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CityAndStatePA .com
June 2021
Wawa vs. Sheetz:
ultimately, reigns supreme in the world of Pennsylvania pit stops. It all began when two Pennsylvania farmers needed a place to sell their milk, and the Keystone State’s greatest gas station rivalry was born. Both Wawa and Sheetz share certain similarities: Each offers 24-hour service for low-price gas, coffee, snacks, pre-packaged food, as well as made-to-order hot or cold food options from a touch-screen kiosk, tobacco products and a seemingly endless array of cold beverages.
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Their styles are different, though. Sheetz is typically louder and flashier, with a more intense vibe than Wawa’s unassuming, plain and simple appearance. Sheetz has a wide variety of exotic frozen drink options on their Slushie menu, ranging from peanut butter and jelly to horchata to orange creamsicle and more. But while Sheetz may seem like it has more options, Wawa reminds us that no matter how you are dressed, you are welcome there. Still wearing your pajamas and heading out for a snack? No one will judge you. Each store has several “signature” creations. Craving a Wawa Sizzli at 4 a.m.?
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HETHER YOU CAN’T live without Sheetz or you gotta have a Wawa, this long-held Pennsylvania convenience store clash has been going on for far too long, and now it’s time to settle the score. We’re just a few days away from our big debate, when Congressman Brendan Boyle and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman go head-to-head to decide once and for all which chain really has better coffee, sandwiches, and
