I was in the Hunt Club area where I stayed the last time I was in Ottawa. I needed a Circle K and did a search. It led me to this store.
This Circle K is a part of an Esso gas station. The station also has a touchless gas station, an air pump, and a vacuum.
I parked by the car wash. There were a few spots. I then walked in.
Looks are deceiving. I thought that this Circle K would be large. On the contrary, it's small, with as much merchandise packed in as possible.
If you are a Tim Hortons fan, you have a lot of coffee flavour choices here. You see coffee in your face when you walk in. Next to it is a fridge with frozen treats.
I was here to redeem some coupons. The problem? Nothing that I wanted to redeem was available at this store. There weren't any Froster or Polar Pop machines. There were no Joker energy drinks. AriZona drinks were non-existent.
I settled for getting a Mountain Dew in purple thunder. It wasn't a part of the plan. I got a coupon that's available to any customer online.
I got a female staffer who was busy counting her change. She was nearly done. I told her to take her time.
She scanned my drink, and then my digital coupon. I also scanned my PC Optimum and paid for my $1.13 drink with a debit card. Done!
I wished her a great day. She reciprocated. I left with my cold drink.
Although disappointed with the beverage selections, customer service is great. My drink was also surprisingly yummy. I expected a huge sugar rush, but it didn't happen.
This store is great if you are looking for coffee or a generic pop flavour. If you need something specific, chances are that you won't find it here.
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