Puget Pantry

Even though Puget Pantry is about twice the distance from my house as Don’s EZ Stop, I much prefer it. Let me tell you why…
#1 Reason: The people who work there are MUCH friendlier. I’m not much of a socialite, and I don’t need to become best friends with the people I do transactions with, but what I expect is general friendliness. Puget Pantry delivers, whereas Don’s does NOT.
At Don’s, I don’t know if it’s because I’m gender non-​conforming, have green hair or look poor, but even though I go in there multiple times a week, they always eyed me like I was up to no good, avoided eye contact and other weird things. It made me feel weird and invalid when I went in there. (Exception: the son and grandmother who work there are awesome and nice.)
#2 Reason: Later hours. They’re open ’til 11 on weekdays; Don’s only open ’til 10.
#3 Reason: Cheaper pizza. I love pizza. Puget Pantry has Tony’s pizza for $ 5; Don’s cheapest pizza is $ 8.
#4 Reason: They do cash back! Unlike you-​know-​who. Just a $ 1.50 fee w/​o purchase.
Okay, that’s all.

One of Olympia’s best-​kept secrets: Go to the Puget Pantry on weekdays around lunchtime, and if you’re lucky you can grab teriyaki chicken shish kabobs freshly prepared. It’s the owner’s recipe and they are dee-​lish. They also have the most competitive pricing on tobacco products in the downtown/​eastside area and a good ice cream selection.

Cheap corner store. They have good prices on milk and candy.

Puts Don’s EZ stop to shame! Seriously, I live closer to the bakery and that cornerstore, but Puget Pantry is far better. Decent prices (it’s never a steal at ANY convenience store), totally great workers, nice hours (till 11:30!).
Helps me avoid a beer run to the Thriftway (which is shameful, expensive, AND inconvenient).