Had the kitchen sink breakfast burrito this morning. It was pretty good and very filling. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. They made me a burrito without cheese and were super nice about it. They gave me a military discount which was very generous. The establishment was very clean. read more

It was my first time. I need to go back on my next road trip because this stop was so late night We didn't get to try anything really They were already cleaning up for the night I hear donuts are great but it was a quiet lonely visit This is a must stop but I just have to time it better. Plenty of variety but no where near the beaver. I thought some of their merchandise was so funny! read more

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Ok Wallys we all know you're competing with bucees. As a Michigander I had so much hope and was excited to come for all of the bear stuff. Let's saw i visit bucees every time i see one because its so awesome- and we travel cross country all the time. I will never stop here again. I CANT BELIEVE you don't have ONE SINGLE THING for someone who does not eat meat. You have endless jerky, breakfast sandwiches- just everything but not ONE SINGLE egg and cheese or even a salad!!! We all walked out and will never return. I get its the midwest but how hard would it be to put out one single item that not filled with meat. RIDICULOUS. Sorry wally's bucees will forever be the BEST! read more

My experience at Wally's was underwhelming. The atmosphere was okay, but the restaurant felt somewhat disorganized and not very clean in certain areas. It didn't feel as welcoming as I expected. The food was inconsistent. Some items were edible, but others lacked flavor or were overcooked. Portions were average, but the overall quality didn't meet expectations for the price. Service was another area of concern. The staff seemed distracted at times and not very attentive, which made the visit feel slower and less enjoyable. Overall, Wally's has potential, but improvements in food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and service are needed. I'm not sure I would return until these issues are addressed. read more

Our first trip to a Wally's.While on the way to visit our daughter in Wisconsin, we stopped in the Pontiac location. I got gas and cleaned the windshield. Later we went inside and looked around. They have an eclectic selection of things, from camping/sporting goods, to novelty items and their own signature hats and shirts. Prices seemed reasonable. We went through the food area and they seemed to have all you need for a road trip. We stopped at the sandwich area and picked up a couple of items as a brunch meal. My wife got the chicken biscuit and I got the egg scrambler burrito. My wife said the biscuit was "fine" and the burrito was just "Ok". Kind of seems like more of a novelty more than anything. read more

Wally's - Lacking flavor. - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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A perfect break when driving from STL to the Chicago area. The place is huge, with plenty of gas pumps and parking. The store has something for everyone. A large selection of food items, BBQ, sandwiches, burritos, and pizza , drinks, alcohol, sugary treats and tons of Wally branded items. Bathrooms were very clean. This is our go to stop ! read more

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Me and my wife's first time at Wally's in Pontiac, Illinois and it is hands down one of the best gas station we have ever been to! The place is spotless, super spacious, and feels more like a mini travel destination than a pit stop. Whether you're filling up, grabbing a coffee, or just stretching your legs -- Wally's makes the trip so much better. Highly recommend stopping here! read more

Wally's - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

The Buc'ees of the Midwest? Yesssss! They have a cool BbQ sandwich central and it was just ok. I love that the have their own huge array of merch and obvi, tons of snacks and gas was fairly priced, too! It's a good alternative to my fave spot Buc's! Try their coffee bar. They have a pretty good selection of creamers and sweeteners. Otherwise, clean and huge bathrooms and pretty friendly service. read more

Okay, I get it. I GET IT. The North has responded to the South's Buc-ee's and the war of Northern Aggression has begun again. Please don't get me wrong, I understand the nuances, but those from the great northern climes don't realize how little Wally's registers in their lives. Living in a southern state that has the great southern equivalent in most directions that I travel, it's hard not to be biased. However, I note that when traveling north, they're *really trying* guys! When you're in the middle of nowhere and want way more gas pumps than is truly necessary on I-55, sure, this is a great stop. When you really want some cheesy themed merchandise or random tchotchkes in the middle of said no where, stop here! Now, the parking lot is kind of awkward and isn't really meant to handle shoppers or eaters during a "peak" hour, but I'm sure they'll fix that eventually. Oh, and there's food. Seems legit. Smells good. Then, there's the reason my mother told me to stop - the gloriously clean bathrooms that she hasn't seen since a Buc(SHHHH). Here was the biggest disappointment. Did it look like someone had cleaned at some point? Sure. It's brightly lit, which makes it feel even more cleanly. However, the streaky mirrors, bags of trash stacked by the cans, random toilet paper on the floor? Not so much. I had high hopes. This was the biggest disappointment on the stop. Like I said, it's good. It's fine. Really. About on par with a Love's stop. However, I wasn't overly impressed, especially over the crazy clean bathrooms that my dear old mother had promised. Bummer. read more

