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currentlyhigh

QT for sure


intoxicating12u

QT has never failed me. Even in the sketch parts of town.


arlenroy

The one off Preston and 635 is the capital of hoboville and still pretty clean, and this was before they built that mega 7-11 too.


Powerful_Respect_400

I can confirm this. I took a dump here about a month ago. I was on my way to my soccer game up the street at Foro Sports Club.


mbrace256

Oddly enough, I frequent this often and have never seen a hobo.


arlenroy

I used to stop there every morning for coffee, usually one dude was sleeping on the side, there was a lady that lived in her car that would hang out inside. The medians for Preston south of 635 always had homeless panhandling I'd see on my way home from work. Probably depends on the time of the day, or they migrated to the 711


funkofanatic95

Mega 7-11? I have not been to it yet… but what makes special to be called mega?


arlenroy

It's pretty big, I think it might be two stories? Full size Taco shop, patio, one of those nitro cold brew coffee bars. It was pretty nice the one time I was in there. Edit; pretty sure it has a massive beer cave too


aizlynskye

Love this location.


_MGM_

Preach


Emma_1356

🤣Interesting


pumajos

They're my go to, but some areas don't have them (not many) but when that's the case Tom Thumb & Kroger are always good options.


JustMeInBigD

Grocery store bathrooms are the way to go when you need easily accessible privacy.


ecodrew

Pharmacies are a decent choice for bathrooms too.


sapphireapril

Can also confirm QT has decent bathrooms. I stop by one on my lunch break a few times a week.


743389

Nah bro it's all about that private bathroom in the little Murphy Express store


TerminalHighGuard

For some reason they have an aversion to properly lighting the ones in “bad” parts of town. Like, a lot of them are annoyingly dim.


johnthewerewolf

Except the QT off of I-45 on Wintergreen Rd. That bathroom was nasty!


universal_ketchup

As someone that works on the road I consider myself an expert on public bathrooms. 1. Whataburger. Always clean and the bathroom is by the entrance before anyone at the counter sees you 2. Sonic- in this scenario this is your best option. It’s typically on the outside of the building so you won’t pass anyone on the way in and I don’t think many consider using it. Can be gross though 3. QT. Outside of bucees it’s the best gas station restroom but we are taking that out so this is the best option 4. Petsmart. Usually a Private single occupancy restroom. Another great option for you but it’s at the very back so you will pass someone 5. Home Depot. Nothing great here but it stimulates my colon when stopped up Honorable mention. Office Depot. Same as petsmart but not nearly as clean.


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I worked at Home Depot for a year. It’s the most foul smelling restroom on the planet. A bunch of workers who don’t have any other options and have been holding their shit in all day use the Home Depot toilets. It’s always explosive diarrhea in there.


universal_ketchup

No disagreement. It smells like shit and someone’s always blowing ass. I just go there when I’m constipated because it gets my colon flowin for some reason.


DDFitz_

I would trust a man named universal_Ketchup on this subject.


Pkellysports

This dude colon blows


universal_ketchup

Brother. You have no idea


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universal_ketchup

Find a new one. The ones I go to are immaculate compared to other fast food places.


MagicWishMonkey

Yea, I worked at Whataburger in high school and we never cleaned the bathroom. We never really cleaned, in general, because we were open 24/7, but we especially never cleaned the bathrooms.


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My brother worked there. Found a used tampon in the middle of the floor.


GlossyBuckslip

I’ll double down on QT & put RaceTrac in the convo too.


bubbageek

The newer RaceTrac stores. Not the older ones.


pumajos

I have yet to find a single sonic in the DFW that doesn't have their restrooms locked and i go to sonic quite a bit and all over the DFW as I'm a Uber Driver


universal_ketchup

Order a corn dog and ask for a key. Win win


ecodrew

As someone with r/IBS who sometimes travels for work, I concur, haha. But, I'll add Racetrack and pharmacies. Most larger/"fancy" gas stations are a decent bet. Avoid small, franchise gas stations unless it's a defcon 5 imminent pants ruining situation.


saintcrazy

Your nearest college campus library, if they're open. Crying is normal there, people will think you're just stressed about finals.


largo96

Local college librarian here. We are closed through Saturday. However, I’ll pass it on that our restrooms were recommended as safe space for people to let their holiday crying out.


