Thomas Edison Short Way

I would never typically think to review a service area, but this place was a breath of fresh air. We were driving from CT to NJ and this place was a super quick and convenient stop. We ran in to use the restrooms and grab coffee. It was clean, new/updated, and had lots of options inside.

After a couple years of going to the older, much older rest stops around this area, this place surprised me! First of all, the aesthetics are beautiful, and I really dig the glass look. Second, the bathrooms (the primary reason people go to these sorts of places) was clean and well kept. Third, the food selection was pretty good and has a little something for everyone. Lastly, the glass quote panels are really neat looking and a great inspiration for anyone traveling here. But the only reason I'm rating this 4/5 is because there's a lot of trash in the parking lot, but that's likely due to the patrons that come in and out of here. And people often litter everywhere and that sadly ruins the beauty of this nice place. Overall I'd recommend this place if you're headed south, and the one right across the street if you're headed north.

This place was extremely packed wow. When we pulled in I should've known to just keep going because there wasn't anywhere to park. There wasn't any enforcing of masks so beware if that bothers u because there was quite a few that wasn't wearing any.

The Burger King located on county line road and Pipkin road Lakeland Florida worst so-called restaurant ever. It's 100% unfitting to give them even one star. My son worked at this location so I know the b that goes on there and regardless every time you go through the drive-thru or into the restaurant it's always something total 100% incompetence. Their corporate management really needs to look into this location and of course all their locations Burger King is notorious for being a s customer service experience.

The recent renovations were much needed and have been a huge improvement overall. Much, much cleaner these days. Can finally enter thru side doors!