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.

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, good variety; overall a great, solid experience.read more

From the owner: Formerly Tobacco Plus on Eagle Street. We have moved locations to 58 Wall Street in Downtown…read moreAsheville and are now known as Wall Street Market. For the past 12 years we've provided those living and working in downtown with the convenience items they need to get through the day without having to travel far. With our move to Wall Street we have begun expanding our fresh food and grab-and-go items to better serve the heart of downtown, as we've seen the options for these types of goods is becoming more and more limited!

Great little country road with cold drinks and a clean restroom. Great stop on out motorcycle trip…read more The lady working the counter was friendly.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

This is a unique concept; a market and bar!! They sell everything from candy and potato chips to…read morebeer and wine, magnets, mugs, etc. I purchased chips, water, a magnet, and iron-on patch. It's a very cute shop with great energy! I'm not sure if this gentleman was the owner or not but he was drinking coffee or tea out of mug that said "Twatwaffle." Lol! It was a great icebreaker that kept us laughing! All in all a great market/bar!

Great dining at a GAS STATION? How is that possible!! But you won't regret it! Italian food at its…read morebest!

The review that was show ( and answered 6 yrs later) was not written by me…read more I have been to Hot Spot many times w/o problems. 2 star review was a hack. Robert Z.

Great little place at the BP gas station for snacks and a restroom break…read more Staff is friendly and helpful, restrooms are very clean.

We stopped by this Shell gas station because it was conveniently nearby the Cherokee casino. They…read morehave multiple gas pumps and snacks/drinks inside. It was late and we were wanting some hot coffee. The young lady that was working, was very friendly and made us a fresh pot of coffee. It only took a few minutes, so we were very impressed with the customer service. The coffee was yummy and fresh! I recommend trying them out for sure.