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Vidal Junction Mini-Mart & Gas Station

2.8 (21 reviews)
Open • Open 24 hours

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Erica G.

We broke down at this gas station today while it was 112 degrees outside. The staff was amazing. As we waited for roadside assistance we noticed the pride the employees took in their jobs. They were constantly restocking the shelves, sweeping the parking lot, cleaning the restrooms, and cleaning the glass on the doors. If we weren't in panic mode, we would've complimented them in person. This was the next best thing we could think of.

Ben A.

I've gone back and forth thinking about this place, driving across the desert, and I have finally come to this simple conclusion: chances are, you're never going to see this place in your lifetime. This essential fact sort of begs the question, "so why are you writing a review about this place?" Maybe it's catharsis, maybe it's a minor case of narcissism... Or maybe it's just that if you've been holding your bladder driving across the desert for the better part of an hour, and you finally see the lights of the small gas station/minimart on the horizon... Well, you should probably know that you're not welcome to use the restroom here without a purchase. There is a very poorly kept bank of Porta potties outside, cooking in the sun. But be prepared to drop a buck or two here to, as various signage throughout the establishment suggests, help this business defray the cost of restroom materials. The irony, of course, is that after a long drive through the back roads of the Mohave, I was hankering for a snack and something to drink. With four kids in the car, I would've ended up dropping 20 or 30 bucks here by the time I was done. Instead, I felt spiteful and decided to take my money all the way to Needles. Go home Vidal gas station business model, you're drunk! Literally, there are no fewer than four signs on the front door, inside the store, and inside the restroom whining and complaining about how much it cost to buy paper towels and toilet paper. I felt like asking the proprietor what bankruptcy costs, but instead I just smiled, did a 180, and put this place in the rearview mirror. From the looks of things inside, they have the usual fare of candy bars, gum, chips, and drinks. I can only guess that backroads travelers have probably taken full advantage of this place; maybe the speed boat towing river people that blow through here with giant Monster decals on the back windows of their trucks have missed treated with this place. But attention rural retail marketing experts: if you use least common denominator logic to decide how to treat all your customers, you're going to lose sales. Maybe I'm just a jerk, I don't know. Either way... I can hold it, and there's lots of places to pull over for free in the desert.

Rob W.

Haven't had to stop here in years. Although we pass by it often. Tim couldn't hold "IT" any longer and we had to make a stop here recently. I was actually kinda surprised how clean, organized and well stocked it was. No fresh-made anything and no fountain drinks......strictly packaged goods here. They definitely keep the restrooms under lock & key. Probably explains why they were fairly clean. I also noticed an area with 2 portable toilets outside if your in a real hurry and don't wanna deal with getting the key. They updated the fuel pumps pretty recently and they are open 24 Hours for ATM & Credit at the pump. The cafe (with a large cock on the roof) around the side has been closed for at least 2 years now. I think it is for sale if anyone is interested in opening a small cafe in the middle of F-ing nowhere!?!

Gas prices are crazy and crushed chips. I'll. Make sure we never stop here again.
Barbara G.

I really liked the lady working. She was so sweet. But gas is crazy. Min $4.80 gallon and the store doesn't post prices. We paid $3.99 + tax which is crazy high but I needed my Pringle's fix. This place is in the middle of nowhere so I guess they stick it whoever will take it. Problem is the entire tube was crushed to bits. I didn't want to drop a palm full of crumbs. Shame on me for not taking them back to these highway robbers but we were too far down the road.

Goodbye California, see you next week
Ray H.

On my way to California leaving Lauphlin, Arizona and seen the gas prices. I already miss Arizona, guest California will have to wait for a couple of days. Heading back to Phoenix. This was a pleasant stop. Met a wonderful lady at the Mini Stop in Vidal Junction, California named Bonnie. 75 years young and working for fun.

This place had the biggest most welcoming restroom sign of any minimart I've ever been to. Plus the clerk behind the counter was very friend

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No price tags on anything, then they rip you off at the register. Everything double priced. Go to Parker.

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Zero stars for this alleged 24 hour gas station. Now we are stranded 6 miles away. Thank God these 3 stranded ladies have AAA!!

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