5505 Soquel Dr, Soquel CA 95073
“This privately owned Quikstop is excellent! The owner and his staff are always friendly and helpful! They carry a wide range of products with a wide selection of wine and liquor for a convenience store. I always love the hard soda High Noon. The location and parking is good too.”
3204 Porter St, Soquel CA 95073
“Very well run Quikstop. The manager and her team do an excellent job keeping the store kept clean and organized. They carry a good variety of wine and liquor along with beer. Also they carry my favorite hard soda High Noon.”
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
“Lots of options for drinks, alcohol, souvenirs, and now has Casa Birria authentic Mexican Food. Taco Tuesday deal and Mexican food is yummy. Also offers Marianne' ice cream by scoop. Hidden gem right off Capitola Blvd across from Gayle's Bakery.”
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!”
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.”
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…”
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”
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!”
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.”
139 Esplanade, Aptos CA 95003
“It was nice to sit out on the patio. It had been a couple years since I was there. The clam chowder was really delicious, the linguine and clams was not. I was really disappointed. I would go back for For a glass of wine with friends not sure that I would order dinner again”
508 Errett Cir, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Great bodega with everything you need run by a lovely family that's been part of the community for as long as I can remember. I came here as a child to buy ice cream and candy and it's still the best place in the neighborhood to pick up whatever you need. A real locals' spot. Long live Circle Market :)”
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.”
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”
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd #3, Aptos CA 95003
“I and 2 members of my family received the Covid-19 vaccination at the Aptos CVS location. The pharmacist was friendly, professional, such a pleasant person. We are so fortunate to have her at this location!”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
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!!!!”
602 Laurel St, Santa Cruz CA 95060
“Good 7-Eleven location. The employee greeted us and was nice. Easy to find what you need. It's a convenience store. Typical drinks, beverages and foods you need to get to get on your way. Hot foods was taquitos. There was a homeless person that was in here but didn't bother us or anyone else inside or outside. Overall, a good 7-Eleven store that does what it does.”
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”
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).”
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