Starks Truck Stop — Local services in Vinton

Stopped by this truck stop on a long haul, and I’ve got to say — their sub game is strong.

First off, the truck stop itself was clean, well-lit, and easy to navigate. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms (a rare blessing), and a solid convenience store with everything from energy drinks to emergency windshield wipers But the real gem? The sub counter. I went with the classic Italian sub, meatball fully loaded. Freshly sliced meats, crisp veggies, and a roll that was soft inside with just the right amount of chew. They don’t skimp on the portions either — this thing was Warm it through without turning it into...

Guy on nights with long hair isn't very thrilled about having to do anything. Asked if he had a product in stock still he said he didn't know for me to go look. Only time I have seen him happy and friendly is when a young girl was taking his place one morning. Other then that the breakfast and food is good. They have a pretty good selection of products. I don't know if it's just on his shift but there is a customer that takes care of the coffee bar since the employee doesn't, as per said customer. He helped me get a cappuccino one morning when...

I hate to do this because this is good place to stop. Everyone that works here is nice. Lots of good country folks work here. My kind of people. With that said, do not, I repeat, DO NOT mess with those tamales they sell. I love tamales so when I saw they sold them I had to get some. Don't get me wrong, they were good. But 2 hours later I thought I was dying. I was praying for a restroom and scared to use the restroom all at...