Chevron

We always stop here to fill up the tank on the way home from long trips. It’s conveniently right off the freeway with a very store inside for drinks and snacks. The restrooms are outside and expectedly dirty.

Chevron
Overall
3 Stars
I went to get gas yesterday and stopped by two separate Chevrons that were only one exit away from each other. This location has no signs that can be viewed off the freeway. If you exit Palo Comado Canyon Rd, it will be right in front of your sight. This location offers cheaper prices, if you use cash or debit vs credit. The other location on Kanan is better light and looks newer. I suggest this location if you are paying with debit card or cash. I suggest the location on Kanan if you are paying with a credit card.
HAPPY FILLING!

I stopped there last night to purchase a drink only, and late last night and today, my credit card was used @ 2 other Chevron stations. DO NOT USE A DEBIT CARD INSIDE !!!

When I’m northbound on the 101, this is my place. Easy-​off-​easy-​on. Nice clean business!
FYI: Southbound its the 76 station on this same exit and for the same reasons!

Great gas station! A nice respite from the often crazy traffic of the 101.
Restrooms: surprisingly clean for a gas station! It’s a one-​seater, so if it’s a busy time (e.g., holidays when everyone’s driving to Grandma’s), you may have a wait a few. Ask the attendant for the ‘bathroom pass’ (long wooden stick with key). Use a paper towel when handing this back after you’re done – you don’t know where that stick’s been.
Gas: Plenty of pumps/​islands on both sides of the mini mart. Everything was in good working order.
Coffee: avoid the «cappuccino,» which comes from this big machine. Tastes like pure sugar – with a hint of coffee. The banana bread they had for sale next to the coffee was pretty good.
Snack/​other drink options: Good selection of the basics (chips, candy, soda, water, etc.), although i didn’t see any ‘warm’ food items out like hot dogs, etc. (like what you’d see at AM/​PM). However, I’m pretty sure you can buy something from the fridge (I saw sandwiches in there) and heat it up in the microwave. Confirm with the attendant, though.
Customer service: the guy there on Thanksgiving morning wasn’t warm and fuzzy, but cordial enough and fast. Let’s be honest, we don’t visit gas stations for social reasons anyway. Well, maybe George Michael does, but I digress.

A gas station? Yes, it is, but this place is like my 3^rd home, not only because I live in BFE in comparison to my friends, but because it’s right up the way from me.
All the employees are super nice and know what I want before I even appoach the window. Vitamin Water selection is EXCELLENT, including the XXX flavor that is difficult to find anywhere.
The gas prices aren’t the greatest BUT if you are ever travelling on the 101, especially alone and need a pit stop, this is a very well equipped, clean, and safe gas station to go to.