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wessty1984 t1_j7igkw6 wrote

My grandfather had a tradition of hitting the small concrete poles and saying every curse word known to man at the Ship Bottom Wawa parking lot.

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rockmasterflex t1_j7jaemo wrote

Did it ever come to mind that he should maybe learn to park his car?

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wessty1984 t1_j7k29zo wrote

Was more of an age related thing he passed a few years ago.

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ColdYellowGatorade t1_j7kjpc2 wrote

Did this to myself at a Wawa at 5am about 15 years ago. There was a person next to me who saw it happen and just shook their head in disappointment. Was soul crushing and an expensive repair.

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wessty1984 t1_j7ks90s wrote

I always picture the guy from Happy Gilmore shaking his head every time I screw up. It happens they're at just the right height where they are easy to miss or in this case hit.

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OpeningComb7352 t1_j7j3m4w wrote

Just remembering a time where there was an actual deli in wawa.

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the_last_carfighter t1_j7k9gpx wrote

I remember when it was mom and pop shops instead of WAWA, rip Pioneer you held out for so long.

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interr0g8or t1_j7iu0yf wrote

Wawa… where they’ll hold the door for you, then try to mow you down in the parking lot.

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bulakenyo1980 t1_j7j3gfz wrote

Never been to a Wawa, Always frequented the Quickchek for the sandwiches.

How do you guys rate Wawa vs. Quickchek sandwiches?

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chazzlabs t1_j7jv72d wrote

Wawa's food was decent 15-20 years ago.

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g_r_e_y t1_j7mlqtm wrote

as a former employee i'm floored by how far the quality of their everything dropped in a year's time

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OpeningComb7352 t1_j7j3uvq wrote

Quality Vs ass.

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bulakenyo1980 t1_j7j4mt2 wrote

You’re serious.

I actually think Quickchek is pretty good for gas station sandwich, definitely better than anything 7-Eleven or Subway produces.

Quickchek is close to home and work.

I might try going to a Wawa sometime.

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CaptainTurdfinger t1_j7j5nsx wrote

Wawa used to be good, but Quickchek is better now as far as sandwiches go.

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OpeningComb7352 t1_j7j4uxe wrote

On a serious note. Wawa food has lessened i quality over the years as they have expanded, but not to what I see in quick check. It just tastes like manufactured garbage. And to be honest I would put it on the same level as 7/11

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bulakenyo1980 t1_j7j5l88 wrote

OK. When it’s 7 in the morning, you have few options for hot subs, I will try Wawa one of these days.

I don’t agree with 7/11 vs QC though. I’m a regular at my neighborhood QC, pretty friendly with the sandwich ladies, and they seem to make my sandwich feel more home made. Like sometimes stuffing it with a bit more than standard, a nice and hefty sub.

7-11 or Subway is strictly standard measurements, every time.

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OpeningComb7352 t1_j7j5yak wrote

Sometimes being a regular and getting the hookup means the world! 😉 Wawa is def worth a try but, as a creature of habit -I understand!

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MaximusBluntus t1_j7j587d wrote

Depends where you are. In north jersey QC is boss but once you get into central it switches.

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darsincostan t1_j7jbotx wrote

As someone living in central and spends plenty of time in the north, this is 1000% correct. That being said, I'd go to a CNJ Wawa over a NNJ QC any day of the week.

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Cpt_Wolf t1_j7k57ei wrote

Yeah, seriously, go to a Quikchek here in central if you want a tiny sub made with old bread and literally one slice of meat and cheese. Or if you like anything stale really... Or expired... I swear, it's like they got all their food the day they opened and just rolled with it.

And even don't get me started on the 7-11s...

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Sn_Orpheus t1_j7kbufc wrote

Honestly don't see a big diff between Quick Check and Wawa. Each store is run by a manager and the people in it and they make or break the quality/cleanliness. Inevitable that newer stores are usually better experience to go in but I miss the local mom and pop deli's that are going away because of these places.

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bulakenyo1980 t1_j7kf9zd wrote

Nice. We’re lucky here in the Hackensack area where the Italian Deli places are still going strong. Cosmo’s, V & T Salumeria, Clemente Bakery all are some of the best in the county. They’re not open at 5 in the morning or near midnight so the gas station sandwiches will do.

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TheEnquirer1138 t1_j7j9we3 wrote

It really depends on location. I've been to all different ones and they've all been of varying quality from pretty good (for gas station food) to absolute shit.

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srv340mike t1_j7jxy47 wrote

They're both good. I personally find Quickchek's hot stuff better, but Wawa cold cuts can't be beat.

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arthuriurilli t1_j7kndkz wrote

I grew up on Quickchek, and can never embrace Wawa the way everybody else around me does because of it. I'm sure it's nostalgia but I've never had a wawa sandwich conpare to what I remember Quickchek sandwiches tasting like.

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MillennialsAre40 t1_j7kx8wb wrote

Varies sandwich to sandwich. Wawa definitely has better.mac.n cheese, and while Quick Chek pork roll/egg/cheese/bagel is better, it's made to order and more expensive than just grabbing one by the register at Wawa.

