Arco Gas Station

Gawd i wish I could run a business like they do and actually, u know, stay in business! Rude, inefficient and unfriendly staff, waaayyy tooo busy on their phones to provide any type of «service». Filthy store and well, I’ve already spent waaay more time that on them than they deserve.

This is one of the worst Arco locations I’ve ever encountered. The lot is small for the amount of traffic it gets right off 217. The inside of the store is filthy and often out of stock on whole shelves of product. I’ve never seen less than three flavors on the soda fountain taped over with crude looking «out» signs.
Given the location, it blows my mind that the owner doesn’t invest a little money in this place and step up their cleanliness, in-​stock, and staffing standards. On the topic of staffing, if you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to work retail without talking or making eye contact, this place will prove the theory! Rarely do I walk in here after 10pm when the guy behind the counter isn’t watching a movie on his phone, doing his best to ignore the fact that he’s required to do anything that would break his rapt attention to a 4″ screen.
Given the proximity to my place of work and knowing the amount of business my place of work provides the convenience end of their business, I can’t help but be put off that they don’t try a little harder.

This is a nicer Arco. Good prices like the rest of the chain and like the rest of the chain its cash or debit only. They have a convenience store inside with suspect looking hot dogs and a soda fountain, I come here just for gas though and they are quick and efficient getting me in and out.
I think its saying something that as many times as i come here and over as many years I can’t think of a complaint, Its really OK and thats more then I can say about some stations.

Buying gas has never, ever been more of a pain in the ass than at Arco.
The staff are pricks. You have to drive your car into the place in one, special way or not at all. No credit cards. In one of the only states that has mandatory full-​service gas, you have to get out of your car and go in to pay. Half the time their stupid machine doesn’t work with my debit card.
Never. Ever. Never. Again. No thanks. If I run out of gas next to an Arco, I’ll happily walk ten miles to the next place to avoid the extra hassle.
If the «cheapest» gas in town adds gray hairs to my head from just one visit, the expense isn’t worth it. I’m happy to spend more of my money and less of my sanity for what should be an unconscious, mundane task.

You hear their ads all the time. People saying that they don’t like wasting time going to other stations including those at grocery stores and warehouse stores.
It seems to me you waste more time here then you would elsewhere.
From not accepting credit cards to the rude staff to the fact that you have to go in to pay and wait in line with the other people getting gas, buying food, and drinks or cigarettes. It’s not a pleasant experience.
I guess it’s the price to pay for cheep gas. Now if they can get the order of prices correct as heading east bound on beaverton Hillsdale, the sign shows premium, plus and regular but West bound the order is regluar, plus and premium like every other station on earth does.

Quick, cheapest and quality fuel. Not sure what else you would need. Occasionally they’re backed up a little because of the best price in town. No credit cards keeps the price down.

Be forewarned — there is an extra fee and you’ll need to get out and go inside to use your debit card for gas here. I was going to give them 2 stars, but the Gas price was still about $ 0.20 cheaper than anything else nearby, and the two workers were both polite and cheerful, so an extra star back for each

Cheapest gas in town!
You just have to make sure to have cash or a debit card to pay for your purchase. They do not take credit cards here. There is also a $ 0.35 surcharge fee for debit transactions, and you do have to pay inside; gas attendants will not take cash, you must pay inside.
If you don’t mind those annoyances, this is the place to get cheap gas. Even with a $ 0.35 debit fee, the total amount is still cheaper than the nearest gas stations.
I also enjoy their BBQ Rib Sandwiches here (I know, I know… they’re terrible for your health, let alone not sure if they categorize as «meat»)… I work nearby so I get gas here on a regular basis. I like to also mention the clerks that work inside the convenience store are always courteous as well.

Cheapest gas in town. Good location if you’re on the SW side of things. The fellahs pumping da gas are fast and attentive.