The Canal Shell is not my usual "go to" gas station, but I go just enough to consider myself a semi-regular customer. Perhaps because I check in every time I frequent a business is the reason I'm the Duke here; but it's only once every few weeks. The gas station is well lit so I consider it a relatively safe location. Besides, it's less than a mile from my house, and if I opt to take Canal Street home instaed of I-10, I drive right past this place. The convenience store is stocked with the usual gas station sundries and there's even a car wash. However, there's no way I'd ever let some gas station car wash with hard plastic bristles "beat" my car clean. All in all this is an ok gas station; albeit a little expensive. Just 2 weeks ago, I paid nearly $4.05 for 93 octane. :-( read more

Canal Shell - Saved $1.30/gallon with my Winn Dixie card. - Gas Stations Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was only going to give this gas station my standard 3 stars because y'know it has gas & is brightly lit. But seriously, these were the fastest pumps ever. So yay for that. The store seemed really busy on Friday night, but I didn't need any stuff. Only negative (or was it...since it was talking to me) was that the TV screen on my pump was stuck/broken. Telling me that it was 40 degrees on Friday night just made me laugh. read more

I am giving this place 4 stars because the checkout is always fast. The shop is small but has lots of the usual pre-packaged snack goodies. Hubigs pies ftw!! The shop does not have a full food offering such as those hotdogs on the rollers or other gas station staples. I never eat that stuff anyway so I deserve a gold star just for checking in order to write a better review! ;) They have an automatic carwash. read more

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OMG they have delicious, magical Mardi Gras Bagels! Commonly known as Hubig's Mini-King Cakes, these elusive treats can be found (evidently) at your local service station and (I assume) other fine establishments around town. This, in itself, is reason to review this particular gas station. It's the first time I actually laid eyes on the edible unicorn that is Hubig's Mini King Cakes. (Henceforth "Mardi Gras Bagels.") It goes without saying that I was SUPER EXCITED to finally see, in person, the rumored Mardi Gras Bagel. You can imagine HOW EXCITED I was when I got home with my treasure, took my first bite, and discovered that not only are they adorable and enigmatic, but the Mardi Gras Bagel is also the BEST FREAKING KING CAKE I've had so far this year. Granted, my other King Cakes have been from the airport, Walgreens and... other random places not well known for their King Cakes. However, it is now my mission to 1) find a reliable source of the Mardi Gras Bagel and 2) see if I can find a King Cake more delicious. Would you care to join me on this adventure? Here are the rules: Mardi Gras Bagels can only be compared to non-filled King Cakes. Because it wouldn't be fair to make them compete with, say, a cream cheese filled, crab shaped King Cake from Hi-Do Bakery. (Yes, a crab. Not a crawfish. A crab. No, I don't know why.) Hm. I guess there's only one rule.* Anyway, this gas station rocks because it's clean, well-lit, has a passable selection of Vitamin Water (XXX, Energy (the Yellow kind) and Multi-V (Lemonade flavor) - i.e. the basics - and it appears to be open 24 hours. As the previous reviewer, Damon B the checkout is fast, the shop is small, and he gets a gold star for checking in, FTR**, and making a point to take notes on the food offerings and automatic carwash. Great reviewing, Damon B! They don't seem to have Luna Bars, Cliff Bars or anything of the sort, nor are they the Everything You Could Ever Possibly Need Ever wonderland that is the Ideal Mart Number ... 4 I think? I can never remember the number. But you know the one I'm talking about. On Bayou St. John. That said, this gas station is definitely one that should be on the Avoid At All Costs list, and anywhere that sells Mardi Gras Bagels, Vitamin Water, Diet Coke and is open 24 hours (I think) is a win in my book. ----Begin Footnotes---- *Rules are subject to my whims, and therefore may be added or subtracted at the sole discretion of Jess, without advance notice or notification, because this is my game, dammit, and I'm not sure how it's going to work yet. But I do know it shall be fun and fattening. **I will admit to being a bit disappointed that I wasn't the first to review (FTR) this place, but then I remembered that I'm excited that John L H and I are not the only wackos who review gas stations, and that it's testament to the excellence of this establishment if two Elite '10 yelpers felt compelled to review it. Go Canal Shell! You rule. read more

This Shell self-service gas station is a good place to get your gas. You can also get powerball & scratch-off tickets, random snacks, bottle of liquid refreshments or a soda. They tend to have a better price than other Shell stations in this zip code. read more

We happened upon this Shell Station after after trying to compensate after missing our turn to get back on I-10, and realizing that we were almost out of gasoline. We grabbed this fill up opportunity and after a quick self-service fill-up, we were back on our way. read more

