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.

I see you have decided to look up convenience stores. Daily Mart is one to avoid. Going there, I…read moreknow I will have a bad experience, and yet I always am left feeling burned. Always The food is very expensive. There's usually some guy with a gambling problem holding up the line. The clerk has to deal with these pseudo-bosses, so when they get to you, the customer service is neutral at best. Daily Mart is not your friend. They are an enemy of the customer. Try to go to Target down the street.

This is prolly the cheapest prices in Medford. I just hate when I'm there every weekend but he…read morestill cards me EVERYTIME. I guess he's just doing his job.... but still.... It's still me!!!!

Curious to know what the interview questions are when someone applies for a job here:…read moreDo you hate being employed? Are you good at scowling? Can you commit to being miserable while ringing up customers? How much experience do you have giving monosyllabic commands? Listen, the store itself is clean and well stocked. Not been to the pharmacy, so this is purely my take on customer service. You'll definitely get your essentials here, but don't expect anything close to a smile, or god forbid a greeting, or any kind of human-to-human interaction from the cashiers or staff.

The pharmacy department was outstanding - they went above and beyond to see if my insurance would…read morecover Covid tests, they transferred my prescription from CVS (and unlike CVS they were able to fill my prescription), and they were incredibly nice to me and everyone else in line. They took the time that was needed with each customer and you could tell it they liked working there. It was clear that they knew their customers personally and really cared about them. Not only that, but I was able to find a hypoallergenic face cream my dermatologist advised - previously I had always had to buy it online - but there it was on the shelf - hurrah! I will always use this pharmacy now...

Took 2 steps out the door and realized I was short-changed $20. Was told i must have dropped it,…read moreretraced my steps with me (all 2 steps), and was told to call back tomorrow. It's tomorrow, and now told check this afternoon...NOT RIGHT! I've been a regular customer in there for years, and I'm shocked they would think I'm scamming them!

Went here to get butter sometime back, what usually costs $5, costed me $7. But the name says it…read more Convenience store. I went in only because I didn't want to drive.

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.

Great spot! The one thing this area of Ahlington was missing. Came in last week for a Gatorade…read more Talked to the clerk, and they just got lotto tickets, which should result in an uptick for business. Being right next to Arlington Catholic high should help too. Nothing like chips and sodas after a long day of Sister Catherine slapping you with a cross! Bonus, buy a sandwich, get a can of soda free (no deli, just the convenience store style pre-made thangs). I'll be back next time we're out of milk, eggs, or 2 dolla scratch tickets.

Absolutely love this place. We shop here all the time. It's cheaper then CVS, and the family that…read moreowns it is incredibly helpful and friendly. On multiple occasions they have stocked items at my request, which is awesome. If you're going to give your money to someone, might as well be these guys.

There are good employees here and terrible ones. The woman today, always on phone. I go in for…read morecoffee and I like plain black...I end up having to use 3 different; breakfast blend, French vanilla, and hazelnut and that doesn't even give me a full large. She always has the lamest of excuses and it's unacceptable. This should actually be 2.5 stars but not allowed to choose a half star. You can do better 7/11 you just have to weed out the dead weight.

"Sev" is my new junk-food crush. Many peeps are not privy to the array of dirt-cheap hot foods at…read moreSev. My advice is to get privy. Sev rocks. I just went to Sev for lunch and got the 5 for $4 taquitos. They gave me a bonus taquito and the lady heated them in their awesome Turbo Oven which is an ultra-fast, high-tech, wicked-hot oven (not a microwave). She then stuck a food thermometer up into the taquitos, rectal-style, to ensure hotness. These rolled tubes of gooey goodness were yumskis and filling. I opted for a mash-up of BBQ, Chicken, Jalpeno Cheese, and what may have been a beef-like substance. I also grabbed a Ghost Gummi Slurpee for additional nutrition. I was in "Sev"enth heaven. BTW, Sev has pissah wings too. Also, highly recommended are the 3 for 3 bucks chicken tenders. These are BIG breasts, like Double-D (as in Double Delicious), bro, and they are juicy and most succulent and crisp outta the Turbo Oven. I love you, Sev. I'll be back!

Hands down the nicest convenience store owners I have ever encountered. They always greet you with…read morea smile and are extremely polite. They might not carry everything you need but let them know if you are looking for something in particular and they will be sure to get it in.

I've lived in a bunch of different Boston neighborhoods over the past few years & this is by far…read morethe best convenience store I've ever lived near. The owner is wicked nice and always makes you feel welcome. I usually go for Ben and Jerry's or a Polar seltzer (they have a huge variety of flavors for both) & once in a while some basic grocery stuff if I don't feel like walking to the grocery store. They always have everything I need. Ill be sad when I move away!

My favorite corner store! they always keep fresh stock of my regular every day items, and always…read moregreet me with a smile. Thanks LA Market! My best, Jill

This store has everything from snacks , lottery, mbta passes, ups drop-off and pick up, variety of…read moreIndian and Spanish groceries, moneygram services and more. Friendly staffs always greet me with smile .

Terrible selection, over-priced everything, dusty shelves, rude staff and the only redeeming factor…read moreis the Dunkin inside. And the posted hours are wrong, they close at 7pm. Don't waste your time here. Avoid the biggest mistake of your day by avoiding this place altogether.

New to Powderhouse Square, Five Corner Convenience has replaced the old Powderhouse Convenience…read morestore on the circle. It is a combo convenience mart and Drunkin Gonuts... errr... I mean... Dunkin Donuts, and it has already, in just a matter of days, managed to far surpass its predecessor. The staff: Extremely welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere: Way more clean, open, and enjoyable. The prices: slightly high compared to other local competitors. It's right by my house, so it earns mad points for accessibility. 20 cents more for a pack of cigarettes, but it sure beats the walk to Ball Square when there are brutal winter (should be spring) winds. With the new law banning cigarette sales on college campuses, Tufts smokers should be glad this place popped up a few days ago. And, compared to the previous establishment... you can have a much more genuine experience.