A great station with plenty of pumps and great price on gas. They have a large convenience store and restrooms. Don't forget to check out their beef jerky, sweets and deli counters. They also have a ton of shopping inside. Clothes and HomeGoods. It's a great place to stop and take a break if you've been driving for a long time. The staff was very nice The only advice I could add for the management, would be to better label the child changing station. It blended in with the wall, and when I was in a rush because of an emergency, I could not find it. read more

Honestly love this rest stop! Lots of food options and a good selection of snacks and candy. Grab an ice cream cone! Bathrooms were relatively clean - something they boast about. read more

The ultimate truck stop From the bathroom to the dining room , hats , blankets, food, gas You name it they got it They need to create an exit ramp leading right to the parking lot Stop here everytime we go down to the capitol Love this place read more

Wally's - View from the gas pumps - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

Wally's is an absolute staple for me, whether I'm headed north or south on I-55, this is the stop. They have a ridiculous number of gas pumps and an equally impressive amount of bathroom stalls, and somehow the bathrooms are still the cleanest I've ever seen at any gas station. Seriously... spotless every time. Inside, it's a road-trip paradise. A wall of beef jerky, all kinds of snacks, and legit in-house food that puts most restaurants to shame. The pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich are both made fresh, and they never disappoint. Don't even think about passing it up, make the stop! It's worth it every single time. read more

Nicknamed the Great American Roadtrip, Wally's in Pontiac, IL is a large gas station, rest stop combo modeled similarly to Buc-ee's in Texas or even EddieWorld on the way to Las Vegas. We saw the large signs on the way to St Louis from Chicago, and made it a point to visit on our way back: picking up lunch and filling up with gas. Named after the last name of one of the founders/owners, Wally's opened in 2020 and has 72 fuel pumps. It is located pretty deep inside a complex of other retail, and is geared towards cars (not a truck stop). We first filled up our tank (paying at the pump), and then moved the car in one of the front spots to enter. There is plenty of parking, and it is very big inside separated into different sections. It also has multiple exits/entrances so important to remember where you came in, to later find your car. We spent a bit of time exploring, and then settled on their barbeque station. Prices were very reasonable, and the food reflected that. Everything was self serve/ prepackaged. There is no place to eat inside, so after we paid, we scarfed down the sandwiches and chips inside the car before we got back on the road. Large fountain soda ($1.59) - had both Coke and Pepsi products. Sandwiches: Slice Brisket ($7.50), Pulled Brisket ($7.50), Pull pork ($7.00). They were all OK, with decent amount of moist meats on a squishy potato bun. You can add diced onion, pickles, and bbq sauce from the condiment stand. Chips ($2.00) - a bag of homemade potato chips. These were very good, and addictive. They also have ice cream, various coffees, and fresh baked items. It also had a running gag at their self-serve soda machines, with 'coming soon' flavors like StarKist Tuna and Van de Camp Baked beans. It's unusual for sure, and worth a stop. read more

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A huge, clean, gas station/rest stop in Pontiac. If you are familiar with Buc-ee's in the South, Wally's seems primed to become a Midwestern competitor (so far there are two locations). But there are over 70 gas pumps, clean restrooms, a large food area including popcorn bar, barbeque sandwiches, a huge soda fountain, and packaged candy and treats, not to mention a bunch of branded souvenirs to buy (their mascot "Wally Bear" is illustrated in a simple midcentury illustration style). There's a whole section of camping supplies and basically anything you might need on the road. Would definitely stop again! read more

