Express Market

41 reviews

742 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

+19718884350

About

Express Market is a Convenience store located at 742 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205. It has received 41 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-11PM
Tuesday7AM-11PM
Wednesday7AM-11PM
Thursday7AM-11PM
Friday7AM-11PM
Saturday7AM-11PM
Sunday7AM-11PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Express Market: 742 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

  • Express Market has 3.5 stars from 41 reviews

  • Convenience store

  • "I recently had the misfortune of visiting Express Market, and I must say it was a truly unsettling experience"

    "This place is BAD ASS! • Friendly, normal, everyday people that work at Express Market"

    "Gosh, I have been going here since the start of the pandemic and I just have to say its so much cleaner, people are so friendly and they have some great snacks"

    "I had a terrible experience at this market recently"

    "Worst experience in a market ever"

Reviews

  • Young King

I recently had the misfortune of visiting Express Market, and I must say it was a truly unsettling experience. This market has not only displayed an utter disregard for the health and well-being of our youth but also contributes to the alarming rise in underage vaping. It is disheartening to see such a blatant disregard for ethics and responsibility. First and foremost, the most glaring issue is the open sale of vaping products to minors. It's shocking to witness the sheer audacity of Express Market in allowing underage kids to purchase these potentially harmful products without any questions or restrictions. This complete lack of age verification and regulation demonstrates a total absence of ethics and social responsibility on the part of the market's management. Furthermore, the market's staff members appear to be entirely complicit in this dangerous practice. It's evident that they prioritize profit over the health and well-being of young customers. This negligent approach fosters a toxic atmosphere that encourages underage vaping, putting the lives of these impressionable individuals at risk. The quality of the vaping products sold here is also questionable. It's hard to trust the authenticity and safety of the items on their shelves, considering their willingness to flout the law. This raises concerns about the potential health hazards associated with the products they offer, such as subpar ingredients or even counterfeit goods. Beyond the ethical and health concerns, the overall shopping experience at Express Market is lackluster at best. The store's atmosphere is far from inviting, and the customer service is indifferent at best. It's clear that they prioritize profit over customer satisfaction, further highlighting their disregard for the well-being of the community. I strongly urge parents, community leaders, and responsible adults to avoid this market and take action to protect our youth from this harmful influence.

  • Jennifer Phillips (Jenny Lynn, Fufu)

This place is BAD ASS! • Friendly, normal, everyday people that work at Express Market. • They stock everything for everyone. Great low prices. • I've never had anyone working there tell me they did know about something in their store & I ask a lot of off the wall or weird questions some times, lol! ****Best part is the quarters, with out question or comments. :)~ I still use a coin laundromat & when I need quarters I go to Express Market because the staff always have them on hand, have no problem giving them up & never once been rude or stuck up to me at all! Most places act like it's such a burden or give ya the name of a bank that might be close by, even if it's way past bank open hours. Other places can't seem to help them self's but to hand you the quarters accompanied by that classic, unmistakeable eye roll immediately followed by their turning away to talk to someone else who "matters & isn't invisible to them" if they give them to you at all. Those kinda attitudes are never at Express Market . Express Market People Freaking Rock! Thank you Express Market for never being mean to me even when I was only there to get quarters or just walking by. I appreciate every one of your staff for always being polite & happy to help! You guys rock!

  • Ekjot Kaur

Gosh, I have been going here since the start of the pandemic and I just have to say its so much cleaner, people are so friendly and they have some great snacks. Friday nights are such an ease now after a long day at work because I can grab some snacks since my apartment is so close. I love the variety of salty and sweets snacks they have and I also love that they have cold sandwich's if you get hungry late night. They are open at 7am and have coffee ready. They also have a verity of donuts and protein bars if you miss breakfast like me when I am rushing to work. The staff is so helpful and friendly that they actually brought in specific types of snacks and candies I have requested over the years. They really do appreciate each and every customer. They know me by my name and they also know my dog by his name! During the game we also grab snacks and grab our beers at the end of the game. They have a good selection of beers and ciders. Love love love it!!!

  • Carter Hansen

I had a terrible experience at this market recently. First of all, they insisted I take off my backpack while shopping, which felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, a homeless man almost stole my belongings while they had me distracted. But what shocked me the most was witnessing them sell vapes and weed devices to a kid who couldn't have been older than 12 and appeared to be from the nearby high school. This place clearly lacks security and responsible business practices. I won't be returning.

  • Mikael V

Worst experience in a market ever. Guy told me i can't touch what I'm buying and lost his mind when i used the debit machine because i wasn't 6ft away from the desk. Tried paying with a hundred dollar bill at first. Maybe get an employee's who's not scared of a cold. 3/26/20 8:30 am. "Now you live in a world of hate and fear and those who hate and fear do not even know it themselves." They thought they were free. Milton Mayer

  • Brian L

Rating is overall but if another cashier ever loses it when I'm being rang up (I don't care what the excuse is) and throws my money everywhere...I'm taking my money elsewhere. I work in customer service, as well...as a cook, so I can't ever fathom that kind of behavior being okay. I'm going to continue to shop here, just maybe not as much...ya know, don't want to overwork the staff

  • Tim Black

Used to be a cool vibe, been coming here for years on my way to work and didn't mind the high prices because the staff was great! Your new morning person however, is very disrespectful to the community members with threats and poor judgement, they need training, badly. I have reached out to the owner with concerns, but in typical fashion these days, no response.

