This convenience store is a true oddity. First of all, it's in an old movie theatre which hasn't…read moreeven been renovated much; you can see where the screen is at the back of the store, and the crumbling marquee is still out front. It doesn't even really have a front sign, although I give them cleverness points for putting the usual variety storefront ads for Dentyne in the frames that once housed movie posters. Inside, the High Park Mini Mart is pretty standard, if also a little low on the cleanliness and brightness scale, even for a variety store. It's a bit bigger than average, though, and they have a reasonable selection of movies for rent as well.

coffee is the cheapest at 1.17 , food not that great. 24*8.00 a box very cool deal .read more

I love this neighborhood convenience store. It's family run, and has a lot of cheaper essentials --…read moreCheese, Milk, Bread, Coffee... you name it, it's cheaper here. Thankfully I live across the street from it and can rely on it pretty well. The only reason I give it 4/5 is because of the hours. They close at 10 or just after on weekdays, that's too early! And Really early on Sundays -- but they are open on holidays. The family who runs it are very nice, and recognize their regulars. It's a great place.

Three Star Variety sealed its Yelp fate with its unfortunately prophetic choice of monniker. This…read morestore is neither great nor terrible. It straddles the line between warm and cold, sweet and sour, original and extra crispy. Let me take you inside this land of non-wonders. Take my hand, love. Just do it. Welcome to your standard Toronto corner convenience store. There are ten thousand such stores in Toronto and each one acts an an anchor for the neighbourhood. A place where every item is covered with a thin film of dust and the floor is ready to peel off at any second. It's where to go to pick up milk when you're running low, or a lottery ticket when you're feeling low, or some apple bottom jeans when shawty is getting low. (Fucking timely reference, eh.) Curious handwritten signs dot the store with highly specific Engrish proclamations like: "No more four students" and "no backpacks" and "no banana peels in garbage." Their cash machine is defunct, but you can get cash back at the cash register. Services provided by this corner store also include the sale of TTC tokens and DVD rentals for $3.59. You can also rent VHS tapes here, but you don't care about that because it's 2012. In a word/initialism this place is A-OK. For that it earns (and I mean EARNS) three sexy stars. Good on you, TSV. Obligatory Title Pun: At first you don't succeed, TRI, TRI again. Menu Readability: These handwritten signs are a hoot. Need to mention: They got it all: chips, cat food, cereal, pop. Everything. What this place teaches me about myself: Aim high to acheive your dreams.

Nice lady at counter and decent hours that fit my fortnite and chip/cookie craving schedule.read more

Here's a nice, normal variety store. I happen to drop in here a fair amount, since it's the closest…read moreto me, and on the way to the subway, too. Otherwise, there's not that much that's remarkable about it: good place to pick up a newspaper, snack, cigarettes, etc. One thing that does set it apart from its Bloor West convenience store competition, however, is the rack or two of cheap clothes and accessories that they roll out onto the street. If you're walking around Jane station, and are in the market for a toque that says SECURITY on it, then this is your place.

Easily the nicest looking convenience store in the area. The floors are clean and shiny, the…read morelighting is good, and the products are well organized on the shelves. Also, the shelves don't look like they came from five different convenience stores and were mashed together. They have many of the American beverages you can't normally get here like Cherry Coke (three varieties), Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Throwback, etc.

I lived around the corner from this place for about a year so I would frequent it often for "safe"…read moreitems such as pop, chips, non-perishable food items and cigarettes -- items dodgy convenient stores move frequently and don't sit on the shelves for years collecting dust. I should have stuck to this rule but one day I guess I decided it would be alright to pick up a box of cereal. I figured that sort of thing takes a long time to expire so I grabbed Multigrain Cheerios and was on my way. When I had my first bowl I knew something was wrong -- it was very stale and tasted like sawdust. To my surprise the front of the box was advertising the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney... I bought the cereal in 2002. So even though this place is fine for your usual convenient store items I would highly suggest staying away from any food. And if you do find yourself browsing those items then make sure you check the expiration date because they likely have tins of beans from 1997.

Excellent quality food and products. This store is bright, clean and tidy and well-organized…read moredespite having so many items inside. The people who run it are always welcoming and helpful and if you buy something regularly they'll carry it for you. If I win the lottery I'll buy the whole store!

Great local variety store, with so many vegan options, super convenient! Really nice people…read moreworking, and really nice and calm in there! Great for a quick stop to get your vegan essentials!

I love this little convenience store, I swear some items here are cheaper than buying from…read morewal-mart! But they have some unique snacks from Asia, and England imports too. My fav is the fruit section, it's like they always stock the freshest in-season and most delicious fruits at a lower price than the supermarket (longos) I also love that there is a huge parking lot at the back of the store which is very convenient, don't have to cross the street or anything.

This Leslieville convenience and grocery store has everything and anything you could want: fresh…read moreproduce, organic and vegan options, pet food, cat litter and even fresh flowers. Great local spot!

Nestled amid some of Corktown's extraordinary furniture shops and the Little Trinity Anglican…read moreChurch historic redevelopment project is this small, unassuming convenience store. You know, the type that offers your coffee in the morning. A sandwich. Newspapers and magazines. A small number of grocery items. Gum. Pop. Milk. So why does this place turn me on? Because, behind their stacks of pop cases and unkempt shelves, I sense a subtle vibe here that tells me that these people are doing The Best They Can With The Tools They Have in such a way where subtle, elegant grace helps supercede the limitations of their space. They could have served coffee from a single, scarred, greasy pot, like so many other convenience stores. But no, they've taken the extra step to offer five varieties of really good joe. They're not a Starbucks either, but that doesn't stop them from keeping some store-brand cinnamon next to the coffee. Pour and stir and enjoy the classical or light jazz they've tuned the sound system to. They have virtually no space to speak of, but that doesn't stop them from fitting two dining tables inside the place. (Although, if I were them, I'd use the rustic ambience of the historic building next door to make an outside patio enclosure.) They could offer pre-packaged sandwiches at high mark-up. But, again, no. They offer full deli services with everything from BLTs to breakfasty sandwiches to bulgogi wraps to a variety of salads. For the weight-conscious and quick-protein-seeking, they even offer simple, plain hardboiled eggs. Run by a very friendly Asian family, they even go an extra mile and offer bi bim bop (Wednesdays), miso soup, and dumplings. You run a business? They cater breakfast and lunch. Ok, it's cramped and not terribly aesthetic. But sometimes you have to just appreciate it when you can easily see that someone is trying very hard to be the best with what they have, and that's reason enough to offer your patronage.

My workplace's local corner store. We call it "Circle C". Run by a lovely group of Korean ladies…read more They are all very nice. There is a good selection of drinks and pre-packaged food (like chips and chocolate bars) and every once in a while I'll find something I've never seen/tried before. What separates Circle C from most other corner stores is that they have a kitchen in the back. There are always two or three woman who can be seen working away in the back, getting food ready. And the food is pretty good. There is a selection of breakfast and lunch options, in addition to some Korean dishes like Bim-bop. They do something with a BLT that I can't quite put my finger on. Ancient Korean secret, I suppose. The meat-to-bread ratio on some of their pre-made sandwiches is off-putting sometimes and their pizza burrito never quite cooks all the way through, but everything else is quite nice. And the prices are right. The thing I love the most? The lady behind the counter bows as she presents (not hands) the food to you. It's very nice.