This gas station always seems to have some of the cheapest gas (source: Gas Buddy app), and it shouldn't have the cheapest gas! Its the closest gas station to the Eisenhower expressway near Oak Park and Forest Park, and that to me means an automatic 5% surcharge on gas. Personally, I do not see why this place has only 3 stars. Well, maybe, the lottery lines mess up the experience for people needing to buy a soda pop or water on the inside. The lottery line can get 8 people deep pretty quickly, and the lottery buyers debate the cashier, so be sure to pay at the pump. Cheaper gas can be found at Costco, but one needs a membership that runs about $55.00USD. read more

The gas station store had multiple items available for purchase, a good variety. The store aspect looked like it was set up well. I appreciated that the restroom was clean once when I visited. The gas station is conveniently located. read more

I can say "maybe" because they were closed before 10pm! If you are a business on a Very Busy street like Harlem Ave; you can't be closing before 10pm. They are right off the 290 Harlem South Exit, on the West side of Harlem. Lot was relatively clean and so was the outside, they need to not close like that. They are located in a vibrant and really nice city surrounded by beautiful homes and establishments. Many places to eat and enjoy. They need to do a better job representing that. read more

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My card number was stolen during a transaction at Thorntons #0018. Even though I paid inside, the store's point‑of‑sale terminal or payment system was compromised. Gas stations are frequent targets for internal skimmers and POS malware, which capture full card details the moment the card is inserted or swiped. After my card was used there, a fraudster immediately began testing it with a $0.18 micro‑charge, followed by a $10.81 "Google Filo Mail" subscription attempt, and finally a $48.63 purchase under the fake merchant name "USPOSTLIMINIUM TEC." This sequence is a textbook pattern of stolen card‑number fraud, confirming that my card information was taken from the Thorntons payment system and then used online by the thief. read more

Cheap gas near the Ike and a friendly cashier who greeted everyone and then thanked them. Diet Coke in the fountain drink machine, scores an extra point. Just be extra careful driving in and out. Someone nearly too off the back end of my car. Also, the music is really loud. But other than that, it's a fine gas station. read more

Thorntons - Gas Stations Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

I am a regular patron of this gas station because of its location. Typically it is competitively priced with other stations in the area. Likes - it is located right off 290 - as a reward member, you are automatically given cents off each gallon - once you have achieved reward status, you are given the lowest price per gallon ( cheapest within 24 hours) - 32 oz fountain beverages are $1 Dislikes - it is always packed which translates into a wait for an available pump - the convenience store is pricey. Bottled drinks are pretty close to $2 with tax. Chips are almost the same amount. - service inside is inconsistent. Occasionally, employees are preoccupied with non-work related conversations even when there is a line of five people or more. read more

Thorntons - Gas Stations Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

GHETTO GAS This fueling station is 40% hood, 60% traffic nightmare. You'd think that the convenience of being able to gas up just a stone's throw from the Eisenhower expressway (I-290) would be a great thing. Think again. This Thornton's is a hot mess. The flow of cars coming in/going out of here is ridiculous. It's an automobile free-for-all as dozens of people jockey for position at one of their pumps. There's no turn area, just a tiny -- almost indistinguishable -- curb and then *boom* Harlem Avenue. You have to be super careful when entering & exiting, as I've seen at least one accident result from this poor setup. Southbound cars fly by at close to 50mph, for f*ck's sake. Oh, and it doesn't help that the gas station itself sits on a minuscule part of land, which adds to the commuter chaos. When I stopped here yesterday, EVERY one of the windshield wiper basins was out of fluid, and several were filled with candy wrappers. It doesn't help that this gas station is located in the sh*tty part of Forest Park, mere blocks from the ghetto. It's far from the best Thornton's; I'd recommend you make the extra 1/2-mile drive to the Citgo 7/11 a bit further up the street, and avoid this shady ass place. read more