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Many of my friends stop at Wally's on their way to and from Springfield, so I went to see what the buzz was about. I was immediately overwhelmed. There are dozens of gas pumps along the outside. Once inside there are fresh food stations, a coffee and drink bar, fresh popcorn, a bakery, and a BBQ sandwich area. You can buy packaged food and snacks as well as t-shirts and Wally's themed merchandise. The food was overpriced for the quality I got. $4 for a chocolate chip cookie is too much. The bathrooms were moderately clean. I'd rather go to a smaller restaurant with fewer people. read more

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A fun little stop when on 55! I was there 3 times in one week(ish) due to marching band travel and appreciated the sparkling clean bathrooms, 24 hour access, and novelty items. 1st visit, we got pop, a Sloosh, and breakfast tacos to try. Both were good, but my boyfriend liked the pulled pork better and I liked the brisket better. The meat with the egg and tortilla was perfection! 2nd visit, we stuck to repeat order of the drinks, popcorn for my daughter, and their freshly made chips. The chips were flavorful, crunchy (but not too crunchy!), and a perfection companion to the sandwiches we had packed. 3rd visit was in the middle of the night so just a repeat order of the drinks. I look forward to stopping here the next 2 years of marching band! read more

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Great stop on a road trip. Plenty of parking, gas pumps, and charging stations. They have so many drink choices. Slushies, fountain sodas, energy drinks, and booze. Fresh popcorn and sandwiches. Touristy clothing and items. Check them out if you passing thru I-55! read more

As far as travel rest spots, this place is great. Not only can you fill up your car or charge it if you have an EV. The carry I wide amount of snacks from jerky to fresh popcorn. They also have a BBQ joint inside. You can go to the other side where they have camping, road a trip and other gear. So if you need a pit stop, stop by Wally's. read more

Wally's - Exterior. - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

I absolutely love stopping at Wally's when I am traveling through Illinois. There are plenty of gas stations, as well as electric charging stations. There are plenty of restrooms and always clean. There are lots of food options even a jerky counter. A portion is set aside for shopping as well as regular convenience items. Always spend way to much money in snacks and gifts but I don't mind. Worth the stop everytime. read more

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Another ahhhhmazing visit to Wally's ! Had a great kitchen burrito and a fried Fish sandwich. Fried fish was similar to one at Mickey D's but bigger and $9! Bathroom are super clean. Great Wally swag available! read more

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Amazing sloosh and glizzy, lots of options, big ol bathrooms, and a clean, friendly atmosphere. I am pleased.

Holy crap. Awesome. Everything. So big. Clean. So bear. Wally's......................................................! read more

After driving 3+ hours through the thickest fog imaginable, we pulled into Wally's a little before 10pm on Xmas Eve. Despite being a frequent traveler on the I-55 corridor, this is the first we'd seen of it - though the guy at the Pontiac Shell station says it's at least three years old. I can barely see straight, and we need food and bathrooms. We park at the closest set of automatic doors to the service road that got us there and walk in -past a huge display of Christmas tree and presents. My teens and I spend the next ten minutes wandering "the retail section" because we've literally never seen anything like this! (Note: in this time, we've walked past several employees.) I've literally just told my kids how much I'm looking forward to coming back next time, because there's so much I'd love to buy, when the Wally Scrooge herself marches up. "You can't have those [backpacks] on here, and you need to put those behind the checkout and leave this area!" This is barked at us as she steers us with her fury away from the side of the store where we're parked. "That's fine, we'll just leave," I say, but she barks at me that we're NOT ALLOWED to go out the doors we came in because THEY CLOSE AT TEN AND IT'S AFTER TEN so we have to go out the other side. Scrooge also tells me this *is* her nicer, "and that's right, my name is ASHLEY and my manager is Lisa." Lisa seems apologetic as we ask what the hell just happened. She's happy to re-open the retail side for us to shop (it closed at 10pm, no announcement) but "the doors lock at 10pm" and she "can't" open them. (No sign on the doors that indicates this so you can choose to park elsewhere - the cone appeared later.) My teens and I had to walk all the way around the building in dark and fog to get to our car. We bought what we needed up the street at the Shell station. It was kind of like going to Disneyland and getting sucker-punched by Mickey Mouse. If you're going to go for the John Candy shtick (which this whole set-up is) maybe fill in your employers on the concept of "satire." I do wonder, typing this up on Xmas morning, if Ashley was visited by her three ghosts last night? Listen to them, honey. The one required star is for the cleanliness of the bathrooms. read more

