This store is so great they have everything you need. the cashier Sara is a doll, great customer service!

I always have a great experience when stopping by, I always look forward to seeing the young girl I believe her name is Olivia. She is always so sweet to me and my family definitely makes the stop worth it. read more

It's a great Country store with a lot of stuff that's hard to find. Luv the atmosphere there.

Papa's is what it is and that's just how we like it - the gossip/info hub of the mountain, a very general country store with a smidge more than the basics, and the only choice for people over here on the LH and Lake Ez side of the Mountain without having to drive 10+ miles or down San Fran. It doesn't change a whole lot & that's OK. It's more than a gas station - they usually carry at least one version of anything you'd have to have when you're in need and don't want to head off the mountain. It's not a full market with all your fav brands, but mostly anything you'd want from sweets & TV dinners to bread and milk can be found, along with some surprising things the owner, George, picks up to stock here and there (Mexican candy, various toys and gifts, etc.). It's mostly handy for those who want drinks (alcohol and soda/other), smokes, and snacks, but can be a life saver when you need even stuff like holiday ingredients (they always stock things like yams, gravy, etc. at the right times), desperate-for toiletries or a phone cord or some medicine fast. And if they don't have something that is asked after a couple of times, you're likely to see it pop up on a shelf soon enough. The people George hires are usually pretty good eggs or they don't last. It's nice to have friendly and familiar faces who are just genuinely nice salt-of-the-earth folks who, despite dealing with some locals at their best & worst, still have time to be sweet to kids coming in to buy candy with their egg money. Small-town "only one we got" places have their good and bad - the "mountain surcharge" can grow tiresome, but it's worth it to not have to drive into town when you run short on milk or want to grab a frozen pizza for a quick dinner. And it's certainly nice to have people you know in there who are willing to go the extra mile. We definitely recommend Papa's often and are in there at least 4 times a week, sometimes daily during certain times of year. We're glad it's still here and we SO missed it during the renovation, so we will always vote for them to keep on keeping on. SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES WHEN YOU CAN! read more

After a lake side walk, being hot and thirsty, I stopped in to get a cup of ice. It was free for a small cup, though medium and large cups would have cost 50 cents. The staff here looked bored, until a recent local college grad walked in. They chatted with her, seemed honest to goodness happy that she returned to town, even if it was just for the end of summer. They inquired about her family too. I guess that's what happens when you reside in a small town. Made me feel like I was back in the 60's or 70's, long ago on Mayberry Lane from the Andy Griffith TV show. The small cup of ice (which was more like a large cup) kept me cool on the car ride down the mountain. Sometimes ice can taste awful, these ice cubes tasted fresh, though it was a long twenty four miles down the hill. read more

People are soo nice and friendly convenient store in town. Especially since the closest big chain market is like 15 miles away.

It's OK. Getting gas 24 seven is the best since there isn't much else around in the area.

They have lots of good things to pick up however they do not have any IPA beer. But they do have some other good choices. Trendi is awesome. She's in here a lot when we stop in. It's nice to have locals here It's a very friendly store and they have gas too. read more

Being that this is the only grocery store/gas station in town, it works for me. I used to live up here for all of 5 minutes. Don't eat the fresh food. Stick to the beer and anything in a can. I got deathly ill because my ex thought it would be a good idea to buy the ground meat to make hamburgers from.... I'm not exactly sure what sort of animal it came from.... read more

Small little hole in the wall convenient store up in Lake Hughes right across from the Rock Inn. I go here whenever I have that have to have pick me up while I'm at my friends house up in the Hughes. Great for those cravings or have to have cold drink. I just wonder how fresh their items are given this is like in the middle of nowhere. The diet pepsi i got tasted old and flat, but its better than driving 45 minutes down the hill to get to something better. read more

Great little store. I'm always happily surprised that they have just about anything I need, without having to go into town. The employees are always friendly and helpful. I love this store! read more

I've Been going to Lake Hughes about 10 years or more, this is "The" Gas station and store in town. The gas is priced normal not gouging you because you are a half hour from the next station. They have lots of hard liquor, beer, soda, water. Have had the ice creams on a hot day, they have fresh cookies I always get, chips and candy, lottery tickets everything you would expect at a liquor/country store really. This is a good as it gets in the middle of nowhere. read more

I find the other reviews really funny...but so have to disagree with them. I live in the area and go there often for a matter of convenience (the closest larger stores are approximately 30 minutes away...NOT an hour like someone else stated). I have purchased chips, ice cream, sodas, juices and candy here and NEVER had ANY issues at all....and I have been going here for about 13 years now. Also, they have weekly deliveries so everything is pretty fresh...so I am unsure what the other posters are speaking of....the staff is GREAT and help out in community events all of the time (the latest being providing fireman/police and forestry with water, sodas and whatever else when they were fighting our HUGE area fire....if your don't like mom and pop stores...than stay in the city... read more

I love this store! They have just about anything you need, at a very reasonable price. They also have the friendliest staff. It's the perfect little store. read more

I just love this place. Papa's keeps their gas prices reasonable, so I always fill up here. The selection of food and supplies in the market is great and way better than I expected for a little store in a tiny mountain town. They carry a limited but good selection of fresh produce. Even the wine selection is decent!!!The people who work here are stellar individuals, too. I have never experienced rudeness or mistreatment. Keep up the good work, y'all! read more

Growing up here this was our go to store! Always a go to for your missing ingredient or even if you have a late night sweet tooth. I love this little store and everyone there is super friendly! read more

I love this place! Always there for snacks or whatever you need in the kitchen. Very friendly staff!

I am a huge fan of this little country store. The produce is pretty expensive, but it's an hour closer than any other place around so you pay for convenience and the gas you save by not driving down the hill. The gas prices are actually excellent, though. The staff is friendly. It's basically what you would expect from a mom and pop type convenient store. This place is one of my favorite memories of Lake Hughes. read more

Nothing too exciting here, just your run-of-the-mill, middle-of-nowhere gas station and store. I work close by so it's a great option for a mid-week soda or snack. The service is always great. The other reviews are likely spot-on with the food reviews, but I haven't tried the food (and won't). Everything else there is great! read more

The staff here at pappas is the best...the make you feel at home & that's nice since I live up here. Its nice nit gaving to drive a half hour into town becouse you forgot butter. They have a little bit of everything. The prices on somethings are a little high but I guess I could spend more money on gas & drive all the way into town...but no ill just stop into a little store that I've been going to since I wore diappers & my grandfather bought me animal crackers & icecream read more

This store just keeps getting better. The staff is wonderful. There is a produce section now. Try the Tochigan Farms salsa. It's locally made and better than any salsa out there! read more

I was coming from Lancaster and like an idiot I didn't fill up the car with gas so I ended up taking a detour here. This place saved my ass as I was on empty. This place is old school, you have to go in and tell them how much you want on a pump. I thought that was kind of funny and cool. After I did that I went to the rock inn for dinner (I did a separate review for that place). Before I left I bought a come at Papa's and I was on my way. The people were real nice. This place saved my ass and for that I say thanks. read more