Do not purchase prepackaged nuts with Cedar brand. I believe these are nuts that have not been sold by the pound, therefore they package the nuts and are usually old and rancid. In addition, their meats are thawed and have been previously frozen. Their berries most of the time are mouldy. Not to mention that there's hardly any service and you pack your own groceries. read more

For anyone traveling from the 'States to Montreal and visiting Adonis, you MUST check out this supermarket for (are you ready for this?) the cooked food and baked goods. Now before I tell you about my lunchtime visit, let me tell you about the actual grocery market. For my fellow Washington, DC friends, the best way for me to describe this Mediterranean market is to ask you close your eyes and picture a magical place that combines H-mart, Wegmans, Lenanese Taverna market, a local Halal butcher and a grand bakery all under one large roof.... Yes, that is Adonis... For those of you in Canada that don't know what an H-mart or Wegmans is...no worries as you can go to Adonis and rest assured its a good thing. Aisles after aisles of wonderful products from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and all over the world. Fresh produce stacked up high with the bright color lit up even more by the natural light pouring in from the grand windows. To walk into Adonis is to experience sensory overload as you mind screams, "I want that! And that! Oooh! And that too!!" Just when you thought you saw the best of the store, you'll come across the baked good section and the "grill" area. OMG...food heaven. The baked goods has sweet treats that will make any dieter cheat and a fellow fat boy like me cry with delight. You have cookies, baklava, fruit tarts, chocolates, eclairs...EVERYTHING your heart can desire. But before you dive into a sweet treat, you spot today's tasty offerings at the grill. Walking over to the grill (see my pix) there is a plethora of traditional Lebanese type dishes. From kibbeh to stuffed zucchini to my favorite dish (I can't think of the name) consisting of shredded chicken, rice, pistachios and slivered almonds. Dear God help from eating every single thing in this display case! Then there was your choice of rotisserie chicken or a whole grilled chicken who's skins was flaky and crisp which effectively conserves some warm juicy meat that's to die for... Yes, I enjoyed as many of these dishes as I could....a veritable smorgasbord of delicious Lebanese food on which I gorged myself. I was in heaven, stuffing my face with handfuls of grilled chicken, kibbeh an other amazing food. Everything was fresh, everything tasted great and although my stomach was bulging, I could barely stop eating. When I finally reached a stopping point I sat back satisfied (yet a bit embarrassed for eating so much) and wished we had just such a place back home in Washington, DC. I wanted my own Adonis market in my backyard where I could dine on fresh food anytime I wanted. I would have given Adonis 5 stars had it not been for the chaotic checkout set-up. The checkout lines are similar to those found in the 'States way back in the early 80's...unable to effectively deal with crowds. Lines for the checkout cause a lot of congestion near the front of the store creating a "wall" of people and shopping carts through which you must navigate through when entering or exiting the store. Just crazy... Yet despite the madness of the checkout lines...Adonis, you have made me a fan! Any visit future visits to Montreal will earn a visit to this fine mega market full of epicurean delights. :-) read more

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This place is great to.found fresh sweet and food on the go. You can find veggie and fruit, anything's like to supermarket. You have free parking in the basement and more easy on the weeks. The staff not much help but hey the important that you found what you need. read more

Achilles Heel Adonis is great. If you know how to shop smart, this is a you place. Moreover, if you like the little extras and something a tad more divers than Hunt's canned beans, then you must go. A barrage of nuts,(love the smoked cashews), cheeses, pickled veg, sun dried tomatoes, halal meet, a slew of oils and vinegars and a great fruit and veg selection. They also do a plethora of prepared, that I have never tried it but look promising. Why the three stars you ask? The parking lot, it is straight out of the nine hells. Always back assward with rude patrons as far as the eye can see. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. waka waka read more

