Gas Stations in Rural Retreat, VA

“Very small maybe 10 parking spots, open 24 hours, no food, no hand dipped ice cream. Employees are friendly and helpful, store is clean, bathrooms...well there is only 1 employee, so he/she can only get the the messes people make as soon as possible. However,The gas station that you pass on the way in, on the corner has mexican restaurant, no truck parking then across street from that station is restaurant with another 7-10 truck spots but that restaurants hours are not posted.Mexican food was good, plentiful and reasonably priced. Store only has maybe 10 tables but you can get take out.”

“They have the best customer service of any gas station that I have been to. Carol (the cashier) is a truly amazing and sweet person. I was having a rough day and she went out of her way to help make my day better. I will be stopping at this station from now on when I'm in the area just to see Carol! She deserves a shout out at the very least for being an amazing and truly kind person.”

“Friday, November, 4th 2022~9:00 p.m.I had driven from Elliston, VA on my way to Marion, VA. I've had A LOT of horrible, stressful things happen to me in the past two weeks. Due to that I have been scatter-brained as hell. I was on 1-81 when the Low Fuel indicator came on. I was dangerously low on gas and had been cruising along like nothing was wrong.I pulled into the Shell Gas Station in Rural Retreat. I parked and went to grab my money. After frantically searching for five minutes, I realized I had left all of my money at home.I tried to get every method of digital payment I had on my phone to work and no matter what I did it wouldn't work.By this time my friend was worried and drove to meet me. He gave me $30 to get gas.I went in; grabbed a gallon of oil and anti-freeze and went up to the counter. The nice young lady, Theo, helped me make a smarter purchase. I thanked her for not calling the cops on me or something because I had been sitting out in their parking lot for about an hour. She reassured me and said she was actually going to come out and make sure I was okay.She was bright, bubbly, and sweet. She even ran outside to give my keys to me because I left them on the counter.I have managed teams of people plenty of times. I know potential when I see it.Theo; if you ever read this, don't waste your life working in a dead end job. You have great potential to do whatever you put your mind to. Keep that positive attitude, never lose your compassion: and I promise you will go places! :)”

“Stopped here twice yesterday first in the morning then again in the afternoon and I will say the people working both times were nice. This store is efficient but definitely could use an upgrade, the floors look old and restrooms clean but smelled bad. Good gas prices! Nice little restaurant beside it. My only issue was it’s outdated and an update would make it more inviting to customers”

“Very close to 81 . Super clean restrooms (at 5am) , fresh coffee & friendly courteous staff . Clerk let me fill my big ole thermos for $ .99 cent ! Pitstop perfection.”