COME GET YOUR CHEAP GAS HERE That's it. Gas is all you're coming for, so make sure you fill up. If you want your car washed, go to Touchless up the block. Hungry? There are plenty of places to eat around here. But if it's gas you want, this is the place. Anywhere else in the area is going to be 10-20 cents higher. For basic grade of gas was $3.75 as of 8/9/14. For comparison, the 76 across the street is $3.95 (cash) and $4.07 (debit/credit). Honestly I don't know how they get away with it...thats a rant for another time. Point is, ARCO is just that spot if you're looking for gas on the cheap. And unfortunately everyone knows it, because there's usually a queue of cars waiting to fill up. So be sure to keep in mins what time of day it is so you can avoid having to wait in that line - because it can get BAD. read more

CHEAP!!! CHEAP!!! CHEAP!!!!!! I always see the cabs here, and I think that they know the place to go. The gas is the same quality in case you are interested. I also don't think that you should pay for where the gas station is located, it isn't a resort in Maui, it is an ARCO in San Francisco. Sorry for the complainers here, but you aren't going to get a leather sofa to lay on while someone pumps your gas for you, and gives you a refreshing smoothie on your way out. Why, uh, because they don't rip you off. WHY THEY DON'T ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS: 1. Credit card companies would charge a fee to ARCO, you are basically paying that fee, AND MORE at other gas stations. That is it!!! Don't use a debit card here, you are just giving the fee to them, and I think that every one despises being nickel and dimed. USE CASH!!!!!!!!! It exists!!! YOU CAN GET MORE AT YOUR OWN ATM!!!!!! It isn't 24 karat gold. If you don't have the time to wait an extra minute in line, pay in cash, and get your own change, then be a snooty pacific heightzer and go to a Chevron where you will feel comfortable and be able to use your own credit card instead of cash, which does indeed exist. Thanks. 5 Stars. read more

As much as I want to give them 5 stars for having the cheapest gas in the city, the extra charges for your debit card and the absolute traffic nightmare you encounter when you go there prevents me from doing so. But if you're willing to take 10-15 minutes out of your day to save on gas, it's worth it. You have to make that decision. Got my smog certificate there, no complaints. read more

You are saving maybe $1.50 for 10 gallons of gas, but probably more like $1. Is it really worth getting in that cluster----? You're really going to tell me that twenty minutes of your life aren't worth a buck? And, also people, this is FELL we are talking about. If you are not savvy enough to get into the line without leaving your car's rear end hanging in the neighboring lane, DON'T go here. read more

It's gas. It's cheap. It's in the middle of a city on a busy street, made worse by the city's perpetually bad planning. But I digress... All the comments about snotty attendants, the auto lock disengaging, no credit cards at the pump, not counting money correctly, no one kissing your hand and wiping your ass - boo hoo blah blah. It's gas. It's cheap. With those prices they can't afford a cpa for an attendant so count your money like you should everywhere all the time. And so what if they don't have someone to clean out the garbage bins and fill the water every hour? It's CHEAP GAS not the freaking Pacific Heights Chevron piping Beethoven and bringing you a chilled Bubly. So empty your car trash elsewhere, and use the windshield wipers and windshield washer that's been built into every car made since 1978. Listen people, it's gas, and it's cheap. You go - and please drive IN the ENTRANCE and LEAVE by the EXIT (they're all sensibly marked it's not made up science fiction) you wait with all the other people who want cheap gas, then pay for the gas, pump the gas, and leave. So easy. So grown up. So inexpensive. I for one am grateful for the savings and am not gonna sweat the bullshit that some people are whining about. read more

First off, ARCO charges a fee if you use a credit card. Secondly, what gas station does not have the wiper things to clean your windshields??! I've been to other ARCO's before and they've had it, why not this one??? The gas is cheap, though... read more

Ever wake up knowing you are going to have one of "those" days? Yep, mine yesterday, for fuck's sake everything just went VERY WRONG. Started off with the normal commute down Oak, then the gas light came on. I have to go to Arco because work pays for that cheap gas. I TRY not to go to Divis. &Fell location, because it is dangerous. Not like, you are gonna get stabbed dangerous, but for the shear madness, bad mood, bad energy engulfing that corner. Every time I go there, people are yelling at each other. Somebody poaches the wrong tank or drives in the out door, the card readers are always broken. This station should be wiped off the face of NOPA forever! Do you ever notice the backup it causes on FELL during rush hour? Hi city planning department, can you please do something about this??? There are 2 other stations on the block, do we really need 3? So bad day gets a swift kick to the balls while I am waiting for my turn to pump gas. My car was about 1 foot into the sidewalk, when a homeless man walked towards me while pushing his shopping cart. As he approached the back of my car, he backed his cart up, then rammed it into the back bumper of my BRAND NEW CAR!!! I couldn't even react, I didn't know whether to jump out and yell or laugh. My only thought was, "really", did that just happen? In any case I was screwed because bums typically don't carry insurance on shopping carts. Now I have my very first scratch right next to the dealer plates. Thanks angry man. I guess I would be pissed if I got kicked out of my home in Golden Gate Park too. I knew it was only a matter of time before they retaliated. Then I got to work and my boss had a piss Popsicle for breakfast. He must have stopped at Arco on the way to work too. read more

