“My family has brought cars to Whitt Brothers for over 30 years. They have always fixed the problem for a good price. When I say they stand by their work, that's my experience more than once. Mike is a stand up guy.”
7AM - 10PM
305 E Galena Blvd, Aurora“PEQUEÑO LOCALE This Puerto Rican restaurant isn't on most people's radar, but it should be. Borikén is one of the most well-hidden places I've been to in recent memory. Tucked behind a shady liquor store and BP gas station on Galena Blvd in downtown Aurora, there's not much to say about this total hole-in-the-wall joint other than the food is terrific. The dining room is small and there isn't much seating to speak of, but you can still eat your meal inside if you feel like it; the last 3-4 times we've opted for carryout and that's suited us just fine. The employees are pretty nice from what I can recall. They have tasty 'frituras' (fried stuff) on the menu, including 'alcapurrias' (stuffed fritters), empanadillas, 'rellenos de papa' (potato croquettes), and 'amarillos' (sweet plantains). They're $2.75 each, I recommend getting a few to try. My wife loves their 'mofongo de churrasco' (mashed plantains w/skirt steak, $14) and our little guy enjoys the 'arroz blanco y habichuelas' (white rice & beans, $5). The beans - which are super flavorful - are more akin to a soup or stew, not that pasty glue-like mush other places serve. I'm a big fan of their 'jibarito de pernil' ($10), a sandwich made with roasted pork, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo-ketchup between two garlic fried plantains. I've had this Puerto Rican specialty at a few places now, though none have been better than Borikén's. Bread = 4.5 Circuses = n/a They don't serve alcohol, so those hoping for a Bacardi cocktail, piña colada, or even a cold can of Medalla will be disappointed. They do have desserts on the menu like flan and 'quesitos' (sweet cheese fritters), but they might not be available 24/7. * TL;DR * Borikén is both small & local, which could be a reason why they've endeared themselves to our family. With the closure of Caribbean Corner in Downers Grove (R.I.P.), there are very few restaurants in the western Chicago suburbs that serve food from my wife's homeland (Jibaritos on Harlem in Oak Park, and Cuisine de Jibarito in Melrose Park are the only places that spring to mind). The location isn't great by any means....you could easily drive by two or three times and not know where the hell to find Borikén, even if you're actively looking for it! The interior is super light on ambiance (aside from a tiny Puerto Rican flag) but they care about food, not vibes. Man, I wish 4-1/2 stars were a viable option. I can't tell you how many times I've found myself stuck on the fence, wondering if I should give a place the benefit of the doubt or accept that some restaurants excel in certain areas (like food quality) while being slightly deficient in others. I'd definitely recommend Borikén, and I'm sure we'll be ordering from them again in the next month or so. I can't kick the 'jibarito' habit, nor do I ever want to.”
Open 24 hours
407 S Lake St, Aurora7AM - 10PM
2200 W Galena Blvd, Aurora“I visit this location at least five times a week and the owner is a very nice guy and he’s a people person and will help you in anyway that he can, and his team is very friendly and helpful.”
5AM - 11PM
300 W Galena Blvd, Aurora“Gas is always lower than anywhere else here. The people that own it are very very nice. Being a woman and in a gas station that makes it more comfortable. I surely appreciate The kindness and the patience From the employees.”
Open 24 hours
2411 W Sullivan Rd, Aurora“Haven’t been inside but pumps always work and so easy to fill up using the Walmart app and saving 10 cents. Connects right from your phone. Smart pumps for sure”
Open 24 hours
2130 W Galena Blvd, Aurora“Cashier at 1:30 PM was amazing and extremely kind on June 4th 2024, he was spectacular and deserves a raise for his kindness, or a bonus. My first 7/11 and it was amazing due to the kindness of this cashier. Both of the cashiers.”
Open 24 hours
600 S Frontenac St, Aurora5:30AM - 11PM
503 Hill Ave, Aurora“I love a place that you can go that's nice and clean. The bathroom was in order. The floors was clean, it was brightly lit. And the customer service was very professional. Of course the gas is high. But that don't have anything to do with the establishment. I am talking about the gas station itself. Of course you say it's a gas station. It's not a gas station it is a business. That's dealing with customers. Your first priority should be for your customer. That's how the company makes money. The manager at this gas station teachers the employees. Great cleaning, a coordination, and sanitation. Keep up the great work.”
