The history of Home Run Market runs back many years to a Texaco Distributor in the Central…read moreCarolinas. Sometime probably in the later 1990's, they began to diversify with Gas Stations/Convivence Stores which many but not all, had a small Deli associated with it. Gas Stations were either Shell or BP branded although I think there are a couple of AMOCO Stations in the mix. First one I ran into was when they were building Langtree on I-77 at Exit 31. It's a Shell Branded Station and at the time, I was using Shell Gas to keep the Fuel Injectors clean on a Turbo Charged Audi. This one had a deli called Metro Deli which was very good. This Home Run Market is also a Shell Brand but they call the food station, Metro Kitchen. Bought gas here several time but did not try the deli until about a week ago. Again, food is good and generally made to order with quality ingredients. Very good and very quick and very reasonable. Definitely recommend.

For the second week it a row, I had a craving for a good Hot Dog all the way. A week ago, last…read moreMonday, I drove over to Lincolnton to give City Lunch a try. I've been there before but it's been a while so wanted to see if it had changed. Got there a little after noon and they were closed despite the posted hours. On the way over, I had passed the East Lincoln Mini Mart which has a big sign out front, "Best Hot Dogs in Town". Stopped in and their kitchen was down so no Hot Dogs. One more place and that was Jay's in Denver but sign said, closed until 3pm. Ended up with roller Dogs at the Quik Trip Gas Station. Not the best but still not too bad. Repeated the same thing yesterday. City Lunch was closed despite the hours being 5:30am to 5:30pm. East Lincoln Mini Mart had their equipment back online, so I ordered two of them. No place to sit so I took them home since I only live about 10 minutes away. Building is not much to look at, but the Hot Dogs were incredible. The dogs were all beef and had great flavor and texture with a nice snap. Not normally a fan of slaw and I did not tell them "No Slaw". so they came with slaw. Something about North Carolina, everything comes with slaw. Nevertheless, the Hot Dogs even with the Slaw were delicious. Price was more than reasonable and a great value The sign boasting "Best Hotdog in Town" on the front of the building is accurate and the place lives up to the sign. Will definitely be back.

I've been coming in the store since I was 12 years old. Nothing like a store where you know each…read moreother have conversation and great hotdogs. All around great people. If you drive by stop in and meet the local store where you feel invited to be their . Not the qt where you get the same greeting evertime you come through the door . And the same ( I'll see you next time) when you leave. Not a very big place . But doesn't need to be !!! Hospitality is the most important with me!

These days going by the name Quik Shoppe and distributing Shell products, this gas station and…read moreconvenience store is not far from US-321 and easily accessible. Eight covered pumps and a large setup for snacks and drinks inside, which I only took a look because at my pump told me that "clerk has receipt." I did earn six cents rebate per gallon thanks to Get Upside, so there's that. https://upside.app.link/7H6NN [Review 15397 overall, round number 900 of 2021, number 2947 in North Carolina.]