I really like these Markets. This one has many pluses. It is in my daughter's neighborhood. it is an Exxon (I can use my Exxon-Mobile rewards and app. The Market has their own app and loyalty program. And it is a superior convenience store, read more

The Market at Preston - Store front - Delis Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I can't believe I'm writing a review about food from a gas station however I have been to Royal Farms. While I'll refrain from doing a direct comparison I will say what you get with The Market at Preston (or any of their other locations I suspect) is amazing fried chicken worth the trip to the pump. I ordered ahead and got a 4 piece meal, perhaps 4 pieces were too many because I ended up saving some of it for lunch the next day, however it only meant I got two chances to enjoy the crispy, but not super battered, chicken not just once but twice. I was really impressed with the Mac and Cheese. Not many places do the side well, often it's goopy school cafeteria fare but their Mac and Cheese was rich and creamy. The Potato Wedges were spiced very nicely, perhaps better than KFC. What else can I say? If you are driving through C'ville perhaps make your next pit stop at The Market. read more

The Market is located at the corner of Preston Avenue and Harris St, right across from the Bodos on Preston. In terms of outdoor seating, you can grab one of the picnic tables outside of the gas station or eat in your car. I got the 8 piece combo, which comes 2 sides and 4 rolls, and added on 2 additional sides. For the sides, I got a serving of mac'n'cheese, green beans, and 2 servings of their mashed potatoes.  Crunch - Crunchiness was definitely there! The breading was thick, but not so thick that it was over the top. Would best be described as medium thick. Flavor - Flavor was good. It seemed like breading had ground pepper on it. Well seasoned, well salted, not spicy. Succulence - Extremely succulent! Even the breast piece retained its juiciness!  Greasiness - Not greasy, especially given the thickness of the breading. Definitely pleasantly surprised!  Eat cold? - Chicken retains juiciness even when it's cold. Totally would eat it cold. Sides - All sides worked well with the chicken, but the one that stood out the most was definitely their green beans! W.O.W. I loved their green beans! The smokiness of the meat permeated throughout the entire dish. It was not too salty, which is often a reason I steer clear of green beans. Absolutely would get again. Next the mashed potatoes - it contained whole pieces of the potatoes, but retained the smooth texture of stereotypical mashed potatoes. I personally loved it! Does not come with gravy. Mac'n'cheese was pretty good. It was so cheesy, yet creamy! Lastly, the rolls were delicious! Bordering between a roll and a ciabatta, the roll was light and airy with a thin crust. Great bread if you wanted to create a mini sandwich. read more

Strange to say, but this gas station/convenience store is a popular lunch spot and food good reasons. Kiosks make ordering super easy, and modifications are simple. Fantastic sandwich selection, and tasted delicious. Would definitely go back and explore more of the menu read more

Nice little store & Exxon gas station. We popped in for fuel, ice for our travel cooler & a car wash. Our poor car is filthy driving through the mountains & country. The store has a little kitchen/ food with a pretty substantial menu- including fried chicken. Not that I'm a gas station foodie- but it smelled good! My car is currently sighing in relief for the bath as I'm sitting in the car wash writing this review! Easy in and out on the corner location! read more

Great food. Great family atmosphere. Great friendly servers who work like a happy team. Excellent rainbow trout fish fry and loved the pickled veggies! My only hope for their future is that they would add on an outdoor patio someday. Thank you! Julia S read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had. Period. To say this place surprised me would be a huge understatement. You have to try it to understand!

Awesome fried chicken & sides. We really enjoyed our meal here and had been hearing about their friend chicken! Definitely worth checking it out! Rivals Wayside and Browns! read more

This "gas station" was awesome. I stopped by to get some snacks before a road trip the other day, and was so pleasantly surprised. They serve hot, fresh fried chicken and all the sides. They also have some Charlottesville famous sandwiches! When I went to check out I was informed by a young lady in a cool tie dye mask (wish I'd looked at her tag) about the new rewards program they offer with some seriously nice savings. I'm going to be on my way to earning a free sandwich and drink as soon as I register on their APP!! And to think I would have never known about this hidden spot if I hadn't been craving some driving refreshments... read more

The sandwiches here are amazing and there's like a million of them to pick from. It does get pretty busy at lunch time though, I waited for 15ish minutes. The staff members, however, were all super nice and friendly! There are also lots of other food served- salads, desserts, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, etc. I'll have to come back and try their other stuff! read more

Such a HUGE change from the Shell station that was here before. Love the staff, food and the atmosphere! What a great decision to turn this into a Market. read more

The Market At Preston Are Some Of The Best Individuals I've Ever Had The Opportunity To Work With. We Have The Tenders And Sandwiches In Central Va. One Stop Shop For Almost All Your Needs. The Reward Cards Are Awesome. Come In And See Us We Are Waiting To Serve Y'all! read more

The shell station has recently been changed to an Exxon? With it the store was renovated to a wonderful market. The people working there are fantastic and Friendly. The food is delicious and the coffee is fresh. I highly recommend this store. read more

This place is the friendliest and most delicious market in town! You can always count on a smile and some great food.

The employees at this store are AMAZING! Customer service is on point and everyone is so so helpful and will go above and beyond to take care of your needs!! Thank you it means a lot! read more

Really great fried chicken and sides at an affordable rate. Get the cobbler. There's a couple tables inside for dining in. read more

Ordered via GrubHub. Sandwich was stale and very very cold as if had been pre- made and left in fridge all day. Husband did a made to order sandwich and was not cold like mine but bread was stale and not edible. We ordered three sandwiches and ended up throwing out all three for stale bread and old ingredients. Not quality ingredients as you expect at the Markets. I will say that shop when contacted did work to make it right. That goes a long way with me as shows quality is important to them. read more

Normally, I would think, "A gas station is a gas station," but with everybody trying to charge for every little thing these days, I appreciate that this Shell offers free air for tires. read more

Try their breakfast sandwiches. Cheap, fast, filling, and pretty fantastic for $1.99