I typically do not take the time to review convenient stores, but I've been frequently this…read morelocation so often lately due to my busy schedule I decided to weigh in.
This wawa is a community more than a convenient store. It's been here for over 30 years. It was a thriving business when my parents moved to Brick decades ago and is still quite the hustle and bustle of the town.
This wawa is small, but they have the basics. I recall my mom asking my sister and I to take a WALK to this wawa during a number of snow storms growing up. It was quite the walk, but whether it was bread, milk, sugar, or even vanilla for baking it was there. The donuts are particularly yummy too. I remember my dad slipping us a few extra bucks to get some. They are still there! So are those warm breakfast sandwiches/pretzels at the counter.
The staff is extremely friendly. There is one cashier I recognize from when I was in high school. That said, he's been there for years. He and all the cashiers are extremely pleasant. They also work fast. This wawa is located RIGHT off the park exit (91) so people are always coming and going, whether they are locals to Brick or just need some coffee and keep driving.
The sandwich crew and coffee crew are on point. Fresh coffee, hot, and they never run out. They make conversation with you if you attempt, or leave you alone to decide whether you want the new "peru reserve" or that pumpkin spice which we all love. HA!
The sandwich/deli crew is FAST. I've never had to wait long, despite there being a line. They almost always get your order right. I can't recall having to go back in and asking them to remake a sub, etc. This is quite impressive for the volume of customers this location gets.
The customers are also always quite pleasant. I've had random conversations with people while adding some irish cream to my coffee or standing on line. I've had several gentleman offer to buy my coffee when I was struggling to find change and worried about holding up the line. People are always holding and opening doors for you. That is rare these days and very much appreciated.
A few downsides, but improvements to come. The entire strip where wawa is located was torn down this past year or so to make room for a new parkway south entrance. ALL of the stores were bought out, relocated or closed, EXCEPT wawa. Basically, the parkway exits on and off are all built around wawa.... which I think is a true testament to how central it is to the area. I remember fearing they would tear down the wawa when they were doing all the construction and delighted it was still standing and OPEN the entire time!
The parking lot is currently jammed and you need to drive CAREFULLY. However, they purchased the parking lot adjacent (behind the old rice king). I'm not sure if the intend to add a gas station or not, BUT, it is nice to have the extra space. I'd knock down this wawa a star because of the craziness of the parking lot, but that does not seem fair due to the fact that it's just the location. Plus, the extra lot now is a great improvement. Whether they build a gas station or not, I don't think it matters. There are plenty of places to get gas in the area. Just drive carefully, as one always should.
Wawa is quite safe, too. It is open 24 hours but I've never seen anyone loitering. Brick police are in and out of wawa all the time, too. I avoid sketchy areas, this is not one of them.
This wawa is old, small and compact, but it has all the basics. The staff is outstanding. The customers seem like family. I always walk out having an interesting conversation, a hot cup of coffee, and my favorite: one of their yummy salads. Super fresh. I recommend the cobb ;)
Fantastic. I love wawa. I lived in the South for 6 years and Sheetz has nothing on wawa, and does not come close to this location. Stop on by!!!