We made it to Buc-ees!!!!! Our first time here! I made a stop at Buc-ee's with my 8-year-old…read moregrandson and 2 baby Granddaughters, and let me tell you--it turned into a whole adventure! It wasn't long enough of a visit since the girls and their mom stayed in the car! GRRR.. From a grandma's perspective, the first thing I noticed was how clean and well-kept everything was. The restrooms? Absolutely spotless--honestly better than some hotels I've stayed in. There were green and red lights on the outside of each stall to let you know which stalls were available and which were occupied. The lines moved very quickly. That alone makes it worth the stop when you're traveling with kids. Now, for my grandson, this place was like walking into a wonderland. His eyes lit up the second we walked in. Between the rows of snacks, the huge drink stations, and all the fun Buc-ee's merchandise, he didn't know where to look first. He was especially fascinated with the Toy section there were so many to chose from. It was a Saturday so this place was very busy. I heard Al Roker from the Today show praise the brisket sandwiches. I also wanted one but the wait was too long. We ended up grabbing some treats--beaver nuggets (of course!), 3 slushies,beef jerkey, candy bars, chocolate covered pretzels, and a couple of souvenirs magnets, t-shirts, Buc-ees water bottle and a Buc-ees tumbler he insisted we "had to have." I appreciated that there were plenty of options, whether you want something indulgent or a quick, decent meal on the go. What really stood out to me was how easy everything felt, even with a little curious little boy in tow. Plenty of space, clear layout, and friendly staff who didn't seem bothered by all of the people shopping. All in all, Buc-ee's in Florence isn't just a gas stop--it's the ultimate shopping experience. You must go atleast once in your lifetime! If you're traveling with grandkids, plan a little extra time. Trust me, they won't want to rush through it--and honestly, neither will you. 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Service / Employee engagement 5/5 The variety of merchandise 5/5 The food Choices 5/5 Parking 5/5 prices I highly recommend!

ALL Buc-ee's are ALWAYS crowded, and the Florence location right off of I-95 is no exception…read more If you need to make a pit stop while on the road, Buc-ee's is your place. Their restroom are very clean and stalls are private, they have hundreds and hundreds of snacks to choose from, the best brisket sandwiches, a bacon, fudge, and sausage bar, dozens of slushie flavors, and more. They even have a clothes and home decor section! Buc-ee's truly has it all. They have gas, diesel, and ethanol-free gas available. RVs are permitted, but tractor trailers are not. If you don't stop in and check it out, you are missing out!!

If you're traveling on Hwy 41 and need a gas station or convenience store in the Johnsonville area,…read moreCircle K is a great choice. Growing up, this store was named "Food Chief"- and I still call it that sometimes out of habit. It's near Prosser Field for baseball and softball, so lots of ballgame business. The store has everything you can expect in a convenience store, even a Little Caesar's attached, so the inside smells like pizza. For beverages, there are plenty of coffee (iced and hot), slurpee, and soda varieties. I'm a member of the Sip-and-Save coffee club at Circle K stores, and they accept that. The workers are generally nice, and I believe the store is family owned. On Christmas Eve, the employees were festively dressed and extra cheerful. I appreciated that and sure hope other customers were just as nice to them.

We stopped here on the way home from the beach. When you walk in, there's an awesome smell of…read moreboiled peanuts. Yum! Lots of freezer containers and one was filled with Blue Bell ice cream. Problems.... you can't pay for your gas at the pump. Also the bathrooms aren't great at all. Only the hot water works and it was very hot because it had been left on by somebody.

Central mini stop is on a major highway in Lake City. It is a gas station plus. There are no pay…read moreat the pumps and more recently, they started taking credit cards. Here's the plus. They sell food and have tables inside where you can eat or you can take it to go. Most people looked like they got the fried chicken with two sides. I chose the hamburger box and Majordomo got a salad with chicken on it. A box includes your meat, coleslaw and one side. I ordered the tater tots. My hamburger was good and big. His salad had a lot of chicken on it and they had several low fat dressings which surprised me. (If you know the south you know why I'm surprised at that.). Now this isn't fast food so you might have to wait awhile unless you call your order in first. Would I come back? Whenever I visit my daughter I will. Yall have to try it.

Sweet staff, always willing to help. Great selection of essentials. Everything from fishing gear to…read moreflour. Great place to check before going all the way to the grocery store.

Best (and only) place for incidentals on the west end! They have a great booze selection and actual…read morepantry items; If you can't find something, ask. They are very friendly!

They have a little bit of everything you may need on your vacation or need something in a pinch.read more

Touristy store which charges an arm and leg for items. Think 7-11 across the street from the…read morebeach. This place is VERY small, so it's hard to move around in there if it's crowded. If you run out of bread, soda, or cereal, it's easy to stop in here to pick it up. Oh and don't forget the snow globes and other touristy items you can't live without. I was going to give this place 3 stars, but it deserves an extra one for the great location! There are a few parking spots, but most of the patrons walk here. You know those coolers on wheels? Here's a great way to use one - roll on over to pick up a few cold ones and then roll on out to the beach!