This is a wonderful discount store. The building itself is quite large and the selection of…read moreproducts is equally grand - sewing notions, craft supplies, pet products, cleaning supplies, canned goods, bath products, party gear - you name it, Payless Dollar Deals has it. As Krista mentioned, not everything is a dollar or two, but comes pretty close nonetheless. All staff members I've encountered have been pleasant and there's lots of parking. Nothing but good stuff here.

Who would have ever thought that the day would come when you'd find telephones and art at the…read moreDollar Store? It's true! I actually bought my home telephone there. Okay, so not everything is a dollar - but it's still exceptionally cheap. My basic hand-held phone I bought from there was $4 and it works fine. I was also delighted to discover that the store sells mats/ rugs and wall pictures as well, for various prices under $10.

This place is a little hidden gem that many locals don't know about…read more It's a little difficult to get there since it's tucked away in a spot that's difficult to see. It's somewhat like Costco, just much smaller and more food-oriented. You can really find some amazing deals here. I can see why small restaurant and store owners like to shop here since a lot of stuff is in bulk. It doesn't have a lot of frills, so don't expect it to be like Sobeys, but if you know what you want when you get there you're bound to be impressed.

The Real Canadian Wholesale Club is the Canadian equivalent to Costco…read more You do not need a membership to go here. You will be able to find all your regular grocery items in super-sized. I have gone here to buy boxes of chicken breasts. They do have a great selection of the everyday stuff, nothing special. However you do not have to pay extra to shop and it is centrally located for you. Cash and Carry. Not a lot of staff to assist you. Prices are comparable, remember nothing small is bought here. Every time I have been in there, there has been a lot of customers.

I don't think the owner understands what a bin store is. Everything in the bins is nothing but…read moreopen, broken, missing pieces, garbage. They take all the good stuff out before putting items in the bin and they put the good items on shelves with outrageous prices....this store is disgusting in its prices and even more disgusting to think people are going to buy junk.

very good and affordable price. it's a best store for a lot of branded products. highly recommend…read moreto every novascotians

Kept is one of those places where as soon as you walk in, you know you could spend hours looking at…read moreall of the things they have for sale. Tea, chocolates, fancy paper, cards, hand bags, home wares this is a "get all of your gift shopping done in one place" kind of store. The store is nice and spacious with a good flow to it, and is packed with goods without being over packed. It's definitely full, but not so much so that you have to sort through piles of things to find what you're looking for. Whoever does the merchandising for Kept knows what they're doing, I'll say that for sure! If you're looking for local gifts, they've got some local products in here too. I noted some local card makers up on the second floor - if it can be counted as a second floor? - and Rousseau's has chocolates there, for instance. And in the not local category, they have Rifle Paper Co. here. I'm completely in love with the Rifle Paper Co. art style, so that made me incredibly happy!

This is such a cute little shop. I could definitely spend a fortune in here. Lots of cute…read moreknickknacks, kitchen gadgets, gift ideas and so much more. I was particularly fond of all the cat themed items, being a crazy cat lady, I approve. I forsee myself doing holiday shopping here. Plus there's a squirrel on the sign and I love squirrels. Nope doesn't take much to win me over. The new location is more spacious which is great!

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

From the owner: We take used and new donations and resell them at a discount retail price that is always tax-free…read more DIYers, renovators and everyday shoppers always find home improvement items at a price you can't beat. All proceeds go towards improving access to affordable home ownership in Nova Scotia.

Always a great selection of cotton, great staff. I sometimes have to callabout fabric orders…read more Everyone is patient

I am the buyer for a historic costuming company in Halifax. I have been to Atlantic Fabrics more…read moretimes than I can count and have always had great service and am met by a pleasant staff. I know that it is cheaper to buy from suppliers, yet many times I need a small amount and I know where to go, Today, we were served again by a former Dalhousie graduate from the costuming studies department. She was efficient, courteous and very informative. If they don't have what you are looking for, rest assured, they will go to great lengths to find it for you in one of their other stores or in the warehouse. Compared to their competition, which is not an equal by any means, they are far superior in customer service and customer satisfaction. We usually buy entire bolts, rather than small amounts, yet it is not a problem. There is always something to be found that is of interest and there are usually hidden treasures among the bolts. Wish that there was a store in Halifax, although I will happily go to Dartmouth or even Truro to experience excellent customer service and a great selection of products. Once a customer, always a customer. Here, the customer is Queen or king, which is an old philosophy, yet one that still rings true.

Classic hippie store! I would imagine the local high school and college women would love this…read moreplace. Loads of Indian block-printed cotton items, plus tons of reasonably priced jewelry. Also tons of cute knickknacks like little figurines, Christmas ornaments, baby mobiles, and home decor items. They're open late, too. I could have browsed here for hours if I'd had the time.