Wide selection of good quality fruits & vegetables at a very reasonable price. Meats are also of very good quality at a fair price. Pastry counter has a wide selection of Middle Eastern sweets and offers the best cheesecake in Montreal all made on premise. Staff is friendly and helpful. Store is large enough so you find what you need but not so big that you need to walk endlessly. Well maintained indoor/outdoor parking were you can bring your shopping cart to your car to unload your purchases. Plastic bags are still free but their reusable bags are cheap and of excellent size and quality. Staff is friendly & helpful. Wait at the cash is minimal even when the store is very busy. This store can become a real zoo however on Thurs. & Frid. evenenings and at peak hours on weekends. Best to avoid it at that time. My only gripes would be that most of the fruits, vegetable, dates and mushrooms are displayed in a fashion that requires shoppers to manipulate them which is not very hygienic. Also they pack the meat in styrofoam containers instead of butcher paper. read more

I usually like Adonis for their variety of products and competitive prices. So why this bad review? Their customer service is horrible - not from the employees, but the actual store manager. I ordered a grilled chicken ($13) from their meal counter. I often order the same chicken at other locations and love it. Grilled on the charcoal, comes with pita and garlic sauce and placed in a flat box for take-out. This time, I noticed the size of the chicken was way smaller than what I'm used to in other Adonis supermarkets. Moreover, when cutting into it, we noticed it was a lot more dry than usual. I immediately called Adonis, spoke about my issue to an employee working at the meal counter - I couldn't go back right away but I still had to feed my family with this tiny chicken. He told me no problem, come back tomorrow with the receipt. I go back the next day, and instead of offering me anything as promised, he resists and tells me I need to speak with his manager. Why tell me over the phone it's ok, and now it's not? He shouldn't have promised anything over the phone in that case. Ok, fine, I'll speak to the manager. The manager shows up. I speak to him calmly, explain him my problem, what his employee said and I show him the pictures. He tells me the size of the chicken is normal, it's question of taste, it's not that the chicken wasn't good, it's that I didn't like it. Really? It's dry. Not a question of taste. He was completely brushing off the problem. The worst part is that he barely made eye contact with me the whole time. I was looking at him in the eye while he even turned to the side, it's like I was talking to his ear. I never experienced such a lack of professionalism from a manager. I called him out on it, after which he tried to look at me in the eye but still looked uneasy. I told him I was disappointed and that I would never come back to his store. He smiled with his eyes half way closed and sent me away. I felt so ignored and unappreciated as a customer. I took the time to call, show up and he didn't offer me anything as a compensation. He simply DID NOT CARE. read more

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Their fruits and vegetables they sell are mostly not fresh. Am from Vancouver, visiting Montreal and was at their store. Bought three mangoes and why I got home and peeled them, all three were rotten. Went back to the stores a few days latter with the mangoes, spoke to the manager. Wouldn't return my money, because they've a 24hr policy on returns. Asked him, how many people eat all the fruits and vegetables people buy there within 24hrs. This guy was horrible with an attitude. Would never enter any of their stores again. read more

This is it: the holy grail of Middle Eastern food. The accomplice to my mom's heavenly cooking. The meats are scandalous, simply succulent, the butcher wouldn't dare give us a cut that's less than the best. When we get meat for Kibbe Niyye, it's blood red ground beef, ground so thin and lean, it looks like a pillow you want to sleep on. So many barbecues were had thanks to them. The prepared dishes are also amazing. The deli counter and cheeses, awe inspiring. The fruits and veggies are the one weakness, It's still good and varied, just not as amazing. read more

Adonis is a magical place. Not only does it sell fresh produce, great meats and cheeses, and other common super market items, but it boasts some that I'd never find at my local US super market. There are TONS of Middle Eastern ingredients, far more than any "International Aisle" at an American market. I even saw quail eggs sold here, and I'm pretty sure those are only available in the US in specialty markets. I've never seen them myself, but maybe I'm wrong. In any case, it's a lovely place. My family shops here every time we visit Montreal. My parents tend to rush through this Mecca, so they can quickly get in line and get out. I, on the other hand, would prefer to take my time, but alas, they aren't here for me. They're here to stock up on all their favorite Middle Eastern canned and jarred goods they can't find as conveniently or cheaply on our side of the border. Adonis will forever have my heart! For that reason alone, I sometimes wish I lived in Montreal... :( read more

