Esso

417 reviews

648 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C5, Canada

www.esso.ca

+19052183888

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Esso is a Gas station located at 648 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C5, Canada. It has received 417 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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  • The address of Esso: 648 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C5, Canada

  • Esso has 4.0 stars from 417 reviews

  • Gas station

  • "Tried to get gas but every pump was pay by debit or credit card"

    "Terrible service"

    "3 stars for average, plus and minus some stuff"

    "i get breakfast everyday m-f and today i buy hot choclate, cookie and nachos and the nachos is 1"

    "BE AWARE! The Pay at the Pump Diesel is rather sketchy"

Reviews

  • Bill Spence

Tried to get gas but every pump was pay by debit or credit card. Had to move 4 times then wait until a pump for cash only opened up after cashier told me over the intercom that they were only prepaid pumps. Then I had to come in and stand in line to pay my cash before they turned the pump on. I probably would have filled up but they asked how much I was putting in. I told them when it's full but I had to give them an amount so I said 30 bucks enough to get me out of there go where I had to go and fill up at my regular station. Generally buy smokes or drinks or snacks or lottery but not there. Service sucks. My uncle was the long time proprietor of the Esso station past McMaster university before he retired and Esso moved the station closer right in front of the University, he would be rolling in his grave to see this type of service. That's not the way I grew up refuelling at Esso.

  • Dave Id

Terrible service. It was -15 degrees and I had little kids in the car. The cashier wouldn't allow anyone to pay at the pump for no apparent reason. I was told that I had to go inside and prepay and then pump my gas and then go back inside and pay. Yeah with a car full of kids and -15 that doesn't work. I could not reason with the cashier and was not allowed to pay at the pump so I left. There are many other gas stations around and they aren't rude and impossible to deal with like the guy at this place. I went not far away to another gas station where I had no problem at all and even saved some money.

  • Tyler P

3 stars for average, plus and minus some stuff. Station pricing seems slightly cheaper than most (the plus). Pretty big in size with space for waiting for a pump. Good size convenient store. The annoying thing is, it seems that every pump is prepay. Most ESSOs have the front visible ones "pump than pay" and back ones prepay. This one seems to be all prepay. Card reader did not read my ESSO Extra points card so could not pay at pump.

  • Christopher Garant

i get breakfast everyday m-f and today i buy hot choclate, cookie and nachos and the nachos is 1.69 i think without cheese and basket and 3.20 something with but they have no cheese but charge me the $3.20 so i just had a basket of plain nacho chips thats like $3 on a 7$ purchase and i had to through them out beacuse the cheese the only reason you get them.. waste my money... like who can afford that esp now a days. -10/10

  • J M IV

BE AWARE! The Pay at the Pump Diesel is rather sketchy. I've used this location a couple of times. I don't do anything wrong inserting my ATM card or Credit Card, and it always says on the first go that my transaction was declined even though clearly I have the funds in said accounts. On the second attempt, magically it works. So I don't understand why this is happening, as it isn't a user based problem.

  • anis vhora

Employee working name VANSH is not allowing to using washroom. I am always using esso gas station for gas and i came from all the way from Scarborough. He said washroom is close because he don't wanted to give. Its against circle k policy that its open 24 and i bought stuff from there and denied to using washroom.hope you guys trained your employee well and let them read all the policies.

  • Rob Kisielewski

Convenient place to gas up & get coffee before getting on the highway. Gas prices usually decent, coffee selection is good for both regular and decaf, need a key for the bathroom, staff is friendly most of the time, good selection of snacks, cold drinks. Lots of gas pumps to choose from, ample food parking if just stopping at the store.

  • Morgan Myler

Aging pumps and card readers make getting gas a chore and the lazy policy of paying before you pump midday in-store makes this even worse. Wondering why your Variety Store and Tim Hortons sales are low? Rude Staffing an idiot policies. The gas was mid priced there are cheaper and friendly or stations in the city. Do not use.