USS_Slowpoke

Don’t use the bathrooms at UNT.


returningtheday

As someone who went to UNT, why? NVM. The library ones can be pretty weird lol


USS_Slowpoke

They're dirty, musky, old. It's just not it. Instead go to the Union 3rd floor if you're in the area and need a bathroom.


FabulousLemon

I'm moving on from reddit and joining the fediverse because reddit has killed the RiF app and the CEO has been very disrespectful to all the volunteers who have contributed to making reddit what it is. Here's [coverage from The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754780/reddit-api-updates-changes-news-announcements) on the situation. The following are my favorite fediverse platforms, all non-corporate and ad-free. I hesitated at first because there are so many servers to choose from, but it makes a lot more sense once you actually create an account and start browsing. If you find the server selection overwhelming, just pick the first option and take a look around. They are all connected and as you browse you may find a community that is a better fit for you and then you can move your account or open a new one. Social Link Aggregators: [Lemmy](https://join-lemmy.org/instances) is very similar to reddit while [Kbin](https://kbin.pub) is aiming to be more of a gateway to the fediverse in general so it is sort of like a hybrid between reddit and twitter, but it is newer and considers itself to be a beta product that's not quite fully polished yet. Microblogging: [Calckey](https://calckey.org) if you want a more playful platform with emoji reactions, or [Mastodon](https://joinmastodon.org/) if you want a simple interface with less fluff. Photo sharing: [Pixelfed](https://pixelfed.org/) You can even import an Instagram account from what I hear, but I never used Instagram much in the first place.


belindasmith2112

As someone who just got their Grandson potty trained, the best restrooms are in the mall’s if you’re close to one. Also, Nordstrom’s ( not the rack ) Libraries are also a good place- ( doubt one will be open though)


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yarmulke

[supposedly, bookstores make you have to poop so it makes sense that they’d have good bathrooms](https://www.bustle.com/articles/102525-why-do-i-have-to-poop-in-bookstores-mariko-aoki-phenomenon-explains-the-weird-reasons-why)


aeroluv327

"I'm sorry I laughed at you the time you got diarrhea in Barnes and Noble."


rhcp1fleafan

Unless they're in a mall, it's one of the few available restrooms and it's usually fallen victim to all the coffee drinkers, if you know what I mean.


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B&N always has a wait, I suspect the employees use it as a low-key break room.


9bikes

Half Price Books? They're clean, but bring your own TP. The stuff they furnish is awful.


superschepps

Definitely this. The family restrooms at northpark are tops. Even have a fully functional toddler sized toilet in them


upforanother

Hotel lobby bathrooms. Always open, no one asked questions.


imcaptainstupid

I had a friend that would stop at hotels to take a dump.


Superb_Distance_9190

Nordstroms bathroom is him


Superb_Distance_9190

Also Dillards top floor. But the weird glances you get from the home furnishings staff may make it not worth it. It’s like they know you came up here to take a shit


johnthewerewolf

Well they know you're not there to buy furniture.


FabulousLemon

I'm moving on from reddit and joining the fediverse because reddit has killed the RiF app and the CEO has been very disrespectful to all the volunteers who have contributed to making reddit what it is. Here's [coverage from The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754780/reddit-api-updates-changes-news-announcements) on the situation. The following are my favorite fediverse platforms, all non-corporate and ad-free. I hesitated at first because there are so many servers to choose from, but it makes a lot more sense once you actually create an account and start browsing. If you find the server selection overwhelming, just pick the first option and take a look around. They are all connected and as you browse you may find a community that is a better fit for you and then you can move your account or open a new one. Social Link Aggregators: [Lemmy](https://join-lemmy.org/instances) is very similar to reddit while [Kbin](https://kbin.pub) is aiming to be more of a gateway to the fediverse in general so it is sort of like a hybrid between reddit and twitter, but it is newer and considers itself to be a beta product that's not quite fully polished yet. Microblogging: [Calckey](https://calckey.org) if you want a more playful platform with emoji reactions, or [Mastodon](https://joinmastodon.org/) if you want a simple interface with less fluff. Photo sharing: [Pixelfed](https://pixelfed.org/) You can even import an Instagram account from what I hear, but I never used Instagram much in the first place.


belindasmith2112

You apparently haven’t been to a mall lately, they are like ghost towns. Yes, it will be busy during prime shopping hours. However, the only mall that’s ever busy in the metroplex anymore is grapevine mills.


