Donna's Truck stop.. Washington

I've ran the PacNW for years but have never stayed at Donna's.
Mainly because I usually park at a customer, or the logistics have me south of town in the SeaTac area.

This time my 14 was ticking low after shucking off 11 stops from Wenatchee to Auburn, up thru Seattle, all the way to the BC/US line.
I came back south and Donna's was my landing zone.

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!
Yes... it's pay to park. ($10) but if you spend $ or buy fuel it's free.
I don't think that's too much to ask.
They have a business to run, just like we do.

The parking lot was decently lit, no creepers milling around, no trash, a few pot holes.. but not bad.

Inside, it was well stocked with things you'd need for a quick grab.
A deli counter full of chicken and taters, burritos, and other artery clogging delights.

I ate off of the menu.
The 1lb burger and fries. Excellent.

The best part was the customer service.

The ladies were attentive, and talkative. They recognized me each time I walked in the door and addressed me from the previous conversation. WOW.

This morning, I got much the same treatment from the morning staff.
Very friendly. No snotty attitude, as if it's a bother to get out of bed and come to work.

The restrooms are a bit undersized for the volume of business they do, (only two sit downers) but that can be dealt with unless you're pinching a Turtle Head and someone is reading the newspaper.

For all you youngsters, and newer drivers... this is how they ALL used to be !
I will go out of my way to return !

 

I like GeeCees , too.
Been there many times.

No neon signs for me

 

i5 exit 202 on the north side of Seattle... 10 miles north of Everett.