I went in for coffee and walked out with a smile. If you're having a bad morning, step into this location and interact with Kris. He has the brightest, refreshing and most uplifting attitude I've encountered in quite some time. Well worth 5 stars!! Great job, Kris! Great job!!!! read more

ampm - Convenience Stores Near Me - Arcadia, California

Clean gas station. Well lit. Convenient location. Great prices on gasoline. I did not go into the store, I paid at the pump. read more

ampm - Convenience Stores Near Me - Arcadia, California

The man behind the counter today (blue eyes) 12/17/25 around 12pm deserves a raise! He made our day! (My 2 daughters and myself) His happy spirit was infectious and left a lasting positive impression on us. Rare to encounter such exceptional customer service these days. A true gem :) read more

Never thought to write a review of a gas station, but the guy that I always see behind the counter is worth a good review. Every time I pull in for gas, which is priced better than most in the area, I encounter a guy behind the register that looks like Chris Stapleton, he is always nice, wishes everyone either a good day or a blessed day. I walk out felling a little bit better. Between the great price on gas and this dude, I highly recommend going to this station! read more

Stopped at this ampm on Christmas Day and met our local hero Kris. He could not have more love in his heart and makes sure to share it with all the customers that stop by. Kris is an angel and sings a killer trumpet song!!! Made our Christmas Day brighter read more

SoCal (all of Cali, too?) gas prices have still been on extreme high over some other States, I believe, so this gas station was no exception. Surprisingly, I uncovered that it went slightly down $4.59 from the sign out front, So I decided to stop by for a pump since I went down 1/4 tank left. I just took away a star for the generally high gas prices anywhere in Cali. Overall, it's actually a convenient gas station to stop by. My former UNIK station either closed or changed owner so didn't drive that way: plus, this gas station was on the way to Westfield Santa Anita. Customer service was fast and efficient, I'll make this my next favorite gas station here in Arcadia, CA. when I'll be back again. read more

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An Ode to Kris I wake up from one nightmare just to start another one again, but when I go to ampm, I know that Kris will be there to make that nightmare seem like a daydream. Can you ever get used to the pain that comes from repeated broken promises? Probably not, but you can go to this ampm to see Kris and you'll feel just a little bit better. Sometimes you're so bruised that you'd rather let the whole world fall apart than tell someone that you care about them, but not Kris at this ampm. Kris will try to make your day exceptional, even if your world is falling apart. And just for a few minutes, hopefully more, you will feel like there is someone that really loves you...even if you don't love yourself. Thanks Kris! read more

Stopped in this morning for a couple of beverages to get me through the day. The rep working the register this morning was amazing. He was personable and friendly. He was engaging in a way that wakes you up in the morning into to start the day off right. In today's climate where people generally don't get along, it's very refreshing for someone to put themselves out there to brighten up someone else's day. If you need a morning cup of joe, stop here. You'll be glad you did. read more

Arco/AmPm at Santa Anita is truly the definition of convenient store! Coffee every morning is fresh! I'm in there it seems every day! Waters! A soda! Quick snack or just if I need to use the restroom which is always clean! A very well maintained and clean store! The people that work there are always staying on top of what needs to be done! Always a Hello! Always with a smile! Thanks for being my go to spot! Mitch read more

Second time coming to this gas station, the clerk, Kris, is legit one of most high vibe people I have ever met. He talks to each customer in such a way that you just wanna hug the guy! I want to buy gas here just to say hi and hear him talk. Dude is like a human fortune cookie! Store is clean, and gas station is spacious too! read more

If you depend on GasBuddy app to display the gas price, someone lied by entering a fake lower price on the app. Check the price before you buy gas. Paying by cash is a lot cheaper than paying by credit card. read more

Give this man Kris a raise. He brightens my day every time I come here. He should run a master course on customer service, he'll make a lot of money. read more

The cashiers are friendly and pleasant. The customer service is also top notch. It is always a pleasure to come into this AMPM when needing to fill up! I really enjoy it a ton! read more

That man at the front desk is a legend (I think his name is Kris according to other comments). I have never had a better interaction with someone in a customer service position. Genuine love is felt and attentive. I truly believe he is an outlier when it comes to putting smiles on faces. I hope you the best Kris! Thank you for what you do read more

Needed to stop by to grab gas before heading back to the IE. This AMPM location is close enough to the freeway to where I could grab gas and go. The prices are not bad either, maybe a few cents cheaper than others. It wasn't too crowded when I pulled up and seemed easy to navigate in and out of especially being located on a mainstreet. read more

