I think it's hilarious that Yelp is asking if Chevron gas station has compostable containers, reusable utensils, & take-out. I guess they have take-out, but you have to provide your own containers. Anyway, I like this station for convenience, as they have 3 entrances, a smog check, & a convenience store. This pumps are basic, can only pay by inserting credit card, but if you care, you can get Safeway points. For large vehicles, you might want to go elsewhere. The only entrance wide enough is adjacent to the sidewalk, must be entered from market street. You will have zero ability to turn around, so pick you pump wisely. The other pump stations require some finagling, even for small cars. The gas is cheaper on the other corner, but much harder to access. One other thing, this doesn't happen on every visit, but the cleaning water was filthy. That said, this is my go-to gas station. read more

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The gas station offers a variety of payment methods, which is very convenient. However, sometimes the discount of promotional activities could be greater. I look forward to more affordable activities in the future and will continue to pay attention. read more

God forbid you try to take a penny from the leave a penny/take a penny cup...I did that once so I could get a dollar back instead of a bunch of change and it was explained to me that 'It's only for people who need it.' Uhm yeah. Most recently if you put a penny in the leave a penny/take a penny cup they snatch it and put it in the cash register. Really? You charge like a dollar a gallon more than anyone else and now you are taking pennies from 'people who need it'? read more

One of the worst gas stations in the Bay Area. Directly across the street from a gas station selling gas $1 per gallon cheaper. read more

Chevron - Avoid this place like the plague - Gas Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pass by here going to and from work, going to The Cafe years before and Casto Halloween but only believe got gas here once. This is a very eventful area with it being at the corner of where everything happens. read more

Chevron - Gas Stations Near Me - San Francisco, California

Do not even attempt to get your car Smog Checked here. The young man attempting to help me had 2 1/2 hours to complete task. He failed miserably. I had to ask/demand my paper work back. Poor guy. Frustrated but no worse for wear. read more

They put a $50 hold when you buy gas here!! Outrageous. I got $10 worth of gas and a $50 hold.

Okay, I normally don't review gas stations. But this one was notable enough to deserve a brief review. So first of all, I was shocked to find that they're as cheap as some of the "hood" gas stations I go to. So that's surprising for the bustling area of Castro, especially since there aren't many gas stations in the area. Second, they have these little screen things above the gas pumps. I usually ignore them because they're usually trying to sell me some gas card I don't need, but not this one. During the 90 seconds it took to pump my gas, I turned my attention to the screen and learned how to properly taste and judge pinot noir by color, clarity, consistency and how to properly taste it. Yes, I know, at a gas station! Ahh, I love it! read more

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Expensive. A bit hard to get in and out because it's in a weird spot in a complicated intersection. Basically, it's one of those places you only really go to if you REALLY need gas, don't have cash for the (much cheaper) nasty independent gas station across the street, and you don't want to wait until the morning on your commute out of town to get gas $0.50 cheaper. read more

This review is for a regular Smog Check. Does anyone else living in SF find the smog pricing here astronomically high? I called a few places all over the city and got quotes varying from $60-$100. WHAT?! or better yet, WHY? I found this station due to a Google ad which claimed to have the cheapest smog check in town. Well, I think it just might be! I pulled in at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon and was out by 3:10. You can also call and make an appointment if you are planning to come in at a busier time. The Turkish man working there was very nice and got the job done very quickly, which is all you can really ask for. I hope this review saves you some $$. Bring cash! read more

I just got a smog check at this gas station a bit ago. The man in charge of the smog station is friendly and nice in manner and execellent in the service he performs. I'd called and checked around different smog stations and I couldn't get a go for the smog since those stations are so busy and I must make an appointment to come in, which I don't have time for. Newman, the man, at the smog station picked up the phone and he got me in the same day. The price is competitive if I have to compare but the way in which the service is handled and served is nicely done! and that gave him a 5 stars. Yay! keep it up Newman. read more

This is in the Castro district on Market Street, so serves the neighborhood as one of the only options for gasoline. On 05/09/15, I paid $3.99/gallon for regular gas. It is a nice area, fairly open and easy to access from the street. You can conveniently use a credit card to pay for the gas at the pump as the point of purchase for self service. Watch out as you pull in and drive out for pedestrians on the sidewalks. read more

Never open on time. Many times I show up well after 6:00am, the doors are locked and there will be as many as three people standing around inside talking and playing on their phones. Poor customer service. read more

Hand sanitizers at the pump were empty. One would think that during this pandemic, this would be a priority.

