Shell Service Station

Not much to report. They usually have a long line, congested parking lot, people loitering, and high gas prices. There is a Subway inside, but there really isn't much need to go there. They have the basic convenience store items at a good price. They also have sketchy window service at night for convenience store needs.

This Shell and the BP on Jefferson are the only gas stations in the University Heights / Corryville area. There's a Marathon at the corner of Ludlow and Clifton, a Marathon at Reading and MLK, a Shell at Gilbert and MLK, and a UDF at Taft and Victory - but those options are all a mile or two away. And that about does it for University-area service stations.

The lack of competition means prices are typically high. While the gas station is conveniently nestled between Calhoun and McMillan streets, the space is used inefficiently. Basically, all the pumps are bunched up in front of the mini-mart with huge swaths of unused pavement on either side. There are only eight pumps in a space that could probably hold twenty, but at busy times, getting to an open pump is a chore because there is not enough space to maneuver around other cars.

The most redeeming thing about this place is the Subway sandwich shop inside. It's served me well the few times I've eaten there. Otherwise, I would skip this location but find myself there far too often because I let my tank get close to empty and want to fill up without driving out of my way.