Okay, so I work across the street. I went to go buy me a pack of cigarettes on my 2 minute break and the skinny girl at the counter sat there for 5 minutes without acknowledging me while stacking cups one by one. Not to mention, you have to use the window because the door is locked at night. I knocked several times, not to be ignorant but because I wasn't sure if she heard me. This young lady turned around and said " can you give me a f***** minutes? " after I done gave her several. So fast forward, I go a few nights later, I'm not sure who was working, but I'm positive they were sleeping in the back. You can SEE them clearly laid out sleeping. I'm not the one to bash anybody, and I understand people might be tired. But there is no reason to treat people that use your business, with such disrespect. Pay people the correct way and maybe they'll come to work and actually WORK! read more

VERY RUDE!! I just spent $57.00 on gas and an additional $8.00 for a car wash (I know.. rip off) only to have the pump tell me after I paid to get my receipt inside. The doors were locked with a sign that said "system down". Ok, no problem. But these two lazy women inside see me standing there by the little bank window wanting to ask them a question. All I wanted was my car wash code or a refund for the car wash. Nope. They just kept counting boxes of cigarettes and looking at me while mumbling to each other. I've never seen such blatant rudeness! I think next time I'd rather run out of gas first.. read more

Literally THE WORST COSTUMER SERVICE OF MY LIFE!! This girl just sat here and screamed at 2 costumers and kicked them out for absolutely no reason at all! Just all this back and forth that is not necessary at all! Zanica you gotta go baby "you don't need this job anyway" read more

Rude rude rude. Go elsewhere. I visited here on the first time I utilized my reward points. I walked in and told the cashier to put 35.00 on the truck in the front with the Texas license plate. She asked, "which pump that is" lol improper grammar. I told her I was not sure I did it look but I am in the only vehicle in the front with the Texas license plate LITERALLY. She said, "Okay, but I still need ta know da pump number to put da gas on." I asked her can she show me how to utilize the rewards. She said, "I don't know ha da do dat" I asked her what is her problem and why hasn't she taken the money for the gas. She said, "Like I said I need 2 know what pump u is on." I use to go here all of the time; never again read more

Hate this place! At 2am, you would tgink it will be a stop & go situation. I am 8 months pregnant, standing & knocking at the window for service. No cashier in sight. So i notice movement in the cooler & knocks on the outsife wall. I give her my money for gas, she says the system is down. Has a nasty attitude about it & after I asked for a manager, the system some how works again. read more

The pumps are always out of order. I try to use my Winn Dixie card and then the machine malfunctions so I lose the discount or have to go to another pump entirely. Convenient location, but they need to update their broken stations. read more

Gas prices are always higher than anywhere else in the city, so even though this is literally right by my house, I rarely buy gas there. That said, the clerks are generally always very friendly. My daughter loves walking there and grabbing a snack, and they always dote on her. She calls it "my store" to just about anyone who will listen. I also like that they check your credit card to your drivers license in an effort to prevent using stolen cards. It can be a hassle if you don't always have your ID on you, but it is a great process to have in place. read more

I posted this review almost 3 weeks ago; "Terrible service at the 4701 Canal St location. I work for a transportation company that utilizes this station. We spend thousands and thousands of dollars there, annually. More often than not, all of our drivers have to go inside to get a receipt. Once inside, the attendants usually act as though it's a hassle to give us a receipt. Many times, the attendants are on the phone, discussing personal issues. I worked at a gas station when I was in high school; there is no reason not to keep receipt paper in the printer, at the pump. All too often, one or more of the pumps are out of order, and the ones that are working, need to have new viewer screens. We can't see the commercial credit card instructions! The car wash facility constantly has issues. While the pump area is well-lit, the surrounding parking areas, as well as the air/vacuum/car wash areas are not well-lit, as a number of vagrants and panhandlers hang around, or urinate in the darkest corners. There is no reason for this business to be in constant need of regular, daily service, or disrepair. I expect better service and pumps from the owner/franchisee, Diaz." ~~~~ Since then, the two pumps that were out of order, still haven't been repaired. The few pumps that do work, still have no receipt paper in them. I'm there almost daily, so I know the paper hasn't just run out, again. There are still no lights in the car wash. What a surprise to pull into a dark car wash, only to have someone jump out while urinating in the bay. I received a reply from Diaz Market, insisting that they didn't operate that way, and promised to look into the situation. ALL TALK. no action. Not surprised. Your best and most profitable clients deserve far better service. read more

Worst service ever. Long lines. Crap selection of snacks and drinks. The credit card station on the pumps often doesn't work. I will drive across town to get gas at the Ideal on Orleans before I would ever go here again, that's how rude the cashiers are. read more

Love this gas station, great employees that are very helpful with directions and always have a smile on there face that makes my day. I will continue going out of my way to come to this gas station read more