Petro Travel Center
4 (1167)
10200 Old Federal Rd, Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 335-1984
ta-petro.com
Claimed
Gas-station convenience-store chain, with snacks, drinks & hot food, plus travel & maintenance gear.
Service options
- In-store shopping
Reviews
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Jo Jo
6 days ago
This shower was EXTREMELY disappointing. I PAID $16.00 for this shower (AFTER filling up my tanks). I was informed the only way that I could get a free shower was by having an ultra one card, even though I always get a free shower when filling up at Petro. Then for my gf and I to have to shower in such a disgusting/outdated bathroom was the icing on the cake!! I wish I could get a refund for it!
Robinson Express
9 months ago
Driver amenities are plenty but not always functioning. Barber, cinema, lounge, arcade, massage chairs, rocking chairs, table with chairs, ATM, convenience store and Iron Skillet. Good sized parking lot is well laid out and well-lit. Handful of paid parking. Diesel is generally cheaper compared to across the street. Fuel stop building has better food than Iron Skillet.
Maggie Watkins, Doula
4 months ago
We made a quick pit stop here on our travels. Everything was super clean! Nicely decorated and organized. Massage chairs, fitness center, pool tables, travel store, restaurant and that s all we could see from the door to the bathrooms. We meant to go to the Flying J, which is across the street; but turned in here instead. So glad we did!
mauven68
8 months ago
This place is so old and outdated. Talked to staff member, she stated the place opened when she was 10 now she is 70. Orginal bathroom fixtures. Cook cleans showers when not busy cooking. Towels are washed on Tuesday. Was told I was upgraded to the executive shower. Drain didn't work in shower, technically you could take a bath in the shower.Staff is great, very friendly, especially if you buy them some smokes and a soda.
Driven
10 months ago
Love the condiments for popcorn. They have refrigerated candy. Gym located inside along with billiards. Nice store plenty of parking
Craig Brown (Middleburybigdog)
a year ago
If you want any breakfast you'll have to get it at the fuel island to go. The main restaurant says it doesn't open until 11:00 a.m. I waited and had a sit-down brunch. The food was okay but seemed overpriced. All of the staff that I met both at the fuel island and the big restaurant were terrific. Because there is a flying j across the street parking is usually not a problem here.
J M
a month ago
In need of update, specifically for showers but at least they were clean. Great truck parking, better than loves food and parking wise
DJ Stalker
8 months ago
Very large parking area.. I was there on a Tuesday night around 7 pm and there was still plenty of parking. Very clean
Micheal Debus
3 months ago
A huge parking lot to crash in.., if need be. The staff does not bother anyone @ all. Very private & secluded from any "Bothersome Others" Clean inside and Outside...
Kimberly Domininiak
7 months ago
Ate at the Iron Skillet, only 1 server, Dennis. She was fabulous serving the entire dining area by herself. Food was good, chicken parmasean not so good. But 5 plenty of truck parking. Clean restrooms.
Wanderlust
a year ago
Bathrooms were very clean and festive with holiday decor. Cappuccino machine was out of order. Has an Iron Skillet there.
Scott Braddy
6 months ago
Good hot water and pressure. Now if they could add some elbow grease to actually clean the showers and get rid of the mold that would be awesome.
John Lanham
10 months ago
I have fueled at this location afew times. This is the second time I have showered here. Unfortunately I forgot talk with manager 1st time I showered here. I just went spoke with manager on duty to let her know how bad ,dirty showers are. I took a towel to her asked her to smell the towel .people this towel had not been washed used thrown in the dryer that's it. People we pay for these showers every time we fuel. We all need sanitary cleaning on these showers that not getting done here at this location. Showers are absolutely disgusting. Managers along with workers just don't care. Very discussing
Francisco Cepeda
a month ago
The men's restroom shows and stinks like it hasn't been cleaned since years ago
Christopher Nelson
8 months ago
I paid $16 for a shower, started out, couldn't regulate the water temperature, finally got it to where I could stand it, right when I get lathered up I hear laughing, and the cold water disappears and I get scalded, grab a towel open the door, workers are just staring, close the door get back in , on off on off ect with the cold water, and I get scalded. So I get dressed to go confront the manager, only to be talked to like an idiot..told them what they are doing is assault, and all I got was laughed at...I'd give minus 5 stars if I could , (chest is still on fire e ven though I'm in my truck)
Dale Miller
a year ago
Ate at the restaurant Iron Skillet and we were beyond disappointed. For starters, who ever had the lame idea to do away with the buffet, should be terminated from their position. Seriously, that was the best thing Iron Skillet had in their restaurants and that s why we visited in the first place. Another couple came in behind us and left because the buffet was no longer available.We sat down in the dining room that only had about 10 tables open (rest of the tables were roped off). There were 2 waitresses, 3 cooks and only a few customers in the restaurant. Our food took over 45 minutes to get to us once we ordered and we only ordered a club sandwich and dish of chicken teriyaki. Once our food reached us, the club sandwich was good, but the chicken teriyaki tasted old and the entire dish was dry. It was horrible. The waitress offered to get something else, so we ordered a baked potato. When that arrived, it was dry, overcooked, and looked like it was a leftover baked potato from yesterday. I would ve made this a one star review, but since the waitress seemed concern of our complaint and didn t charge us for the chicken teriyaki nor baked potato, I added a star for at least that service. Unfortunately, we will not be back to any Iron Skillet location because of what happened today.
Troy
a year ago
Iron skillet has the best food for all of the ones that I've been to. I'm a retired MARINE CORPS veteran who has traveled all over and I live in tennessee, but this Petro, and Iron skillet is one of the best I've ever been to. Great people who actually treat you like family. From the store to the restaurant. Ty all for showing people how real southern hospitality is all about.
