I enjoy browsing JYSK online and have done numerous curbside pickups during the pandemic. I was in…read morethe area and decided to venture in to see what else this store offered. Upon walking in, it's just a lot. Where do I go? What do I look at first? There are a lot of products thrown at you at once. I guess you can say, they really do take advantage of every square meter in the store. The store is hard to navigate, and trying to get down the aisle are tight. They do have some cool products, but the prices are not as competitive as they used to be. A regular priced product I was looking at last month is now $10 more now. I do appreciate that they sell items dedicated to smaller spaces, I just don't think the quality is there for a lot of their items after getting a closer look at them in store.

I didn't have a very good experience today at jysk. I came in to buy a big mirror and I couldn't…read morefind anyone to help me. Lots of the mirror were in the boxes and I couldn't see what they look like. There was only two cashier in the mirror stand is right there. I tried on the few occasions to get someone to help me but since there was only what seem to be 3 staff I could only wait. The line at the cash was getting longer and longer and I didn't feel like even after 45 minutes I would be able to get any help. I am usually very patient but I felt like I was in the way of people who just wanted to come out. So after that 45 minutes I simply walked out with no mirror. I don't know if the price will change but there will be a better day. Jysk is a great store to get furniture at a good price. Today was probably just one of those days.

This Bibles for Missions Thrift Store recently opened, so I had to check it out. It is huge, clean,…read morewith high ceilings, and is very well lit. It's not grungy and claustrophobic like the Merivale Road location. In my opinion, the stuff is rather junky and the clothing is quite frumpy, in general. However, like all thrift stores I'm sure you can find some gems with some patience and luck. They have some new items too. I saw lots of new Christmas ornaments. However, they were ornaments like a little boy holding a sign that said "my favourite middle child" or equally specific types of ornaments that would not apply to most people's lives. They had like 10 of the aforementioned ornament. They have free coffee at the front of the store. Don't be deterred by the religious values of the store if you are non-religious. No one preached to me or tried to convert me. This store is in the same strip mall as Dollarama, Goodlife Fitness and Box Low Food Prices. Lots of free parking.

I'm a big fan of thrift shopping and have been to every store in the city and this is for sure one…read moreof my favorites. It's a true non-for-profit, unlike the Walmart owned Value Village, and is mostly volunteer run. The store is really clean and doesn't have a used store smell. Being such a large store, it's no surprise they have a large variety. I find their price point is middle of the pack, cheaper than Value Village but a bit more expensive than Salvation Army, but they tend to have better quality things which is worth the price point. It's my go-to thrift store in Orleans.

Ok, so Yelp keeps encouraging me to review this place, I guess since I've checked in so many times…read moreand the place actually has no reviews. So here goes. This is a Winners (which for my American friends is like a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, etc.) that is attached to a Homesense (like the houseware version of Winners). This location doesn't carry a lot of cool brands and there is no "Runway Section." That being said, I have found a few pieces here, but mostly just athletic wear. Unless it's a return from another location, you likely won't find any fashion-forward items here. I love Winners in general, and I still go hoping to score that awesome find one day, lol. The space is big and it looks like other suburban Winners (as opposed to the "urban concept" Winners or the quirkiest Winners I've been to which is the one on Front St in Toronto which is in the space of several converted row homes). This is in a strip mall, so naturally lots of free parking.

I find this Winners to be a little bit tidier than other Winners I've been to, though sometimes I…read morefind the selection a bit more limited. I guess you trade one convenience for the other! The Winners is collocated with the HomeSense next door, and they share a checkout line. So sometimes the checkout line is crazy long. On the flip side, it is convenient if you need to do some shopping on both sides and only want to check out once. This is the only location we've got in Orleans. I guess the next closest one would be the one on St. Laurent. If you're selecting between this location and St. Laurent, I recommend picking this one.

A cute little used book market! You'll find some classic fiction here in a variety of genres, but…read morethey also have some recent books, too -- like Divergent. As an avid reader and writer, I love going to Chapters/Indigo, but this place is 15% cheaper. I bought 4 books for $25 dollars! The salesperson lady at the desk is very friendly and helpful. The place can seem a little disorganized, but she knows where everything is. I was amazed how fast she could find something! If you love reading and don't mind used books, definitely check out this place. A hidden gem! I'll be back again many times! (And if you go on their website, you can download a 10% off coupon. Score! I think it's TheBookMarket.ca.)

A huge collection of every kind of book, from Mystery & Horror, to kids' books. Prices are way…read morelower than modern bookstore chains and, since so many people did a clean-up during Covid, the store is packed to the rafters. On a quick visit today, I saw poetry, plays and books that have become classics over the years. They include To Kill a Mockingbird, The Call of the Wild, East of Eden, Dracula, The Lord of the Rings set, etc. etc. Do visit soon.

I was in need for some watermelon and Prosciutto. Lucky for me they had a buy two for 8$ don't know…read moreif that's all the time. I avoid store right now, the line up was about 15-20 min pretty decent I believe. It was really long but moving fast. I usually avoid the self check out, I believe they take away jobs but, the line for the cash was very long and I had 4 items. Guess am not as Patient as I thought. I don't think its the time yo buy watermelon they had a white bottom, broken too fast. You wanna go for yellow bottom little tip here. But I still got one for my feta and watermelon salade, perfect for the summer time. The staff are keeping safe distance and they had clean cart ready for shopping. Mine was full of sand, for some reason. They had everything I wanted and more.

A small town thrift shop run by a woman who shares the building for both her home and business. She…read morewas very sweet and kind, clearly likes what she does. The prices were marginal to the point where you wonder how she pays her expenses. She cleans everything herself and organizes according to type and style. Has a huge selection of children's toys which I found endearing. Stopped through during Rockfest and picked up a hat and pair of shorts for myself, and a male friend found himself a $3 shirt in perfect condition that otherwise would have cost him at least $40 retail, so I was happy to convert him to be comfortable in the thrift stores he so often mocks.