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2 years ago
Great location, right next to the freeway. The person who helped me at the counter was also SUPER nice, which made me want to leave this review. read more
1 year ago
Quality of the gas is horrendous. $30 of gas will last you just one day! Going from epa to Santa Clara! read more
840 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Alliance
(2 reviews)
I had a great experience at Alliance in Mountain View. I brought my vehicle in for the 150,000-mile…read moreservice, and they also replaced the brakes and rotors. The entire process was smooth and professional from start to finish. The customer service was excellent, and I really appreciated the fair and competitive pricing. It's hard to find a shop that provides quality work while also being honest and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend Alliance to anyone looking for reliable auto service and great customer care!
Super easy and convenient location for me. Hassan and his staff have always taken care of me for…read moreall auto repair needs. I come often to get my smog checks done here all the time. Reliable and affordable. Thank you guys!
Chevron
(46 reviews)
Carwash review: This touch-free carwash is a hidden gem! I went in at 9PM and didn't have to wait…read more. Chose the 15$ option. My car was covered with bug splatter and dust after a road trip. The wheels were completely covered in brake dust as well. This carwash uses significantly more soap than the other car washes in the area. It was able to get rid of 90% of the Arizona heat baked in bug splatter and all of the dust. It even blow dries your car after the wash. The wash was able to dislodge the remaining 10% of the splatter which I was able to wipe down with a microfiber cloth. For a touch-free brush-less car wash, that's pretty impressive. Pro Tip #1: The card reader was broken, so make sure you pay for the wash before you enter. Pro Tip #2: There are 2 cones at the start and exit of the car wash, if you have a big car with sensors, you might hear a lot of beeps, entering and exiting the car wash If you go in with a mindset that this is a touch free car wash and cannot get to all the nooks and crannies, you won't be disappointed -1 star for the broken card reader
Car wash review. Decent car wash for $8 but I think the rinse cycle is too short; there was still…read moredirty water on the car afterwards. An additional wash cycle would make this a good value.
76
(26 reviews)
This is a gas station that gets quite busy and the oil stations are fairly close to each other so…read moreit feels a little cramped if there are a bunch of cars here. Gas prices are competitive and this location is conveniently located right off the freeway exit. Seems ownership has changed where it's no longer a 76 though but called Palo Alto gas station.
No squeegees to wash your windshield anywhere to be found. I don't expect much these days from the…read moregas station but it's unbelievable to me that they were actually remove all the squeegees that used to be here.
Valero
(35 reviews)
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tldr review: - near the freeway (-ish)…read more- 8 pumping stations - small mini mart with some parking - convenient auto repair shop
Convenient location, there is never wait for me, maybe is coincidence but it is a very easy come…read moreand go transaction. Assorted snacks in the store, nothing to complain about, gas seems to be cheaper than around and my favorite part is that while putting gas I enjoy the view of the beautiful geraniums in the giant pots. You don't see that often in gas station, so that visual is quite pleasant. When I go there, instead of doing my usual squads while pumping gas, I pick some flowers (just don't tell them!)
Rotten Robbie
(36 reviews)
The redesigned and reconstructed Rotten Robbie as of 2020 is amazing. The previous one was so…read moresmall that you could barely fit 2 customers at a time inside the retail portion. Now it feels even larger than the 7-11 across the street, with more modern and new decor. Rotten Robbie has a great rewards program where you save 10 cents/gallon of gasoline. You also can fill up your tires with air for free upon request. A++ for convenience and competitive pricing. (To the owners: Consider changing the name as when I first came to the area, I avoided Rotten Robbie because who wants 'rotten' gasoline that sounds like you're getting ripped off?)
