LakeSide Trading is the Cayuga Nation's retail operation, with locations in Union Springs and Seneca Falls, and the sheer volume of FLX Finest awards tells the story: Gold for Best Convenience Store in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025; Gold for Best CBD Shop in 2024 and 2025; Gold for Best Smoke/Vape Shop in 2024; Gold for Best Place to Work in 2024. This is not a gas station that happens to sell snacks. LakeSide Trading has evolved into a full-service destination where the gas prices are consistently the lowest in the area, the CBD and smoke shop selection rivals dedicated specialty stores, and the convenience items are stocked with genuine attention to what customers actually want.

The Cayuga Nation sovereignty means LakeSide operates under its own regulatory framework, which translates to pricing advantages on fuel and tobacco that draw customers from a wide radius. But the repeat business — and the repeat Gold awards — comes from more than just price. The stores are well-maintained, the staff is engaged and friendly (hence the Best Place to Work recognition), and the product range has expanded thoughtfully to meet evolving consumer interests, particularly in the CBD and wellness space. For Finger Lakes visitors, the Union Springs location is a natural stop when exploring the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, and the Seneca Falls location sits right in the path of major tourist traffic. Either way, you are getting a better experience than the national chain alternatives.