I frequent this 7-11 due to convenience, & for the most part, it's a good one. However, I do have one issue with how they do things. On any given time of day, there's the potential to have around 8 or so brewed coffees to purchase. Obviously, going in early in the morning, all are brewed. This past holiday season, a seasonal "Pumpkin" coffee was offered, & the Blueberry offering is very unique & flavorful.
Now keep in mind, I truly enjoy visiting more high-quality coffee establishments in the Kansas City/Overland Park area (i.e. The Roasterie, Parisi Café in Park Place, & others.) But I also have to say, I truly don't mind the coffee offered at this convenience store. ESPECIALLY the flavored versions.
That is, WHEN the flavored versions are offered. I realize that after 12pm, the demand for brewed java goes down, but even during the holidays, you can't keep brewing the Pumpkin version? It's very frustrating to go in, thinking you're going to be purchasing the coffee you want, & find ONLY the regular & dark roast brewed. No decaf that I've seen (& ONLY would buy that if I wanted a hot beverage at night, adding a shot of say, Bailey's or Whiskey to it; otherwise, no decaf for this boy! LOL)
In defense of the staff & store, I will say that anytime it appears I'm looking for a flavor, or they notice one runs out, they're quick to offer to brew another air pot. Unfortunately, the store doesn't have enough items to keep my attention to wait for one to brew.
Everything else is fine: store opened about a year ago or so, & seems clean & well run. Usually don't buy gas, & wait to get on the Missouri side for cheaper prices. I realize coffee isn't their #1 top seller, but it still aggravates me enough to want to vent. Alas, for that pre-workout pick-me-up, I'll inevitably return again for more brewed gas station java. read more