So before writing a review for this gas station I glanced over what other people had to say about it, and it sounds like everyone feels the same way I do. YEAH for the cheapest gas in the city BOO for everything else... Now with absurd gas prices (yes I know that's just a way of life these days, but it still sucks) you would think any gas station that is cheap would just automatically get five stars, but everything else about coming to this gas station is such a chore so there lucky to get this three star review I'm giving them. DO NOT come here on the weekend unless you have a lot of time to kill. Seriously, you can wait up to 30 minutes for gas. I usually try and come here weekday mornings before heading off to work in the East Bay and I've still had to wait for a few cars in front of me. It's obvious the reason this gas station is so crowded is because of the cheap gas (I actually live in the neighborhood so it happens to be the most convenient for me) but it doesn't help that the pumps are set up horribly. So the gas station has 8 pumps....4 off of Fell and 4 off Divisadero. I ALWAYS come in off of Divis because you can get to 6 of the 8 pumps this way, while you can only get to 2 off of Fell. The other problem is since the gas station is so tiny cars have to enter two at a time so if the car in back is done pumping gas they can't pull around the car in front of them because there's no room, which means they have to wait for the car in front to leave. As long as the gas is cheap I'll continue to come here. Even though every time I pull out of the parking lot (which is also a pain) I look across the street at the Spirit station which is usually only 2 or 3 cents more a gallon and has no lines I wonder to myself "Is this really worth it!!!" read more

In the City Of San Francisco This Gas Station where is the most reasonable and cheapest. Very busy so you may have to wait but worth the prices it's worth it's 5 Stars! read more

Yes the gas is is cheap, but.... 1. there's always a line. Please factor in the gas you burn while waiting in line. 2. the facility is super old. I always have a hard time using the hose. Quality of gas? IDK, it is top tier gas, but I also heard arco gas has lower mpg compared to other gas. So take your own risk. My friend told me his old car (1988 Acura Legend) could not start after fueling at arco. If you are not on a tight budget, opt for higher quality gas somewhere else. read more

Gas here is cheap for SF, but there's a long wait to get in and it can be a pain to get out. It's not worth the time, not to mention the extra emissions and engine damage while idling. Also, like other ARCOs, they don't take credit cards, so no 3% cash back for those Costco AMEX cards. There are no squeegees, either, as other reviewers have stated. Oh, for those of you who like to get back in your cars while pumping gas, please STOP doing that. You're increasing the risk of static discharge. http://www.pei.org/PublicationsResources/SafetyResources/StopStaticCampaign/tabid/121/Default.aspx read more

This was my gas station back when I worked the Western Addition area. This was the cheapest gas station around, making themselves $0.10 cheaper than the rest and $0.25 cheaper than across the street. Their pumps were the worst. I had people take my gas while I was walking back from the cashier, after paying $20. read more

So, today I leave my house and head to the city. I soon realize that I need gas. I drive by my favorite gas station (cuz its cheaper) get out to pump gas, and realize that I left my wallet at home. OMG...I have $1,78 in my pocket, and not enough gas to get home and get my wallet. I take my dollar seventy eight to the cashier and tell him "I forgot my wallet at home. I hope this will give me enough gas to get home. I start pumping gas. The pump spins past $1.78, I stop and go see the gas dude. He said "I'm gonna let you pump $5. Come back when you can." Wow, gas guy let me have some free gas so my dumb ass could get home and get my wallet. Impressive! read more

This little gas station on the corner of Fell and Divisadero is my go to gas station to fill up before heading out to work the graveyard shift. Despite its small size it has a lot of pumps to fill up at; which it needs because THE LINES ARE LONG and once you're inside it can be kinda hectic. Also, the spill over from the line really affects the traffic on the street. One plus about this gas station is they have extra long lines from r their gas pumps so if you space out and lune up on the wrong side there is no need to worry. But the main reason I go here is the gas is anywhere from 25¢ to 50¢ cheaper than the other numerous stations in the neighborhood. read more

Consistently among the top 5 cheapest gas stations in SF according to GasBuddy... this place creates chaos on Fell. People are drawn to it like flies to shit -- disrupting bike and car lanes alike. People who make over $10/hour are willing to wait 1/2 an hour to save $2. It makes no sense to me. read more

