I suppose the benefit to getting lost on the way to a workshop in Plainfield, Indiana was that I stumbled across the just opened Plainfield, Indiana location of Wawa.
It's pretty well known that Wawa only recently entered the Indiana market. What started as a New Jersey iron foundry in 1803, became a dairy processing plant in 1902, and then opened as a food market in 1964, is now a 750-strong chain of convenience stores with a strong presence in six states and a growing presence in others (including Indiana).
Why is Wawa beloved? friendly employees. One-stop shopping for gas, coffee, and food. While this was really within the first 24 hours of being open, it was noticeably clean and I was pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was.
Wawa offers fuel and EV charging.
Wawa has a stunning amount of coffee options and I definitely tried their refreshers/rechargers. Dragon Burst is an absolute winner.
Wawa has breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and the menu is surprisingly comprehensive. You can get a biscuit sandwich starting at $2.49 - lower than a ton of fast food joints (I'm looking at you, Hardee's). While gas stations/convenience stores are often known for their unhealthy foods, Wawa has quite a few healthy options. There's also a lot of baked goods - donuts, brownies, muffins, and even soft pretzels. I tried the donuts. Yum.
I was pleased with accessibility features. I also noticed an accessibility statement on their website that I found pleasing.
This was a first visit and it was unexpected. So, no photos. I was rushing to a conference and primarily looking for a snack and directions. I received both from friendly employees in a warm, winning, clean, and welcoming atmosphere.
I don't go to Plainfield a ton, however, there's no doubt I'd stop back here when I'm in the area. While I still think the idea of a beloved gas station/convenience store is a little weird, There's an awful lot to love about Wawa. read more