Let's deal with the bad up front: when you walk in, this place doesn't scream "clean and new."…read more But deal with it because the staff are amazingly friendly. It's a small family run-business and everyone who works there seems invested in making sure you have a good experience and get what you need. While the layout can be a bit odd at times (and it shifts constantly), there's a good selection of snacks and drinks.

It seemed a little strange to see a Kwik-Way in the middle of Portland St. I usually see them as…read morecorner stores in an area. But there it was bright and bold Jakes Kwik-Way. It seems to have everything as the corner store for the neighbourhood. They have all the basics, plus video rentals, laundry mat on one side as well. It is larger than it appears from the outside. Great to pick up last minute items.

This place has the best, largest and priced donairs anywhere !!! The donair itself is worthy of a…read moreAAA rating

This place is always busy, with a steady crowd of regular locals. I can't speak for the food…read moremyself, although I did over hear a guy say he ate it for lunch and dinner that day so it can't be that bad. At peak hours parking is difficult because they're so busy. We usually drop by for ice cream or beverages, but they do sell all the convenience store amenities, pepperoni, cakes, sandwiches, slushies, some grocery items, etc.

Amazing Vietnamese food! Their salad rolls are just amazing and the owners are great people…read more Reasonably priced!!

I've lived in Joe's neighbourhood for about 6 months now and I really don't know what I'd do…read morewithout him. I live closer to Pat's Grocery but the fact that they don't accept debit and are only open until 5 makes me take a few extra strides to Joe's Kwik-Way. Completely family owned, you'll find a member of Joe's family happy to serve you. Joe himself is quite a character, a strong silent type, but quirks like a funny grandpa. Sometimes he'll suggest to me new products he got in that I should try, and not in a "I'm sitting on 3 crates of this stuff and it's gotta go" kind of way. Granted, the store isn't too quick to refresh it's shelves, and stuff pretty much stays there until it's bought, but nothing that's totally out of control. While your in Joe's, more then likely when a customer comes in through the door, you'll hear them say "Hey Joe" (They're not quoting Hendrix) Joe is the most popular guy in my neighbourhood and he runs a good store too.

Food is okay but not worth the poor service as of late. 0/10 for service…read more Have lived in the area for 20+ years and have been stopping here throughout the years; within the last year I've gone 3 times with each experience being worse than the last. Staff seems upset that you are ordering food, begrudgingly takes your order/rings you through, and argues with you over what they have written on their own menu. I recommend any other local spot that is polite to their customers!

Holy mackerel the family sized fish and chips is HUGE! Of…read morecourse they're not using mackerel but be assured the fish is excellent and the fries done just right. Both fish and fries were nice and crispy and we were confused at first as it came in an XL pizza box which we thought had pizza in it. :) The meal also came with a tub of gravy, a few sides (coleslaw, macaroni salad and homemade tartar sauce), lemon slices and ketchup. With 10 pieces of fish (some of which were super-sized) our family of four squeezed two meals out of it (late lunch and late dinner) and still had a piece left over! You gotta get out of Halifax and try this place. It's worth the half hour drive (plus you can go a bit further and hit an awesome beach at Crystal Crescent. AWESOME!

Cheaper than loblaws and way closer. Come down hungry go away full. Usually there for late night…read moreliquor.

Always have everything I'm looking for and then some. Candy, liquor, frozen pizzas, home baked…read moregoods. When I was in today, I noticed they are now serving pizzas for take out! Great idea (even if there's no Donair!). I love the convenience of this place, and their cookies are delicious!! Love the local events board, always worth a read!

This is a very quaint, cosy little place with a very friendly guy who works there…read more What I did (and what I would recommend to others to do) is to go buy your sandwich next door at the legendary Kaiser's but don't buy anything else like chips or drink.. And then while you wait for your sandwich hop on over to Kwik Way and get your drinks/deserts/snacks/lotto/smokes whatever. Saves time and theres more of a variety anyway..

From an ambiance perspective, you wouldn't figure this is someplace that has amazing desserts... as…read morethe appearance from the outside is exactly what it is - a convenience store. However inside you not only find regular convenience items to hit your sweet tooth, but the ice creams, milkshakes and cakes to satisfy any craving. Absolutely loved the cookie dough sundae I had, and my wife loved the hazelnut one she got in a takeout container. Serviced was quick and they made good suggestions based upon our situation. If you are downtown, this is a great place to get some treats - just no eat-in area - so be prepared to take and go.

Great selection of snacks and beverages. We came by twice since it was close to our hotel. We did…read morenot try the dairy bar. Friendly service each time we stopped in. It's a convenience store, so not a place to sit and enjoy your snacks.

I lived across the street from this little grocer for a year and a half and they were always…read moreaccommodating and polite when it came to meeting my carton of milk and candy sort of needs. This story offers tobacco products, lotto services, the usual convenience store fair (pop, chips, etc) but also carries some of the stuff you actually wish you could grab right around the corner (in a pinch): tin foil, popcorn, cereal, etc. Overall, great little grocer! I would not be at all surprised to hear that this is a drug front though. Always lots of cops hanging around watching this place, as well as extreme pizza next door. Kinda sketchy, but aren't all hole in the wall convenience stores?

Really clean little store with super friendly folks behind the counter. Has everything you need,…read moreplus some interesting things like drones and a little coffee station. A well-run store that's excellent at what it does.