gas prices here are slightly cheaper for mountain view- super convenient for me as it is in close…read moreproximity to where i live and work downside is getting in and out of here (esp during busy hours) - the entrance/exit points are too close to the pump stations as well
ARCO
(20 reviews)
Cheap gas, cold Slushies, eclectic staff (except for the b*tchy blond - story below), and a great…read morelocation. I've always loved stopping here except for this one time two weeks ago. I pulled in to fill up my lovely car, put the nozzle into the tank opening and started to pump. The gas pressure was so hard that the nozzle flew out of the opening of the gas tank and started spraying everywhere. Gas covered me, my dress, my hair, my shoes, inside of my car (the top was down), all over the outside of my car and spewed all over the ground. I picked up the nozzle and managed to get it back into the tank opening only to have it kick out again. Third try and I had to forcefully nurse the gas into the car. I was on my way to an event so I had no time to go home and shower. I moved my car to a parking space and got out to report the incident to the staff only be greeted by this b*tch asking if I was the one who sprayed gas all over the ground. I told her what happened and she started yelling at me saying it was my fault. I calmly explained that in my entire life I had never been assaulted before by a gas pump and that their gas pressure was clearly too high. It was not a pleasant exchange and, soaked with gas, late for my event and throughly upset, I left. I've been back since for Slushies, but will never buy gas here again. If you decide to take your chances with these vicious pumps, make sure you have time for a shower afterwards just in case.
Good god, $4.99 a gallon? I get it's Los Altos. Place down the street is $3.70. Wowread more
Evelyn 76
(55 reviews)
This is my go-to place to get our car fixed. David who is the head mechanic there has been awesome…read moreand super honest. His prices are very competitive. He also goes above and beyond in customer service. Our tires needed replacement but the tire distributor doesn't deliver in the weekends. So David picked them up personally on his way to work. I highly recommend David.
They charged me $70 for 14 gallons of gas and then blocked another $150 on my card. scam gas…read morestation - avoid.
Shell Self Serve
(33 reviews)
This shell has prime real estate, and cheaper gas than the more expensive Chevron across the…read morestreet. It suffers due to access issues from Shoreline Blvd. during any hours of traffic, so beware if you're looking to stop. You may commonly get stuck in the parking lot for a few cycles of the street lights, with static traffic that doesn't seem to disperse. I stop here frequently for a soda, snack, or a tank top off. In the evenings, the snack-shack window attendant is very kind, and has offered to help me save a little money with multi-pack discounts on a few separate occasions. So sweet of her! There's plenty of space to pull in/out of the pumps when traffic isn't an issue. I'd recommend this as a nice mid-afternoon or nighttime destination on this side of Mountain View. Watch out for the Mountain View Police, they like to camp out around this intersection to catch the frustrated commuter who is late to work. Overall, a nice place plagued by traffic but convenient for those near Shoreline/101.
This gas station is convenient because it right by the century movie theater we go to but ran into…read morea lot of issues here. The first pump I was at kept freezing up and after several attempts went to the attendant who was on the phone. She did something in the system and said try again and it didn't work. So moved to the next pump over and same issue. Come to find out after 15 minutes the Apple Pay is not working even though there is no sign stating that. ( see attached photo) Make sure to have signage when things are out of order and not working. Also would be helpful if you're not on your phone.
Shell
(52 reviews)
You take away the convenience of its location and the fact that it has a car wash and you don't…read morehave much else....... This particular Shell location is a strictly self serve affair. It has a modicum of cold drinks etc, but aside from the pay window that's about it. Why didn't I hang the ubiquitous 3 Star on them? 1) Window washer fluid is consistently dirty and many of the squeegees have seen better days. Seriously my windows may actually be MORE dirty than when I started 2) The car wash station is so high up that even in our SUV I still have to open the door to put in the numbers and I'm 6'1" But they have a good location so I still stop buy if I need my car washed.
On August 24, 2026, I purchased approximately five gallons of 91 gas from this station. My tank…read morecontained no more than one gallon of fuel beforehand, and the vehicle had been running smoothly. Shortly after refueling, the engine began stuttering badly, and the Check Engine Light came on. Based on the timing, I believe the gasoline may have been contaminated or of poor quality. The pump nozzle also repeatedly failed to remain locked while I was refueling. I recommend avoiding this station. Edit 2: It has been over 1 week and this gas station and Shell refused to answer my reports. Avoid this station. Edit 1: I have filed the report to corporate at the link. The the report to corporate has the full unredacted receipt. It should be trivial for corporate to track down the exact transaction and fuel stall.