So reviewing a gas station might seem trite and plebeian, but hear me out. This gas station is great for many reasons. - Large size with 16 pumps, so you don't have to wait. - Large size so you can drive in and out of easily, or back into another lane so your gas port is facing the pump. - Very affordable, even though located near more affluent cities. - They have squeegees for a quick window wash. - Very clean store filled with snacks and drinks. - Fast service at the register. ...and the best for last, the BEST reason is Kris, he's the whole reason why I even bothered with writing a review. If only there was a "Kris" at every establishment, how much better the world would be. Over the various times I've filled up gas here and had Kris, those 30 seconds of interaction can turn your day around. I'm not good at the "you look like game" but maybe Harvey Joel Osment? He is a dynamic employee, diligent and gives 110%. He has a genuine upbeat and friendly demeanor with an infectious smile. Keeping things fresh maybe switching it up to Spanish when counting out change or saying hello to regular customers by name. Most attendants are grumpy or at best indifferent, Kris is one in a million! His motto is "Keep smiling the good smile". Thanks Kris, will do! read more

Ok so I'm parked checking my email and replying. It's 1135pm - so it's not like it's incredibly busy here. My car is still running. And the gentleman behind the counter comes out and starts yelling at me to move my car. I said move it where? He said anywhere - but you need to move your car now! And proceeded to continue to yell at me to move. I said well I was coming in to buy something. He said well your not so you need to move your car. Yes sir. I heard you for the millionth time. I'm not stupid or deaf.. you do not need to be rude to your patrons. You could have said hey are you going to shop here? If not can you leave please. Or something to that affect. Anything but what you actually did. What the hell is wrong with people these days? Would a little bit of kindness kill you? Really! I guess I'll go buy my $200 of lottery tickets at 7/12 where they've never yelled at me. Ever. Like professional adults, they behave like adults and treat their customers respectfully.. You should take notes... read more

Twice in the last week I've stopped here in search of the rib sandwich. The dude behind the counter, who I've learned from other reviews is KRIS. Kris is so freakin positive and amazing. Seriously... I wanna be friends with Kris. If you go to this ampm, and he's there, you'll know exactly what I mean the second you walk in the door. We need to start a petition to ampm to give Kris a gigantic raise. He's far more valuable than their useless CEO. read more

There's a guy here behind the register, he's usually around in the morning time during the weekday. Always cheery, really takes everything up a notch. Quite a character. I like this Arco, strategically not too far from the freeway. Also Veterans, the new VA Health Clinic is right next door. Anyway they have a good breakfast sandwich the croissant w egg and sausage. I think it's better than what the fast food restaurants offer. In California only, there's a .35 fee for debit. Probably not Arco's doing because none of their Nevada locations do this. You can thank our crazy gas prices for that. Sometimes it gets crazy there like a keystones cop crazy, trucks, cars every which way, so it might be better to go at night or early morning. My only beef is the air hose, needs to be replaced. They had duct tape on it the last time, I have new tires now but paying $1 and fudging around with it wasn't fun. read more

This place is a total rip off. They're over priced goods and drinks. Seen the Pepsi guy in there and he told me they're over charging people for drinks. That on some drinks it should 2 for 3 dollars and some 3 for a buck. Don't buy here. Over priced soda and snacks. An idk about their gas. ... if you go here good luck. read more

Remember when you were in the fifth grade, and your teacher introduced the concept of fractions? Here's a refresher: as the denominator (that's the bottom number) gets bigger, the fraction gets smaller. Neat concept, right? Apply this basic upper elementary tenet to your next tank of gas at Arco. It seems folks get all huffy about the 35¢ debit fee per purchase. In protest, they'll go across the street and purchase gas at the 76 station for 35¢ extra per GALLON. ...which brings us back to that elementary school math... Remember multiplication? If you buy 10 gallons of gas at Arco, your 35¢ fee works out to a total of... 35¢, or 3.5 pennies more per gallon than the listed price on the board. That same tank of 10 gallons will cost $3.50 more across the street. Yeah, I know you've heard all about the additives and low grade gas and that's baloney-- do your research, and unless you're driving a high performance car that requires premium fuels (aside: this probably also indicates that your financial station in life is such that you make no distinction between 35¢ and $3.50), it doesn't matter where you purchase gasoline in California. Save some money, Casanova, and buy your girl a flower from that guy on the corner with the money you saved on gas. As for this station, it can be annoyingly crowded at times, and a ghost town at others. At night, there's a little old man working the joint who will mirror whatever emotion you show him. He sometimes struggles with the register, and you can throw him pretty quickly with some fuzzy math or giving extra bills to get specific change... But he's usually nice if you're nice to him. Usually ;) Arcadia PD stops here often to use the restroom and get coffee. Nice guys and gals in blue... And the restrooms are decent too for a gas station. The lottery ticket machine gets turned off at like 4 pm (all right, slightly later than that) so take your big winners to 7 Eleven. I've sometimes suspected it's because the night guy can't work the machine, or the boss doesn't quite trust him. Who knows? Coffee is usually fresh-ish. I don't eat gas station heat lamp foods, so no idea about the quality of that wrinkled, gray hamburger-like abomination sweating in its own condensation under a heat lamp and wrapped in damp paper since the Clinton administration. But I'm sure it's delicious, you should totally buy it. The best thing about this AMPM is the ice at the soda fountain. They have both pillow ice and that crunchy ice. Nothing slakes thirst and soothes your founto-testine like a 78 oz. fountain drink filled with that crunchy ice. It doesn't fit in my truck's cup holder, but balancing it between my knees while I drive helps me develop multitasking skills. All in all... It's a gas station, kids. Their sodium halide lights attract moths at night just like everyone else's. read more

