Esso in North York (4696 Yonge St)

Well lit and easily accessible

expensive gas

Expensive. Great location when Northbound headed to the 491! The carwash has a nightmarish lineup at lunch weekdays and all day long after a snowstorm. Simply horrible lineup, filled with overcaffeinated lulu lemon wearing, not headed to the gym (ever!) North Toronto stay at home Mom’s on the way back from Pusitaris or Cozy Nails in their Mercedes, BMW, Porsche Cayenne or Suburban Monstrosity and driving like they have a special permit to cut the line or drive like Jason Bourne in Paris! Avoid unless Your wallet is stuffed with cash, or its not a school day between 8:45 and 18:30. Or you have thick skin or a Hummer, and use the gross tonnage rule!

Cramped and limited parking, particularly during the morning rush. The Tim Hortons is often lined up to the door. Be prepared to wait in close quarters for your order. This is however a convenient option before hopping onto the highway.

This station has ethanol free gas, and that's why I'll keep going there as long as they do (and as long as it's also not too far from my regular commute.)