Even though Puget Pantry is about twice the distance from my house as Don's EZ Stop, I much prefer it. Let me tell you why...
#1 Reason: The people who work there are MUCH friendlier. I'm not much of a socialite, and I don't need to become best friends with the people I do transactions with, but what I expect is general friendliness. Puget Pantry delivers, whereas Don's does NOT.
At Don's, I don't know if it's because I'm gender non-conforming, have green hair or look poor, but even though I go in there multiple times a week, they always eyed me like I was up to no good, avoided eye contact and other weird things. It made me feel weird and invalid when I went in there. (Exception: the son and grandmother who work there are awesome and nice.)
#2 Reason: Later hours. They're open 'til 11 on weekdays; Don's only open 'til 10.
#3 Reason: Cheaper pizza. I love pizza. Puget Pantry has Tony's pizza for $5; Don's cheapest pizza is $8.
#4 Reason: They do cash back! Unlike you-know-who. Just a $1.50 fee w/o purchase.
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