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Was walking to the laundromat in the same parking lot and overheard the owner of the gas station berating a young black woman. He was being very aggressive and racist towards her, over what seemed to be a parking spot. He was mad that she was in the parking spot that he claimed he was entitled to as the owner (there's no indication that the spot "belongs to him") and labeled her as aggressive when she was just upset. Very disappointed as I used to frequent this gas station because it was close to me. It's like every other gas station in the mile radius, anyways. Don't go here or give someone who would willingly berate someone over something that petty your money.

Good neighborhood spot!! Clean and friendly! Oh and a great place to get your emissions done!

Great people, great neighborhood business. Open 24/7/365. They're always willing to help, always courteous.

Let's see....I need to get gas in the ol' subaru, I'm thirsty, and, oh hell, I need to score some King of Pops while I'm out. Enter: Buddy's. There's nothing fancy about this place, but it's perfect and in the neighborhood.

At first, I was a little confused about the gas situation as the station said "see cashier." Wasn't exactly sure how to walk away from my car without being accosted by the homeless dudes and get my situation taken care of. The guys inside are indeed "buddies" and were rather nice. Definitely a good spot to fill up from now on.

As mentioned before, this is a killer spot for score some King of Pops. The cooler is packed and is updated on the regular apparently. Picked up some Thin Mint and Pineapple Habanero. Dig it.

This place is so weird. It's a late night mecca of the alcohol, a frustrating place to fill up the auto, always under construction, and super friendly behind the counter.
I lived and still work close to Buddy's and have staggered in numerous times from late-nighting it at Manuel, Claremont, El Bar or some other Poncey den of ill repute.
I REALLY wish they would turn that strange building in the middle of the lot into a 24hr taco stand.

Buddy's is one of few independent gas station and convenience stores left in the city, or anywhere else for that matter, so it's nice to have it located in such a convenient spot as it is. Right at the intersection of North Highland and North Ave and open 24 hours, you can always count on Buddy's for that late night craving or fill up needs. Plus, unlike many of the other major gas stations in the downtown area, you won't be accosted by loiterers begging for change very often-- for some reason they just don't hang out here. I like the awning and the feel of the pumps for some reason: reminds me of filling up before everything turned into corporate uniformity.

The convenience store stocks a pretty decent array for a gas station. They have a hot food counter that is open through the day and keeps leftovers out under a heat lamp. I know a few people who eat them regularly and say they're great, but I'm not so bold. They have a better wine/beer selection than you might imagine.

I agree: long live Buddy's.

Best employees ever! Masum is my favorite one. Hilarious guy. Never had a bad experience coming here - whether it's late night or early morning hours.

Been coming here for four years now. Only getting better. They've upgraded so many things.

I love coming here for my King of Pops fix during the winter time. Thai Tea flavor anybody?! They always carry it.

Go to place for quick beer run and cigarettes for my bro! Thank god for Buddy's!!

Buddy's. A fairly crappy convenience store for whom the description "threadbare" would be generous.

Buddy's. Expensive gas and hanging out up front, sketchy dudes who make Jay and Silent Bob look like Pablo Neruda.

Buddy's. A place of legend glorified in song and myth.

Buddy's is all of these things and more simply because of that old adage: location, location, location. Before the Poncey Highlands and Inman Park succumbed to weekend hipsters bearing 401Ks and Ikea catalogs, the area was much more grungy. Dare I say, scummy even? Ah, but that was its charm. And at ground zero lay Buddy's--handing out smokes and beer without judgment, without remorse. Over time, Buddy's serviced everyone. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads - they all adore him. Through good times and bad, while that out-of-place flower shop sat in the parking lot, with the appearance of Blimpie's Sandwiches, from 78 cents a gallon to $3.59, Buddy's enabled scores of intown clowns with its tobacco wares and beer-fueled dreams. So here's to Buddy's. The corner of North and Highland could never be the same without it.

Seriously, what's not to love about Buddy's?

Between the stable staff who knows what you want when you walk in (*ahem*), the organic wine selection and the crazy extensive snack selection, you can find anything you want at Buddy's. Sandwich? Check. Gourmet(ish) java? Check. Very very tiny Ben & Jerry's? Check.

Convenience stores are so under appreciated, but don't let it be said that neighborhood staples that make up the modern equivalent of the Mom & Pop shops of the past have been eradicated.

Long live Buddy's!