Safeway Gas Station

I get my gas here all the time. If I really, really need to fill up my tank this is the place to go. This or Costco and nowhere else. If I’m too far from either one, I’ll stop at a Arco or whatever. But I try to avoid that.
It’s interesting seeing the bad reviews for this station. I can understand the gripes about it all.
I agree it sucks that this place is open from 5am-​11pm. I remember when it was open (supposedly) open ²⁴⁄₇. Oh to have that dream be shattered!
Another gripe is that there are long lines. But Costco has long lines too. It’s expected considering how cheap they sell their gas, and the fact it can get cheaper if you use your points on your card.
They’ve got twelve pumps to work with. That’s not bad considering I have seen some stations with just four.
Lines are expected during noon. Like 12pm-​5pm lines will be there. But I like to time my need for gas (if I have that luxury) to early mornings or late evenings.
Come on, this place had gas down to $ 2.04 per gallon at one point. That was a glorious week! I love the low prices here and I love that if I have enough points in my Safeway card the price could go down even lower. I once lowered my price down to $ 1.78 per gallon. I SWEAR THAT NEARLY MADE ME CRY
The convenience store is well stocked. Sometimes if I am about to head out to a long trip I stop by to get gas and grab some food for the road.
The people are helpful here too. If you have a problem, they’ll come out to help.
⁴⁄₅ (one star off for the lines and how it can be a bit of an effort to navigate the parking lot)

I came here today at 845 am. there was no line and after using my safeway rewards card and points I got $ 1 off per gallon! I only paid $ 1.47 per gallon! Costco gas is nowhere near this cheap! Most complaints are about the long lines but if you go in off peak hours, you will not face a long wait.

This is a terrible station with too few pumps and extremely long lines. I get gas less than 20% of the time that I come here because the lines are always so long!

I just read here on Unilocal,that they close at 11 pm. REALLY! I have to go on Unilocal to find that out! A couple of weeks ago, I went there to get gas after work. That was when I worked at a furniture store in Emeryville (I live in Pleasant Hill), and I’d spent my shift pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy furniture (I’m female, 5’2″, in my 60’s). I was exhausted. It was almost 11pm and all I wanted to do was go home and sleep, but I needed gas. There were quite a few people there. No-​one knew it was closed (I didn’t until just now when I read it here). Each pump displayed a message saying that the pump was temporarily inactive or something to that effect. It implied that the pump would be working imminently. So all these people and their cars, were waiting there, for the pumps to resume. I waited a few minutes but eventually gave up and went home. They couldn’t make it clear that they’re closed? Perhaps, by turning off the lights and having each pump display a meaningful message, such as «We’re closed. now. We will be open tomorrow from 5am till 11pm.»

Haven’t been here for a min (I normally get Costco gas) & love their new set up! Their lines remind me alot like Costco & soooo much more organized than last time I was here! Oh & paid $ 2.29 for unleaded gas today!

Safeway regular gas is 2.57/gal. not sure if it has additives that make it Top Tier.
line can be a bit so it’s a trade off of saving $ and spending some time in line.

This gas station forces you to answer the question of what you value most: get your gas quickly and without hassle, or pay a very low price per gallon for your gas?
I gave this gas station four stars, so you have a good idea of how I answered the question.
Safeway Gas has had ARCO-​level prices for as long as it’s been open. The gas is good quality, you can pay with credit card (unlike ARCO), the footprint is large, and the convenience store is well stocked. Well located near the mall and DVC.
And it seems like everyone knows about it. Safeway Gas usually has a long line. Safeway has tried several traffic patterns to put the line in a good place while allowing for people to park to get their groceries. The problem is that the line is so long during peak periods that those who park where the line goes may be stuck in their car until a kind soul lets them escape. Only God knows how many people said «forget it, I’m going to Shell».
I recommend this station if you have the time to wait. Or maybe you’ll catch it when there’s little line.

I was here a few days ago and I came across a horrible person working there named Mia. She was attending the traffic cones to divert traffic either to the pumps or to pull back into the mall parking lot. I was the only one there and mistakenly pulled to the right (which will send me back to the parking lot). I kindly asked Mia to move the cones so I could pull back into the correct lane. She said, «Well, if someone comes behind you, you’ll be (cutting in front)». I looked around and said (with a smile), «I’m the only one here.» She let out a very audible «F**K» and threw her hands up and proceeded to move the cones. While I may have got her on an off day, or she was in a bad mood (or whatever), I think saying that word — that loudly — and in front of my small kids — is something that Safeway would not want their customers to experience. Check it, Mia.

What I like about this place is that you can pay in cash, wash your windshield, and buy snacks, like at traditional gas stations. That’s why I like it better than Costco gas. The Safeway gas station attendants are also more interactive with the customers than their Costco counterparts and help manage the lines during busy periods. I think this is why I haven’t yet witnessed any spats between customers here but they can be fun to watch! I can’t comment on the wait times because I now make it a point to come at off-​peak times (See below).
Unfortunately, Safeway shares its parking lot with Nordstrom, which means it can be difficult to navigate during busy times. They have improved on this since Nordstrom moved in and they had to reevaluate things. My other gripe is their inconsistent opening hour: I like to go around 8:15 on Monday or Wednesday mornings because it’s less crowded before 10:00, but it’s hit and miss: sometimes it’s open at that time and sometimes it isn’t. This may be only a three-​star rating, more like three and a half, but this place is definitely recommended for its cheap gas, well-​behaved customers, and close proximity to 680. I’ll be happy to add another star or two once the opening hour is consistent.

It’s great to see that they finally changed the direction for this station. It’s always been bad getting in to get gas. People trying to cut in or go around so they don’t have to wait to get there gas. This station usually has the best prices around even without the extra club discounts!