Plaid Pantry, Portland OR

I wish I could give a better review as the staff are nearly all fantastic and the prices are better than one might expect of a convenience store. However, it's a crapshoot if it's even open when you arrive. A disproportionate amount of the time, the doors are locked with a sign saying "Be back in 10 minutes", however there is no legitimate way of knowing how long that will be. The longest I've seen it take is over three hours, and I've never seen it take less than half an hour. It's honestly rude, especially when it's not at set times, and seems to happen randomly during the day and night. If this is addressed at any point I'll update my review.

Best staff around! This is by far my favorite Plaid Pantry! Clean, fast, and friendly service. Staff went over and beyond to help me when I was lost! They just don't make humans like these anymore! Send my love to these lovely ladies and tip them if you're able, thanx a ton!

Update 9/1/23, still a 1 star. They keep closing at night. It was from 3am ish to 5am or so, but now? I went to this location last night at 1: 20 a.m, The advertiser open 24 hours a day? The guy last night, he now closes at 1: 00 a.m? I mean that's right in the middle of grabbing the last beer, it was a Friday night for crying out loud? I mean you guys can't even stay open until at least when the beers hours are still going? I mean, 1: 00 a.m. You guys? Yeah avoid this location, it sucks. They keep closing earlier and earlier and earlier. Yeah this is definitely is not 24-hour store so avoid this place. Lame. I see the owner used to respond to reviews, but with this many negative ones that looks like they've stopped
5 years ago:
A couple employees are extremely rude. I am unsure what their issue is, but it is super disrespectful. I have seen them be m

Chubby dude with a mullet and glasses asking people to put money in their tip jar was very strange. They asked several customers after their transactions: "you mind putting a couple bucks in the tip jar? " Ridicoulous. And they're always condescending. Not sure if aspburgers or just rude.

My memories of this particular store are fond. However, this time I was in and out in a few minutes but the cashier obviously watched me down every aisle, treating me like a thief. I know it's a tough area but damn. I won't return

Came here to 215 in the morning, it's now 240 eight, no sign of a worker.
Someone needs to get fired.

Tried to visit 3 times in the last hour. First time, door was chained up, but no sign. 15 minutes later, there was a "Be Back Soon" sign. 40 minutes later, lady that worked there was actively chaining up door and yelling at customers outside.

I came into the store and told him I was going to spend $15 on lottery as he was scanning my tickets. He ended up cashing me out and would not serve me. I will NEVER stop here again for I don't like being disrespected. How do they stay open? 6/14 I went there again and once again I was cashed out without being able to buy more lottery tickets. I will not be back. No more chances.