(32 reviews)
Stopped at this station to get some better gasoline in my truck. The cheapo Exxon gas wasn't worth…read moresaving a few bucks. So at 790 El Camino Real, we find a modern Shell station, complete with foodmart and car wash. Based upon the past reviews, it looks like everyone should avoid the car wash. Nice spacious islands and well lit. Very spacious because no one was there at the time. Prices are a bit higher than average. But the station is near two major roads out of town.....Hwy 85 and Hwy 237. There's also a medical facility across the street. Tip: if you want your vehicle to look nice for a long time, never use a mechanical car wash.
This was my go-to place for filling gas for the first 5 years of my time in the bay area. Loved the…read morefact that all stations here were operational all the time.
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Drove in; got into line; waited my turn; pulled up; filled up; exited. Easy Peasy!…read more This station is smaller than most. Only two pumps per island. No need for signals to let you know which pump is available. Open your eyes and pay attention.
Costco Gas is basically the adult version of finding money in an old purse. The lines can look…read moredramatically long, but they usually move fast, the prices are almost always worth it, and the whole thing is surprisingly efficient. I may complain while waiting, but I am back every single time
I stopped here for Fuel after taking care of some Business in Menlo Park !!…read more I rolled up to an Unleaded Gas Pump and Swiped my Credit Card and Fueled up my G Wagon!!! I was in and out in 10 minutes!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 of the Top 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!
A HAZARDOUS DANGEROUS STATION I have never experienced such…read morea terrible time just filling up my tank. EVER. It's not even those things you write about on Yelp but I HAVE to. I paid by apple pay and started using the pump and I know my car - I've had it for 10 years now so I know when it hits 12 gallons that it's done. However, the pump kept going and it freaked me out when it overflowed, wouldn't latch off, and kept going. I had to yank it off my car and watch as a GASOLINE spilled all over. And judging from the wet appearance of the ground it looks like I wasn't the first one this happened to. Thank god for the kind folks who asked if I was okay and quickly prompted me to yank the pump off and asked if I was okay. I was definitely shaken because all the employee did was put a cone on it. HE SHOULD HAVE PUT AN OUT OF ORDER SIGN AT LEAST LIKE WTF. All in all, it was incredibly sketch for Menlo Park... I ended up paying way more even after yanking the pump out. Overall: -10000000/10. DONT COME HERE.
Amazing gas station they always have the best prices in everything the workers are very respectfulread more
Great location and great gas prices,cheapest in the area. One of few that have diesel in the area.read more
We live out in this boonies area and are largely happy to have not just one but two gas stations to…read morechoose from! Alices is our favorite. When other gas stations (especially down the hill) hiked up their prices during the recent heat wave, Alices kept their prices steady and sane. They are regularly among the most reasonably priced spots in the area, such that I sometimes take my chances driving up the mountain with the gas light on rather than fill up in the valley. This parking lot is bananas during the weekend, so your experience might be shaped by whether you're up here as a "weekend tourist" or around for the most relaxed M-F local scene.
Definitely a pleasant surprise in the midst of woods after driving for 20-30 minutes from any…read morecivilized area. There is one gas station but the rest is part of the restaurant as this gas station is run by the restaurant. They have Visa and Mastercard and they have some of the CLEANEST rest stop bathrooms I've seen anywhere. I would not have minded being in it because I didn't feel icky at all. Additionally, they had really good soap! It left my hands smelling great after unlike most gas station bathrooms where it smells sort of chemical-y and gross and gives you a headache. The gas here is reasonable considering it's the only gas you will find in MANY miles. Make it a stop and eat at Alice's as well!
I go here often before work and it's one of the best laid out Costco gas stations. They have an…read moreentrance that is close to the gas pumps and an easy exit back to Lawrence Expy just to the right of the pumps.
Costco gas one of the top five gas stations to fill up at. Today's price $4.47…read more and you know you're getting a good quality gas when you're filling up.
