I had heard about the mysterious, magical gas station convenience store with passable froyo and a fresh salad bar. So, of course, I eventually had to investigate. Contrary to other sayers, you can not do your weekly grocery shopping here. It’s not like they have produce. The outside looks fancier than a typical gas station convenience store. Froyo — «Hey can we have sample cup» *hands us water sized cup* Swaaaa-weet. Three flavors: vanilla, chocolate and cake batter. The cake batter was sweet and pleasant tasting. A small yogurt was $ 2.99, and they had one little section of typical toppings(reeses, cookie dough, etc.) Also, they had icees. Apparently one was SUGARCOOKIEFLAVOR, but we tried it and it tasted like orange. And indeed– There was a fresh salad bar, but it while Loop is 24/7, the salad bar is not. You want kombucha? They have it along with two or three sections of other healthy snacks. They also have pre-made sandwiches and salads. Prices: $ 3.45 for a Quest protein bar. Holy smokes! That’s other level pricey $$$$$$. But, you pay for convenience. Not all prices are this egregious but remember this isn’t Grocery Outlet. The gas station part is a typical Shell station. In summary, don’t venture out of your way for Loop, but if you are in the area and need some convenience or a heathy snack, Loop on over!
Brian S.
Classificação do local: 4 Fremont, CA
Definitely my one go to spot during the 12 hour grave weeks! Clean interior, wide variety, and not swarming with that bad aura leaving you feeling like you would get jumped the second you leave your car. If you need to take a pit stop and pick up some goodies for a trip, this is your one place you need to be, especially at 3 am when nothing else is really open around the area.
Lyn L.
Classificação do local: 5 Honolulu, HI
The tire indicators on my car show that I was low on air so I looked for a gas station and found loop. When I pulled up to the air machine it said that it only except recorders and that it costed one dollar. If you wanted to use your credit card it within cost $ 1.50, so of course I went inside to get change. The place was crowded and the wait was pretty long. When I finally got up to the cashier she was very nice and polite. While waiting in line gentleman was buying a ticket for the car wash. Yes! That’s exactly what I needed. I scan the menu options for car wash and chose the one that said I needed the super Duper deluxe embarrassingly dirty car wash it was only $ 10 plus one if you did not buy gas. So of course I plopped down my $ 11 and got my car wash ticket. The air machine was great it had a gauge on it so I could quickly tell when my tires are properly filled. Once that was done I headed over to the car wash. It was just a matter of entering a code that was on my receipt and waiting my turn. My car was extremely dirty! Once it was my turn I drove in and follow the light signals green for go and read for stop. Pretty easy! I sat there while the car wash machine did it’s job and I must say I came out of that car wash quite satisfied with the job it had done. I highly recommend this place for service and your car wash next time you’re in the area!
Michaela L.
Classificação do local: 2 San Jose, CA
«Why go anywhere when you’re already here?» «Why go anywhere when you’re already here?» «Why go anywhere when you’re already heeeeeeeeeere?» I have a deep and abiding hatred for gas stations that play advertising and«news» on monitors attached to the pumps. This one takes that annoyance and adds an irritating jingle for the attached market that you will hear at least five times during an 11-gallon fillup. You have been warned.
Richard H.
Classificação do local: 5 San Jose, CA
This is probably the gold-standard of non-interstate gas station convenience stores. The beer selection is amazing, and the products from the walk-in cooler come colder than cold. Staff is friendly What else do you need in life?
Ivy T.
Classificação do local: 4 San Jose, CA
Was craving something sweet late at night. In sunnyvale, I realized nothing opens past nine. Everything is limited. Stopped by and got some frozen yogurt. Very good I must say. It satisfied my craving. They have a lot of goodies in this has station’
Nuri H.
Classificação do local: 5 Pacifica, CA
Hm, I was hesitant to leave a review for a gas station but there’s a reason I like to get gas here. The prices are always reasonable, even when there’s a huge event at Levi’s Stadium they don’t hike up the price. They also serve organic snacks and beverages, something you don’t see too often at a gas station, even in the Bay Area.(And I’m not talking just Kind Bars — they have Annie Chung seaweed snacks, dried fruit and nuts, sweet potato chips, coconut water and more!) It’s always very clean and the staff is pretty friendly.
Don G.
Classificação do local: 5 Sunnyvale, CA
This must be the cleanest convenient store inside a gas station. The inside looks modern and dig the orange color appeal. They play music outside for gas pumpers which sounds like a little party. They have a make your own ice cream sundae and salad bar. A walk-in refrigerator to get the common beer. The bathrooms are so clean. I get a real good feel when I visit this gas station which is Shell. Open 24 hours.
Richard T.
