1500 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95065
“thank you so much for ur help Daniel, you’re always working really hard. You have made this establishment the best gas station in Santa Cruz. Steve didn’t make a mistake in making a general manager. Great job.”
509 Bay Ave, Capitola CA 95010
“This is the Best market in Capitola. It has added a great new restaurant, serving delicious Mexican food/ best tacos ever, and all sorts of drinks. The people are very friendly and kind.”
20121 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos CA 95033
“Mom and pop shop with a great selection of beer and some really good ciders too. I didn't get a chance to check oit frozen meats but it looked really good . Not a bad detour heading to Santa Cruz .”
2425 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95065
“Very fast and friendly service.Respectful and cordial to customers, lounge outside for enjoying the goods purchased from the establishment. Recycling bin separate from garbage pail. COVID free, and NOT subject to flooding. Fresh products.”
6123 Hwy 9, Felton CA 95018
“The Good Rx program is amazing. Even with health insurance my medication is expensive. My doctor told me about Good Rx and now I can purchase the medication I need for under $30.”
257 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley CA 95066
“I have to give a shout about the young lady at the pharmacy register. I haven’t seen anybody multitask so effectively and efficiently for so long! And she does it with a smile. A true gem in this era - 5-Stars!”
257 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley CA 95066
“The staff here is amazing. They are beautiful, kind women who value customer service above all things. I had a photo order issue and they resolved it for me no questions asked and made me feel respected and valued by doing so. We need more people like them running stores. Every customer they came into contact with they made small talk with and ask if they needed help. You could see the impact of their service on the customers' faces. They felt taken care of, something that's become more and more rare as time goes on. Thank you SV CVS for all you do and those you help!”
5505 Soquel Dr, Soquel CA 95073
“I went to see a friend, and she came here to get her gas tank filled. She told me that there comes a point in life when you have to give credit where credit is due. Even to the gas station. She even told me that the prices at Quick Stop gas station are always lower than the other places nearby, and the cashiers are always friendly, and it's conveniently located between her workplace and home. As a result, expect a lot of traffic in this station at all times. She had no idea how they kept the place so cheap, but you can't go wrong even if you're a brand loyalist. We had a good time there and even bought some snacks to enjoy on the road. I would highly recommend this gas station if you are in Soquel area.”
1825 41st Ave, Capitola CA 95010
“Years ago, I was directed by a clinic physician to a local, privately owned pharmacy in Santa Cruz. Two of the techs and then a pharmacist treated me horribly when I was in obvious need of my medication. I switched to CVS in Target and have never been happier with a pharmacy.”
423 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos CA 95030
“I was inspired to write this Yelp review of my local Walgreens because of Jeff, the employee I interacted with in the Photo department. It was very busy in the store since today is Christmas Eve and many others (myself included) were doing last minute gift shopping. Despite the volume of customers, I received the best customer service from Jeff. Not only did he have my Photos prepared for me in less than 1 hour, but he also took the time to search for a Picture Frame so that I would have the right size frame for the prints I'd ordered!!! So clutch!! His coworker Jose took over while Jeff was searching the BACK-STOCK for a frame for me. Great teamwork, guys! They were both festively dressed, and in jolly spirits. I had a great experience with the Walgreens photo department at this store. In general, this is my go-to Walgreens store and I've been coming here for 10+ years. They have a good selection of inventory and kind, helpful employees.”
214 California Ave #5905, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Located off of California Ave & Walk this market is the oldest in Santa Cruz. Currently owned by the Kim family please stop on by at your convinence!”
1319 Ocean St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“My shoes broke one night and I didn't have enough cash to buy another pair of flip flops so the worker went to the back and gave me a pair of shoes so I'd have to walk around barefoot that's great customer service and thank you for looking out for your customers”
1875 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95065
“Stopped in to get a microwave burrito, but discovered that 7-11 now has an entire collection of hot food ready to go. I tried the wings, taquitos and chicken rollers, they were all pretty good. Paid by phone, walked out in like two minutes with hot food to eat while driving. Staff was polite and upbeat. Will go back.”