i was in a hurry and was annoyed there was a "back in 10 minutes" sign on the door. I took a picture of the sign for no other reason then i wanted to and as i was walking away i was confronted over the intercom as to why i was taking a picture. The clerk was mocking me and told me i was wasting my time so i replied back "its for yelp" He quickly ran to the door and started yelling at me, he threatened to kick my ass, called me a piece of WHITE crap and told me to go suck some "D". I was threatened with physical violence and called a racial and a homophobic slur! I caught some of this with my phone but the owner might want to check his security cam for the evening of Aug 12th Here is a link to my video https://youtu.be/4y-r5gu8stc read more

I give them no stars. I went in the get a smog check with a coupon and the guy running the place said it may be more. I asked him why and said it may be a "star, smog check" because of the year of my car. The coupon clearly states cars 1996 or older there would be an extra charge. My car is a 2003. I asked him to explain why it would be more and he couldn't . I told him I would go else where because I didn't trust him and he just started yelling at me. Don't trust this guy. read more

DUMB. You would think that a business with such a spotty reputation would be on their best behavior. Some people never learn... Went in for a smog check. That went well and I passed with no additional repairs...BUT... When I got back into my car to leave I was presented with a display panel of warning lights, most of which he could explain except for the flat tire light.. On my three week old tires.. and I almost never drive.. When I tried to ask about the tire warning he got defensive and talked over me nonstop. When I tried to explain that I needed to go but would come back if the flat tire light was still on he cut me off again and told me he was done and stormed off I wasn't accusing just concerned and trying to set expectations but I guess that was too unreasonable for such an infantile man Thumbs UP: fast and initially professional . Close to my home so it was convenient. Thumbs DOWN: price was 11 dollars higher than advertised on the web AND You sir are a rude mofo. Hope you read this and get a clue abut how to treat your customers. I WILL UPDATE AS NEEDED. read more

I really need to start frequenting more businesses in the Castro. I roll in there at 7:00 this AM, literally on fumes...no way I'm going to make it home. I seriously looked like crap. I hadn't showered and suffer from the worst case of chronic "bed head" of anybody I've ever met. But I guess my mud-splattered 1999 Silverado pick-up with a Labrador in the bed evoked some Brokeback Mountain imagery because I got a wink inside the store and the guy filling up next to me actually blew me a kiss. What a wonderful way to start a day! Now even though that stop made me temporarily feel like I'm actually a hair better than average looking, which should earn this place an automatic 5 stars, I have to take 1 away for the $3.54 price tag for regular unleaded! Who would have thought that my latent fears of being anally violated in the Castro would be realized at a gas pump? read more

Quick and cheap smog check. Mention a "google ad" and you pay $38, including certificate. The guy finishes up in less than 20 minutes. That's how I like it. read more

They just remodeled and they have been open for ahile and they now have a nacho station. But guess what, no nachos. Been ove a month and still no nachos. This place makes most AM/PMs look like heaven. Candy prices here are high, prices for everything here are high. No car repair services. No smog check. No oil changes. Are you sure this is a gas station? lol No flat tire repair service. Crazy high gas prices. One employee speaks almost no English. Which is fine unless you want to ask a question. Another employee has some sort of skin condition where he has to always put some medical lotion on his hands so when you get change it's usually greasy. Great, I hope that skin condition isn't contagious. lol He's a nice guy, but the greasy hands are kinda gross. Great place to buy some chips and a energy drink. This place probably stays afloat because they sell so many cigarettes. read more

Um, filled up my gas tank...Paid a little bit over 45.00 using a credit card. I noticed they charged me 145.00 dollars. I called the gas station thinking I did not end my transaction and somebody used the pump right after me. That wasn't the case. I called and was told that it "was sorta of a deposit" and it should be reversed in a few days!! Huh? Really!! read more

Finding an easy accessible gas station downtown can be a hassle. This is little less of a hassle, but still not great to get into. To get into this gas station you must enter from certain direction. If you're going in the opposite direction, you're out of luck. Chevron is not the cheapest gas station in the world, especially in the city. I've gotten there a few times with half the pumps out of order. I once accidentally left my gas cap there, and I was headed back, 20 minutes both ways, they threw it away. I'll admit that the man was nice enough to fish out of the garbage can for me, but I've been to other gas stations where they just save it. You have a car and you need gas. My bad review will not hurt their business. read more