  • Alan H. Asgari (TrggrNoMNoM)

update: staff are great, now, and friendly to the less fortunate of us. They're always cleaning up the joint. Still not impressed by closed washrooms after 10pm, but as I have gotten to know the area I can understand the reasoning behind it. Self serve Tim's but there are 3 full serve Tim's locations nearby...

  • Charlene Dokter

The staff were experiencing technical issues at their gas pumps while I was there. They were very good with the customers. Surprisingly, their good humor was successful, and no one had a meltdown while waiting. We were only there for a bathroom break, but my kid got some cheesies out of the delay . …

  • Ross Mould

One of my most local gas stations. Usually pretty reasonably priced for gas and the staff are friendly. Usually have a good snack and coffee selection as well for when the moment hits and you need that little power boost on a long drive. Also in a very convenient position being so close to Fortinos etc.

  • Irene

Used to be the best place in the neighbourhood to get gas, but now they put a $150 hold on your credit card no matter how much gas you buy. Takes over a week before it's removed, even after the charge for the actual amount is processed. I was a customer here for years, no more.

  • Ilpo Lehto

Yes to price compete with the other stations about a block away in differing directions. Usually higher in price but not always but it's one of two open all the time. Lots of space at the pumps and reasonable shop selection. Easy access to the highway almost behind the station.

  • David R

Beware CIGARETTES ARE FAKE! I only buy Belmont and trust me I know how they are suppose to taste...and these are not it! Anywhere else I buy a small pack for $13.15 and this places sells them for $14.25! Not worth it. Save yourself the time and money and get them elsewhere.

  • Jerry Bilous

This busy service ststion is open early in the morning weekdsys for those like me, who forget, or are just too lazy to fill up before going to bed. They, also, have a very unique, help yourself or self serve Tim Hortons at the counter. Great staff, clean washrooms...

  • sukhmanpreet singh

Vansh the best employee over here Really helped me to go through the problems Anis Vhora mentioned he didnt opened the washroom, how can he open it if it’s not allowed. Naale salya tun scarbrough ton lun laen aya c

  • Andrew Gross

Although the facility is in relatively good shape the organization and people skills of the ignorant worker (possibly owner) is worth never returning. I will go out of my way to the Shell down the road.

  • Thomas Fletcher

Close to the Brant Street exit from the hwy, this is a close quick stop for those looking to fuel up. Central to restuarants and many stores, this imakes for a clean, easy, pit stop.

  • Debbie Cameron-Marshall

Never go there again! I like to pump my gas to full then pay. NOT play guess how much I need to prepay with attendant then go back outside to pump my gas! Sad Esso! Really sad!

  • J-Y Bedard

As far as gas stations are concerned, this one is a well oiled machine. (Ugh, that turned into a lame pun. Sorry.) Self serve Timmies to boot! No lineups for coffee.

  • Yong Zhang

Be aware of how much store clerk ask you to pay for your items. They may tell you the total which is higher than you need to pay for what you actually bought.

  • Vinny Campbell

This Esso always seems to have one of the lowest gas prices in the area, and the fact that I can use my phone to perform transactions just makes it better

  • Stefan P

Average Esso. They take Amex so that's a bonus. Close to the highway and downtown Hamilton. Not enough diesel pumps. Friendly staff. Bathrooms are OK.

  • Princess Hammer

GREAT prices, compared to the other Esso locations in the city. Often out of petrol... which sometimes means higher grade gas for the cheaper price!

  • Jennifer Walker

Pumps never read cards properly, the pumps are slow and staff are NEVER approachable or happy. Would NOT recommend unless you’re desperate for gas.

  • EXPERT REVIEWS

The gas prices here are always higher than everywhere else. Friendly service, bad gas prices. The gas is always cheaper further west down the road.

  • Grant

Using the pay at pump app is great. The issue I have is Esso put $150 hold for any size of vehicle and they are slow to release the credit hold.

