Ben's Penny Mart is a great convenience store with better wares than your average 7/11. They have a…read moresmall selection of Japanese snacks (a nod to big brother Ben's Tune-Up next door), and a good number of local beers, which are available for individual purchase. They also now have TVs, which makes the Penny Mart a nice quiet location to catch a game. They have recently added Foothills Meats, as the other reviewer noted, which really completes the experience for me--people-watching at their streetside bar while enjoying a meaty sandwich is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon.

Love having this just across the street from my office. Their sandwiches and hot dogs are all made…read morefrom local meat and are simply delicious. I've had the sh*t on a shingle special too, good old fashioned comfort food. If you're downtown near the south slope and want a quick bite, it's definitely worth checking out. There is a small bar for eating, but it's better for take out.

LOVED Sparky's! I was walking by and the hanging pennants immediately caught my eye. The layout is…read moresuper neat: food and drink options are right up front, a bar sits in the middle, and there's a fantastic gift shop filled with unique items in the back. I sat at the bar, and the staff was incredibly welcoming and wonderful. They had fantastic live music from a local acoustic guitar player whose selection was absolutely perfect for relaxing with a drink. They feature a full bar, an extensive beer selection, and a few frozen cocktails. They even had a special margarita menu during my visit! I highly recommend checking out their frozen drinks, the pickle martini (or the shot version), and the French 75.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

if I could give 10 stars I would. Parking lot, store, and bathroom were immaculately clean. As we…read moredrove up they were cleaning lot and windows. Friendly service

From the owner: Specializing in: - Gas Stations…read more- Convenience Stores

Nice workers. went in for duct tape to fix a car. They had it for sale and at a fair price.read more

Cheapest cigarettes in Asheville! They also sell candy cigarettes!read more

Not everyone would think to go to a grocery store for a sandwich but I'm glad I did. They have a…read moredaily special where you can purchase a full sub for only $8 and change so of course that's what I got. I wanted wheat bread but they were out so I went with the regular white. No biggie. With that I got a tuna sub with lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and salt and pepper. Delicious and the sandwich was HUGE. MUCH better than Subway. I have to point out; when I get a sandwich I usually get green peppers but they had mixed colors for their peppers. I made a comment of how I only get the green ones but that the mixed is fine; the guy grabs a handful and this sweet man picks out just the green peppers for my sandwich. He didn't have to do that and I was so very thankful. Huge plus for just that. Shows he actually cares and I love that! Wish I got his name. But sir, if you see this, THANK YOU!! You made my day with that small gesture. I walked around the store and stumbled upon the Snyders pretzel pieces and they were on sale 2/$5. I hadn't had those in forever so of course I bought two bags. The sour cream and caramelized onion flavor.....SO GOOD!!!!!! Will 100% go back if I'm ever in the area. I need to try more subs!

Horrible! Bought 9 new items and got flagged three times during self checkout. Should have left and…read morewalked over to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Each time they came over and watched the video three or four times, on the third she was like you didn't scan your popcorn then was like oh no there it is, sorry hunny, the amount of restraint. The lady next to me was also ready to walk out but hung in there. Literally will never step in any Harris Teeter again please build more Publix in NC.

We stopped at Hot Spot for gas before leaving Asheville. We live in SC but needed gas before…read morecrossing the border. Gas is cheaper in South Carolina, and you'll immediately know why when you drive on our roads! The advertised gas prices are the cash-only prices, and if you plan to pay with a credit card (like most people), you will pay a few cents more. Even after the extra 10 cents per gallon, it was still one of the less expensive gas stations in the area, though. I got a coffee and topped it off with some hot chocolate cappuccino. The cappuccino machine worked well (often, gas station cappuccino machines are clogged and only dispense water with a hint of flavoring). My coffee was as good as I could've expected it to taste from a Hot Spot. The convenience store has a good selection of local brews as well, including one of our favorites, Ginger's Revenge. Hot Spot isn't fancy, but it gets the job done if you need gas and snacks for the road.

Love the staff they are friendly and have good jokes when you've had a rough day at work and the…read morebest ice in town.

It's a gas station. It's a convenience store. Not much going…read moreon here but Market Center does it well. Friendly staff, gas isn't too bad (at least not today). Coffee is pretty good as far as gas stations go. Plenty of snacks and treats if you need it. Good location on the triangle and easy access from both sides of the street. Open 24 hours!

Nice convenience store with some of the best gas prices in town. Nice selection of coffee and cheap…read morefountain drinks.