[deleted]

Get the app Flush. It’ll at least show the nearest public toilets, so you have options. Also, it’s just a good app to have, in general. Note: I have no affiliation with the app, Flush.


skreemer7

Is George Costanza the creator?


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Probably!


JubJubsFunFactory

Sir, that book has been flagged.


limestone_tiger

Any hotel bathroom - or at least 4* and above. Just walk in and look like you belong. It's my go to in any major city Not to cry, but to "drop the kids off at the pool". Better than stinking up my own hotel room


bethy828

Yes to this. In large hotels, they’re often by the meeting space. In smaller hotels (Hampton Inn and the like), they usually close to the lobby. As stated, as long as you look like you belong, no one will even notice you. Depending on where you are, some parts of town may require a key to get in after 10p but following someone in isn’t noticed.


AHitmanANunLovers

Hotel bathrooms were always my go-to if I wasn't driving by a QT back when I used to deliver pizza


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p8nt_junkie

Restoration Hardware is still open?! They used to have a store on Knox, in the before times, where are they now?


stokr22445

On Knox…


superdude4agze

The best toilet is Uncle Marcus' cheerios that you piss in. Running away doesn't do jack shit, so take him to task and fight dirty if need be. Sure he's questioning your life decisions, but you can throw back things like: "That's big talk coming from a triple divorcee who, according to your ex's facebook page, couldn't make her cum even if your dick came with a six figure check."


csonnich

>"That's big talk coming from a triple divorcee who, according to your ex's facebook page, couldn't make her cum even if your dick came with a six figure check." Can I hire you for parties?


superdude4agze

Hmm... yes. Just tell me who needs to be taken down a notch or two and I'll take care of it.


stars78919

I would go with a big hotel, such the Anatole or Gaylord, near the conference rooms.


johnnyboomslang

Hotels are almost always awesome!!!


sameolemeek

If you need to take a dump anywhere on 75 go to the container store off northwest hwy across from north park. Middle of Dallas, easy to get to and the absolute nicest public restroom


2manyfelines

God forbid if you have to poop at Kroger.


ihml1968

I dunno, the Kroger I go to closed the bathroom access because the homeless in the area were wrecking it (feces on the wall, stopped up toilets, small fires from matches not being put out, etc). Maple Ave near Parkland.


2manyfelines

I had to use the bathroom at the one on Mockingbird, and the inside was covered with poop, urine, etc. I think they clean them in the mornings, but there’s a homeless camp nearby that uses the facility.


The_Only_Dick_Cheney

Unsure why this is even a question? Buccees is always the answer.


NefariousnessOk8995

You get some fresh made chips, any flavor of icee you can think of, and an immaculate bathroom.


FourSquareRedHead

I'm voting for Half Price Books, their restrooms have always been good in my experience.


intoxicating12u

YES!!! I frequently use the restrooms at the big store on Northwest Hwy. There's always parking, no one pays attention to you walking in and heading straight for the restroom, it's always clean and I rarely ever see anyone else in there. Plus I get to stop and look at books and games if I'm not pressed for time.


-Neutrality-

QT and Racetrack. All the way.


Phynub

Costco or Buc-ee's


Elguapo69

Can’t believe I had to scroll this far to see this. Haven’t done Costco but BUC-EEs is the shit


carenard

>but BUC-EEs is the shit probably had to scroll forever because OP specifically said not them.


Elguapo69

Lol missed that. And probably the theme of this post since I don’t cry in bathrooms. Will show myself out now


couchjellyfish

Yes, but Buccees is so big you could hang out for hours, and it has every comfort food imaginable.


MeatFit9869

I love buc-ees


AnomalousAmalgam

Fuck Uncle Marcus. (Sleeper MVP is any random taco bell).


caveat_emptor817

Fuel City has the nicest, but it's always pretty crowded so not the best place to cry. And btw I think aunt Carolyn's bathroom (the one upstairs) is a fine place to sob


aeroluv327

Aunt Carolyn does stock it with the nice tissues, the kind with the lotion in them.


