Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 1,015 Google reviews · How we rank
The 10 best convenience stores in Waterford, MI are all within the city, with Google ratings ranging from 3.5 to 5 stars. Lakeways Market leads the list with a 4.6-star rating from 87 reviews, followed by Crescent Food Store, which has 5 stars from 22 reviews. Dollar General ranks third and has the largest review count among the entries, with 382 reviews and a 4.2-star rating. Mobil Dixie Market and Pontiac Lake Express discount LIQUOR-BEER-WINE also hold 5-star ratings, based on 13 and nine reviews, respectively. Dollar Tree, Walton Liquor Store and three 7-Eleven locations complete this Waterford, MI list, with ratings and review counts offering clear points of comparison.
Reviewers praise its pricing and pleasant staff, with one singling out the pizza as delicious and well priced. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 87 reviews supports that feedback. Located at 3468 Pontiac Lake Rd, the store stays open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and SNAP acceptance add practical reasons to stop.
Well-priced pizza
Late weekend hours
SNAP accepted
“Came by here to grab a couple random things. Store had the biggest selections of drinks I've seen and amazing looking food options. Pizza, sandwiches, grilled meats, italian food, etc. Everything was fairly priced. As I was leaving, I to…”
Dollar Tree holds a 4.0 Google rating across 258 reviews, listed on Google as convenience store.
Open until 10
Pickup and delivery
SNAP accepted
“Julian is awesome, he helped me find everything I needed as I have never been to this dollar tree before. The store was well kept up with and he was actively stocking/ cleaning up when I came in! He was so helpful and great! Thank you Ju…”
Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 67 reviews, with one reviewer highlighting frozen beverages and another noting good deals. Free lot and street parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and SNAP acceptance add practical reasons to choose it for a quick in-person stop.
Open 24 hours
Free parking
SNAP accepted
“Friends good deals and recently fixed the parking lot.”
Located at 2891 Pontiac Lake Rd, Suite 101, it opens at 10 a.m. every day and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. The store has a 5-star Google rating from nine reviews. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, plus acceptance of credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, round out its useful features for a brief visit.
Open every day
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
NFC payments accepted
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CVS holds a 3.6 Google rating across 88 reviews, listed on Google as convenience store.
“The pharmacy, his hands down the best pharmacy around from kia to denise to all other. They are so very helpful. The store staff are also very helpful and understanding. I've been going there for the last past five years. And never had a…”
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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 Waterford 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 Waterford, MI: common questions
Which convenience stores in Waterford, MI are open 24 hours?
All four featured 7-Eleven locations are open 24 hours daily: 1009 Crescent Lake Rd, 11 S Cass Lake Rd, 3461 Airport Rd and 1795 Scott Lake Rd. Each offers snacks, drinks, daily essentials and prepared food.
Which stores have the highest customer ratings?
Lakeside Party Store at 5753 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Ste A has the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.8 stars from 253 reviews. Elizabeth Lake Market follows with 4.7 stars from 106 reviews, and Lakeways Market has 4.6 stars from 87 reviews.
Where can I pick up prepared food in Waterford, MI?
Each featured 7-Eleven lists prepared food. At Lakeways Market, 3468 Pontiac Lake Rd, review excerpts mention pizza, sandwiches, grilled meats and Italian food. Lakeways opens at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, closing at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. the other days.
Do these stores accept SNAP and mobile payments?
Every store in this guide lists SNAP, debit cards and NFC mobile payments among its accepted payment methods. All also list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. The four featured 7-Eleven locations additionally list wheelchair-accessible restrooms.