Ben's Penny Mart is a great convenience store with better wares than your average 7/11. They have a…read moresmall selection of Japanese snacks (a nod to big brother Ben's Tune-Up next door), and a good number of local beers, which are available for individual purchase. They also now have TVs, which makes the Penny Mart a nice quiet location to catch a game. They have recently added Foothills Meats, as the other reviewer noted, which really completes the experience for me--people-watching at their streetside bar while enjoying a meaty sandwich is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon.

Love having this just across the street from my office. Their sandwiches and hot dogs are all made…read morefrom local meat and are simply delicious. I've had the sh*t on a shingle special too, good old fashioned comfort food. If you're downtown near the south slope and want a quick bite, it's definitely worth checking out. There is a small bar for eating, but it's better for take out.

I haven't been in a quaint lil "Mom and Pop" style grocery store like this since childhood. Maybe I…read moreshould look up synonyms for nostalgia, because everything Hot Springs was nostalgic for both my partner and I. Hillbilly Market was very nostalgic for us both. They seem to have just about everything you could possibly want or need, just without 5-20 options of brands. Simple. Sweet treats sprinkled throughout and even offerings from local farmers and artists. I have a lot of food allergies and sensitivities that make eating a lot of my favorites really hard. Banana chips is one of them. I haven't had them or much dried fruit in several years because sunflower seed oil seems to be used in the process so often with commercial dried foods. If I do find them, they're typically expensive and then taste like crap. So when I came across this expansive display of all these bags of dried fruits and veggies, Banana chips were the first to catch my eye. I startled a few people with my squeal of excitement as I began snatching up bag after bag of dried fruits and veggie chips. Everything I bought was made with a few simple ingredients. No seed oils or dyes, very reasonably priced and everything I bought is very tasty. I'm certain that this place is a treasure trove for people passing through on the Appalachian Trail. I promise that I practiced some self control and left plenty of dried fruits and treats for them as well. That fridge in the back corner of my photo? Full of meat from what we assumed came from a local butcher. It all looked really good and made us regret not cooking dinner at our cabin at least one night. Though we didn't regret any of the good food we had at local diners. Next time though, for sure. Like most places in Hot Springs, they close a lot earlier than we had expected. I think it was around 6:00 when they closed. We were unsure if this was just the usual or due to the community still healing and rebuilding from the hurricanes. So don't make the mistake we made and think you'll just stop in on your way back from a day of adventure and pick up groceries for dinner.

Renting AirBNB near Hot Springs June 4-6, 2025. Purchased…read moreToasted Coconut Marshmallows. Totally addicted! Do I need to move to Hot Springs? Or living Lake Norman, NC...is it possible to purchase the recipe or order online? These Toasted Coconut Marshmallows are AMAZING

Very friendly service!! I visit all the time and the remember who you are. You can walk in, or if…read moreyou are in a hurry,they have a handicap capable drive thru window!! It's the perfect setup for a convenience store they have most brands a typical store should have.

So I need to go to Madison county from time to time and when I do, this is my go to service…read morestaation. Right off the highway, it was gas, convenience store good + a Hardees attached in case you'd want more. Prices tend to be 10 to 15 cents more, but its a captive audience out there north of Asheville. Good place to fill up...in several ways

Locally owned and operated stores! They have good gas, food, and snacks, great place to stop for…read morewhatever you might need!

We stopped at Hot Spot for gas before leaving Asheville. We live in SC but needed gas before…read morecrossing the border. Gas is cheaper in South Carolina, and you'll immediately know why when you drive on our roads! The advertised gas prices are the cash-only prices, and if you plan to pay with a credit card (like most people), you will pay a few cents more. Even after the extra 10 cents per gallon, it was still one of the less expensive gas stations in the area, though. I got a coffee and topped it off with some hot chocolate cappuccino. The cappuccino machine worked well (often, gas station cappuccino machines are clogged and only dispense water with a hint of flavoring). My coffee was as good as I could've expected it to taste from a Hot Spot. The convenience store has a good selection of local brews as well, including one of our favorites, Ginger's Revenge. Hot Spot isn't fancy, but it gets the job done if you need gas and snacks for the road.

Love the staff they are friendly and have good jokes when you've had a rough day at work and the…read morebest ice in town.