  • Jack Jack

This store does not require ID from underage employees working there, I was in this store while two people Working where up at the front, a new worker was asking if they could buy nicotine products Because they werent 21, and the manager lady Told him to just put in a higher birthday and that it doesn't matter As long as they pay. Is very unprofessional.

  • Donna Martin

All of the Employees who have work there in the past as of right now have always been very,very nice and polite two me.I thank all of you for helping me out,when am down and out.Mini thanks go out two,Charle,Rick you guys rock.You all keep up the great job your doing.And thanks two the very nice lady boss who owns it now.

  • Brenda Puga

Charging $6 for a 5oz bag of kettle chips when you are located at the bottom of a low income building just seems wrong. The 5 extra minutes to fred Meyers ($2 there) is worth it at that rate which is really unfortunate because I'd rather not support bigger companies but I can't afford those prices :(

  • Gregory Martin

It's a great store I will me Charles&Rick it's under to much stress and takes his iuess out on others just like I do but for the most Rick is a cool guy.sorry Rick wasn't trying to make trouble or piss you off,thanks to everyone who works there.

  • Ali Bear

I do not recommend buying any disposable vapes, got one it was a counterfeit. Checking with the verification system, showed the code was checked over 189 times. The employee seemed unbothered and not shocked when I informed her. DO NOT BUY

  • Trina Thomas

Some clerks have a tendency to bring thier probs to work...??!!! Not how I would let my employees stay on payroll. However, they have great prices and so I keep going back. It's also quite close to home so....2 outta 3 ain't bad, right?

  • Daniel Feldman

For the first time I must speak against to the store due to the clerk being rude and abusive to a customer. Unfortunately not all Clerks seem know that personal problems do not give them the right to take it out on customers.

  • Heather green

Charlie is a hard working and very sweet. I feel like family cause he's so sweet. GIVE HIM A RAISE!!!!! he definitely deserves one. LOVE U CHARLIE. P.S. HES YOUR BEST WORKER AND IM SURE HE WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST. …

  • Adam Saffel

First time stopping at this convenience store, It was very clean compared to other places in Portland. They have a great wine selection, snacks, and even chocolate covered strawberries. Highly recommend this store!!

  • Jacob boring

Best market customer service ever from Callie at the register. Told me where the products I was looking for were urgently. Nice environment and great selection of chips, beverages, and other household products.

  • Max

guy working there was nice enough to wipe the last customer's blood of the counter before we put our stuff down. but he pretended to be too busy on the phone to answer our questions about the b0ner pills

  • Nicholas cobb

+1 star for location +1 star for price +1 star for customer service -1 star for lack of cleanliness and confusion of merchandise layout -1 star for the unsavory characters loitering/begging.

  • Nïco Verburgt

Friendly staff - wide selection. Just moved from Brooklyn so I enjoy the bodega randomness of options for purchase. Love their staunch mask enforcement! Stay safe y'all!

  • Ashish Singh

Dropped by after Timbers game! Great beer selection! Nice convenience store clean and good service. There was a long line but cashier was great! Will come back for sure!

  • Ana Hauser

I stopped coming to this store a couple years ago but decided to stop and was pleasantly surprised to see all the new changes. I will definitely become a regular now.

  • Kristie Taggart

Talk about awesome service, it's been a great experience to have excellent service for a change, seems other business needs to acknowledge How TO Treat A Customer!

  • Yesenia Aguilar

Friendly and helpful service. Ever since the ownership changed you can definitely notice the difference in cleanliness, inventory and overall environment.

  • Jay Freedman

Management was extremely rude and disrespectful to me as soon as I walked in the store without me giving them a reason to do so...Don't shop here!

  • Gregory Martin

Everyone who has ever work at this store has always help me out when am down and out,my thanks go out to them all,Thanks Charlie and Rick.

  • Scott Pinkerton

Everyone at this store is always so friendly and helpful. I've got nothing but excellent service here and the prices are good too.

  • Samantha Groll

Danny and I miss working there , big shout out to the customers!!! y'all are truly what made it worth it …

  • Nicole Summers

charlie isn't there anymore, and the people they have there now, have a serious atittude problem

  • Marty Sledge

The poorest service I ever got from their employee named Rick. I will never go back.

  • David Orduno

Horrible services! New management is horrible, they got rid of the good employees

  • Booked Admin

Nice selection, clean store and great custome-- couldn’t ask for anything else.

  • Sara Marie henry

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  • Mike Senior

closes early sometimes.. opens late...as well....

  • david talarico

Everybody charlie has great customer service.

  • Refugio Gutierrez

Friendly staff and impressively clean store.

  • Charnelle Thompson

This is a great store nice people even Rick.

  • snow leopard

Very convenient location & open late!! :)

  • Fozan

Friendly, good location.

  • Samantha Groll

I work here its great

  • Lindo Michoacan

Nice store!

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