Classificação do local: 5 Atlanta, GA
Very efficient store, small place packed up with a lot of interesting stuffs. Btw, it’s the only one within walking distance to my place…
Charles A.
Classificação do local: 4 Milpitas, CA
Everyone who works here is always real nice! The gas prices are usually pretty low for being in the Santa Clara County and near the Freeway.
Kevin J.
Classificação do local: 2 Woburn, MA
Drive by this’d place all the time and came in today for the first time. It’s convenient and close to me. First time here so not sure what is good here… got a normal ice coffee… the line was short but took s while to get my order… tasted ok but cheaper than bucks or petes… Might come back again to try something new…
Michelle S.
Classificação do local: 5 Sunnyvale, CA
omg diamond in the rough! love this hidden treasure! so many things to choose from! good quality items! amazing little bakery! #cronut Btw OPEN24⁄7
Timothy C.
Classificação do local: 4 Petaluma, CA
This is on Great America Pkwy, right off 237 headed south, can’t miss it. Clean inside, friendly employees, expensive gas, but overall great little place to pick up anything you might need!
Huy N.
Classificação do local: 3 San Jose, CA
It’s convenient, but a little pricier compared to your average, chained, convenient stores. What was once the Shell Gas station is now the Loop Neighborhood Market that still serves Shell gasoline. If you work within the area, it’s a great spot to tank up before your weekend adventures or for your super long commute home. I do have to say that their selection of cold, micro brewed, beers are abundant and has something for everyone’s liking. The credit card system seems to be faulty and hit or miss. Of the many visits here, the cashier has stated twice that my credit card has been canceled(not it hasn’t!). The gas station itself gets really crowded during lunch & rush hour, off-business hours. It’s the last gas station on Great America Pkwy before you venture off and wait in line at the Hwy 237 junction.
Jon S.
Classificação do local: 5 Campbell, CA
This place is legit. I could seriously do my grocery shopping here and be completely satisfied. They have everything – even a salad bar! Yup, a salad bar INSIDE A GASSTATION. And it looked really fresh, too. I was planning on just stopping by for a quick sec, but ended up spending at least 15 minutes walking around in awe and walking away with a soda and corn dog and plans to come back ASSOONASPOSSIBLE.
Siobhan F.
Classificação do local: 5 Sunnyvale, CA
If Whole Foods and Shell had a baby, the Loop would most certainly be the result. I never realized how close this place was to my work, and now that I know the proximity you better believe it’s where I’m going when the mood strikes. My first visit I purchased a Fentimans botanically brewed Rose Lemonade, a Foster Farms corn dog, a bag of Hot Cheetos, and I contemplated purchasing an E.O.S lip balm and an organic lavender hand lotion. The craft beer selection is pretty decent, and their wine selection isn’t too shabby either. I’m pretty excited to try out their salad bar for lunch, and they also have sodas«on tap» which is pretty silly/cool. If you’re a soda kinda gal or guy you can get your Coca Cola fix here, if you’re more health conscious, you can get yourself a Kombucha too. With so many options, you won’t regret stopping for gas at the Loop!
Michael F.
Classificação do local: 5 San Lorenzo, CA
The best experience I have ever had at a gas station when I left I shed a tear. Love it love it love it and love it.
Kim N.
Classificação do local: 4 South Bay, CA
Definitely a lot cooler, nicer and interesting than your average mini mart. They have craft beers, unusual soft drinks and all types of snacks. I had gotten gas when it was just a plain shell years ago. Having to make a meeting, being almost bone dry and needing fuel I jumped in for a quick fill. Picked up some interesting soda and some awesome beef jerky too. Making mini marts chic? Loop!
Alyssa B.
Classificação do local: 5 Alviso, CA
I had seen the Unilocal reviews for this place a few months ago. People were praising a gas station convenience store, with mentions of a salad bar and frozen yogurt station standing out in many of the reviews. I finally was able to give this a try today when stopping for gas. And wow, the high rating is actually deserved! They don’t have too many flavors of yogurt here. Tart, strawberry, and chocolate come to mind. They also have a number of toppings. The yogurt is pretty cheap, too. I think it was 40c an ounce. They have a lot of coffee selections to choose from, about five or so. They’ve also got soft-baked pretzels! And pizza! Oh, and there’s a salad bar to boot. Overall, this is probably one of the best convenience stores I’ve been to, period.
Catherine L.
Classificação do local: 4 Palo Alto, CA
My jaw dropped when I walked in and saw a self-serve salad bar, walk in beer refrigerator, fro-yo with toppings and a bunch of goodies. what?! Fanciest gas station/convenience store I’ve ever walked into. Prices are bit higher but if you’re in the need for anything, great stop.