“I went there yesterday because I was craving some authentic Puerto Rican food and boy did I get it. It was so good that I went again, today. Friendly people, great food l. There's not much more you can ask for. Hidden gem for sure. I will be going back.”
“The amount of people that come in and out of here is crazy. The deli menu is good from the cold sandwiches to the burgers to the gyro to everything. They even have Fat sandwiches. The coffee is always fresh and the staff is very nice and always smiling. They just added a juice bar and everything is made fresh there. Its very clean and price friendly.”
“Very freindy enviornment. They have pretty much everything you can ask for. Best prices for Hookahs, Flavors, and other Accessories in Town. Cheap place to go to, I would definitely recommended.”
“First time coming there , the person behind the register Nigel was super NICE !!! I Asked him his name because I knew I was going to write a review . Exceptional customer service . Even with the long lines he held his own and did his job extremely well”
“Great bodega with a little bit of everything!! Also Danny who works there in the evenings is dog friendly, so it’s nice to bring my dog there on a walk when I need an essential like toilet paper!”
“I was there for the mechanic shop sagga Auto-repair, he was like nicest man to talk to my mother used him once or twice. She recommended me to him and I will continue to use him as my mechanic. He called me kept me updated just a great place. Got my car done I told them he could keep it over night and take this time and I brought it on Monday and I got it back yesterday and he did a wonderful job. I mean, for the problem that I had he did a phenomenal job. I give them 10 stars. 10 plus He's so nice to talk to just very, very.Business Like, but then again, he talks to you on a personal level. So he's very, very customer Professional I'll never go anywhere Thank you for the service you gave me. I will continue to be a loyal customer from now on. Thank you. Know I mean that from the bottom of my heart. He made me feel like I was talking to an old friend. He just made me feel so comfortable. Meeting him the first time explaining my situation to him and he told me. I'll keep you updated on everything. I'm gonna do the price. Other places you bring it there. You tell them the problem and they just hit you with AA bill. That's outrageous, but he kept me updated on everything that he was doing. He brought things to my attention.That needed to be done and ask me.Would you like to get it done now?And I said yes, and very honest man.Yeah, you don't find that today anymore. HE IS A VERY PROFESSIONAL, HONEST BUSINESSMAN. SAGGA THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP THAT I DESPERATELY NEEDED ??”
“I've been coming here for years and I've always had a great customer experience. The workers here are super chill and always friendly/welcoming. They're always patient with me, even if I come in for scratch off three times in a day, lol. The store itself is usually kept nice and tidy. The have breakfast sandwiches, quick bite options, coffee, & Slurpee's. Only thing they could use is a restroom for customers.”
“This location employees are outstanding and go out of their way to help and remember each customers needs every time they come. If there was a gas station and convenience store that I would suggest everyone go to at any time this would be the place.”
“7-ELEVEN – The Only Place Where a Bochur Can Buy a Drink, Have an Existential Crisis, and Still Be Home in Time for Maariv Let’s be honest: Nobody plans to end up at the 7-Eleven in Perth Amboy. It just… happens. Like a sudden chiyuv on the amud or being volunteered to speak at a vort without warning. ? THE DRINKS SITUATION You walk in thinking you’re getting a simple bottle of soda. Nothing fancy, nothing dramatic. Next thing you know, you’re standing in front of the refrigerated section for eight full minutes, contemplating your entire tafkid in life because the bottle you want is either: Behind five other bottles Frozen solid Or mysteriously warm in only the upper half It’s mamash a mussar haskel: This world is sheker, except maybe Diet Coke. ? THE ICE MACHINE I don’t know who maintains the ice machine, but it’s clearly someone who believes in bitachon. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, and either way no one is stressed about it except you, the thirsty bochur who just needs ice “liderech klal.” ? THE AISLES — A TRUE GALUS EXPERIENCE The aisles are arranged with absolutely zero logic: Batteries next to windshield fluid Phone chargers next to greeting cards A random display of sunglasses in a place that sees sunlight twice a year Classic 7-Eleven ruchnius lesson: Don’t look for meaning where there isn’t any. Just grab your drink and move on. ? THE CASHIER INTERACTION You approach the counter, holding your two items like a Yom Kippur machzor — with trembling seriousness. The cashier looks at you with the same expression your rebbi gives when you answer a question extremely confidently… and extremely incorrectly. He scans your drink with Olympic-level minimal effort and then says the famous universal 7-Eleven phrase: “You good, boss?” Suddenly, your self-esteem jumps three levels. Yes. You are good. You are the boss. Hakol b’tovah. ? THE PARKING LOT — MISHNAH IN AVOS LEVEL CHAOS The parking lot is basically a live-action puzzle game: Cars at diagonals Cars on angles that would make a geometry teacher cry One guy parked on top of the curb like he climbed Har Sinai You don’t “park” here — you negotiate. ⭐ BOTTOM LINE Is this 7-Eleven fancy? No. Is it normal? Also no. But does it deliver what every bochur ultimately needs? A cold drink, a quick reset, and a story to tell the chevra? Absolutely. This place is not a store — It’s a chapter in your personal biography.”
“I like this gas station cause they the only one in area who has separate hoses for each grade of gas, meaning when i fill up super im getting super from very beginning, not half a gallon of regular left in the hose from previous fill up.”
“I’ve been coming to this 7-Eleven for the past 5 years, and it is consistently the best one in the area. Whether I’m stopping in for a quick snack, a drink, or just some daily essentials, the experience is always great. The store is well-organized, the staff is friendly, and they do a fantastic job of keeping everything stocked and ready to go. It’s rare to find a local spot that stays this reliable for so many years. Highly recommend this location to anyone in the neighborhood!”
“Stopped by for gas and the prices were better than other stations in the area at the time. Quick and convenient stop. Could improve on overall upkeep, but it gets the job done.”
“Stopped in at Quick Check in Perth Amboy and had a great experience. The food was good, service was fast, and the employees were respectful and professional. Gas prices were also within a normal range, which is always a plus. Overall, a smooth and convenient stop—I’d definitely come back”
“The people at 7-Eleven are always very kind, polite, patient, and helpful. They have good deals, and their app is pretty good as well. I find myself always stopping there.”
“I had one car in front of me finishing up and when I pulled up to the windows I still waited 15 minutes for my scripts Whenever I order a script there always seems to be a problem Most days it's a 45-60 minute wait in the drive-thru line, which is the reason I'm going back to my former Walgreens”
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