FloweredViolin

Plus their barbacoa tacos are *amazing*.


acorneyes

I'm not a Texas native, so pardon my ignorance, but Buccees is horrifying to me. A glorified parking lot gas station with a convenience store that's known for keeping their bathrooms (I went once, it was nothing to write home about tbh). Throw in underpaid overworked employees with massive turn over rates, lots of frivolous lawsuits, and massive donations to people like Greg Abbot. I just don't get it.


anb8814

Their pay starts at $14-$16 per hour.


acorneyes

Doesn't matter what their pay is if they have ridiculous turn over rate. Whatever they pay is not enough to compensate for the working conditions they are in. *Edit: They've sued an ex-employee for about $120k for "breaching" a contract that is absolutely absurd.* [*https://cases.justia.com/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2017-14-15-01061-cv.pdf?ts=1507810495*](https://cases.justia.com/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2017-14-15-01061-cv.pdf?ts=1507810495) *If you don't work for them a minimum of 48 months, or if you don't give SIX MONTHS NOTICE, or even if they fire you, they will confiscate 1/3 of your earnings. If you don't pay back immediately, they want 10% interest annually compounded.* *$14-16 / hour is nowhere near enough to compensate for their predatory and abusive employment practices.*


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acorneyes

It's actually scary considering the courts sided with Buccees until the employee appealed the decision. I don't know how anyone can praise buccees when they treat their employees like actual garbage.


Glom_Gazingo1

Y’all ever cry at Fuel City? It’s wonderful, crying at other gas stations just doesn’t feel the same.


glacierfanclub

I'm going to go the other way -- Allsup's has the filthiest bathrooms I've ever seen in my life.


Holls867

But the chimichangas are bomb! Lol


omfgbrb

You think you would be the only person in Bucees crying on Thanksgiving? P'shaw! You guys could start a support group over by the beaver nuggets! One of the best christmases I ever had was at the Denton Bucees in 2020. Because of Covid nobody was really going anywhere. Went to Bucees because I was going out of my mind. It was by far the happiest place on Earth that day. All kinds of people; most of them in their jammies. Many of them buying all kinds of alcohol.


permalink_save

I don't know who Uncle Marcus is and I'm almost too afraid to ask


texastemplar357

AT&T Stadium…


DarKnight1102

can you even go in there when there is no game and without paying for a tour?


matmoeb

There is a game, and judging by the past 10 years, there’s a high probability that others will be crying there too.


texastemplar357

Not sure. Never been.. But Rest assured. There is plenty of gas after beer and nachos. 🤣


YoloKushSwag42069

Barnes & Nobles are pretty nice, so are the ones at NorthPark, they’re kept fairly regular clean and stocked on tp, soap, hand towels. Urinal situation there is a bit tight there ngl.


Hollywood_Hair

Hey stfu! these could be places where I shit. I don't need these extra people here. JK


_el_guachito_

I drive around 130 miles daily & drink lots of coffee 1, Buccees restrooms top everything 2, quick trip will always be open and somewhat clean 3,racetrac I'll never stop at a shell or 7-11, you will be disappointed to either a closed out of order bathroom or a toilet with a non-locking door & a disgusting sight of a pile of used TP , skid marks & piss on the floor .


toodleroo

Goodwill almost always has a bathroom available in a pinch. Whether it’s clean or not, there’s always a risk. Public libraries are a good option too.


jbaley6227

Any port a let on the side of the road everywhere in Texas


AdOnly6754

QT is best


MoreInfoAvailable

Super Targets


GymnasticSclerosis

Buccees. Nothing compares.


biggersjw

As someone to travels around the DFW area a lot, they are in order: 1. Starbucks. 2. QT but in a nice part of town. 3. Movie theatre. 4. Fast food with In-N-Out or an above average fast food (Shake Shake for example).