  • Erika Forsyth

My go-to gas station when I was at McMaster. It is usually the lowest priced gas station within the surrounding area. It is PRE-PAY ONLY.

  • Ricky Wake

Slow and terribly maintained pumps. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Clearly an owner focussed on profit over service.

  • Fraser McCracken

Pay at the pump is often broken. Pumps are out of service. When they do work, they pump very slowly. Poorly maintained location.

  • Ron J

I often stop there to pick up coffee and traveling snacks and to refuel my car rental. Nice clean store and well stocked.

  • Janette M Nosella

Excellent customer service and great directions provided by the friendly and professional staff. Kind thanks.

  • SANDRA B

We only come here for the slushies, half the time the majority of the good flavors are not frozen lately....

  • Denise Elcome

Better prices than most places in the city but there is a good chance the pay at the pump will be down.

  • Brendan Cutler

No hand sanitizer anywhere in sight, every other had station has sanitizer at the pumps, why not here?

  • Crash Cours

The redhead women, Tina, is great. Amazing customer service and wouldn't want anyone else from there.

  • Emerson Matthew

Very inexpensive gas at this location. Quite convenient for filling up before hitting the highway,

  • Dave Loro

Get 93 octane and I will love you forever! The one up on stonechurch has it!! It’s the only one.

  • David Sfwriter

Name brand gas, but located close to a discount competitor so prices are usually half-decent.

  • Chris Smith

It's an Esso... I never go in so can't comment on the staff but the pumps are good I guess.

  • Haroon Sher

Very conveniently located Gas station you can Fillup gas tank before hitting the highway.

  • Sarah Pinski

Today's attendant at 730pm smelled awesome n had good customer service. Don't lose him.

  • Vecus,James Bennett

I stopped by to put gas in the car got a coffee paid for both then left the store etc.

  • linda stenhouse

Clean and polite attendants. Prepaid went smooth and price 194.9 Lt was a nice break.

  • J W (J)

Half the gas pumps don't have working chip reader so you have to go inside to pay.

  • Chris Renzella

This place has a pot shop in it.... which is kitty corner to another pot shop.....

  • Nomadz FPV (tnap1979)

Good gas prices at the time of visit.. clean and plenty of parking.. kind staff

  • Mike Stanger

Always has gas. Good price generally. Stop before the highway conveniently.

  • Ariane Wagner

Love Esso. I get my regular optimum points plus bonus points …

  • Joseph Lee

Good gas price. However, this gas station doesn't carry 93 octane fuel.

  • Nicholas Hughes

I like the full service, Tim's coffee and convenience store all in one!

  • patricia kane

Clean ,polite staff, have a Timmies grab and go self serve as well.

  • Kelly Kerr

The ladies I see at 530 am always pleasant. Nice start to the day.

  • Dawn Crothers

Always great, friendly service, in a very clean store environment.

  • Brian Cymbaluk

Usually decent gas prices and there is also a self serve Timmie's

  • Daniel Koziara

Had to fuel up in Steeltown, only reason I would ever stop here.

  • D Martin

Open 24 hours? That's a lie, all pumps turned off at 11pm.

  • Sheryll Johnson

Clean. Organized. Multi gender washrooms. Friendly staff.

  • Natalie Pieluch

Friendly helpful staff open all night to serve you right

  • Honest To Goodness

Bathroom is always "out of order", how about you fix it?

  • Sandy Yang

Clean, fully functional gas station. Price is good.

  • Bruce Pilcher

Often good gas prices but check k with Gas Buddy

  • Ricky Ma

Great place to stop at when your car needs gas.

  • Bruce Clairmont

Gas is usually a good price and friendly staff

  • matthew kupferschmidt

Great gas! Gets my car where it needs to go.

  • Patsy Mae Trobridge

Clean, good people skills and great service.

  • Nancy Mitchell

I like this gas station. Friendly service.

  • Derek Kellam

Clean, staff were friendly...

  • SHELDON STODDARD

Great staff and services

  • Jolee G. MacDonald

The boys here r so nice

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