Wayside Country Store

[1160] 12/2020…read more We stopped at this Stewart Ship on the way to Stratton mountain. The gas station was nice and the people were friendly. We picked up snacks, gas and air for our tires I definitely recommend this place.

Simply put, I have given feedback to the corporate team about their product over the past year or…read moreso and have never received a reply. So, I can only extrapolate that they do not actually care about the customer's opinions. My specific feedback was just to let them know about a change in quality around the peanut butter and butter hardroll which tastes great with a cup of coffee. However, they started getting cheap and lately (about the last 6 months or so), I've noticed the peanut butter is a meager, partial skim of flavoring that can be so minimal that is seems practically non-existent. In the past, there was plenty of product to satisfy the palette. The store staff is great and I regret having to give one-star for such a small issue, but it is more about the lack of response from corporate when I've logged three different comments on their customer service platform. (Food -3 stars, Cleanliness + 4 stars, In-store staff, +5 stars, Corporate -100 stars).

Stewart's Hot Fudge Sundae - It's Flavor Time!

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Stewart's Shops

4.0(7 reviews)

3.1 mi

One of the smaller Stewarts Shops. Gas area and parking area are tight. Only 4 pumps. Gas was 50…read morecents higher here than at home!!

There is something very satisfying about a small town convenience store's. The people working…read morethere are local, the customers going in and out are local and everyone knows and for the most part, likes each other. Watching men young and old hold open the door for ladies, smelling the coffee and ever cooking hot dogs on the roller grill shows small town life for what it is: families, people living together in harmony. Today's feature was freshly made apple fritters. Coupled with a handmade chocolate milk shake, life is good. The store holds basics for life: bread, eggs, milk, soda, beer, soups and other canned goods as well as all sorts of ice cream and frozen treats. There is little that can be needed, from matches to mustard, that the store doesn't have. Outside the gas pumps are humming while customers in transit replenish treats for their trip. I appreciate the presence of this store and highly recommend stopping in whenever one is in Arlington.

Grab a fresh cup of coffee from our self serve hot coffee station!

Lemonade Refresher & Make Your Own Hot Dogs.

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View of the outside of the shop and entrance.

Cumberland Farms

2.5(2 reviews)

14.1 mi

I guess Cumberland Farms changed their policy. Employees are allowed to insult the customers now…read more Who would have known it would be considered completely appropriate for the night shift manager Amelia to ask a customer if they're stupid. I know what you're thinking. The customer was probably being rude. Well, no he was not. All he did was ask to speak to Amelia's supervisor. Which she refused to do. Maybe she was having a bad day? No. This particular manager is completely rude and unprofessional every time I have gone in that store. She is rude to everyone and should be fired.

I like this place. They have more of a selection of snacks and drinks than most convenience stores…read morein the area. We always go here late at night for a quick snack fix plus we like their milkshake machine. Yum! Service is usually pretty friendly here too, parking lot is well lit so it feels safe and the bathrooms are clean.

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7-Eleven

3.5(15 reviews)

20.3 mi

I love this store. I currently go there every morning to get a couple of bottles of diet Pepsi for…read morework and a bag of protein chips. Most days my husband comes in with me and grab a coffee. Everyone there is really nice and friendly.

So as a person that just tried to get previously employed here the whole time I got played around…read morewith my first interview I was there a half hour early and sat there for an hour and a half the interviewer/ manager at the time never even showed up so at that point corporate fired him then I had to go back for another interview and fill out another application then that didn't work so I had to do another application. Was already told I have the job now all of the sudden betheny the higher up is to lazy to figure everything out so at this point I was told I wouldn't be getting the job cause corporate can't do they're job

The Best 7-11 In The Country. West Dover, Vermon

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7-Eleven

1.8(10 reviews)

17.0 mi

Today is April 19th and I went to 7-Eleven in Bonneville I pulled up and went into the handicap…read morespot left my car running I knew I shouldn't have gone there but I went to go in for one second I wasn't going into shop I just was going right to the counter and coming right back out and the assistant manager came out gave me an extremely dirty look and said that's handicap parking I told her I know I was just going in for a second and coming right back out and she said absolutely not and she was extremely rude somebody really needs to put her in check lol

Absolutely horrific store! Gas prices are insanely marked up, and Robin at the counter is a RAGING…read moreC u next tuesday!