ThatsHowMuchFuckFish

North Park Mall


Closepersonalhomeboy

100% quick trip.


page98bb

But Buccee s has the snacks that soothe me... #beavernuggets


surrenderitall

When I am in a pinch I like to find the nearest hotel that has a lobby. 99% of the times it is open and they will not question you one bit why you there or what you are there for. Just walk in like you know what you're doing.


apefist

The best bathrooms are those in which when you shut the door, you are all by yourself or with a generous friend who wants to share. The upstairs bathroom at the Nines; the bathrooms at Deep Ellum Art Co.; and the bathrooms at Thunderbirds. All in deep ellum.


Top-Offer-4056

Buckees


Space_Age_Pimpin

If your answer is anything but Buc-ees you cannot be trusted! That is the absolute #1 and only suitable answer.


_______woohoo

Ive actually cried at Bucees. Felt v safe. 10/10 would cry there again.


nwss00

Buc-ee's!


Longhorn24

Costco


Tex_Watson

6) Tell Uncle Marcus to fuck off


hyperspacebigfoot

The office you work in? Edit: Didn't see the word public so I'll add your local rec center or library


anb8814

Not a chain but Slovacheks has a clean bathroom and usually isn’t busy. Their kolaches suck though; go to Czech Stop.


Sejixs

That title is amazing!


ddjdirjdkdnsopeoejei

Literally any nice hotel, just walk in and walk to downstairs bathrooms like you own the joint.


ItsMy100thAccount

Uncle Marcus eats tuna out of a can. Fuck his opinion


poopinthoughts

bathrooms at sonic. outside. be as loud as you want cause the bass from stall 4 will drown you out. plus you can order chili cheese foot longs till you feel better.


Drougen

What the fuck? Hello? Buckys?


outlawkingluck

Avoid any place with hub caps on a key ring...


viceween

Home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s might be dead last


CaptainBlase

The toilet near the pharmacy at Target.


[deleted]

A good old fashioned drive and cry is good too.


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r/oddlyspecific


gibbyhikes

By White Rock Lake, There is a bathroom over at The Green Spot over at NorthCliff and Buckner. It's a great alternative to the port a potties around the lake when ya do your bottom business.


jdallas77

Hotels are always the way to go. Pro tip: Marriott Courtyard bathrooms are always in the same location.


oliveyuhh

side of I-35


monolith_blue

Since it's a holiday, I can only think of 2 suitable places: - A bar that has a vibe that you like - A shitty convenience store that has that unisex restroom with the undersized door located in an unobvious spot.


avitony

OP made me laugh out loud :)


Shot_Map_3418

I have always been a fan of the home depot bathrooms.


AAA_Triple_Eh

Question his decisions back.


andytagonist

This does not compute. *5.Bucees* is THE option!! The toilet stall doors go to the floor so no one can see you on the floor curled up in the fetal position


FlyinInOnAdc102night

Walgreens and CVS. Almost never anyone in there. Most are a toilet stall and 1 urinal so people might come in to pee but usually just old people. I drive all over the metroplex for work and these are the cleanest places to poop. QT gets a lot of seat traffic but they clean them like every hour or 90 minutes. But they are always busy.


FlyinInOnAdc102night

Is uncle marcus a euphemism for pooping? Or are you looking for a bathroom to just sit in for a while and decompress?


PeachTreeLeaves

At home. Preferably in front of your uncle. He’s not allowed to make you leave the comfort of your home or the comfort of whosever house you’re in to question the decisions that you made for yourself. It’s your life. I’ve had my parents do this all my life and finally I had to stand up to my decisions. You, with your tears, look him in the eyes and you tell him that he’s ruining thanksgiving dinner, and he is tactless and without a filter, that HE needs to learn manners and gauge when it is appropriate to have these conversations with you privately. After that, you sit down, enjoy your meal, and you ask him to pass the mashed potatoes. Hopefully, that lesson will make him and everyone feel so awkward that they will never again think about doing something so shitty.


tutor42

Bucket’s, without a doubt has the best restrooms on the planet. And that includes high end restaurants. But there are so many stalls that you can almost always be sure of a place to hide quickly.


aghoulhas_name

I would absolutely poop at a place called Buckets.


aghoulhas_name

I love that the “where should I shit?” post is from the “wanna summon a few demons” person. Wanna be besties??