“The woman who help me with getting an upgrade phone was very helpful and did try to sell me anything I didn't need or want and she was very nice and polite been with Meteo for about 7 years and very happy with the service and works their”
“Chris is very professional he explains what you want in detail so your not clueless & he gives great advice on the best products at an affordable price. It's a great family buisness. 10 out of 10 recommended”
“Wow!!! What a major difference it does when you have management that are compassionate and professional it was a pleasure speaking to the new general manager Jose was disease for this location and Luis very well mannered and respectful ! If I could I would add more stars thank you again Luis for helping me out during my unforeseen circumstances.”
“Here you always find what you are looking for ? in a cell phone store, good service, friendliness.... one of the best online cell phone stores that I know, good signal, good coverage, good service ?”
Open 24 hours
502 Smith St, Perth Amboy
Electronics
“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.”
“Best Buy offered warehouse pickup as an alternative to home delivery a week later. Arrived as they were opening to the public, confirmed my order, and soon picked up my new microwave at Ramp Door 100. The warehouse worker helped me lift and place the box securely in my vehicle. Friendly, fast, courteous service.”
“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.”
Open 24 hours
255 Smith St, Perth Amboy
Electronics
“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!”
“The service here is so great. It is very fast, efficient, & reliable. I trust them completely with sending money oversees to my country! I will be going back.”