I had an interesting experience here today…read more First, some key observations: -NO PUBLIC RESTROOM -No carwash -small food shop with lots of stuff -very nice clerk -high gas prices It's mid-afternoon, and I'm driving down Woodside Rd with 1/4 tank of gas. Hmm, I better get gas before getting on Hwy 101-South to San Jose. I spot this Shell Station w/ a Food Shop, and decide to fill up. I carry the Shell gas card (with Premium status), and it gives me 5-cents off per gallon. While it's pumping away, I go into the food shop to checkout the snacks and drinks. OMG! No public restroom and that food shop is tight for space inside. But it's loaded with everything you could want. The usual stuff like: Snacks, drinks, sandwiches, candy, ice cream, etc. FACT: A hungry driver gets tired faster. So grab something to munch on while driving. The young lady working as cashier is very polite and patient with customers. This shop is small inside. When 3 customers come inside, you can barely turn around. I go out expecting the pump (# 3) to be finished. BUT NO! It stopped at the 5.5 gallon mark. Yikes, this is not good. I had to restart the pump, and then went back inside to find out why the pump stopped. The polite cashier told me pump #3 sometimes stops for no reason due to vibrations or shaking. Uh-okay, so the nozzle clicks off due to ground vibration. Okay, so more time to buy more junk food for the road. Gas prices are high here. On Feb 10, 2023, UL REG was $4.85 without discounts. Midgrade and Prem are over $5-gallon. But this station is on Woodside Road. A major roadway leading to freeways. Heavy traffic flow. People like me carry the gas cards of five major brands of gasoline. Shell is top tier gas, and today Shell got my business. This location has no carwash. There is enough room to maneuver pickup trucks, SUVs, and light trucks pulling trailers. Good luck when leaving, there's some tight turns around the islands. Located at Woodside Rd & Sequoia Ave, in Redwood City, CA. -
Subject: Complaint Regarding Very Bad Customer Service…read more I would like to report a very disappointing experience I had at your Shell station this morning, Sept 25 at approximately 8:30 AM. I am a regular customer who frequently purchases fuel at this location, and I have always had positive interactions with the staff. However, my experience today with a female employee described as having blonde curly hair, tall, chubby was unacceptable. I came into the store to purchase lottery tickets and brought coins that I had carefully counted and organized in advance. My transaction was very simple and should not have required a significant amount of time. Instead of completing my transaction, the employee repeatedly attended to other customers while leaving me standing at the counter without properly finishing my purchase. Although there may have been a language barrier, that should not have prevented her from providing basic customer service, paying attention, or treating me with respect. Throughout the interaction, she appeared uninterested, unfriendly, and dismissive. She did not acknowledge the inconvenience caused, showed no effort to assist me, and came across as very rude. As a result, I spent nearly an hour waiting when my transaction should have taken only a few minutes. I found this treatment particularly disappointing because all of the other employees I have encountered at this location have always been courteous, friendly, and helpful. I am not writing this complaint lightly. As a loyal customer, I believe every customer deserves to be treated respectfully and served in a timely manner. I hope management will review this incident and provide the appropriate coaching and training to ensure other customers do not have a similar experience. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I would appreciate a response regarding any actions taken to address this concern.
Did you even know that there was a gas station up here in this sneaky little center of commerce?…read more This place gets 4 stars for convenience (location for me), price (generally lower than the massive stations), being independent, and having gas pumps that actually flow at a decent pace. (Pet peeve... gas pumps that go slow. They make me have to pee like something fierce, no matter if my bladder is full or not). Note, these pumps don't have credit card readers in them, so you have to pay inside, which is a pain.
I stopped in at this gas station to purchase motor oil for my car. This should have been a simple,…read moreshort interaction. Instead, the cashier asked me if I was old enough to drive, and took several minutes to ring me up. I am almost 20, and although I am small, I do not need this sort of condescension in simple everyday interactions. The man proceeded to insist that I must only be 16, while smiling creepily at me. I told him no, and tried to move things along. He finally rang up the motor oil, and I left as quick as I could. Regardless of how old you think I am because of my size and lack of makeup, I deserve to be treated well. I came for motor oil, and received condescension and sexual harassment. Do not provide this place with business, or let your daughters near the creep that works there.