We really like this 7 – 11. Though it’s about 2 miles away and we have one just 2 blocks away on NW Highway and Oakton, we still go out of our way to this one. For one, my wife has a Diet Coke addiction and they have caffeine-free at their fountain dispenser, something our local one does not. And my older son with type 1 diabetes enjoys the sugar-free Crystal Light Slurpees, yet another thing not offered by our local 7 – 11. Finally, the employees are always friendly and happy to see my son when he comes in with me. A few months ago, the cashier gave him the Slurpee for free since he said my son was so cute. The 7 – 11 also has a gas station in front. While Thornton’s on the other side of Park Ridge is usually the better deal on gas, this place beats most of the Shell, Marathon and BP stations around.