Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 1,929 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to the 10 best convenience stores in Pontiac, MI keeps every entry within the city. Cheerful Dollar Beer & wine leads the list with a 5-star Google rating from 514 reviews, followed by Big Daddy's Liquor & Party Store at 4.4 stars from 397 reviews and Joslyn Market at 4.4 stars from 108 reviews. KENNETT EXPRESS and Marco Food Market each hold a 4.6-star rating, with 41 and 15 reviews respectively. Emerald Isle Market / Unc's Deli & Sandwich, DG Market, Sam's Liquor Stop, Sunoco and Dollar General complete the lineup. Across these ten stores in Pontiac, MI, Google ratings range from 3.8 to 5 stars, and review counts range from 15 to 514.
1Cheerful Dollar Beer & wineIts Google listing carries a 5-star rating from 514 reviews, and one longtime customer describes 25 years of visits and being treated like family.
2Big Daddy's Liquor & Party StoreBig Daddy's Liquor & Party Store holds a 4.4 Google rating across 397 reviews, listed on Google as convenience store.
Its Google listing carries a 5-star rating from 514 reviews, and one longtime customer describes 25 years of visits and being treated like family. Located at 1255 Baldwin Ave, the store opens daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quick visits are supported by credit, debit, NFC mobile payments and SNAP acceptance, with wheelchair-accessible parking also listed.
Daily hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 952 Joslyn Ave, it accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile NFC payments and SNAP, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Its 4.4-star Google rating spans 108 reviews. One reviewer praises tacos from the restaurant inside, while another highlights friendly staff and beer and wine prices, adding customer-backed reasons to stop in.
Open daily
SNAP accepted
Restaurant inside
“The restaurant inside has the best tacos in Michigan!!!”
At 310 W Kennett Rd, it combines chicken, pizza, cold beer, and liquor with a bill payment center and check-cashing services. WIC and EBT acceptance adds practical value, while a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking support access. The store stays open until midnight Friday and Saturday and holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 41 reviews, though one supplied review raises a debit-card surcharge complaint.
Emerald Isle Market / Unc's Deli & Sandwich holds a 4.4 Google rating across 47 reviews, listed on Google as convenience store.
Made-to-order sandwiches
Everyday essentials
SNAP/EBT accepted
“Walking into the store you’re greeted with nothing but great personality and a great atmosphere. I ordered the UNC’s Italian. This is hands down the best sub I’ve ever had, every bite just got better and better. Without a doubt I found m…”
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Open daily from 8 a.m. Groceries, household goods, and beauty products share one address, and the store is listed as suitable for a quick visit. It accepts SNAP, cards, and NFC mobile payments, with wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Its Google rating is 3.8 stars from 249 reviews, though the supplied reviews report cleanliness and shopping-cart problems.
Dollar General holds a 3.7 Google rating across 359 reviews, listed on Google as convenience store.
“The staff are all very friendly, the store is always clean and very well stocked. I am handicapped and the staff is always extremely helpful. I appreciate them and love shopping there. Thanks for all you professionalism and kindness”
The on-site convenience store stocks snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials, while fuel options include diesel and ethanol-free gasoline. Free air, propane exchange, and an ATM let customers handle additional errands at the same stop. The location accepts cards and NFC mobile payments and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Its Google rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 170 reviews.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each convenience store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Pontiac category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
convenience stores in Pontiac, MI: common questions
Which store has the highest Google rating in this guide?
Cheerful Dollar Beer & wine at 1255 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI has the highest rating at 5 stars and the largest review count at 514. KENNETT EXPRESS at 310 W Kennett Rd follows on rating with 4.6 stars from 41 reviews.
Which convenience stores lead our Pontiac, MI list?
Cheerful Dollar Beer & wine, Big Daddy's Liquor & Party Store, Joslyn Market are at the top of the 10 places on this list, ranked by Google rating weighted by review count.
Which of these convenience stores has the most Google reviews?
Cheerful Dollar Beer & wine, with 514 Google reviews.
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