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Stewart's Shops

3.5(11 reviews)

29.3 mi

We have so many ice cream places we don't need this by us but I love going here when on vacation…read more The chocolate milk is amazing and the ice cream is even better. We came here after dinner one night as this place is always trusted to be open.

Ah good old Stewart's, it wouldn't be a trip home without a trip to this place…read more Stewart's is a chain of convenience stores, some of them have gas stations too. This particular location is a few streets away from Broadway in Saratoga, where you will also find yet another Stewart's. This store was clean and well lit. This is the perfect place to stop in when you forget to buy milk or eggs at the grocery store. Stewart's has their own brand of beer too, it's fairly inexpensive and not too bad. A lot of my friends and acquaintances in the area love the ice cream from here, I would give it about 8 out of 10. There are a TON of flavor options!! This is definitely an inexpensive place to pick up a tasty frozen treat for a price that won't break the bank. Good place to take kids and you can use your debit/credit card, some of the mom and pop ice cream stands require you to have cash. You can buy pre-packaged cartons of ice cream or get a cone/sundae. So if you are wandering Saratoga and looking for ice cream, I recommend giving this a try over Cold Stone. You will probably save a few bucks!

Ice Cream Sundae

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Stewart's Shops

3.7(10 reviews)

39.1 mi

Stewart's has the best ice cream in town (and maybe the world :). The staff is very friendly, and…read moreare very welcoming. The atmosphere is very kid friendly. The price for the food is very reasonable! This is very rare in town due to the tourists atmosphere. The down side is the location does NOT take Apple Pay or tap. So please ensure you have your physical card or cash.

So up north, 711 becomes Stewart's, and it's an upgrade…read more The one in Bolton has all the general store stuff of American tradition, but the outside seating and polite visitors and staff make one not feel guilty about getting burgers and shakes at the everyday price--and fill up the tank upon leaving. It's the answer for me, or I'd just as soon make my own food. Little things matter!

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Mike & Tammy's Main St Market

4.4(11 reviews)

21.8 mi

Mike and Tammy's is without a doubt my favorite breakfast spot in Londonderry VT. Everything is…read morefresh, cooked to order, old school diner vibe right on route 11. PRO TIP: Don't miss the fresh maple glazed donuts Sundays at 9am, they sell out quick .

Why a maybe, a small place in Royal Vermont should have a great breakfast…read moreThe bacon was probably the worst bacon. I've had nothing special and eggs. How can you make them wrong? Small town places need great food to bring the locals in, the chores will stop just because it's there Get in some good bacon and some real cups to drink coffee out of it I think you'll do much better my opinion, of course Go and form your own opinion

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Killington Market

3.5(41 reviews)

43.1 mi

Their daily hot food selections are consistently excellent, changing everyday and offering the…read moreperfect comforting, hearty meals you want after a few hours on the mountain. If you aren't in the mood for the hot bar, their freshly made sandwiches are also good. It is a fantastic local spot with great quality food that beats resort prices any day. I make it a point to stop by every single time I'm in the area.

Quaint spot to stop and grab some essentials. Loved the clothing shop which shared an entrance.read more

Desserts.....yummy!

Italian sub without ham, with pepper hots, and banana peppers.

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Friday Market Gobbler Sub. Soggy & Mushy.

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Nice folks and clean little store. They have a little of everything. Whether you are passing though looking at the Bridges, Leaf Peep'n, and looking for snacks or you are up for snow sports. They have what you need. And it is such a charming place to stop. read more

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