Open 24 hours
1202 N Eola Rd, Aurora“Got gas, if I can remember correctly it was available on the Upside act and I received $.13 off per gallon. I didn't go in the gas station, just got gas so just got the gas and left, no problems”
Open 24 hours
2800 Ogden Ave, Aurora“This morning after filling up at the pump. I got a hot coffee,Who needs StarB..... coffee it's a waste of money.With the money I saved I was able to get a delicious donut.Chocolate covered are my favorite even though they all looked fresh and delicious. The donuts were displayed in a neat and clean manner. DD has nothing on these donuts. Ask for Linda if she's there she's always helpful.”
Open 24 hours
1680 Montgomery Rd, Aurora“Man a lot of the people in this 7/11 are pretty scary. I gotta hand it to the business for hanging in there despite the rough crowd they bring in. Some of the things I've seen include: - Customers yelling across the store to ask how much milk is - Wandering lunatics - People hogging the counter playing the lottery - So many sweatpants! - People smoking crack in the parking lot I think someone was also shot here. So kudos to the 7-11 for keeping their doors open.”
Open 24 hours
1331 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora“Under new management, they got rid of the misleading gas price with car wash and without car wash. They now advertise the same price for both, bravo! Their gas price is now competitive with the Shell down the road. Mucho kudos.”
Open 24 hours
2609 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora“This one specificly the most oganized gas station ⛽ of the area , i can stop get the necessary , fresh coffee and donuts to continue ahead my day , a clean bathroom , employees are awesome here !”
Open 24 hours
600 S Frontenac St, Aurora“Great 7 eleven, always have fresh hot dogs and burgers and a good selection of snacks. I know for a fact these guys didn't laugh at some dudes blonde hair either lol”
Open 24 hours
674 N Broadway, Aurora5AM - 11PM
611 Ashland Ave, Aurora“Mobile Gas and priced lowest in the area The Convenience Store Makes and sales Hunt's Pizza Fresh next store is an Ice Cream Parlor.... A little piece of Heaven ☺️”
5AM - 12AM
2112 Ogden Ave, Aurora“The gas station is very clean and the cashier is very friendly. It’s not often that a gas station attendant actually says good morning instead of blurting out your total. They had a good selection of frozen foods and pantry items.”
5AM - 10PM
832 W Illinois Ave, AuroraOpen 24 hours
1795 N Farnsworth Ave, AuroraOpen 24 hours
948 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora“This Speedway is a Pleasant stop because of the customer representative Kentavian W. He's helpful and greets me with a smile. The store and restrooms is clean. I enjoy stopping in when I'm working late. Kudos Kentavian.”
5AM - 12AM
1030 N Lake St, Aurora“The only place to shop for glass and vape. Lowest prices are right there in town hands down. Funky bean lost me as a customer when I went inside the mobil mart lmao.”
Open 24 hours
2241 S Eola Rd, Aurora“I came in here because we were filling up on a road trip to Springfield Missouri. We came in at the middle of the night and we decided to buy some snacks. In terms of customer service this place does a decent job. They have so many different options for snacks. Not only that but they have many options for healthy snacks which is not always available at 7-Eleven. The gas pumps worked pretty fast and I had no issue with getting a receipt from the pump which sometimes is a problem at gas stations. There's honestly nothing to complain about this location. Great staff and friendly customer service. The staff was very polite and courteous. The one downside is that it is slightly dirty both on the interior and the exterior. But most gas stations are like that.”
Open 24 hours
420 North Farnsworth Avenue, AuroraOpen 24 hours
3890 E New York St, Aurora“Bless the man working at Citgo on 10/26/16 around 3:40 pm. His kind heart saw me waiting in the rain and brought me something to cover myself with and it made my day 100x better. Thank you immensely!”
Open 24 hours
1851 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora“The little Spanish lady behind the counter is so nice... please reprimand the rude guy who is making rude comments to her and doesn't even card people... that guy is so rude I told him to be courteous.. he smirked...”
“Jon Billmeyer and Cress Creek Automotive have been servicing our cars for 3 decades now. Jon and his team are always fair, honest, reasonable and competent. So nice to have a one stop auto repair shop for all our needs.”