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For me this is one of the old skool Adonis locations that has the feel to an old time supermarket (like an old Safeway when I was growing up in W Canada). They excel for me in being cheaper than most of the supermarket competitors while having a curious selection of middle eastern and mediterranean goods, prepared foods and different ingredients plus a delicious bakery! I come for some of the marinated meats and a few prepared rice dishes. It's a great change from the regular monotony of rotating dinners we tend to do. My recommendation however is that you come in the early AM unless you enjoy being rammed in your heel by someone with a shopping cart behind you! For me it's all about getting in and out quick fast and what I came for! If you use this game plan it may work for you! If you go late in the afternoon make sure you come with your best patience! read more

When they first started out, their prices were very reasonable. The bigger they got, the more greedier they became. And now, I only go maybe, once a year to buy a few items. Their prices are very expensive, most people that do shop there on a regular basis, will not be saving money at the end of the year, I know, I will be saving hundreds of dollars by not shopping there. read more

The most underwelming Adonis. Short hours, small selection, limited sales. Some staff are nice, some staff are hostile.

I couldnt believe this fantastic market. The filet mignon was a great price and they were awesome on the bbq. Wish we had out west.

Supermarket on Steroids!!!! NOT to be missed! Bring lots of Canadian Money, (they dont take AMEX) not because things are expensive but because you wont be able to resist filling your carriage with goodies! Love, Love, Love this place! Bring a cooler and stop on your way home to the states! read more

Most amazing arabic market in town. This place has everything. It is so delicious. You can eat there or take food home. Also you will find non-arabic things like cereal, and great fruits. It is a wonderful market and the quality is great. Parking is crazy but it is very nice. In winter they have underground parking as well. read more

If I were monied & had a car with chauffeur (of course),this would be my primary and probably the ONLY grocery store where I'd shop. Fresh high quality produce, a butcher, cheese, nut,bread/pastry,and prepared food counters with so much to choose from,it's downright dizzying. Arabic and Euro specialties,lots of choice and products one normally doesn't see in the downtown stores. Great grocery store,not cheap but you get what you pay for,and the quality is excellent. read more

Adonis is my local grocery store and I usually love it but I've experienced a cashier refusing to bag my many items for the second time. The first time,I was like okay it's just a weird day but the second time with different cashiers, I don't think it's a coincidence. Although this happened, I love Adonis and since I'm Middle Eastern, I love it even more. All my childhood, I went there and I still do to buy my groceries. However, I think they should consider changing their staff. read more

Adonis is a great place, the opening hours are long 8 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., the fruits and vegetables very fresh, great prices, the catered food is excellent, the staff mostly friendly. read more

Adonis is a wonderfully multicultural place that has a wide selection of Middle Eastern foods as far as the eye can see. I began shopping here frequently but the first visit I had was to the location in Chomedy. I was so amazed at the quality and low prices of the fruits and vegetables that now I am an avid shopper here. I do not require any other store to purchase those items. I love being able to chose a different exotic spice, oil, sauce, rice, canned item or herb every time I visit, allowing me to prepare an exciting new meal. They also have cheese, meat and frozen items in plentiful quantities. I am definitely a huge fan and recommend it to everyone! My only complaints would be the checkout lines as they are chaotic and that some of the service people are rude. read more

If I had to pick just one place to go grocery shopping, it would definitely be Adonis. I find the fruits and veggies to be fresh and cheap and I can find a greater variety of them than at "regular" stores, grains and beans are way cheaper (think quinoa and wild rice here). Mind you, driving there is a adventure on its own... Seems like people forget all about courtesy and manners when it comes to a parking space. Same goes in the aisles. You'll encounter -plenty- of abandoned carts in the middle of the way while the owner shops the other way, no cares in the world. Arm yourself with patience! Note: Adonis Sauve does NOT accept credit cards. Not sure about the other stores though read more

Terrible service, sales not stocked, no rain checks, etc. Better off shopping at PA just down the street.

Our hotel is within walking distance to Adonis so we went there to check it out. Holy cow, we were blown away by the selection of cheese, olives, and baked goods. The price was extremely reasonable. We picked up some baklavas and Turkish Delights to enjoy back at the hotel. Would definitely recommend this Marche to anyone who's lucky enough to be nearby. read more