R Stov
5 months ago
Has one of the more spacious fitness centers of the Petros. Friendly people here also.
Laura Broussard
3 years ago
Visited on 4/12/21, very pleasurable experience. Clean. Well maintained. Never have we met a more friendly person than Mr. David, the shower attendant. He genuinely loves his job and it shows. He asked every guest if everything was to their liking! Best service ever!!! He is a jewel
Johnny Birge
a year ago
One of the bottom 5 restaurant services I have EVER had.Soooooo disappointing from the moment I took my seat.Waitress forgot so many peoples items, that several got fed up and just LEFT.This is one Iron Skillet I will refuse to stop at ever again.
Hare Valkyrie
a year ago
10/10 Get stared at by staff while i try to use the massage chair, and get followed because I was looking to see if they had vault wallets.Incredibly paranoid of me using a backpack to shower before i shop i guess.The place is a ghost town for what i'm used to, probably for a good reason.
Jonny Quest
a year ago
My experience was one of the worst Petro experiences I ve had.Fuel islands were decent and it was good to see the DEF pumps being installed at each island.Normally I prefer the food at the fuel island store but this time it was a hot mess. Store was dirty, storage room unkempt, food area had a lot flies. The staff was nice but I would not recommend getting food here.So we went to the Iron Skillet but that was just so bad. Food was over cooked. LOL! I ve never had an overcooked baked potato before. The flavor of the steer burger was heavy on grilled chemical taste. Salad was fresh tho. Don t assume you will get all items that should come with your meal. My husband had a burger/fries with no condiments.The waitstaff was very slow and not very attentive. So if you re in a hurry or require a menu, condiments, a refresh on your beverage, or better yet your check, prepare to wait or go find someone to help.I can see some of this happening if they are super busy but half the restaurant was closed down and there were not that many tables full in the open area.Would have done better going for fast food.By far my best Iron Skillet experience has been in Sparks NV (I-80, exit 19). My best fuel island experience has been breakfast in El Paso (I-10, exit 37). Food was well prepared and more importantly not greasy.I will only park, fuel & buy snacks here in the future. Fuel discounts are good, parking area is clean and not too damaged. If you have a dog plenty of space for walks.I m noticing that at ALL truck stops lately the cellular signal is typically 1-2 bars so if you want to stream or anything requiring a lot of data forget it. I could access Reddit, my load board and YouTube but not much else. Netflix, Amazon prime video & Hulu not so much.
Terri Davis
a year ago
I'm so proud of the fuel Island. They have done something different with their menu and I love it!!!!!I noticed it about a week ago. I came in, and they had stuffed bell peppers, chicken Kiev, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti. Etc.Everything was good. I come back today and they're making fresh homemade sweet cornbread they have those barbecue riblets, meatloaf, broccoli and cheese, corn and they have fresh mashed potatoes and brown gravy, cherry pie, peach pie, black berry pie, the menu is looking really good,,,,.This is the best thing I've seen in a long time.I wanna give the cooks in the fuel island a big thank you This is great and awesome what your doing .We greatly appreciate all you do.. I will definitely pass this on to my fellow colleagues. Thanks most happy driver today
Junior M
3 years ago
I was across the street, seen the normal pizza and wings you get when you re just trying to get and go, but I wasn t having that today. Came to the Petro and man, place is huge. The barber was cool af. All the employees inside are real nice and quick. Place is clean and so is the huge parking lot. Saved to favorites
Shawn Souza
3 years ago
First off got my hair cut and beard trimmed at the barber shop. Very nice guy and good prices! Then stopped to get some food. Staff was very fast and friendly. Food was great. Most importantly plenty of parking and most spots aren t reserved like most TA/Petro. I ll be coming back to this one again
Scott L
5 years ago
One of the better Petros. David takes really good care of the showers and has a very professional attitude. Ashley was an excellent server with a great attitudeHave never NOT been able to find a REAL parking spot. They have a good truck wash on site. Ive never used the barber. Food in the restaurant was prepared EXACTLY the way I asked for it.Thank you.
Tim Catrett
2 years ago
I hate that I had to give it one star just to leave a comment. The staff were very rude. The shower wasn't clean. I asked for a different shower. Next shower wasn't cleaned well. Walked over to the flying j and got a shower there. The parking lot smells like piss. Limited menu. They wouldn't make me a BEC sandwich. I'll never stop here again.
Teri Spencer
5 years ago
Two words. Shower Curtains. Good shower, lots of water pressure which makes water go all over the place, not just in the shower stall. Iron Skillet buffet wasn't bad for being the end of the day. Salad bar was nice and fresh, AND there was pudding! Chocolate and butterscotch. Didn't need to order dessert. Sweet tea with a small pitcher to spare. Huge parking lot, some of the spaces are a bit tight but as long as you pay attention there should be no problem. Drivers, if you are going to nose in to a spot, please get your rig straight instead of taking up your space and crowding the spaces next to you. I will be back next time through.
candi nelson
2 years ago
The Iron Skillet just gave me to worst service & nastiest food I have ever gotten at an Iron Skillet! I sat down & the waitress never said a word & waited on 3 other tables that came in after me the omelette I ordered was super greasy & had no taste to it, the hash browns were burnt & I was not offered any jelly to go with my toast . As far as the shop, nothing but good things! I called to ask if I could get some done that no speedco or other shops said they do but this shop will! They may have a long wait time but I m ok with that! For the shop!
Willis Burton
4 years ago
This truck stop has great food. Nice place to lounge. Also I recieved a great haircut from a barber name mike while I waited on my next load. All the people I dealt with were kind and polite. Lots of parking and clean environment. Thank you Petro.