Some stupid bitch threw a heavy plastic cup at my car there today, because she entered THE WRONG WAY and then got out of her car to scream at me that I wouldn't get out of her way. I couldn't turn around, and go out the wrong way just to make her life easier. The guy in the booth is an idiot, I called to ask about surveillance and he doesn't speak english. There is gas just as cheap elsewhere in the city. I've had several problems here where some people don't think the rules apply to them and fuck all of the other patrons over by either entering the wrong way or just completely cutting the line. Don't go. read more

Not only is this station about 3 blocks away from our home, it always has one of the lowest prices (2nd only to the station on castro and 17th) for gas in the city. For folks who don't drive or fill up that often, it may not be such a big deal, but I live in SF and work in Mountain View, so I'm always gas-price conscious. Getting a Prius has helped and now I only need to fill up about once a week, but I always try to fill up here and save up to 30 cents per gallon compared to the 76 across the street (today, 11/25 - regular unleaded was $3.43 at Arco and 3.77 at 76). Avoiding the traffic block is a little easy since you crest a hill at Fell and Pierce and can look down to the corner of Fell and Divis to see how backed up the station is... Entering via Divis rather than Fell is also slightly easier. I try to fill up during off-hours -- either really early in the morning or around 10 or 11 at night to avoid the madness. read more

It is not worth spending an extra ten minutes plus to save a nickel a gallon on gas. They don't take credit cards which I find incredibly annoying. Cash is a scarce commodity! Then they have the nerve to charge $0.45 on top of the price of gas for the privilege of using a debit card. The lines are bonkers, the whole place is stressful. Damnnabbit I wish the Spirit Station across the street still sold gas. If you value low prices above all, I recommend you check out http://www.sanfrangasprices.com/ read more

3 stars gets Cheap gas, easy outdoor paying kiosks and great location. Minus two stars as they the pumps often leak gas easily, service guys are over worked and hence, stressed out and they don't have any windshield washing scrubbers for customer use. read more

Cheapest gas if you pay with CASH. If you pay with DEBIT they tack on $0.45. So if you get 5 gallons of gas (like I do because I don't believe in filling up my tank...seems wasteful and like I'm hoarding the gas or something) then you're paying the listed rate plus and additional $0.09. It pretty much evens out, but that is regardless of which ARCO you go to because ALL of them do that. This place is ALWAYS packed! This is a very poorly designed gas station. There is really just no space to go around anyone if a pump opens up. It creates traffic coming up Fell because there is usually a line of cars waiting to get in. It also backs up traffic on Divisadero...the fact that Divis is 2 lanes in either direction makes for pretty unpleasant traffic jam. Unless you go to this station at 3 AM or 7 AM, expect a wait. On the weekends, its always a cluster f*ck. I try not to go here, regardless of the prices just because it usually puts me in a bad mood just waiting to pump my gas. read more

Usually the cheapest prices in town. I don't like it here because of the long lines. I also don't like it that they charge extra if you use your credit card. You should bring cash. read more

Cheap prices for gas.... BUT!! One of the most confusing, irritating, and road-rage inducing entranceways to a gas station that I've experienced. YES, people have screamed at me, but I DIDN'T SEE THE OTHER CARS W/ DRIVERS AS THEY'RE IDLYING IN PARKING METER ZONES! Arco needs to assign people to monitor traffic, like Trader Joe's parking attendants. I've stopped using this Arco, as road rage is not a pretty picture. read more

The gas is cheap so I'm willing to wait in line but the pumps shut off if you don't hold the handle the whole time (the locking mechanism will disengage). Also, card readers don't work if your bank account is less than $100. Some attendants say $50 but it's $100. Today I argued with the attendant over the difference between 15 and 50. And I get it. I mean, I don't know what other languages this guy speaks but I get those numbers and others confused in Spanish. But when someone who's primary function is to run a register becomes fixated on 15 because you said 50 in a previous context refuses to listen to your explanation of the difference and you have to argue with them just to give them more money, it's a problem. read more

Love this place for gas- cheapest in the city. The bathrooms are NASTY- up the stairs on the side of the building. Guys were peeing outside near the air pump. CA law says if you buy gas you get free air pump use. But it's tough trying to get to the air pump if the station is busy. The line is often backed up on both Divis and Fell, so try to come at an off time. read more

Cheapest gas I've in San Francisco. As of 9/19/14 the cheapest I've found in San Francisco $3.59 lowest grade. There is almost always a long line but it moves quickly as there is no store so it's pull in pay and go. Keep in mind what time you go because rush hour will have you blocking traffic and a bike lane. No credit cards but they do take debit. There's a garage and I've had oil changes and smog checks in the past great group, fast work. and didn't try to push any extras on the oil change. read more

