Sheetz Vs Wawa: Which Chain Has The Best Made-To-Order Food?

If you live in the American northeast, you’ve probably stopped by a Wawa at least once because in many places (like New Jersey and Pennsylvania), you’ll find one every couple of blocks. Like its rival, Sheetz, the chain with the flying goose logo caters to all your most basic needs — clean restrooms, gas pumps, refrigerated drinks, hot coffee, basic packaged snacks, a few essential groceries, and a considerable menu of made-to-order food.

But Wawa didn’t start out as a convenience store. Rather, in 1902, it began as Wawa Dairy, offering fresh milk products delivered straight to the customer’s door. Founder George Wood and associates did well for themselves in this capacity, but must have decided a change was necessary, because the first Wawa Food Market was opened in Folsom, Pennsylvania, in the 1960s. Since then, the chain has rapidly expanded, and today, it operates 1,197 locations in 14 states. Those states include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, and Indiana. Despite being a somewhat recent expansion, Florida leads in total locations, with 26% of all physical stores residing within the Sunshine State. But New Jersey and Pennsylvania are not far behind, with 25% and 23% of all locations, respectively.

Wawa’s made-to-order menu is extensive, with many foods to order that range from hoagies and bowls to salads and burgers. Soups, sides, frozen coffees, healthy drink options, wraps, and more fill out the menu’s offerings.