This Shell station is alright. It's small and old, but they keep the gas prices at the exact same level as the least expensive gas pumps in the area. I'm used to seeing Shell prices at a few cents higher, or even jacked way up along the interstate or in other Northern AZ small towns, so that is a pleasant surprise.
Likewise, the "Minute Mart" is tiny by current standards. I've never seen a smaller one anywhere. They do carry plenty of beverages, bottle and fountain, and they keep those prices low too. On a Friday afternoon they had no hot dogs on the tiny roller grill (which looked turned off) so if you needed a bite to eat you had to settle on bagged chips.
The staff here are friendly and the store is well arranged. But in all candor, the place is filthy. There is grime everywhere, starting with the walkway outside, the floors inside, walls, doors, glass, displays... I was shocked. I decided not to use the restrooms as there is no way they could be better than the common areas.
For me they get points for one thing: they have a No Caffeine/No Sugar beverage in their fountain. (SOBE) You might be surprised how hard it is to find this type of beverage anywhere in Prescott, whether restaurants, fast food, or convenience store. I'm usually forced to go with plain water. So, good on ya for that one, Shell. read more