Wally's - This was there when we left. No sign or announcement when we walked in that we wouldn't get back out. - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

Large gas station and more similar to Bucees. Nothing I needed at the time, but could see something tickling my fancy. Maybe I will try the food next time. Got gas and that was it. read more

I was excited to stop here and use a clean restroom since the store appeared fairly new. The store itself was very nice and clean, and I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of food options available. It's great to have multiple choices instead of being limited to just one type of food. However, the food quality did not match the prices being charged. My chicken biscuit was extremely dry, especially disappointing given the higher price point. Unfortunately, I didn't realize how dry it was until I was already back on the road, and turning around was not an option since I was on a time limit. My coffee also tasted very old and stale, which was another letdown. For a newer location that clearly puts effort into the appearance and selection, I expected the food and coffee quality to reflect that. With the prices being charged, customers should be able to expect fresh food and fresh coffee. read more

It's hard to review Wally's without comparing them to Buc-ee's but that's what they get for being a knock-off. Wally's is a smaller and less luxe version of Buc-ee's. The fluorescent lights and stark orange & white interior was super clean but not as warm and welcoming as the famous beaver's abode. Despite the show of placing them under heat lamps, the BBQ sandwiches were basic, mostly bread, and disappointingly cold. The "hot fresh popcorn", also displayed under heat lamps, was oddly cold and just okay. The restrooms were clean and comfortable but missing those little touches like hand sanitizer and grab bars in every stall. There was a specialty "Cafe" bar but it was closed. The regular coffee was hot at least...but the creamer choices were minimal. Small bags of potato chips under the heat lamps at the BBQ counter were easily the star of the show. Warm, crunchy, with tons of salt and black pepper. Too bad they can't figure out how to keep the sandwiches & popcorn just as warm. The staff were nice and friendly-ish. Oddly there was a lot of signage having to deal with security - no masks, no bags, no backpacks, side doors that close at 10:00pm, and surveillance notices everywhere. Makes me wonder how safe I'd feel stopping here alone at night. Overall it's a fine place to stop on the trip between St. Louis and Chicago. Just don't expect anything close to the Buc-ee's experience and you'll be fine. read more

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What a neat place, they don't have anything like this in Arizona (yet)!! Wallys is the go-to road trip stop! They have fresh sandwiches, a whole bakery, fresh popcorn, an entire section for camping gear and so much more!! read more

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Stopped by on way to Springfield and headed back to Chicago. On the drive down got some breakfast Tacos. One had brisket the other had pork. There were also eggs in them. Made with a flour tortilla. Certainly lots of choices. On the way back we stopped as well. Went with the famous sliced brisket sandwich and popcorn. Pleased with the quality of the tacos and brisket sandwich. Place reminds me of Buccees. Lot of gas pumps, food quality higher than normal gas station becomes a destination and favorite for people on the road. read more

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From Chicago, been to Wally's many times. If you're driving thru in the morning, try the blueberry coffee. It has a subtle hint of blueberry flavor. Nice combo! read more

Wally's - Blueberry coffee - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

Great food! Wide selection of popcorns, drinks and sandwiches. Staff was friendly. Plenty of gas pumps available. It did not disappoint! Thank you! read more

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Wally's is an experience. It is absolutely HUGE. I was driving to Bloomington and needed gas, Wally's was the best price. There are plenty of pumps and no waiting. I moved my car to the parking lot, as I approached the store entrance, I passed by about a dozen Tesla charging stations. There what seemed to be generic charging stations across the aisle they were covered in tarps, maybe they are still being installed? As I walked into the store I was greeted by the smell of freshly popped popcorn. Just like a movie theater and since the popcorn machines are nowhere near the entrance that was deliberate, it worked as I did walk out with a large bag of popcorn. There is a lot of Wally's branded merchandise, including coffee mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, plush toys, and nick-nacks. They have five dedicated counters: popcorn, coffee/barista, jerky and sausages, BBQ (brisket, pork, I think they had a catfish too), and bakery. They also have 60 self-service flavor fountain options (I'm serious I counted there were 60). The jerky was good, but at $29 a pound I do not know if it a good price. Three pieces was $4.00. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, they were hotel level bathrooms...at a gas station. Worth a stop. read more

