This has been my gas station of choice for years, and only partially because I have a speed pass…read morefrom my parents lol. I have never encountered any lineups or pump problems, and this is probably the one gas station in the city that I've been to where I can say that. Their prices are not the cheapest in the city, but they are reasonable and it's conveniently located. It's a great station to stop in on the way to work without working about a long wait or lineup.

Good service and very polite staff. OK car wash but not the best. Seems with time the wash is not…read moreas good as before!

If you're going to spend close to the amount of first year's tuition at a post-secondary…read moreinstitution to fill up your car, you may as well have some conveniences as well. As much as I'm a sucker for Esso (read "Aeroplan Points") and like places where I can buy gas on a Hudson's Bay Company card, this place pretty much has everything that you'd want from a gas station. I can't believe that I'd rate this place a '5' and make it my favourite gas station, but by process of elimination, there has to be a "best gas station". I suppose this one's it. It's conveniently placed close to the Queensway, has more than enough space to manoeuvre around the pumps, and has SmartPumps so that you can pay at the pump and not have to venture inside. If you do, you're treated with a decent array of convenience store goodies, as well as a fully functional Tim Horton's. The clincher at this location is the ability to get Drive-Thru Tim Horton's, as well as a car wash. Dirty cars and double-double cravings can now queue up in one of two lines. Yeah, it's a pain to buy gas, so you may as well find a place that makes it a wee bit more bearable.

I read this book this summer - it was one of those tiny, feel-good, advice, chicken soup kind of…read moredeals and one of the pieces of advice it offered was to get your gas from your local, independent gas station/service centre. The reason given was that when your car breaks down or fails to start one snowy morning, your local mechanic who knows you is more likely to come and help you that some stranger from the big corporate gas station/convenience store. So, when I moved to Ottawa and settled in this area, I chose Riverside Service Centre as the independent place I would frequent. And, it has paid off. What personalized service I get now that I have been there a few times. Even when there are times when the gas is more expensive, I still shop there to build the bridges. I hope I never have to call on them, but at least they know my name and my face when and if I ever do need them!

Cheapest gas in the area consistently. Would highly recommend coming here instead of other nearby…read moregas stations.

This is another one of those awkward corner gas stations that is super convenient, but only if you…read moreare going in the right direction. It's neighboured by a Dymon storage facility and a giant church, and it's on one of the most busy intersection corners in the South-West of Ottawa, off roads that could certainly use some attention (so bumpy getting in and out). Once you are in the lot, I must admit, this location was planned a lot more efficiently than many others. The lot is large making it easier to navigate (and avoid other drivers) and even thought there is a lot going on in that area, once you are in, it's quite smooth sailing. Again, be careful getting back out on to the roads - there are a lot of merge lanes in this area, which means there are quite a few drivers rushing to beat the line before the lane ends so they are driving a little faster than they potentially should be.

I used to trust these guys with my cars, but when they offered to diagnose the 'check engine'…read moreproblem by hooking my van up to a machine for two days to the tune of $125/hour (total: $2000) I started to wonder. Did some Internet research, bought an OBD2 unit for $120 and found the problem myself... a loose gas cap. Now I'm questioning the new battery they installed as well as the brake job they did. Anyone working in a service station should know that any vehicle should be moving while turning the wheels. Otherwise, it's hard on the power steering pump, the entire steering system, as well as the transaxles. The attendant who drove my car out of the bay when I went to pick it up is either ignorant of this fact or trying to drum up more unnecessary repairs. Either way, he shouldn't be allowed behind the wheel of any customer vehicle. Never again.

I was ecstatic to find a full-service gas station on a cold winter's day!…read more Full-service gas stations are harder to find than a functioning eight-track tape player. This is one of the few in the Nation's capital, located at the corner of Island Park & Wellington, in Westboro. If you don't know what a full-service gas station is, it is the crackpot misfit in the Corporate Gas Station world. This service peculiarity provides a personal touch, that was once a cornerstone of the industry, where staff attended to customers in a uniform complete with a cap and bow tie. Staff filled the tank, checked my windshieldwasher fluid & oil, squeegeed the windows & lights, and offered to test my tire pressure, all while I grooved to the beat of my iPhone playlist. In the maze of retail corporations the litter the Capital City, I appreciate the old school atmosphere and service. Their service earns my loyalty.

It has a very convenient location and easily accessible…read more The pumps are relatively new and have touch screens, so entering your information is much more convenient. I filled up my car tank here and it has a reasonable and competitive price among other gas stations in the area. There's a Tim Hortons in the gas station, which is a bonus; you can get fuel both for the car and yourself! Lol

Bad service for the second time, same employee. I was walking in to the store to buy something and…read morehe saw me, walked out with a load iof recycling and left no one at the till. I stood there for about three minutes and when he didn't come back I left and bought it elsewhere. Same guy a couple months ago was mopping when I came in and rolled his eyes and sighed when I went to the cash. Sorry customers are such an annoyance for you, there is a better gas station just two blocks away.

This Petro never seems to be that busy and it may be due to the slightly awkward adjacent parking…read morelot entrance, but it also has quite a few pumps, so that helps too. As with most gas stations, they have propane for sale, and this Petro also has a car wash as well. Pro tip: any Petro Canada cash wash vouchers can be used at all Petro stations (with a car wash). Useful if ever your local car wash is under maintenance. It's clean inside and the staff are actually pretty engaging and helpful, which is a nice change compared to some other gas stations.

Friendly cashiers at your service, clean store. I don't have much to say about my 3minutes visit. I…read morewas amazed that they have a self serve Timmies. Prices a good for a gas station, the car wash is located outside.

Old school "touchful" wash that grabs your wheel and pulls you. Blow dry is short and leaves the…read morecar wet.