7-Eleven

I’ve lived near this store for a few years now and while I do agree with Matthew M.‘s review that the area is a bit seedy and has its share of crime, it’s not as bad as some areas of Phoenix and not quite as bad as before. This store is a bit better than it used to be and has changed ownership a few times in the past few years. It’s not as busy as other convenience stores but does brisk business and has a solid customer base. There can be a line at times since there may be only person on staff on occasion. The store is well stocked, but not overly stocked or cramped and it is better organized and a bit cleaner than it was in the past. It has all the standard features and services found at just about any convenience store (gasoline pumps, ATM, fountain drinks, small selection of hot food items, donuts, newspapers, lottery tickets, money orders, etc.) The current staff (the most recent change in ownership took place in June 2012) is cordial, helpful and efficient. Staff member Phil is one of the friendlier associates. They accept cash, credit, debit cards and SNAP (food stamp) cards which can be used to purchase food items as outlined by the State’s rules. This is a good store to make small, fast purchases.

Hard times have hit many businesses around the valley, and even the Mighty Circle-​K has fallen to some extent, leaving Quicktrip a.k.a. «QT» the reigning king. But this isn’t about them, its about a once beloved store that I’m more familiar with; having grown up where they were the only bastion of convenience, I cherished the slurpee and the doughnuts.
Alas, the good people at this location seemed to be nice, there is an elderly woman who sits near the all-​in-​one-​atm/​check cashing machine, presumably the owner. There seems to be a fresh supply of taquitos, but the store is cramped and overstocked. The service was slow, and I returned outside to find my bike stolen. The folks inside insisted there was no cameras except ONE, and it faced just at the door, I’m sure the bare minimum.
A week later, I dropped my wallet and noticed about 100 yards later, but returned to find it missing. I canceled my card and was told that someone had purchased over $ 250 worth of products ten minutes beforehand. What convenience store sees that kind of sale and doesn’t check ID? Especially from the crackheads that lurk around that corner… lovely.
Dont bother with this store, crime lurks all around it. The Circle K across the street is better.