Trading Post

Wiper broke last night in the snow storm, thankfully i found this little place. They gave me no Trouble to let me park the semi there over night. Didn't get to have fresh dinner food but was pleasantly surprised to pay 5 bucks for a breakfast sandwich that wasn't microwaved. Thanks for helping a stressed trucker girl out!

Great little station, however, others parked under the gas pump awning for shade & I had to wait so that I could get gas.

Delicious! Hidden Gem! It looks like any small gas station with a convenience store... Small but mighty kitchen offers good variety of real hickory-smoked meats, fresh breads (even gluten-free and naan), seafood and sides. I had the pulled pork sandwich with slaw on a locally made potato roll. It was magnificent. Truly. The meat was smoked to perfection, moist, tender and was heated on the stovetop in front of me (and not gooey with any sauce). The vinegar slaw had just the right amount of bite - nothing extreme, and the toasted roll was crisp on the exterior and steamy and soft on the interior. Did I mention it was just $6. There are 4 or 5 seats at the bar / countertop and while eating I saw a to-go reuben assembled, starting with deli-slicing the meat. Mmmmmm! I would like to try the oysters, chorizo and any number of other things on the menu here...We will be back!

I just love this place. Anytime I leave from Cville headed to Nelson I stop. Great selection of offerings from the grill. All the conventional convenience store sundries with more than a handful of items that may catch one by surprise. Plus the staff is super friendly. Over in all worth the stop.

Since they reorganized the inside it is way less cramped which is great. The grill is fantastic, I've tried tons of stuff from their very long and baked menu and everything is great. Cashiers are always super nice and they have a pretty good selection of vapes.

The gas prices are great! The food is really good and a great selection of sandwiches or ask for a custom one ahead of time, by calling in, which is what I do MOST of the time as it can get very busy. By doing this, I get my sandwich in a timely manner and help the flow of customers to move along! 😎
Oh and the staff are very cool/nice!!! Friday is "Fish Fry Friday", with awesome choices of fish! Oh did I mention Oysters? "GET IN MY BELLY"!!!
Enjoy!
Eric V.

Hidden gem. You'd probably not guess that this gas station/convenience store had such a great grill, but look a little deeper and you will see the constant stream of folks in and out all day ordering an incredible variety of food. Yesterday we had a soft shell crab sandwich and a tuna avocado melt. Good stuff! Often we get smoked chicken salad sandwich and a reuben. Tex Mex and BBQ look great, too. Too many choices, and we're having a hard time veering from our faves, but give this place a try, because it's all good!

Its hard to find non ethanol gas these days. The Trading Post is the most consistent station I have found around Charlottesville. The staff is always helpful and fun. The food and environment are both great. Worth stopping anytime your south of town on 29.

The trading Post is great! They have the cleanest non-ethanol gasoline in the area (and yes we tested several sources). They have an excellent fish fry on Fridays. During inclement weather they do everything that they can do to remain open. They do this so that there is always somewhere locals can go for generator fuel and supplies. They will always get our business.

Great place to swing by when passing through the area.

I'll often stop by to grab a made to order sandwich when passing through. They have a good menu, and their ingredients are fresh.

Staff are really friendly and nice to talk to (or not if you don't want to), they even made me a sandwich after they closed the deli, for which I was super appreciative.

I like there food! Friday is Fried Fish day! I've called ahead and asked for it baked, and they complied nicely!!! Gas prices are comparable to most places, and lots of food choices!!!

Always the lowest gas prices in Charlottesville! Great food, especially the Friday fish fry. Better prices on beer and staples than anyone else in the area.

Lowest gas prices in Charlottesville, sometimes as much as 20 cents a gallon cheaper.

Add to that better food, better selection, less expensive beer and convenience items and nicer staff than the Crossroads Store a mile away, what's not to love.

I thoroughly enjoyed eating here. Making new friends and meeting the people. The menu could be at a five star restaurant and it would fit right in. Can't wait to pass through again!

I've been going to this store for at least 30 years and I love it. They have an amazing variety of everything you could imagine. You have to check it out.

I'm handicapped and they give me so much help. Food is great. In particular I love the fish and the coleslaw is the best in the Charlottesville area.

Great breakfast sandwiches, friendly staff and decent gas prices. Easy off and back on Rt 29. Plenty of parking to pop in to get something at their market.

Always fast and great customer service.Would recommend and Have recommended to everyone I know that's looking for a quick bite.Their food is.always fresh hot or.made to order

I have been stopping in there for years as I travel to Charlottesville. They have great food and seating is available. They also sell souvenirs as well.

This is somewhat of a country store they do have a deli and ready-made Foods able to get gas no service station and weekend specials