Come here for the chicken fingers and get gas…read more That came out wrong. It might come out wrong for you, too. But this is a great pitstop for essentials, well-reviewed gas station food, and clean bathrooms.

My family and I were heading home after visiting family in Reno Nevada. On the way up we stop off…read moretwo of the worst rest stops. So when we had to do an emergency potty break both my husband and I where worried. But my fears where instantly calm when my one year old daughter and I walked in. The man behind the counter greeted us warmly the isles where wide enough for my little girl could toddle through. But the best part was the bathroom. They were spotless and I mean spotless. No pee pee stains here people, no vomit smell, and not even a hit of stank. As a parent of two kids, little things like that can make your day. If your traveling to Reno make your way this to this rest stop. You won't be disappointed.

I've been stopping here for years, but I haven't stopped in a while. This is a great little…read morestore. There used to be a Burger King, but it was replaced With a Mexican place. The Mexican place has limited hours. I haven't tried it yet, but when I do, I will write a review. The convenience store and the gas is open 24 hours. There is a post office here, but there is no counter service. It's primarily. P.O. Box and mail pick up by local residents. They do have a 24 hour mail drop, with pick up in the early morning. The convenience store is nice. It's clean, and the people are friendly. I like the decorations in the store. It has your usual. Beer, wine, food, snack, snacks, sundries, and it also has a small hardware section, which a good amount is winter gear. It has a small but nice souvenir section as well. Prices are pretty typical on some items, and then on others, they are a bit higher. I got an amazing beef jerky, and the price was reasonable for what I got They do sell chains in the winter time, but believe me, you are going to pay for them. There's plenty of parking, including truck and RV parking. There's also a popular snow park in the winter time. The elephant in the room, is, of course, the gas prices. You are pretty much in the middle of nowhere, with only a few gas stations in the immediate area, so you are definitely going to pay for gas. The best thing to do is fill up in Sacramento, Auburn, or Reno. The gas in Colfax and Truckee is a bit higher, but still well below what they charge here. I like this store. I will be back. Thank you.

Horrible station. Mobile pay with shell app would not work went inside and inside couldn't do…read moreanything than a set amount and I told him I wanted to use my rewards and fill up he said they don't accept shell rewards any more. Then why the hell do you still have a thing on the pump to sign up for fuel rewards which is now shell rewards. This is shady as hell and shouldn't be allowed.

This is the second time a Chevron station has helped me during a difficult cross-state move, and…read moreonce again I experienced kindness that went far beyond ordinary customer service. My move from Oakland to Reno turned into an incredibly long and exhausting day. An unexpected vehicle problem delayed my departure, and by the time I reached Colfax, it was already evening. During the chaos of the move, I had even misplaced my prescription glasses, making night driving through unfamiliar mountain roads even more difficult. After a half day on the road, I knew continuing would not have been the safest decision. After finding that nearby businesses had already closed for the night, I came to this Chevron looking for a safe place to stop. Although overnight parking is generally not allowed for moving trucks, the older gentleman working that night listened to my situation with kindness and understanding and allowed me to stay for the night. This happened late in the evening on May 1, 2026. I unfortunately didn't catch his name, but I sincerely hope the management recognizes him for his professionalism and compassion. Sometimes the safest decision is knowing when to stop driving. His kindness didn't just help a tired customer--it helped an exhausted driver avoid unnecessary risks on dark mountain roads. This experience reminded me of another Chevron station that helped me during a previous move. Twice now, Chevron employees have shown me genuine care when I needed it most. Small acts of kindness like this make our roads safer for everyone. Thank you to the entire team at Colfax Chevron. I will always remember your kindness. Highly recommended.

This place has always been nice place to go to until I encounter a clerk that I have never seen…read morebefore. Around 7:15am on 7/15 a was not greeted by a normal nice clerk but a angry little man that was very rude. After having the worst attitude to his customers he rang me up for ice and I asked he what his problem was. The clerk stated that he hated the company I worked for and that I was never allowed to come back as he was yelling and cussing. Worst costumer service I have ever seen.

Very friendly, personable full-service gas station. They did not have mid-grade, but their premium…read moregrade was not nearly as expensive as other stations. So it all worked out!

I'm a UK citizen who frequently visits relatives in Nevada City, and I love Nevada City Gas as they…read moreare cash only - this was still the case in Sept 2024 anyway. Why cash? Well when buying gas at regular stations most pumps ask for a zip code which I obviously don't have, so I have to go into the shop, get my card preauthorised for say $100 fill up then return to the shop for the difference to be refunded. Hassle. Much easier to give a friendly chap cash and have a chat as he fills the tank.

