Let's deal with the bad up front: when you walk in, this place doesn't scream "clean and new."…read more But deal with it because the staff are amazingly friendly. It's a small family run-business and everyone who works there seems invested in making sure you have a good experience and get what you need. While the layout can be a bit odd at times (and it shifts constantly), there's a good selection of snacks and drinks.

It seemed a little strange to see a Kwik-Way in the middle of Portland St. I usually see them as…read morecorner stores in an area. But there it was bright and bold Jakes Kwik-Way. It seems to have everything as the corner store for the neighbourhood. They have all the basics, plus video rentals, laundry mat on one side as well. It is larger than it appears from the outside. Great to pick up last minute items.

JeBailey's has new owners, and the store now carries Staff of Life samosas.read more

I don't own a car. So it's a bit odd to review a gas station…read more However, I am a member of CarShareHFX and occasionally drive friends' cars. Since this is close to where I live, it has become one of my regular "fill up spots." Not only for cars but also for me. The "convenience store" has some good deals on snacks and drinks.

Perhaps it was the day.....but the clerk was ridiculously unfriendly. Gas is gas, right? I don't…read morenormally buy my gas here, but as I was driving by and noticed I needed it, I stopped in. I went inside to ask a question and met the crankiest clerk I've encountered in a loooonnnngggg time. With all the competition for product around, customer service should be their number one priority, even if it is just offering a smile.

Amazing Vietnamese food! Their salad rolls are just amazing and the owners are great people…read more Reasonably priced!!

I've lived in Joe's neighbourhood for about 6 months now and I really don't know what I'd do…read morewithout him. I live closer to Pat's Grocery but the fact that they don't accept debit and are only open until 5 makes me take a few extra strides to Joe's Kwik-Way. Completely family owned, you'll find a member of Joe's family happy to serve you. Joe himself is quite a character, a strong silent type, but quirks like a funny grandpa. Sometimes he'll suggest to me new products he got in that I should try, and not in a "I'm sitting on 3 crates of this stuff and it's gotta go" kind of way. Granted, the store isn't too quick to refresh it's shelves, and stuff pretty much stays there until it's bought, but nothing that's totally out of control. While your in Joe's, more then likely when a customer comes in through the door, you'll hear them say "Hey Joe" (They're not quoting Hendrix) Joe is the most popular guy in my neighbourhood and he runs a good store too.

Great selection of Mocchi!…read more Also excellent service and iced teas! Location and hours are the best!

Medley Market is your average convenience store with a few perks:…read more 1. Its located on the lower level of Park Lane Mall, directly beside the movie theater. Why spend an arm and a leg on overpriced candy when this place has it all! (Minus the Popcorn) Candy, chips, pop and juices are well stocked and ready to go. I'm fairly certain this spot knows its target audience and brings in goodies to accommodate ultimate snackage. 2. They serve sushi. I haven't tried it... but it looks good. Not sure where its prepped... and there isn't much to this spot in terms of space. But its stocked in its own fridge and looks fresh. Let me know how it goes! 3. Friendly service. I've gone here many 'a time before catching a flick, and the folks are always incredibly sweet. I've had great customer service here. Its location, well stocked supply, and friendly service give this spot an advantage. Putting a little punch in convenience, Medley is a sprinkling that hit s the spot.

I lived across the street from this little grocer for a year and a half and they were always…read moreaccommodating and polite when it came to meeting my carton of milk and candy sort of needs. This story offers tobacco products, lotto services, the usual convenience store fair (pop, chips, etc) but also carries some of the stuff you actually wish you could grab right around the corner (in a pinch): tin foil, popcorn, cereal, etc. Overall, great little grocer! I would not be at all surprised to hear that this is a drug front though. Always lots of cops hanging around watching this place, as well as extreme pizza next door. Kinda sketchy, but aren't all hole in the wall convenience stores?

Really clean little store with super friendly folks behind the counter. Has everything you need,…read moreplus some interesting things like drones and a little coffee station. A well-run store that's excellent at what it does.

In this digital age, I still love the feel of newspaper or magazine paper on my fingers and the…read moredynamic of reading together with Gayle. So one day, Gayle and I were walking from the Cruise ship to Dalhouise (to explore campus), we came upon Atlantic News. The place was loaded with various periodicals and I got to that point where there was too much to finish deciding. I left with a weekend Global and Mail, and copies of Canadian Geographic, Macleans, Canadian Art, and more. You don't find a store like this much anymore.

So happy I got to experience this legendary magazine shop. They have it all! So many imports…read morecovering all topics. I picked up a couple education magazines, a bundle of cooking and design, as well as some artsy ones. I picked up a vintage Mercedes magazine from the U.K. for my husband, he was pleased! There is a great section of cards from local artists, puzzles and other fun odds and ends. We went to the candy shop across the street too.