Circle K

This has to be one of the worst major-​chain gas stations I’ve ever been to. The gas is outrageously expensive, which is no surprise, but it’s also almost impossible to get because of the many hoops one must jump through as part of the whole process.
First, it’s inevitable that anytime I pull into this small, poorly-​designed parking lot I will either end up playing chicken with another vehicle that is leaving, accidentally jump an unmarked curb or wait in a crooked and seemingly endless line for my turn at the pump. Second, it’s inevitable that on almost every occasion the pump is out of order and not accepting credit cards so I have to go inside and wait at another line at the register to figure out the problem. Third, they often have one of a handful of rude, short-​tempered clerks who make me feel like it’s my fault that there whole system is falling apart.
It is the only gas station in the immediate area which forces me to go here when I’m running on empty and short on time. In the future I will risk driving anywhere else as long as I feel I have enough gas to get there.

Friendly cashiers, a well-​lit, well-​stocked conveinence store. They have a good selection of snack, candy, and juice. THey also have gas, and it’s right by my work, so I frequent this spot. Convienently right off the freway, and has 3 driveways in/​out of the place.

I love this gas station! Sure it may be a tad difficult to pull into. Sure you might find some strange homeless folk lounging about and asking you for change. But what you will also find is great customer service. Every single one of the staff on duty has always been courteous, prompt, and friendly. Any time I stop by for my morning coffee/​cigarettes I can always expect to be greeted with a smile and a bit of chit-​chat. The coffee is surprisingly good and is always fresh, never stagnant (wish I could say the same about other gas stations in the area…) and their prices are low was well. Best. Circle K. Ever.

This gas station is my savior even though I rarely buy gas there. They have a mini-​mart attached.
They have saved my azz when in the midst of a Haagen-​Dasz emergency.
The store itself is bright, and well kept. It’s not a shady mini mart that you wonder if the products on the shelf have been there a month, or a decade. There are a variety of frozen meals, dairy products, and of course all matter of liquid refreshments in their cases. If you’re looking for a sugar high, don’t pass up the candy/​gum/​mint aisle. Need the Sunday paper or auto trader? They have those too.