This store is very reminiscent of the stores in Kensington Market in Toronto circa late 1990s that…read moresmelled like patchouli, and sold insense, ponchos and hacky sacks ;) There's a definite bohemian vibe to the store. Or as my husband would say "it a place for hippies." They had lots of cool sterling silver jewelry from Thailand. The prices were quite reasonable too. They had lots of earrings and bracelets in the $10-$25 range. I really didn't look at much else in the store, but they had beads, wooden knick knacks, pillows, and clothing that looked like they were from Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand, among other things. I loved these kinds of stores in my middle school and high school years, but it's not quite my aesthetics anymore, with the exception of the jewelery, because I still love sterling silver, it's the most suitable metal for my colouring. I had a great time browsing their large jewelery section. I almost bought the cutest bracelet, but it was a tad too big for me :( Staff were very nice. I always stop by when I'm in Halifax to poke around a bit, and be reminded of my style as a teenager, lol.

Cheap, well stocked and easy to navigate. It might look small from the outside put like a tent…read morefrom Harry Potter, once you enter it's amazing how large the store is (tucked away in the corner of Tacoma Plaza in Dartmouth). This dollar store is our go-to store for all out cheapo needs. I'm a little weary of the grocery isle (expired cans, etc) but you can't beat the price on some of their kitchen and glass wear. Wheelcair accessbile (though the doorway is a little tight).

Tacoma Dollarama used to be my go-to dollar store prior to the Portland Street location's…read moreappearance. It's still largely a great location, and here's why: Pros: - Appearances can be deceiving - this store is actually quite large, so you'll undoubtedly find what you're looking for. - Excellent selection. - Decent customer service. - Within walking distance of lots of other stores (Sobeys, EasyHome, RBC,etc.). Cons: - This is a very, very busy Dollarama, which means long lineups and jam-packed aisles. - Parking is dreadful. The Tacoma Plaza parking lot is an accident waiting to happen. If you've not visited this location yet, I do recommend it - but I'd advise you to shop on a weekday/weeknight to avoid the crowds.

Cameron who works at Woodlawn rd store told my 78 year old mother to "Jesus Christ wait a minute"…read morewhen she tried to hand him her white top instead of setting it on the dirty belt. he was talking to co-worker when mom tried to give him the top. I said i cant believe you just said that to her.. he replied "jesus christ jesus christ jesus christ and you go to checkout 3 cause im not waiting on you.: manager stood there and did nothing. horrible customer service....

if i can't shop with my service animal i simply won't shop here at all. nothing special at GT you…read morecan find all their products elsewhere so whats the point in shopping here just to experience rude customer service and discrimination? nah i'll find somewhere else to shop thanks.

Being a teacher's spouse means getting dragged from educational bookstore to educational bookstore…read moreon the regular for pretty much the rest of your life. Sometimes this is a good thing (see: Woozles), sometimes it can be so boring you'd rather repeat the second grade than have to weigh in yet again on which 'Foundations of Reading: An Instructional Text' series looks more interesting. Tattletales is one of the few spots that does a great job of balancing booksmarts with bookswagger. Sure, there's plenty for teachers looking to stock up on new strategies but there's even more great books, toys, and activities to keep kids of all ages (and grown-ups who turn into kids when shopping in kids book sections) entertained while they do so. There's plenty of space outside for parking and inside for easy shopping - you don't have to awkwardly dance with other shoppers as you cram into the same aisle. Staff are smart, helpful and really know their business rather than just minimum wage earning teens who text from behind the cash as you ask them questions. Whether you know what you're looking for or not, they can help you out. While I don't know much about their special events, I do know that during my visit, Sheree Fitch just happened to be there for a reading - a favourite from my childhood ever since being given a signed copy of Toes in my Nose. Very cool!

Tattletales is an independent Dartmouth bookstore that has been around since 1995. First in Penhorn…read moreMall, and now in the newly opened Penhorn Plaza. They're a good mixture of a children's bookstore, a toy store, and an excellent resource for teachers. The new store has a spacious clean setup and the displays are an inviting feast for the eyes. The toy section has a wide array of educational and just plain fun stuff. There's a great selection of Lego and Playmobile with some sets I haven't seen elsewhere. They also stock board games and puzzles. This is a toy store I could spend quite a while perusing. I don't have any children, but I adore this store with my childhood heart and love of whimsy. I've found the prices to be fair and often less than the big competitors. They also offer orders on any book or product they don't have in stock. The book section is exactly what a children's bookstore should be. There is a ton of variety in titles and the layout offers a much more intimate setting than the big box stores. The displays offer suggestions on the best pics for books and prominently shows what's new. In the exploding market of youth books they seem to carry everything. Not just Twilight. They shelve all the top titles along with little known gems. Tattletales' staff are friendly and helpful. They give you that local feel only an independent bookstore can. A definite must for book and toy lovers.