Can't give less than this... Had been a returning customer for three and half years for gas,lotto,power ball tickets,snacks drinks and what not and you know what's the best part at this place their service they offered till today 15:40 I almost know each and everyone at the store including the owner each and every employee who work on every shift they're really angels because I visit them more than three times a day they always greet me with a smiling face and more over once when I dropped my wallet in the gas station and left, the lady who works in the afternoon shift noticed it and kept it in her possession till I went back and handed it to me which has more than 675$ in cash and 15credit cards I Neva thought I will write this bad review for such a place but today a rookie frustrated soul who is working right now made me do this Let me explain Like a week back I was there to buy 15tickets of 5$ Cali lottery scratchers worth 75$ which I am supposed to pay with cash because that's how it works they won't sell them on credit cards that's completely fine and I bought a pack of smokes for my friend which I would like to pay with card so tried to make two different transactions at that time this guy who was there behind the counter was frustrated and rudely said it would be quite easier if you would have mentioned that earlier i didn't say anything I said k and left Today When i entered the gas station this guy is standing in front of the store door and smoking. I was there to do two things as he said saying both the things makes it easier I told him both 1st buy scratchers for my self 2nd pack of smokes for my friend I handed him my scratchers which I previously purchased which are having some winnings like 20$ and he checked them and after that I said I would like to buy more scratchers I meant for the 20$ I won and additional 10$ and also a pack of smokes he is supposed to first hand me the winnings, but he didn't and charged the smokes and took the winnings with out asking how would you like to pay I asked him how can you do that he recklessly mentioned I thought you can't afford to pay for them separately,how mean. Then a lady walked in and wanted to prepay for her gas for 10$ then after she left I asked him politely can I pay for her gas and settle this so that you can give me that cash I can continue my transaction he rudely rejected that proposal and I just asked him just because of your idiotic and unprofessional service I had to stand here for this long and now you're trying to be rude up on that he's like you're making it complicated so I have to refuse the service to you and started yelling at me when I walked out he just locked the door of the store yelling don't ever come back I am gonna remember you. Note : if I am not wrong the owner of this business is an Asian lady, pls do check the cctv footage of your store and confirm how truth is this review and how unprofessional and rude is your employee. Hope I wouldn't be visiting your gas station anymore if I ever visit because of some emergency and you are present I definitely owe you an apology for writing something bad about such a good place just because of one frustrated rude soul working at your place. read more

Cheapest Smog test in the city by far. $29.75 + $8.25 cert fee+ $2 state fee = $40 total in cash. I called ahead to make sure I would get the rate and I got the impression the price could have been higher if I hadn't. I was really worried he would try to scam me after I read the other reviews on yelp but he never tried anything like that. When I called, he told me to come over since evenings were less crowded. I got there at 6:45 and he was done a little past 7. I had a great experience and you really can't beat the price. I'll definitely be coming back in 2 years. read more

Fuel here is very expensive. I would go across the street to Castro Gas. The Chevron store has a lot including multiple coffee drinks, lottery, and ice cream. Service is usually good and homeless is not an issue. read more

Absolutely no complaints here! Fast, friendly service -- I showed up early for my smog appointment and they managed to fit me in with no wait. Also got the "internet price" for mentioning I found them through Yelp. Ask for Newman -- he was great! read more

BE AWARE that if you car needs a re-smog test, they charge the FULL PRICE for the second test. Will be going elsewhere for the re-test...just "because." read more

Why is your gas SO EXPENSIVE???!!!! I can pay a dollar less per gallon a few blocks away. Get real

..Hi.. SMOG CHECK ONLY: This was fast, extremely friendly and the cheapest in the city! (I called all over.) ...Be Seeing You...Raja... read more

so i live up the hill, near ygc and the cross. i like to ride my sexy ass yazmeen around every so often. i find myself filling up at this station during my trips up and down portola/market. minus two stars for rapeage gas prices. minus one star for crazy intersection that no one seems to know how to drive through. plus one star for the slight sexual harrasment i get in my motorcyle gear. read more