The male cashier was very friendly, and professional when I went to exchange 2 propane tanks; thumbs to for him. However, I forgot to buy some newspapers to use for packing material, so, I went back in and ended up dealing with a woman for this transaction. I bought 3 weekday Chicago Tribune newspapers which should have been $1.50 each, total of $4.50; she charged $12. That woman was a scammer. She likely pocketed the overcharged money, but, I can't say that for fact. Be aware of what they are charging you if you buy something from inside the store. read more

Always the cheapest in the area, and I check gasbuddy. I don't get these other reviews talking about drug dealers: I've never seen any sketchiness, no matter what time I've gone here. The only way gas prices will go down is if we support the cheap places. The gas is the same everywhere, fungible even. read more

Thorntons - Gas Stations Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

If you need cheap gas in the near west burbs, here it is. Yes, it is a pain in the butt getting in and outta here, but that's because the gas is usually 20 cents cheaper then the gouger stations in Oak Park, and so half the town is getting their gas here. I do hate that the gas pumps try and solicit crap from you before you can pump gas (do you want a coffee for 99 cents? or a money order or some crap I don't want) but that is policy instituted by some evil corporate Darth Vader in a suit that is hundreds of miles from here. I have not seen a drug dealer here, just people getting gas and coffee and the like. I have not used the bathroom here, but then again I am not coming here for the bathroom, I come to get cheap gas. In summary, if you need cheap gas, this is the place. Did I mention the cheap gas? Ok good. read more

Best gas station on Harlem Avenue, with pump prices that are usually (though not always) the cheapest around. The convenience and popularity of this location sometime cancel each other out. The line to get in here can be long, and sometimes traffic backed up on Eisenhower bridge makes the turn difficult. You may not find an open pump right away. But for a few cents less a gallon, it's worth the hassle. (Note: Gas is still cheaper at Costco in North Riverside. If you have a membership and can pay cash, go there instead.) The convenience store at Thorntons is also nice. Well laid out, and with a good selection of cold beverages. They always seem to have what I want , and for a gas station store that's high praise. The lines here are always shorter than at 7-Eleven. read more

I came to thronton because it was the cheapest gas I could find and I went in, stood in line , made eye contact to the cashier and paid $20 cash for gas. I try to put gas and the pump said I had to go back in and so I did , stood in line and said "hey I just paid and the pump isn't letting me " cashier tried to tell me that I didn't pay and that I never came in and That she can give me $5 of gas cause I'm not getting free gas " Like how does that make sense ?? Out of 20 I'm only gona get $5 of gas?? Like honestly is it so hard to admit that you mess up ? Anyway, I got my gas that I paid for and also I will no longer come back to this gas station because apparently " I fucking steal gas " read more

Even if it's drug dealer hang out, consistently has the cheapest gas in the Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest area. Thus long lines and empty window washing stations, but again, cheapest gas in the area. 'Nuff said. read more

although gas is Reasonable. I looked at my Discover Card transactions today and realized they Pre Authorize your card for $100.00 .. They know it doesn't cost $100.00 to ill your Gas Tank up ! I will not be going there. Back to costco read more

I am a regular at this place and love some of the staff here especially Orlando & Lala. Very friendly. This place is always busy, but they managed to handle it. read more

Horrible place! Sells spoiled milk and then refuses to take it back. This station has seriously slipped. On three separate occasions I expressed my concerns on the company website and all three times I was ignored. In the past I liked to stop on my way to work and get coffee. Now when I attempt to do this the coffee containers are empty, the coffee is burnt or improperly made. This is a consistent problem. This evening I ordered a very good coffee maker because Thorntons can no longer be trusted to provide a reliable cup of coffee read more

I am a long term rewards member of Thorntons. Recently this station has seriously slipped. On three separate occasions I expressed my concerns on the company website and all three times I was ignored. In the past I liked to stop on my way to work and get coffee. Now when I attempt to do this the coffee containers are empty, the coffee is burnt or improperly made. This is a consistent problem. This evening I ordered a very good coffee maker because Thorntons can no longer be trusted to provide a reliable cup of coffee. read more