This is the one where I profess my love for Quick Trip.

Posted February 1st, 2008 by Mike Lawson

I am in love with Quick Trip convenience stores/gas stations. Since moving to Arizona from California I have just recently discovered this place because we don’t have them in Cali.

If I had to explain QT to someone that had the misfortune of not knowing what it was, I would probably say: “QT is like a 7-11 where the employees actually care about customer service.”

It’s pretty common to walk into a gas station/convenience store that is dirty and smelly…but not a QT. And how often are you greeted with a “Hello!” when you walk into an AM/PM? Well it happens about 85% of the time at QT.

And I have strong feelings about cup quality and straw width.  I will intentionally avoid places that don’t meet my standards.  I need a nice, sturdy cup.  And I must have a wide straw.  Circle K gives you skinny straws…if I wanted to drink out of a coffee stirrer, I would.  QT’s cups are super-sturdy (can even be re-used once or twice at home), and their straw width is perfect.

And here’s the kicker: you can choose between cubed and crushed ice.  So wonderful.