They guy at the front sold me fake zyns to me while guaranteeing they were real. Just so you're…read moreaware

Lots of unique candy and treats, only thing is location. Felt like I was walking into the hood of…read moreDetroit when I rolled up in that B. Overall though it's pretty good, would recommend.

My favourite gas station to get slurpees and other yummy snacks whenever i need! I've always chose…read more7 eleven as a kid and growing up and I still do to this day, and I don't think that will ever change.

Now this is the real deal in terms of Filipino grocery stores on Bonaventure Drive. Manila…read moreConvenience Store changed its name from another tie-in to Filipino culture which escapes me at the moment, but the service level and selection remain the same - that is to say unparalleled. There are around 25 freezers lining the store like a soft down pillow, filled to the brim with frozen packets of longanesa, tocino, spring roll wrapping papers and other assorted breakfast and lunch delicacies. At least I would imagine they are packed at some point because people go through that stuff quick! The rows are tightly packed together, and the shelves are tightly packed with assorted goodies: pork rinds, lechon sauce, salty crisps and sweet treats, hot chocolate mix, toiletries - you name it, chances are you can find it here. And of course the staff are quite helpful and friendly, with the occasional language barrier mishap adding to the overall pleasantness. A gem of a grocery store! 25/30

Growing up; whenever I wanted authentic Filipino desserts and snacks that my Mom would talk about,…read morewe had to wait for a giant Balikbayan (Literally "Go Home," or "Go back to the Homeland") box to arrive at the house. Usually three times a year. Then we moved to Daly City, which is like mini-Manila right in the Bay Area. Pandesal, Polvoron, Choc-Nut were all suddenly down the block, instead of a three month wait. Manila Convenience Store reminds me of those times. Everyone who works here is incredibly friendly, remembers your name, and what you like. They'll set a couple aside for you if you mention it's your favorite. They'll patiently listen to your out-of-practice Tagalog. A couple of times a week, they'll get fresh baked goods in. I'll undo a week's worth of sit-ups for fresh sapin-sapin covered in toasted coconut. Stop here for snacks and then Willow Park Wine & Spirits for San Miguel, and you'll have all the things you need for a Pacquiao Fight-Night party. Even frozen banana leaves to thaw out and place on the table, for extra fanciness! If the steep prices at the few Calgary Filipino restaurants have deterred you, you can pick up Filipino delicacies in one of the many freezers at Manila Convenience; to re-heat and try out at home. What I always get? The vegan salt and vinegar pork rinds :).

Daily King. The name is fitting, since it seemed like they closed as soon as the sun went down in…read morethe summer. I've been disappointed driving down there and having to go elsewhere for cigarettes. But I don't hold any grudges. They are open until 10 pm and offer a strange variety of services for a neighbourhood convenience store, including key cutting and dry cleaning. They've never screwed any of our clothes up and they get it back quite quickly. And their prices are reasonable. For smokes, too. Daniel, the owner, is a good man and understands what it takes to run a local convenience store. He's built relationships with a lot of locals and always remembers his customers and what they usually come in for.

Great corner grocery wish there was more like them.Daniel the owner try's to do his very best !read more

The ambience of this place was very pleasant, with a comfort NYC coffee shop feeling! The coffee is…read morefreshly-brewed with a great kick to it! I ordered the Matcha Lemonade, which had a mixture of lemonade soda and a matcha flavor to it for $7.50. Given the price and the small portion cup, I felt like it was a bit underwhelming at best given the price, and I don't feel like I got my money's worth. However, given the experience, I would reccomend this coffee shop to tourists in the area! Just not great for the price.

Recently visited this place again, several times in fact. My experience this time was different…read more I didn't get the vibe of indifference. It was a nice experience each time I came in. The staff were nice and warm. Offered fresh brewed coffee and even brought it to my table one time. It's easy to ask questions when you know you have a friendly staff in front of you and interaction was pleasant. I ordered a Cinnamon bun and the guy offered to heat it up. Went well with my regular black coffee. On a different instance they even brought me another coffee from a fresh batch when they realized the one I just ordered was from an older one. That was really nice. I just realized it's nice to come here in the mornings as well. The walls are all glass so it lets a lot of ambient light from the outside in. It's refreshing to have sunlight on your face while having breakfast or when reading. I tried the bacon and egg sandwich and I know it was fresh because the egg yoke oozed out when I took a bite. I was pleasantly surprised. The bread tasted and smelled good. The bacon crisp. The veggie fresh and green. There's a lot more pastry options during the day. I posted it here. I love sitting on the full sized sofa when I'm lazy and just want to read a book. The ambient music is just right, not too loud, so friends can have a relaxed conversation without the music drowning their voices. It can be busy during late Saturday mornings so come early if you want to find a table and not planning to take your coffee to go. This is located in the nice Mahogany condos. There's plenty of free street parking. When you step out there's plenty of other shops to explore. They have the Marble Slab Creamery. Of course the Chairman's Steakhouse. There's a high end wine store, a bar, etc. Plenty of other service oriented shops and more. In the summer it's great because the Mahogany Beach Club is next door. Yes there's a beach and sand, in the middle of the neighbourhood. Awesome! A paved running trail is conveniently located around the beach. When the water is frozen I've seen people ice skating and playing hockey on the ice. It's in a really nice area and enjoyable!