Great little gas station and mini mart…read more We were on our way to Hell Hole Reservoir. Stopped here to use the bathroom because I'm particular about where I pee. I'm not one to just pull over to the side of the road and pee in the bushes. I don't like to pee outside. I don't even pee in the ocean. I'm particular where I pee. This place is way up in the mountains, and as it turned out, exactly where you need a bathroom to be if you had multiple cups of coffee before you left Sacramento, as I had done. So happy to discover this gas station does have a public restroom. It's in a small building separate from the mini mart. It was clean and tidy, qualities we all appreciate in a public restroom. After taking care of business and washing my hands I popped into the Mini Mart to spend some money. I didn't actually need anything, I had snacks in the car. But when I stop at a little mom and pop operation like this I always try to spend some cash. I want this place to still be in business next time I'm passing through. The Mini Mart has mad snacks! Including many of my favorites, like Chili Cheese Fritos, Chicharrones, Trail Mix, Chex Mix and Pretzels. They had about ten or fifteen different kinds of Sunflower Seeds. Some weird ass flavored ones too. For example: Taco Supreme flavor, Zesty Ranch flavor, Dill Pickle favor, Jacked Pepper flavor, Takis Fuego Flavor, and BBQ flavor. For a hot minute I considered trying one of those bizarro flavors. I eventually decided to just get a bag of regular old David Original Jumbo seeds. My same old, same old. Maybe someday I'll try one of those exotic flavors. But probably not. Oh, and I love that the self service soda fountain featured Pepsi products, Love me a Pepsi with my Sunflower Seeds. In fact, there's a veritable plethora of drink options in this Mini Mart. In addition to the self serve soda fountain, there's also a slushie-type machine with two flavors (red and blue). They even have one of those push button automated Espresso machines. The Mini Mart is stocked to serve the local community as well as travellers passing through. Shelves were stocked with everything from pet food to BBQ supplies. You need Folgers Coffee, French's Mustard, Del Monte Ketchup? Top Ramen, Campbell's Soup, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese? Toilet Paper, Motor Oil, Insect Repellant? You need a Gas Can? You can find it all here at the Forresthill Valero Mini Mart. And I was impressed that the price of gas here wasn't that much higher than it was in Sacramento. So, yeah, I'm a big fan of Foresthill Valero. I especially appreciate that they provide a public restroom. I was happy show my appreciation by spending a few bucks Mikey C says: Forresthill Valero, 5 Stars all damn day!

The people are friendly at this station. It's in a very…read moreconvenient location. My only complaint is the TRASH blowing into the surrounding areas . Trash is everywhere. The walkways are sticky with dirt and debris. Please Clean up your station. Keep Tahoe Blue.

I have never seen a filthier gas station before. I'm not sure if it's under new management or what…read morehappened but wear rubber shoes.

Visited December 12th...see both my receipts ( I know...obsessed with always showing receipts like…read morethey do on the Real Housewives shows!). Btw I do this to show legit reviews and so people know prices!) This Shell station is in Penn Valley and off of highway 20. Although the gas is a bit expensive it is one of the few gas stations if you are heading towards Yuba City. I like that there is a convenience store AND a Taco Bell inside ( with a drive thru as well ). There is no seating inside if you order Taco Bell within the store. The bathroom was clean as well as the store. They have some hot prepared food as well a ton of snacks. It is always busy....probably because of Taco Bell in Penn Valley!lol! It's a nice clean stop on your travels!

This is one of the cleanest gas stations I have ever been inside in my life. This is our go to…read morebecause it is safe and clean. I have never been to the Taco Bell there and neither has my partner but give it some time. I have weaknesses. The only drawback is that this gas station is more on the pricey side. My partner does not care and gets premium gas anyways but my frugal self sometimes will hold on until we go to Costco.

BE CAREFUL SHOPPING HERE! And make sure you count your change! they just over charged me $20…read more Everyone in line was in a hurry to get to the train station. And once we started moving I learned from other passengers the man at this store did the same to them. Together he over charged us $85 for Candy bars and soda Haha cute little town but dirty, dirty, business practices. Tisck tisck colfax market

Unless it's an emergency, just drive right by. Kind of a dumpy little market. It's sad that such a…read morehistorical Citi has to have such a trashy little Main Street.

love the atmosphere. erin is absolutely amazing!, she makes you feel so welcomed!! gas isnt really…read morebadly priced either. i just really really wish i can say the same about the products. just about everything is so incredibly highe then normal. i payed $15 for a can of copenhagen straight, when i can go 1 and 1/2 minutes down the road and get it for $8. ill be taking my business there from here on out, unless i need gas and wont make it down or up the hill.

I showed up looking for oil and needed help as I am a young adult. The lovely lady behind the…read morecounter came out to my car and helped me without any hesitation! Thank you!!!

Not one to write reviews but wow!! Rude as heck. Stomach was hurting so we pulled off to use the…read morerestroom...man yelled at me because I didn't buy gas. Continued to belittle me because we were parked at the pumps. Must have been very unhappy with his life to be so rude over something so small. Next time have some human decency, or maybe get a job you don't mind.

Quality/Quantity - This is our emergency gas station…read more Whenever there is bad/dangerous weather and/or accidents on the summit, we make sure to have a full tank of gas before going up. There was a snow storm yesterday and 10 degree weather all morning made plowing almost impossible. And too many drivers that do NOT have experience driving on the snow. Let alone the wrong type of vehicles. Another reason why I have a big truck! Atmosphere - Easy in and out. 4 double sided pumps. Typically easy in and out. But not on storm days as everyone is gassing up and using the last chance bathrooms here. So on days like this, be prepared to wait. Remodeled bathrooms, thanks. In the past, they were "out house" quality bathrooms. Only use it if you really need it, lol. Service - Self service. Well now you need a key for the bathrooms. And lastly they only give you access to one of the two bathrooms. Price - Expensive, but worth it for safety. Nothing worse than running out of gas in a snow storm. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1980. 1980 - Spun off of Coastal States Gas Corporation. You have too long of a buy/sell history for me to list.