I have two to choose from. The main one is about 40 minutes away, the second about 15-20.
I generally use the further one, the owner is a friend, very knowledgeable staff, huge supply and variety of everything needed from hardware to ingredients and you self serve all your ingredients which I like.
The second is smaller, knowledgeable staff as well but much less variety. They do operate a club but haven’t had the chance to check it out.
I have five clubs in my metropolitan area although the further the distance the better the store seems to be. I do most of my shopping at the store fourth furthest from my house because they are the most reliable at carrying what I need and their prices are the most reasonable. I know I can place an order on my computer and when I pick it up in a few days the order will be correct. The problem is that it’s a forty minute drive out there and I rarely find myself in that part of town at a time convenient to be out there. Their shipping is prohibitively expensive. So I often buy from one of the larger online shops where it is comparably expensive but I don’t have to waste time or gas picking up the order.
There are 3 shops in my area. 2 are within 10 minute drive of my office. 1 is my go to for all things. Hardware, supplies, books, ingredients, and a great knowledge from the owner and staff.