absolutely fucking shit. I am a usual customer, get asked to go to the door, the door is locked,…read moreand AFTER that they told I'm not allowed to smoke on OUTSIDE premises... that's fine, I can get that, but here's other ways to let me know... as in not as rude kind of way... anyways, i would rather starve myself that give money to that business. good luck.

My new favourite petrol station, although it has its faults, namely the fact that it's a nightmare…read moreto get into from the other side of the road as you're crossing three lanes of traffic, and equally as awful to get out of in either direction as Regent Street's mad busy all the time. Also, the pumps are only one deep, so only one car can fill up at a time, although there are 6 pumps across. Anyway, it makes the queues look massive when they're probably not really. The reason it's my favourite though? It's on my way to work and the petrol's cheaper than anywhere else. And it's that new superduper petrol that lasts longer. And it really does.

I thought I'd leave a review as I was leaving here the other day, after practically selling my soul…read moreto Tesco! It's got plenty of parking, and is also on the numbers 16 and 4 bus routes, you can't miss the place - it's huge! In there I managed to sign up to an extremely cheap phone contract, buy some clothes in the sale, pick up groceries, fill up the car with petrol AND get my eyebrows threaded in the space of about an hour. The phone shop staff are very helpful and friendly, and the deal was cracking (£10 a month for 500 mins, unlimited texts and 2GB data if you're wondering!), as was the lady who threaded my eyebrows for £5, after waiting less than 5 mins (walk up service). Yes it's a big supermarket, so it can be a bit lifeless and miserable inside when it's busy, however if you're in need of something quick there's a good chance this place will have it, and it's open 24 hours!

This store is what I would call a super store they sell alsorts of things. Most itmes you find in…read moretesco direct they sell. My only problem with them are the customer service staff, they are the only members I have come across that are rude and unhelpful. They couldn't even answer a simple question and sent me from pilar to post to find the answer.

Extra at Leeds Skelton Lake is a new motorway services which opened in 2020 on the M1, located just…read moreoff Junction 45, this is motorway services done differently. Inside, it is modern and has a huge selection of brands including Burger King, Leon, KFC, Nando's, Pizza Express and Starbucks, it even has a Sourced Market, it's the only location outside of London as it stands, sadly it wasn't open on my first visit as it was Christmas Day, but the selection normally is incredible, selling fresh, local produce giving publicity to great Yorkshire brands. There is also a Ramada hotel which is also pretty new and looks okay an ideal location if you are looking to hit the road while taking a break from your driving hours for truckers, but the hotel is nice enough to appeal to other markets too. The main seating area is also so welcoming and comfortable, there are TV screens, one was showing football highlights of Leeds United versus Derby County (The game which Leeds won, obviously), and another screen was showing the news. There was a selection of comfortable seating, plug sockets and free wi-fi too. The parking area was huge, you can get three hours of free parking which is ample for a break from driving, or even if you want to spend some time here to relax, get some lunch and walk around the stunning Skelton Lake. There is also plenty of outdoor seating, with another communal area outside while many of the restaurants such as Pizza Express, also have an outdoor area. If you're looking for a shop, they have a SPAR as part of the Texaco garage which also has a coffee machine if you're in a rush, but there is also a Sourced Market inside the main building selling great produce and essentials. Another thing which impressed me wasn't just the selection of brands, comfort or how modern the service station was, from the outside (it looked like a football stadium with solar panels and grass on the roof), but also the friendly staff who didn't let working on Christmas get her down, she still seemed friendly and willing to ensure the customer's experience was a pleasant one, by making sure the experience here was a safe and enjoyable one. The main flaw of the services was that many brands haven't opened back up again yet, but with COVID-19 still a growing issue in the UK and Leeds being in Tier 3, it is understandable as there's no point opening for very little customers, so I can't mark them down for that. It is also a shame it's hard to get in touch with anyone at the service station directly, the only phone number I could find was for the Texaco garage, hotel and sourced market, or for the head office where Extra MSA is based, which is only open at working hours. Overall, this is a service station done differently and done better too. It felt like going on holiday!

Great supermarket with fresh fruit and veg delivered daily at prices generally on par or cheaper…read morethan the bigger supermarkets.