When it's late at night and you're staying off Mass in Lawrence, you don't really have a lot of…read moreoptions as far as large markets go. Your best bet will be a place like this one where you're going to pay 2-3X more for an item than you might at the supermarket. Chalk it up as "convenience." :-)

Parched. I was parched and wanted a quick drink before a long meeting. I decided to swing into…read moreJayhawk Food Mart for a fix. I was surprised by the amount of items in this seemingly small store. The aisles were packed with stuff. This is not a very large store but there is a terrific selection. I was able to get my drink and was happy they used Styrofoam which I LOVE. I know it's bad for the environment but it keeps the drinks cooler so much longer. Bad on me. Yes, this is a convenience store but it's not your typical convenience store. They had the regular fare of chips and candies. There was just more to this quaint little store. It has a different energy. You got the feeling they weren't rushing you out of the store like so many other places. They had all sorts of tobacco choices, as well. A clerk even offered to help me which never happens in other stores. The staff was friendly and attentive. They were helpful and nice. A smile goes a long way in customer service. This store is easily accessible and it was easy-in, easy-out. Prices seemed reasonable, as well. Downtown Lawrence is a few blocks away so this is a great location. Highly impressed and pleased. Will go back again.

I've moved my gasoline purchases from the dreadful problem plagued Kwik Shop at 19th and Mass…read more Street to here, permanently. Why? Small things like they actually stock paper towels on the gasoline island along with appropriate fluid for wiping down your windows. The bathrooms aren't filthy. Imagine that. Plus, because of the way the entrances are angled there's adequate room to gas up without getting in the way of customers using the convenience store. Why shop at Kwik Shop at all? Because they work with Dillon's and provide significant discounts on gas related to grocery purchases. There are several of these stores in town. This is the one I frequent most often now after giving up on the piss poor service provided at 19th and Mass. Street. Everyone I know is angry at the management there. Enough is enough. I'm through with them. Thankfully, this location has someone on the ball and is able to provide the basics any station should.

Sometimes I get an upbeat employee but most of these are disgruntled college students that would…read moremuch rather tell you to fuck off than actually do their job.

They don't honor deals then why so they say they help veterans but fuck them over every timeread more

Not quite on the same level as the new concept Quik Trips in Kansas City, but not a bad…read morealternative. Until Quik Trip decides to rebuild on 23rd or open a new Quik Trip out in Western Lawrence, the Kwik Shop out on 6th & Wakarusa is probably the best option. They have a decent amount of fuel stations and the prices are some of the lowest n town. Especially if you have points built up on your Dillions grocery card. The fuel stations are well lit and clean. The window wash tubs are sometimes empty as are the paper towel dispensers. Their air station for tires is rather lackluster. Inside the Kwik Shop you will find plenty of snack, drinks, hot grill items (well, not always), pre-made hot food, toiletries, grocery items, and various other nick-nacks. Their soda fountain machines are pretty good. Not too syrupy and they offer crushed ice! Yea, some folks love crushed ice and I'm a fan as well. The griller items which consist of taquitos and hot dogs seem to be a popular choice at Kwik Shop. The doughnut case which is primarily Krispy Kreme is stocked with cookies, muffins, brownies, and donuts. Not a huge fan of Krispy Kreme but the other items in the case are really good. The coffee selection is actually decent for a service station. In my opinion it is better than Quik Trip and I'm sure many will debate this. The coffee is served the old fashioned way in glass carafe's and always fresh. If not, ask the attendant to make a fresh pot and I have never been refused. I really like the light roast and sometimes venture into the vanilla flavored drip coffee. Use your Dillions card and build up points to get a free coffee. Large selection of snack foods with Kroger dominating the selections. Grocery items a re a bit expensive but that is to be expected n a gas station. The cashiers are usually friendly and personable. Another bonus is the RedBox machine sitting out front. Not too many people use this machine for some reason. Always has a large selection of movies available. I really like this Kwik Shop location as there are some other good one's in Lawrence.

This Lawrence QT has been around for a LONG time and it shows when you meander around this…read morelocation. That being said, despite some wear and tear, it's still a very solid gas station, and they've added some modern QT additions to it, like QT kitchen, which makes it little extra nice when you are on the road. This location has seen me through my college days, and honestly still is my go-to when I'm in and around Lawrence and in need of gas. On my most recent visit, I was driving home from a family gathering in Manhattan, and we all treated ourselves to little milkshakes. Honestly they are really decent little treats for a gas station. In addition to that, the restrooms are clean, and it's a decent little stop.

Been stopping here for years. They always have clean bathrooms and cold sodas and Iced Tea. QT…read moreSeems to make sure that all its stores are clean and well taken care of and I love the leave the penny take a penny idea of rounding up and down at the cash register with change. Now if we could only find a QT on a road trip in other states.

I honestly did not want to stop here but I needed a bathroom. Like in a bad way. So I gathered my…read morestrength and full bladder and headed inside. I had not been inside a Kwik Shop in many moons. I was prepared to expect the worst. Surprisingly, this shop was very clean and well-lit. The bathrooms were sparkly and not at all what I had imagined. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Since I was there already, I decided to get a drink and a snack for the road. I found everything to be very stocked and arranged neatly. The products were orderly and eye catching. There seemed to be a visual rhythm to the placement of the drinks and snacks. All the self-serve stations were clean and well attended to, as well. Products were easy to find and there was no dust on anything. Put that on my list of things to hate about most convenience stores. This store also had a supply of fresh foods in a cooler type area that I found to be appealing. This store was top notch in terms of cleanliness and product selection. This is always a busy store and that is a good sign! Constantly a stream of people in and out. This store is on a busy street corner so that helps. Interestingly, there is a great deal of construction going on right now and the roads in front of this store are blocked off. Still there was a great deal of customer traffic which was amazing. The reason for my lack of 5 stars is because of the clerk behind that counter. She could have cared less for my existence on earth. She did not smile, she did not acknowledge me, she was just taking up space. I was quite disappointed because that late at night, a smile would have been nice. Nope, not getting it out of her. Other than the crusty clerk, this is a very good store for those convenience store needs.

This is one of my go tos for gas ups and quick snacks. The staff are friendly and pretty familiar…read morewith me because I'm there alot. Most of the time it's clean, however I have caught it messy a few times. The shelves are always stocked, but I think that has more to do with the cost, than unavailability. They have crushed ice, which is the biggest reason I visit (I'm an ice eater) and it's closest to my home. Be warned though, there is not enough gas pumps, so you usually find yourself waiting for a spot, and the snacks/food is way overpriced. Quik trip has better snack prices. Besides that it's a cool place to get in and out of

There are some crazy mornings in my house when rushing to work. Sometimes I forget to purchase…read morethings for lunch or even pack my lunch. A quick stop into Presto (Circle K) cures my lunch ills. I can grab a quick burger or burrito for lunch. They also have chips and my favorite- popcorn. They have nuts and other healthier options. I like that they have lower price options, too. They have a wide selection of drinks, as well. I don't often buy beverages here but I have eyed their selection. The thing I like about Presto is that it is easy access. Parking is easy and it's not out of the way. Also, the clerks are very nice and friendly. They always speak to you even when they are busy. They are friendly without being overly into-your-business. Prices are reasonable, access is easy and staff is friendly. For a convenience store- this place is pretty good.

Customer service tends to be slow and staffers do not look busy. The fountain drinks are good.read more