Wawa has the superior coffee for sure.

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learner_39 t1_j7l2buh wrote

I'd rate Wawa better because it's my choice, my Wawa.

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decoy1209 t1_j7ihce6 wrote

the coffee is being switched as you walk up.

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swifty84 t1_j7it1wg wrote

Had it happen once at 5am in the morning

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Bever_Hopox t1_j7ixqbi wrote

Happened to me once at 5pm in the morning, now that was really crazy

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boofmasternickynick t1_j7j458l wrote

Just use the app to order food and pay for it right before you leave to pick it up. Then there's never a line

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njwhiteshadow t1_j7k9k49 wrote

I literally race the other people ordering sandwiches. Oh youre already making a selection? Let me slide my order in first while you decide if youre adding on a soup to your meal

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adak732 t1_j7j0r4p wrote

Go at midnight and this is usually my experience. :)

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JIMMYJAWN t1_j7kksm8 wrote

I’m not saying I’m above eating at WaWa but I haven’t been excited about it since they tool out the pickle barrels and deli slicers.

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rossdowdell t1_j7ie0ci wrote

Add "the box has chocolate milk stocked," and it's the perfect day.

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moondoggie_00 t1_j7iwnsd wrote

Chocolate milk and a meatball sub kind of person?

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rossdowdell t1_j7ixyc1 wrote

Turkey hoagie with provolone and onions.

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MaximusBluntus t1_j7j50e7 wrote

Their turkey is pretty good. Don’t like much else on the cold sub side of things.

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schwiggy t1_j7iyhwj wrote

Double mocha cappuccino is where it's at.

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danvilleusmc t1_j7j52xg wrote

And that kids is how I met your mother

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AceSox t1_j7jpz4n wrote

I can't stand all the door holding and shit. I get it's a good gesture and all that but I just want to get in and out asap and this shit jams up the doors constantly. It's like some bs Wawa culture or some shit. They seriously just need automatic doors already...

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S-Q-U-I-D t1_j7kbvit wrote

I hate the moral licensing that comes with it, " I can drive like a total piece of shit through the parking lot now, I'm a good person.".

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JMLMemer t1_j7jzzav wrote

Actually has happened to me once when I first moved out to Jersey. Couldn't believe it myself😂😂😂

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deluxepepperoncini t1_j7k5g5b wrote

Wawa just hits different. I was pissed once when one of my guests wanted subway and I suggested Wawa instead, and they insisted subway.

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Gergich_was_here t1_j7k9c4g wrote

Maybe it’s because I live near LBI, but the only time there’s a long line at my Wawa is in the summer. Also, the self-checkout kiosks are good if you’re paying with a card and don’t want to wait. 🤷‍♀️

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cpyf t1_j7kdx6t wrote

My wawa has a self checkout. I remember when there was giant a line and then I used it and the everyone crowded behind me

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coreynj2461 t1_j7kj48t wrote

Its time for them to get self check outs already. Especially during the lunch rush the line can be wrapped back to the other end of the store or close to it

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mar2jeter t1_j7kkx4r wrote

Just use self checkout. So much faster especially with mobile pay

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mkj3322 t1_j7kll49 wrote

Usually a panhandler holding open that first door.

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cyclingman2020 t1_j7kmle3 wrote

This is my experience every time I go to the Wawa in Audubon, NJ.

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Ok_Key3652 t1_j7l3t11 wrote

John harpers convenience store on the corner of county line road and squawkum road in lakewood was where we got milk eggs bread and the local paper long before WaWa or QuickCheck

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charcutero t1_j7lhva6 wrote

Forgot the avoiding spit and cigarette butts slide.

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Compher t1_j7msixz wrote

Is this North Jersey? Because this happens literally every day.

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HabboLuvzNurses t1_j7nm73x wrote

I'm usually the one holding the door open so I didn't get very far down this list lol

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StNic54 t1_j7p9oot wrote

As a new NJ resident, I still have to double check “navigate to WaWa” on my phone because it might not be gas…..

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grayman826 t1_j7spw8w wrote

If they would use Truman's they'd have my business. It's all high sodium frozen boil in a bag b prepared food. Overrated even on coffee

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IronSeagull t1_j7j6u10 wrote

I hate door holding etiquette. I don't want you to hold the door for me and make me feel like I gotta rush, I can use my own damn hands.

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coreynj2461 t1_j7kj0rc wrote

Agreed. I hate doing that awkward run to the door. Sometimes if Im walking in the same time as someone ill stay to the side and pretend to use my phone or something and let them go

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tay_there t1_j7k665f wrote

quikcheck > wawa in everything.

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Elliptical_Tangent t1_j7kfjbn wrote

Born and raised in NJ, but there are two things I never understood:

  1. Why do people eat pork roll?

  2. Why are people so excited to buy a sandwich at a gas station?

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Rusty_Ferberger t1_j7igj4c wrote

Stopped holding doors after the millionth straight person refused to toss out a simple, "Thanks!".

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ChocolatePleepleus t1_j7iqskn wrote

Door holding gets a slight upward head nod not a verbal thanks. Were you not taught etiquette?

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