Shell

As a gas station … not so much. Difficult to get in and out of the parking lot due to where it is located at the NorthEast corner of East and South, and the gas price is always slightly higher here than places a few blocks away.
However, as a take out FRIED CHICKEN place that is so close to where I live, it is… the shizzle (I think if I keep saying that word, it will come back in style again). This is chicken like my grandmothers used to make. I would have preferred a tender biscuit to the fluffy rolls, but I’m still happy O. I always get the veggies instead of fried sides like potato wedges, okra or squash, but they look amazing also.
And, by the way, the staff in here is always so friendly to me — makes a good thing better.

I’ve had a few colleagues swear by this chicken.
Well, I’ve tried it 2x now so I can write about it and let you know — you’re not missing anything AND ESPECIALLY AT THESE PRICES.
Sides are limited.
They offer breakfast.
Chicken before 11am is worthwhile as most fastfood places don’t open until 11am and it’s nice not to have to have breakfast items.
They serve breakfast items; chicken wings that are larger for the wing combo’s; potato wedges and of course, you can use your Shell gas card here.
ATM on site.
Harder than most places to get in and out but pretty ok for the location as South Blvd can get ridiculous with the traffic flow.
Staff at the gas station service counter always friendly and personable.
Never bought gas here — go figure.

I read the reviews of the fried chicken and decided I had to try it myself. I ended up having the large wings and potato wedges. The wings were pretty good. Seasoning was a bit off but they were well cooked. The potato wedges were the best part. Seeing the fresh potatoes sitting in water next to the fryer surprised me. Their texture was very good.

There seem to be a lot ruffians hangin’ out here late night… seems like the place to be if you wanna bolster your street cred

This place is conveniently located around the corner from my apartment.
Competitive gas prices and there walk in beer freezer is AWESOME.

Just stopped in to this gas station leaving work. While the atmosphere may be a little less than appealing. I happened to grab 2 pieces of their fried chicken and I must say it may be the best I’ve ever had. I actually bought another 3 pieces.

I’m with John R on this gas station, fried chicken!!! We stopped in for a 3 leg special with one side & roll to the tune of $ 5.49, served with piping hot, real mashed potatoes. Please and thank you, I also bought a lottery ticket, what if I win? See you later, suckers!!!

This is a legit contender for the best chicken in Charlotte. It is neck and neck with Prices and other spots here. You cannot beat a fill up of quality 92 octane and a 2 pack with potato wedges on East Blvd to enjoy on the drive home.
Charlotte’s finest.

This review is for the fried chicken — yes, at a gas station.
I’ve never tasted such deliciousness in my life. I’ve told 100s of people about the chicken here (and the equally tasty potato wedges).
Thankfully I’ve moved away from CLT now, though — otherwise I’d be 300 lbs from nonstop stuffing-​my-​face-​with-​your-​chicken.

The parking lot… sucks. Their gas prices are very competitive. I generally win about $ 5 on my $ 2 scratchoffs. The cashiers are just so «blah». I hardly ever get a smile, hi, bye, or anything.

Yeah, I’m reviewing a Shell gas station. Why? Because this is the closest gas station to my house and yes, I’ve experienced better.
The high points: As mentioned, it’s conveniently located — South & East Blvd. They have gas. They also have ice and the typical soft drinks, snacks and other gas station expected items inside. The guys behind the counter have always been friendly.
The low points: OMG the traffic getting in and out of here is redic… be super careful coming and going. The number of people trying to turn out of here *across* traffic on South or East boulevards borders on insane. As others have mentioned there are some shady characters that frequent this lot to do what looks like to be less than desirable business. And lastly, because of its convenient location, this gas station usually sells gas for at least a $.05-$.10 per gallon premium.
I’ll be back to this Shell… unfortunately.

I find myself around the East Blvd area a lot so I use this station to fill up my car as I only use Shell stations, so rhis works well for me.
Lots of folks use this place too and between buying gas, fried chicken or beer, there is always folks waiting in some line.
Getting to it from East and South are easy, but mainly if you are on that side of the road traffic wise… otherwise it can be a challenge.

Yes, gas stations need love too and since this Shell didn’t have a review, why not? The second closet gas station to Uptown Charlotte. For that reason it should deserve 5 stars, but since it’s a gas station it gets 3, as well as being busy all the time with it’s corner location at East & South. There are some «characters» that are there from time to time, so I really never make it in the actual place as I’m a pay at the pump kind of guy. That said, it’s a fully loaded convenience store/​gas station. ATM, ice, beer, etc.