7-Eleven

Ok ok, I know… 7-​Eleven isn’t the sexiest place to review. I typically stay away from writing about chain businesses. But it’s still a business in my community, and they actually saved my butt not too long ago. And it’s important to give credit where credit is due (whether you’re a chain retailer or a mom & pop store).
A few months back, I was hosting a big event in Sausalito. We were expecting a ton of people, the weather was hot, and our beer/​liquor vendors needed plenty of ice to keep their beverages cool. ** Sidebar: if you’ve ever hosted an event or plan to host one in the future — lots of ice is essential. You can never have enough!
In any case, I was running a bit late this day, and I didn’t really have time to endure the long lines at Safeway or CVS. So as I was driving down my hill, it dawned on that I had a nearby 7-​Eleven. Why not go there?
Truth be told, I hadn’t been to this 7-​Eleven since college when my friends and I used to buy beer and cigarettes for the weekend. In any case, I swung by the store and parked in their mini lot (there’s always parking, btw!). I beelined straight to the freezer and loaded up on eight 20 lb. bags of ice. After settling up with the cashier, I started to carry my icy load to my car (all 160 pounds of it). And here’s where I was really impressed/​surprised. The cashier, who obviously took pity on me, offered to help carry the ice to my vehicle. He totally didn’t have to help, but he did anyway. Long story short — 7-​Eleven and the kind cashier saved me a lot of time (not to mention, stress on my lower back).
Look, I know 7-​Eleven is a chain, and we here in the Bay Area like to thumb our nose at these kinds of businesses (especially ones that serves Big Gulps and 3-​day old hot dogs). But at the end of the day, they’re a convenience store. And on this particular day, they offered me plenty of convenience. So thank YOU, 7-​Eleven. You’re a-​ok in my book!

It’s a 7 – 11; the have basic stuff and snack food for when you’re in a pinch or stuck in Hwy 1 weekend traffic.
I’ve seen non-​locals/​tourists be very rude to the staff and the staff just rolls with it. No point in being that way with a 7 – 11 employee, good for the staff for not getting into it with them.

ripoff but good id you are desperate for a cold hot dog.

There is a younger guy that works here that I really like. He’s always friendly. However, the older man with a beard working here, I think his name is Gurmohen, always tries to rip me off. If there is a deal or promotion going on, he will try to avoid upholding it. If you want to use a coupon, he will «accidentally» not scan it. He has even charged me twice for the same item before. The least he will do is charge you bag fees even when you don’t take a bag. Avoid going here if you can or check your receipt before you leave the counter.
There’s a liquor store on Shoreline Hwy & Almonte Blvd (Dan’s Grocery & Liquors 242 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94 941) and Walgreens is down the street from Dan’s on Shoreline Hwy & Tennessee Rd.

Typical 7 – 11. 4-​stars because it’s the first and last 7 – 11 until you hit Stinson beach

Great for late night action.

Your typical 7 – 11 with overflowing trash bins, anything and everything you might desire when in a 7 – 11 frame-​of-​mind… today it was slurpees to reward Cinzia and Reno for good behavior on the never-​ending search for a sunny beach.
Bathroom available to the public after a weird walk through a clearly employee-​only area.

FYI… just walked across the street to 7-​Eleven and guess what??? No windex… big friggin’ surprise… hmmmmmm

it was right there when i needed it!
oh thank heaven for 40oz cherry slurpee heaven!
**please note: if you consume a 40oz slurpee in under five minutes you’re bound to have a sugar rush that won’t make you feel so hot.