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Never heard of this place but saw a sign advertising it when we were north of Dixon, Illinois. We have been to many Buccee's so this is a Buccee wannabe. It is smaller with not as many gas pumps, merchandise, bathrooms, etc. Much easier to find your family if you lose them! The place is very clean & the employees are very nice. They sell breakfast sandwiches & granola with yogurt for breakfast. Looks like they have brisket tacos & bbq for lunch. They even have a pressed penny machine! Great option for a stop with the family! read more

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me and my friend were walking around the toy aisle looking to buy squishy's. We were not being suspicious and we were definitely not planning on shoplifting. We were with our parents, but this girl worker with blonde hair in a ponytail kept following us around the whole store. EVEN OUT OF THE TOY ISLE! This made our experience very scary. I understand thinking we're shoplifting but we were with bout parents and had no pockets to keep anything! read more

On a looooooong road trip all the way to Arizona, my husband and I saw signs for clean restrooms and tasty barbecue. We decided to check out Wally's because not only had we never been, but we'd never heard of them either and we love trying new things. Their site boasts that they have 72+ gas pumps and 20 stalls in the women's restrooms, as well as a jerky bar and carving station. Based on the site alone, I was expecting a midwestern version of Bucc-ee's. Walking in my expectations were met. Clean bathrooms, lots of food options and a nice selection of clothing. My husband got a brisket sandwich, hot dog, and a drink. He said $3 for the hot dog was definitely worth it as the hot dog was delicious, but he hasn't eaten the brisket sandwich as of now. I got a pulled pork sandwich and drink. The pulled pork sandwich was $7, and honestly how it looked didn't get me excited, but as soon as I bit into it my mind had been changed. I'd definitely stop at Wally's during any road trip. read more

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Usually staff is helpful. Today not so much. The elderly cashier was not helpful and was very rude. She couldn't answer my question about a price check. As if it didn't matter to her. Rude Rude. She needs training from the young cashier who did politely answer my question. read more

Wally's is more than a gas station if you haven't figured that out yet. It is an experience that can only be rivaled with Buckys. I am so glad we have a Wally's on the way to Chicago and outside of St. Louis. I truly enjoy the clean restrooms, large variety of fountain drinks, and delicious food. If you're looking for something unique, there's plenty of souvenirs. The staff has always been so kind and helpful. If I were to recommend anything for Wally would be too up the bakery department in the morning time and offer donuts. They're much easier to eat on the road than a muffin. read more

Great place to stop on a road trip! Awesome food! Overall great place to go and get some food and sweets. Gas is well priced too. Souvenir shopping is also good. read more

Wally's is everything a gas station should be. It's legitimately a destination itself, and it's the best gas station I've ever visited. The bathrooms are spotless, the food is top notch, and they have enough grocery items and other merchandise to make me feel like I'm in a grocery store instead of a gas station. The staff are also incredibly friendly and welcoming. I never thought I'd be excited to stop at a gas station, but I genuinely look forward to stopping here any time I'm passing by. read more

On our recent cross country road trip, we stopped at Wally's twice. We stopped and got food and used the facilities both times. The first time, we both got the Italian beef sandwich. The bread was the right kind of chewiness, but there was cheese on the sandwich, which neither of us wanted. The sandwich could use more peppers or a side of giardineira, which wasn't available. We also had the house made chips, coffee (blueberry--don't get it) and ice tea (it was very cloudy, likely older batch). The second time, we both got fried fish sandwiches. The sandwich was huge, and we should have just shared one. There was still cheese, but we could at least scrape it off. The sandwich has coleslaw, too. It was super filling and the fish was flaky and pleasant, but don't expect it to be crunchy if it isn't made right then. Every time, bathrooms are clean, the place is bright and cheery. The first time we went there years ago, the people working were super peppy and happy. That isn't much the case anymore. This trip, all of the workers seem sad and despondent. I think they need to be paid more. read more

Wally's - Size comparison of the fish sandwich being enormous to 3 large pickle slices. - Service Stations Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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