These guys are awesome and thay have the best price in the city! I've lived on Fell St, just several blocks up, for 25 years and as long as I remember I've been coming to this gas station. I was there today and there was a guy who cut in line and everyone saw it. I called him up on it and, but he was super arrogant and refused to agnolage he was wrong. The attendant stepped in and wouldn't let him fill up ahead of everyone. In a world full of injustice little things like this make a big difference. Thank you, attended on duty today! One more reason to get my gas at ARCO on Fell. read more

Cheapest place to get gas in the city BAR NONE! Best place to get a headache while waiting for the cheapest gas in the city BAR NONE! You got to have more patience than a doctor to get gas here. read more

I like the cheaper gas. I don't like the line and tight space. You can get trapped between the slow poke pumping gas ahead of you and the eager car who is two inches from my rear bumper behind me. read more

cash only and maybe debt card with I think $1.50 charge no credit cards ,it used to be one of the cheapest places to get gas,not now I can save 15 cents a gallon closer to my work,sometimes in the afternoon the attendant is gone for 40 minutes to get food,so no gas until he comes back,they don't allow you to use bathroom there in other building,gets a large line waiting to fill up,its in a rough area that's getting gentrified ,lots of uber/lyft drivers dropping off at night block streets pre coronavirus days as gas is cheaper near my work I have not been there for month, bp sold the archo brand a few years ago some stations have been renamed speedway or kept as archo read more

Mike at Arco- I recommend Mike soooooooo highly. He is honest and repaired my car in no time. He is wonderful, and I am soooooo going back to him. Thank you again Mike. read more

This usually the best gas station in town. But we had a bad experience this morning. We gave $30.00 to the cashier and tried to fill up my car. The pump stopped at $15.00 so we asked why? The casher claimed we gave only $15.00 My husband had to talk to the manager over the phone spending long time to explained what happened, etc. don't give us any excuses that he had to work long hours and he was not sure after all how much he received. He though he received three $5.00. He gave us money back. But now this is not our favorite place any longer. read more

Cheapest gas in town. good gas station, clean, bad lines.

I was literally chased out of here by the gas station attendant and a couple of other men for accidentally cutting in line on a rainy and busy commute. Scary, mob mentality. I'm never going to Arco again, I went across the street to pay more at the 76 where the experience is unlike the gas rationing of the 70's. read more

Yes, as others have said, it's pretty much the cheapest gas in SF. I read another review saying the gas is worse here. I'm not sure about that. From what I understand, all gasoline needs to meet government requirements for things like octane and so if it's gas, it's gas. Anyways.. it's cash only, self-serve and usually has a line. There's always an attendant in the booth and they're nice, but they'll probably never leave the booth to help you if you're car-stupid. BUT it's 10 to 20 cents cheaper per gallon than the station across the street and like 50 cents cheaper per gallon than the station down the block. Sure, I probably lose more than that from the hole in my pocket that I keep forgetting to mend but I still feel like a winner by pumping gas at this place and saving a couple of bucks. You too can feel like a winner by frequenting this fine establishment. That being said, I give it 3 stars because it's nothing but gas for cash. If you want service or cleanliness or anything other than gas for cash, like maybe trading your shoes for gas or your dog for gas, go somewhere else. They could probably avoid any confusion by changing their name to "Gas for Cash." Edit: i just read another review that states they do some types of repair here as well. I've never seen their garage so I can't comment on that. read more

When gas is crazy expensive I don't see how you can complain when you get is .15-40 cents cheaper here than other places. Yes, the lines are long, but it's cheap gas! And it's not like the 70s! The .35 cents fee for using a card isn't bad either, you're still paying less than at the Shell or Chevron down the street. But bring cash for the best deal. read more

Cheap Cheap Cheap... Though it kind of sucks that they don't have squeegees for you to clean your windows with, but again were in the City so I am sure it could become a problem with our homeless friends... Though the gas station across the way definitely doesn't seem to have that problem. read more

This gas station is now closed. It was a great place to buy gas-worth waiting in line for. It's a huge loss.

I had a prepaid debit card and they refused my card because it is a credit card! Bull shit ! My card had a pin and everything . Went to another gas station and my card worked! If you want customers to return don't have such incompetent people working the register read more

This place USED to be the cheapest gas in the city! WTF happened?!?!? It USED to be worth waiting in a 6 car line for gas. So can somebody explain why the last 2 times I've been there that the pumps have been down?! This place has definitely gone down hill. Oh well, there's a rival gas station across the street that has exact same prices. Guess I'm going there from now on. read more

This is supposed to be the BEST place in town to get your smog checked. If it's not got a line around the block this is the cheapest gas around. read more