Chacko has to be one of the most charismatic business owners in all of Escalon, California. If you are passing through, along our "Stepping Stones", slipping through the land of Peaches and cream on your way to Yosemite, Sonora, or any of the lovely areas out that way... stop by Emil's! If not for the convenience alone, of being able to get pretty much anything you need... Whether it's; a bite to eat, whiskey to warm your bones, tampons for "yo Bi**" G sister, motor oil- for all sorts of things, a random nose ring... or just for the opportunity alone to chat with the owner, Chacko.. He's just a crazy, cool dude who is funny as hell, has a green thumb for days, soul that shows and a heart of gold- though he may act as if he is swindling or gaffling you.. rest assured, he is only messing with you in such a way that you are not sure whether he is being serious or joking... He's normally joking, and to most anyone who is not insanely boring or just busy searching for the head they lost up their -"B" years ago, he's pretty damn good at putting a smile on your face. Whether he does it with a sarcastic joke, a sincere comment, or a kind gesture.. he'll send you off in a better state than he received you.
Oh and he keeps his place clean and stocked too.. ALWAYS... even...
Read moreThe options here are exhaustive. We walked in looking for sparkling water and were greeted with multiple varieties of San Pellegrino, Perrier, and Clearly Canadian, covering flavored and unflavored varieties. Then we found a wall that looked like a library of candy flavors. The wall contained 16 kinds of Snickers (not counting the ice cream version in their freezer) and multiple types of Air Heads. I couldn't conceive of more than one, so I blurted out, "What planet are we on?" It coincided with the clerk at check out asking where someone in our party where we were visiting from. I would make it a point to stop here, whether returning to the Bay Area from a trip to the Eastern Sierras or simply fact-checking a Wikipedia article about the list of...
Read moreEmil's is the only place you need in town. All the employees are polite and professional and treat all customers with respect. If you can beat Chaco at arm wrestling, you can get a free nights stay @ Emil's motel. An arm wrestling victory and only $99.99 gets you a free nights stay at their luxurious motel. Did I mention that they also have a Self storage rental property? Yep!...
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