is always stocked and their kitchen is always working hard. I usually order a salted…read morepretzel with cheese and they are always on top of making that. The place is kept clean. They have plenty of parking and gas pumps. It's one of the better gas stations in Gardner for sure.

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Minit Mart

Marking this location down because it is exceptionally hard to get in and out of the lot. There's…read moresimply not much room to move vehicles in and out around the pumps, not to mention back to the road.

There was a good selection of on-the-go drinks and foods including an O'Deli's hot foods case,…read moreGodfather's pizza, a roller grill, and a pastry case. The convenience sales area was clean and nice, while the service was okay. This location had a 24 hour car wash, and Purell dispensers at the Phillips 66 pumps. Very nice.

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QuikTrip

Quick and friendly service. The place is always very clean and orderly. Good selection of snack…read moreitems (and things you would expect from a gas station). I usually stop in and get my Diet Coke from their fountain. Good price. Also, you can use your Price Chopper reward points for gas. So it's also my go-to spot for gas.

Easy access off the main road through Gardner, making this a quick and convenient stop. They must…read moreknow this since gas is about 10cents higher than stations in the area. But at the end of the day, gas is gas and convenience is worth something.

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Valero

1.4 mi

The selection of drinks (priced reasonably) was good, but the selection of on-the-go foods was very…read morelimited. The sales area was clean, the service was somewhat friendly, and the gas price matched the nearby QT's price on the day of my visit. They also offer diesel, and air for a charge. I'm thinking 2.5 stars and rounding up for the very important competitive gas price.

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Coffee and Slushee Area

Bert's Travel Plaza

(12 reviews)

10.0 mi

Bert's isn't going to blow your mind, but it doesn't have to. The layout inside actually makes…read moresense (a rare blessing), and the truck parking is laid out so you're not playing "18-wheeler Tetris" just to shut down for the night. The staff? Friendly without the fake "corporate script" vibe. And props for offering food options beyond the usual roller dogs and heat-lamp pizza. It's not gourmet, but at least it feels like they tried. Nothing remarkable, but sometimes "well put together and not a hassle" is exactly what drivers need. Solid stop, easy flow, decent food, and good people. Four stars well earned.

When travelling with a little kid you never know where you'll need to stop for a break. We were on…read moreour way home to KC from Wichita this spring when we needed a little break fairly late in the evening. This was the rest stop closest so we pulled over and I have to say I was pretty impressed. I walked in with our kiddo, and it was honestly one of the cleanest rest stops I've ever stopped in. It was so well maintained, well lit, etc. It felt very safe to stop here after dark, and the restrooms were some of the best I've seen on the road lately. We didn't eat here but I noticed there were some locals eating at an attached eatery inside, which made me feel like this must be a popular little spot to stop into. Overall, if you're on the road, you aren't going to find much better - this is a great little roadside stop.

Roller Grill

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Laundry Facilities

Kwik Shop

Great customer service from all I have encountered. They have a clean bathroom and storeread more

This kwik shop is in a very convenient location and has great slushees as well as a wide variety of…read moredrink and snack options

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Spring Hill 66

8.6 mi

This station was conveniently located off Hwy 169. It offered Phillips 66 gas (and diesel) at a…read morecompetitive price, a clean, nice, and well lighted sales area with delicious Hunt Brothers pizza by the slice, and other hot foods inside. I also noticed bagged ice and air available for a charge outside. I found the service at the counter to be top notch - friendly, relaxed, and cheerful, but the drink prices were higher than the nearby Cenex. Overall, very nice.

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Convenience Sales Area

QuikTrip

This is one of the best-priced QTs in the KC metro, plus easy in and out from 169. Ultimately…read morethat's what matters to me when I'm trying to get from point A to point B.

The thing I say will say about Quick Trip It's consistency and it's generally all high quality…read more it's more than just gas, It's a convenient store with plenty of auto trucker type items as well. The gas is high quality. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff were attentive efficient and helpful. They also have some fresh cut fruit, which is a nice change of pace instead of regular junk food. They also usually have some type of hot food available whether it's a made to.order pizza that's part of it or a hot sandwich cold sandwich area.They have a consistent good product. Always recommend Quik Trip

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Smoke N Seoul

Go. Here. If they are close to you, and it's a food truck so they may be, go here…read more I ordered a brisket sandwich, wife got the tacos. Chicken bites and Mac and cheese enjoyed by the kids. Everything is perfect. The brisket has a brilliant tenderness on a sandwich that two people could share. We did. It looks like they are at Walmart in Gardner every Tuesday, and pretty accessible in the Shawnee and Lenexa areas. Give it a shot, I'm certain you won't be disappointed. Would return. Tomorrow. Or later tonight.

There could be a group of twenty food trucks and I'm going to this one. Kimchi burger was a special…read moreitem on the menu and ranked up there with the best of them in the KC metro. Not hard to twist my arm with a taco and the pork belly tacos hit the spot. In the past I've had their ribs and can't wait for them to make an appearance again. Anywho if you see this yellow food truck anywhere (typically southern JoCo, Ks) it's worth a veer off the road to order anything!!!

What left of my ribs and rice was excellent

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ExBEERiment Brewing

4.7

(18 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was in town with family and friends and decided to check out this place. Good selection of beers…read moreto try and small selection of non-beer drinks. We went middle of the day on a Saturday and they weren't busy so I docked them a star for making us go up to the bar for drinks and not checking on us.

Had been wanting to try this local brewery and it didn't disappoint. Tried the Helles and The…read moreFlussig. Both were very good. The owner was very friendly and also a Vet. Had good conversation with him and a couple patrons. Fun place, good beer and will definitely be back.

Pomegranate Sour

Nice tasting options

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Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh

3.8

(5 reviews)

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First of all not Hy-Vee gas station are the same, the reason why I go here is different like…read morelemonade is made fresh everyday, others stores doesn't have that, I use to work at the Hy-Vee store and know some of the coworkers and next to the store is caribou coffee one of three connected to Hy-Vee in Johnson county, this location didn't have a stop light but now it does, what is different is they have a signal strength enough to get internet from the store, 4 stores that can say they support customers with free internet, beside they need attention too

I often shop at my local Hy-Vee, so my fuel saver points come in handy at this nearby gas location…read more I like the gas price (which is competitive even before fuel saver points), the well lighted bays, and the speedy pumps. This location also offers $5 combo meals, a roller grill, pizza by the slice, a good variety of hot and cold drinks, both cubed and crushed ice, free air if your tires are low, and a corridor to the adjacent Caribou Coffee. Sweet!

Desoto J Mart

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Stouts' Corner

They are so nice they have all the gas station stuff and I grew up going there all the time and…read morenever had a problem

This is easily the most disgusting convenience store I've been to in years. The place is messy,…read morethe bathroom is disgusting, the floor is dirty. This is the kind of place where you feel cleaner if you don't wash your hands after you use the bathroom. I can't believe they sell food here. Absolutely one of the filthiest stores I've ever been to.

Grisso's

I liked the relatively low prices for gas and cold drinks, but the selection of on-the-go foods was…read morelimited. There was a pastry case, an empty roller grill, and no hot foods case. The sales area was clean and well lighted, and the service was laid back and somewhat friendly. Overall, A-OK.

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