Hooray for convenience seriously, a few yards and a stones throw from my apartment. I am glad if I…read moreneed something quick I don't have to get in my car and go anywhere, although just a heads up they don't have lettuce/cole slaw type stuff. But other than that. We good! It's small, lots of stuff in there all crammed in but it has, so far gotten the job done for OJ, cheese, milk, snacks and a variety of other items I've found myself grabbing.

Picture it: Medford, 2005. Thanksgiving Day…read more I lifted my body from bed and gazed out the window at the heavy flakes furiously falling from the heavens and quickly covering the ground. My then girlfriend told me that the friend who was suppose to have us for dinner had bailed. So we were stuck, without food, without car, without family in Tufts housing on Thanksgiving. Then I heard the 3 magical words that every overly-anxious, over-protective andy-dyke yearns to have spoken to her by her SO: "Go find food." I strapped up like I was Sherpa Tenzing, and boldly braved the elements while my beloved stayed in bed. I stumbled down a barren Boston Ave, jerking on closed door after closed door. Finally, like a sugar-and-fat oasis amidst the storm, I pulled on the door of Tufts Variety and it miraculously opened. What before my wonderous eyes should appear?! This crawlspace of a convenience store had one of everything I could need. Variety, indeed. In a truly strange twist of fate, there was one remaining Hungry Man Turkey Dinner left, with corn, stuffing and mashed potatos. Best ghetto Thanksgiving EVER. In the year that followed, I visited Tufts Variety often, fetching candies and ice cream. Not one inch of this store is wasted space--its a tight fit but it all fits, from ice cream novelties to lean cuisine frozen dinners, from soda in a can to peanut M&Ms. Hard-on for scratch-offs? There are PLENTY to be had here. It's grungy and dirty, but I prefered it to those other convenience stores with their "wide aisles" and "well-lit environments". The guy who ran that counter (always the same guy, always!) may not have known my name, but he sure did know my credit card--the $10 minimum on CC purchases meant I usually walked out with 3 more strings of Nerd Rope than I necessarily needed.

This is the place to be where you get good price and the service better than anyone. I would…read morerecommend all my friends and family members

First time at this grocery store and were pleasantly surprised at how well stocked this store is!…read moreThey have everything from staples to spices to snacks!! Lots of ready to eat foods in the frozen section including yummy desserts! For Diwali they had seasonal festive lamps and decoration items. The gentleman at the counter Monovar was very friendly and helpful! We asked for a few items and he pointed them out to us. They sell homemade biryani too - he convinced us to buy 2 containers of it lol! Great salesman! It was actually pretty good too. Came in handy for a dinner party we had. We bought a lot of stuff and as we were leaving he offered us free ice cream bars from the freezer! Parking was easy on a side street. Will definitely be back to stock up next time!

Noticed no one has reviewed since they renovated... the people must know how convenient this store…read morereally is!! I am new to the area and went for the first time tonight because I read online they carried a specific brew I was looking for. When I arrive, I was amazed by how great this place really is... think Whole Foods meets your liquor and convenience needs. All the food items had a hand picked feel, health conscious options with such variety! One of the stores family members (I believe the owners son) was as the register and was such a pleasure to speak with -- very friendly and polite. I told him I was so exited to find the store and that I will definitely be coming back! Who wants to make a trip to the grocery when you can drive down the street, not stress and buy food (even fresh produce) for any meal?!

We're a big fan of local businesses, and try to visit them before going to the big chains. The…read moreolder cashier, who we think is the owner, need to be more appreciative of customers who go out of their way to help Francis. He is constantly on his cell phone, and never ask if you need help. No smile or pleasantries. If you ask for a bag for your items, he literally throws it at you. Worse customer service EVER! This family has given up on Francis Food Mart!!

LC's is your pretty standard local convenience store. It's small, looks & feels relatively…read moreunclean, the less then personable clerk behind the counter is usually on a bluetooth, the rack of smokes & porn can be found behind the register next to the lottery machine, and everything you buy is probably a buck more then the regular super markets... That being said, they're quick and convenient if you need to grab milk, coffee, or a lotto ticket without the hassle of running around a big market.

Fairly decent convenience store in Belmont; shelves fairly organized, and yes, as expected, most…read moregoods are more expensive than at the large supermarkets. Easy place to get newspapers - pleasant owner

They're always so friendly & helpful. The selection of food/snacks is great and always very…read moreorganized the energy is always welcoming.

The staff is friendly and quick. Snack and drink selection is generally good but could use some…read moremeat.

I'm giving Mr. Grocer two stars - I'd give it one star only, but since it is a store that features…read morelatin convenience store items perhaps I'm just lacking the neccesary perspective. In my mind, the only reason to go to Mr. Grocer is if you need lottery tickets, pre-packaged latin chips/snack foods, or pre-packaged latin baked goods. (At least I think that's what they are.) The store is very small, quite cluttered, and on the occassion I've visited, rather dirty. While there is an interesting selection of latin produce, the bananas I bought were very odd - tiny (and yes, they were bananas) and though greenish on the outside they were brown and bruised on the inside. They do not carry beer, not that I care. If you are in a bind and need milk you might find it here - but mainly Mr. Grocer seems to supply lottery tickets and junk food to the Waltham masses.

I like Mr. Grocer very much. The prices are good and the store is there in a jam if you forget…read moresomething on Main St. They have nice Latin snacks and regular snacks too.

This is one of a handful of Brazilian/Latin American stores in the area. What sets it apart is the…read morebutcher shop and fresh bread. While the store/owner are not Brazilian, they do specialize in Brazilian products, everything from havaianas (Brazilian flip flops) to nail polish and hair products to Brigadeiro in a can. I love that they make having a Brazilian cookout easy peasy: the cuts of meat, already marinated meats, and chicken hearts already seasoned and skewered. 3 stars because they can improve on customer service: they won't always give you the fresh bread, they never tell you that they charge for plastic bags, and a string of other incidents over the years. Not the place to go to get more bang for your buck, but definitely the place to go if you are looking for a taste of Brazil. They also carry other Latin American products.

Hands down the best Mexican meat market in Massachusetts! Their marinaded carne asade brings big…read moreflavor!

Lately this has been my go too. It's clean and organized, but limited in ethnic foods…read more I've been surviving on pre-Cooked meals, and they have a nice selection that isn't poisoned w/ sodium. I did need some assistance today and the lady behind the Service desk was so helpful. I wanna again thank her but the lady behind the register I can't say what she was on this thing but use your imagination. I did make a small complaint to the Manager, but he said he would take care of it. My experience with her was more about what's convenient for her and not what was better for me. The Customer Service Manager took care of it but again why pass off responsibility to someone else. * FYI I was advised that the handicapped vehicle was lost or stolen.

Conveniently located in the Arsenal yards mall and right next to the movie theater with free…read moreparking in the Red garage. We sometimes stop by here to pick up a few things when in the area. Huge store, nice and bright. Has quite a good section of prepared foods. Just got a couple sandwiches to go - I got the chicken Caesar wrap and the hubs got the Italian sub. I have also picked up some soups here before. Service was friendly at the cashier at the checkout.