3790 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95062
“The best burrito in all Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Sacramento and San Joaquin County. There is no denying it. The size, the flavor and the price cannot be beat. Truly the best burrito. Plus the staff is friendly. What more do you want…”
3204 Porter St, Soquel CA 95073
“6 Out of 5 Stars – Late-Night Legend at Quick Stop ??? Pulled up to Quick Stop around 3:30 a.m. for some candy and left with faith in humanity restored. I grabbed three candy bars, and when the total rang up over three bucks, I said, “Hold up—sign says two for three!” The guy looks at me, cool as can be, and goes, “OK.” I march over, point at the sign like a courtroom exhibit, and again—he just goes, “OK.” No fuss. No ego. Just a man with legendary math skills who instantly prorated the third candy bar, refunded me the difference in cash, and dodged the hassle of a card refund like a seasoned pro. Later, I realized I had actually misunderstood the deal and should’ve paid more. But he never made me feel bad. He just treated me with respect and kindness—something I honestly don’t get often, especially when I’m vulnerable or anxious. So I came back a few minutes later, bought two more candy bars, and then handed him back $20 as a Christmas gift. Not for the candy. But because he treated me like a person—when so many others have treated me like a problem. That’s not just customer service. That’s humanity. I’ll go out of my way to support this place now—because businesses that treat people this well? Deserve everything good. #QuickStopKindness #HolidayHero #KeepTheChange”
600 Front St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“I came into the store right before they close. I was short $.50 and every employee cleaning manager and do their projects to help me out it didn’t seem like much. Does it pay my phone bill very helpful very nice thank you he has”
836 Bay Ave, Capitola CA 95010
“Standard everyday Chevron with several pumps and a mini-mart. Nice people clean and calm. Easy stop and go from the highway 1 exit to Bay Street. I'll be back.”
218 Cardiff Pl, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Would go again, workers are always super nice (literally got complimented on my hair by the cashier which was cool), prices are decent for a convenience store, and place is always clean”
1700 Mission St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“i normally hate cvs environments, lol, they always feel emotionally draining and soul sucking, HOWEVER! cashier nyal was awesome, he was so funny and helpful with the coupons, honestly first time i’ve enjoyed a cvs experience”
600 Front St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“From out of town, had everything we needed. Nice clean store, isles marked well, found items needed online, with isle # assigned. Items found where assigned. Staff friendly.”
1200 17th Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95062
“It's a generic gas station mini mart but they do it right. The beer selection is decent as well as the snacks. The best part is the eclectic mix of employees. The characters that work here always entertain me. Always overly friendly, always a bit eccentric and definitely part of the neighborhood. I love going here. My one complaint is that the rasta looking guy tipped me off that the Mexican chocolate popsicles were addictively good and now I realize they are always out of stock. I feel like a junkie always looking for my fix. Order more dammit! Lol”
1450 Graham Hill Rd, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Nice market right off the road with plenty of parking..if they are not too busy you could even get a rv pulled in. They have a good selection of grocery, dairy, and beers. Attendant was polite and helpful when I had a question.”
805 Ocean St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“This is one of the few remaining 24-hour businesses in the area (even the local 7-Elevens close from 2-5am). So that's appreciated. They always seem to have someone who knows what they're doing working at night too, and surprisingly low turnover.”
274 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley CA 95066
“I love coming to this 7-11. I live on the East side of Santa Cruz, and I drive the 20 minutes to this specific location, not just because they are one of the stores that carries the type of cigarettes I buy, but, also because I am always treated like a friend when I go in there. The bad reviews I've read of this 7-11 are confusing to me... In general, people treat you in the same way you treat them. So, for the people that seem to think there are "rude" employees here, it may be good for you to think about how you're coming off to other people, first.”
3036 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95062
“What a wonderful, hard working crew! Always courteous, willing to help, smiles in their faces! Always clean! Coffee, slushees always wonderful! The cooked food always looks yummy and appetizing! I shop there almost every day!! Love it! 5 stars! Keep on doing the great job! Thank you Capitola, ca 7-11!!!!”
2429 Mission St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Welcome to 7-Eleven! Open 24/7 this convenience store has just about everything you need when your on the road. Stop in for a beverage and if you bring in your own cup they offer complimentary hot water and ice! Working tonight and friendly with all customers are Aaron (stage right) & Brendan (stage left).”
335 Mission St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Best gas station in town. Always has prices that are way lower than all of the other major gas stations even though it's in a very prominent location (frequently 30 or 40 cents cheaper than places down the road). The only downside is that it's kind of difficult to get out of the parking lot, especially if you want to turn left to go to 17 or 1 south”
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