Big gas station. The store inside is pretty clean. Bathrooms are clean. They have their 5hr energy drinks right up front near the door. For all you party people. 5hr energy drinks in every flavor.. along with other similar products. Like red bull. They even have ginormus bags of sunflower seeds. About the length between your wrist to your arm. read more

I Came to this gas station every week. To get gas and this ohan is worst employee this gas station have this old hag does not have any maner and very grampy every time i get my gas or snack talks to mad and grampy .And today this old hag try to annoyed me by telling me that i spend to long on gas pamp and i was at phone in other line talkin and this guy have the nerve to tell me to get out .And i just got gas and only car was mine and one car behind me and all pamp are empty This guy is just ass hole and no customer serve manner read more

One of the sweaty men behind the counter is serving people this afternoon with his bandana down around his neck. I realize there is a plexiglass panel, but he was actually leaning down on the counter, talking to customers. Not only unprofessional, but disrespectful to all involved. read more

Didn't realize that the ampm doesn't call for any help when you ask and your phone is dead I guess it's also their policy to watch people die then they sent out someone from human trafficking to pick me up at the ampm which nobody is taking seriously I think business who don't care bout people and people who are injured they will watch you sit there read more

The store and gas station itself are really clean. Every shelf is organized and easy to find anything. The employees are polite and nice. But the line was too long. Also, I took cup of coffee and it was too hot. Even with cardboard covering it was hurtful to keep it in hand. read more

ampm - a blue car parked in front of a store - Convenience Stores Near Me - Arcadia, California

It's especially hard to feel "good" after putting gas in your car (climate change, big oil, knowing your money is being burned right inside your engine, etc). However, the cashier Kris, always puts me in a lighter mood. Other helpers have written this and it holds truth for me also, if Kris doesn't out you in a good mood there is something seriously wrong with you. read more

I don't care what the prices are. I'm coming back to this station just because of the guy running the counter, Chris. If he doesn't put you in a good mood, you' must be dead. read more

Same deal - I've never written a review for a gas station. You need to go here just to talk to Kris. Read the other reviews - he's still going strong. This guy is a blessing to humanity and you will "have a blessed day!" just saying Hi to him. read more

Why do I go to Arco because they have the lowest price gas of all the stations around anywhere I go. The only thing is that they only take cash or debit card which is probably why they are the lowest priced. Some of the locations have great staff too. read more

Chris at the counter is the cheeriest gas station worker I've ever met! Best experience I've ever had at a gas station yet!

In further proof life isn't fair, the cheapest gas in the San Gabriel Valley is in one of the more exclusive neighborhoods. In further proof that even the rich are hurting in this economy, this Arco is always packed and the 76 across the street like a ghost station. I guess even the wealthy think it's stupid to pay more for gas... read more

These people are cheats!!! The price will be one thing in the morning and then halfway through the day they raise it up $.04 to $.14 more and then in the middle the night thy lower it again to the lower price and then halfway through the next day they will raise it up again. They're cheating their customers that drive by them in the morning and say "hey that's a good price I'll come back later" and then they come back later and it's much more expensive. It's a deliberate bait & switch scheme! Can't wait till the state responds to all of the complaints that they will be getting! read more

Watch them count your money!! Underneath that friendliness....so you don't pay attention to what they're really doing. Fleecing you a few dollars here and there. read more

Waiting for a pump is common. Prices are good, but it is always crowded and drivers are crazy. Also the piped music and ads are annoying especially as they play simultaniously. I prefer to pay extra and go to the station across the street. read more

I hardly go here but I was in the area and this Arco location was very cheap. I like this one better than the Arco on Rosemead and Foothill because it's less crowded and there aren't bums hanging around it asking you for money. The pumps are new and you can pay outside without having to go in. I'll continue to come here if I'm in the area. The lot is also spacious so it's easy to get in and get out. read more

.35 cent surcharge for debit cards so best to pay cash, always busy because usually lowest prices in the area, staff are mostly friendly but might mess your gas order up every once in a while (assign wrong pump) because they are so hoppin', interiors are well maintained and clean compared to most other places read more

I guess this is more of an app review...but AMPM rocks!!! They have an app called "ScratchPower" where you check in when you're there or near by, you receive 3 scratchers on your first check in that day & if you check in at others within a 24hr period, you gain more scratchers the next day. You can win free food, drinks, gas cards, tvs, or Apple gift card! IM HOOKED!!! read more

ampm - My SCRATCH POWER Prizes!!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Arcadia, California

This location is easy to get in and get out. Pretty close to the freeway. It's always clean and store is well lit. Staff moves the line fairly fast. read more

What's not to love? Many pump stations, cash machines outside, cheap prices, big convenience store. I like it. It's near the 210 too, so getting off or onto the freeway is easy and fast. There's a 76 across, if you prefer that. But this Arco is good enough for me. read more