update to my last review, I reported Mike to the Automotive Bureau and the investigator was awesome. He even went straight to the owner Mike and called me to say that Mike was finally was going to refund the money. I think he could tell the owner was a jerk, because he called me back to say that he didn't think it was a good idea to have him mail a check so the guy wouldn't have my home address and he thought I should go pick up the cash in person. Obviously it's not the money, it was the principle. How he treated me that started all this in the first place. I gave him every opportunity to make it right before reporting his shady tactics. I go, I park and I wait for him in the shop and I know he recognized me cuz he immediately gets on his phone and walks away. then he walks behind my car and stares at my license plate while he's on his phone and it looks like he is telling someone my plate number. i start freaking out a little and I decide I should move my car since he was ignoring me. He orders me to get out of the car to sign the refund form, even though he could have handed it to me as he was right next to my car. I finally get out even though he was trying to intimidate me. WOW... I should have brought a posse because this guy verbally abused me, threatened me because of my negative review on yelp, and said I was stealing from him and he was doing me a favor by returning my money to me. He continued to berate me but as soon as he handed me my cash, I signed my name on the receipt and got out of there while he was still yelling at me saying he reported what was under the hood of my car (?) and that he knows I paid $50 for the smog test at another location. What an idiot, so what if I paid $50? I got my smog test when you and your stupid machine says I failed it and you forced me to pay even when I proved to you that it was your machine that was at faulty. TWO SHOPS the same DAY Said my car was fine! This guy is sexist and psycho and I am considering filing a police report in case he tries anything more to retaliate. If you have a bad experience here PLEASE go file a report at the CA automotive review! read more

Shady bait-and-switch pricing. Their web page says $21 plus the $8 certification. Go there with a 4-cyl newer than 1995 or so (read the fine print) and the cost will be double that. More that $20 greater cost if my car has 2 more cylinders? The definition of shady. Guy didn't even know if my car was 4-cyl or 6-cyl, which says something right there. read more

Went here for a smog test. Scumbag guy tried to charge me $104 for the test after telling me three times that it was $29.95. He has the balls to hand me the invoice at the end of the test and tell me the regular price is $89.95 plus tax and some other BS fees. I said "you said it was $29.95," and after being friendly to me the whole time up to this point he informs me coldly that "special promotions are cash only" (meaning I had to pay in cash). That's fine, but don't try to rip me off you GD scumbag crook! Plus, how the F--- did I know that you were quoting me a promotional price?! That's the price that they advertise on their website! I ended up getting the $30 price, but needless to say I was pissed off that someone would try to so blatantly extort me like that. F this place. There are plently of other Smog Test places in the city. read more

I believed the big advertising of $19.75 + $8.25 State Cert for smog checks - When I drove in and parked the car at the station, the guy said it would be $10.00 more because he identifies my RAV, which is a two wheel drive passenger car,to be an SUV. That's totally ridiculous. He wanted to know why I was angry with him. There is no mention of this extra charge on the internet coupon which I had printed and brought with me. I told him he was scamming me and drove away. I did find another test station at a price lower than every other place in the City. read more

These people are deceivers. They advertise in large print that they are a "Star Certified Station" and "Cheapest Smog Check in Town". Price offered: $21.75. Then you go to the station in need of a "Star" certification. They point to tiny and obscure small print and say that the since you require a check at a "Star" station, the price to you will be $50. When you phone later to express your objections they cuss at you using the infamous "F word" over and over, and hang up. Then, the next day, you find that your review, which had been at the top, is no longer given prominence on the first page of the Yelp website. How did that happen? I want to repeat that this is the worst deception and worst treatment that I have ever received at any San Francisco based business. I would advise all potential customers to avoid Castro Street Chevron in all events. Jim L read more

this is the best chevron ever, i think, because the "Chevron" signage lights have burned out in just such a way that it now reads "Che." perhaps you have to be there to appreciate the juxtaposition of a marxist revolutionary leader's name against a multinational corporation accused of assorted human rights abuses in the name of capitalism, all right in the middle of the gayest place on earth. it's quite funny, i assure you. oh, i should add that i've never actually gotten gas there... but whatever. read more

Nice. In-n-out in a half hour. Talked with the owner on the phone, discussed the price, went in 10 minutes later, left the car there for a half hour, passed the test and paid. In the intervening time, I walked around the Castro (fun!), got myself a white chocolate caramel cappuccino from the gast station (sweet!), replied to a few work emails (productive!) and then went home. Good price and the other car will go here as well when I need to smog it. read more

Lesson learned - I should have checked yelp before believing the smog check advertised price on their website. I even called to confirm before I sent my husband over with the car and they still insisted on charging $20 above the advertised price and the one quoted to me on the phone. What a terrible experience. Don't fall into the trap! read more

Avoid at all costs. This gas station just hijacked $90 on my check card - for no good reason. As a point of order I will no longer bring any business to Chevron and my friend working at Chevron headquarters will be hearing about this. read more

Guy was screwing around on his cellphone and told me to come back in a hour even though they were obviously open and I was the only car there. so I went to the place across the street, which was just fine. read more