F L Roberts & Co — Local services in Whately

Swung by to refuel my 5 gallon tanks for my diesel tractors. What a disaster -- stay away. There were dozens of trucks parked there -- all running with a horrible diesel haze in the air. The employees should be seeking damages for the health effects of this.

Signage is non-existent and there is only one pump with a nozzle that works for 5 gallon tanks. The guy ahead of me couldn't get the pump to authorize his card. The clerk struggled too -- finally saying that he needed to select "credit" for a debit card. That makes no sense. And shame on F L Roberts for not posting signs about the nozzle sizes or the weird credit card requirements.

Other safety-related observations -- the ground is slick with spilled diesel fuel everywhere. No speedi-dry or other attempt to absorb it. And the maze of parked trucks makes it impossible to drive to the pumps without the possibility of getting creamed by a moving truck or car that you can't see...

Went in for a meal and sat there for 25 minutes before she even acknowledged us sitting at a table and then never came back to take our order but took two other orders for people that came in after us This was the worst experience I have ever had . Is dark haired waitress cared nothing about customer service didn't acknowledge a customer did whatever she felt like doing to the point where the dishwasher and the bus are were the one coming out and asking if they could...

A true, old-fashioned diner. The waitress was really nice. The food was great. I got a bacon cheeseburger with fries. I can say that everything was cut, sliced, baked, and prepped in house. And the jukebox is full of 70's 80's and 90's music. The only reason they get 4 stars is because they are out of ice cream, so I couldn't try their famous shakes. The parking lot is a little small, but it's 11:00 at night and there's still room for 3 or 4 more trucks to...