Plaid Pantry

African guy working. Whole time as I was checking out he was talking to someone on his headset in another language. Never even acknowledged my existence! What a poor display if customer service. I hope his boss reads this.

Reasonable place to grab some trail mix and a Gatorade. I don’t understand all the hate for the shopkeeper though. I mean sure, he looks like a less well-​endowed version of Ron Jeremy, but he can still dream can’t he?
Low rating for storing pale ales and IPAs at room temperature. This ruins hoppy beers. See photo below.

Like a random 7-​Eleven EXCEPT they have an incredible selection of local beers. I was staying for a week at a nearby Airbnb and it was awesome to be able to swing in here and pick something interesting up for the refrigerator.

Not that many people read reviews for these kinds of places. But HOLY SHIT is the guy behind the counter an absolute ass hole. From now on I will walk several more blocks to avoid having another bad interaction.

Crazy unpleasant cashier this morning. I won’t be coming back into this one at all. If I needed abuse like that first thing in the morning I’d still be living with my ex. I don’t understand why the questions «this sugar is empty, is there anymore?» and «how much is a pack of Marlboro 72s» could piss off someone so badly, but apparently he had better things to do this morning. I understand why the store was completely empty.

Anyone ever have strange charges appear on their card after shopping here? Especially, from a online video company called Video stripe. I don’t want to judge the company without proof, so I will delete this post if I am the only one.

My girlfriend lives on Upper Queen Anne. When I stay at her place, I take 99 South for my commute to work. When I’m low on gas, I stop by the Plaid Pantry, as they have a small-​service Shell pump station there. It’s actually pretty convenient for me.
So, why such a low rating, you ask? Well, the guy who works there (may be an owner) is kind of a buttface. He looks a little bit like an unkempt Elvis impersonator, and his customer service skills are sub-​par at best. Maybe I’m judging too harshly, but I feel like if you work in customer service, you shouldn’t look like you haven’t showered (or slept) for a few days. Maybe you should take the marbles out of your mouth when you talk to people, so they can understand you? Maybe you shouldn’t act like your patrons are inconveniencing you when they want to pay for their items? Here’s a tip: SMILE! Give it a shot. It may just brighten up your day. Maybe most folks don’t care about customer service in a convenience store, but I do.
Also, your coffee tastes like poop.
xoxo
–Oliver

Neither the sign outside, nor the décor inside, has ANY plaid whatsoever. What gives?
However, the Plaid Pantry provided my boyfriend and I with the provisions we needed on our first night in Seattle. And it’s within walking distance to our hotel. So, really? I can’t complain.
Plus they have a GINORMOUS Dr. Pepper mug for sale. It has to hold at least 2 liters. I think I figured out an extra silly Christmas present for my boyfriend!

Every time I drove by here I saw the sign and read it as «Plaid Panty.» It made me smile and chuckle to myself like a 7 year old, for that alone it gets 5 stars.