This Dollarama is located partially underground and you need to use the stairs to access it. It's located on Spadina at a pretty busy intersection. They really need to increase the security at this Dollarama. I've been pushed by a random, sketchy person before, and I often see interesting characters lurking at this store. Selection at this store is pretty good and it's decently well maintained. They do have some issues where there isn't self-checkout and lack of cashiers can cause long lineups at the front. There are times where I've had to wait over 15 minutes just to check out one item. read more

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I visited this dollar store the other day when I was downtown and I was slightly disappointed compared to the dollar stores I typically frequent. This location seemed dirtier than the one I typically go to and it was much busier. The lineups were atrocious and it was a deterrent from even wanting to buy the few items I came for. Luckily I wasn't in a rush so I bought what I needed and made my way to the cash register. Would I return to this location again? Not really unless I was really in a pickle. read more

My first thought upon entering this Dollarama is that it's functionally no different from the Biway stores I used to visit when I was a kid. While most Dollarama's retain the same visual identity and selection of products, this is a much weaker offering from the company. You know something's wrong when you walk in and are greeted by a sign warning you to watch your head when you walk down the stairs. This location is cramped, underwhelming and feels very small. The Dollarama at Square One Shopping Centre spanks this - much bigger, much cleaner, with wider aisles and friendlier service, despite also being sub-ground level. I honestly thought I was in a different chain altogether when I went into the Spadina/Adelaide location. I went in here looking for a couple of specific items, and was greeted by overstocked shelves, dumpy-looking presentation and visitors who looked like they'd rather be somewhere else. Everyone was rushing through the place knocking things around, and I decided that I didn't have the patience to bother any further with this. And (of course) that was a homeless man sitting outside the entrance begging for change. This place could be good if they modernized it a bit more - it seems like this is an older location and no one cares enough to bring it up to modern standards. There are plenty of other Dollarama locations in the city - avoid this one. read more

Dollarama - With special guest beggar. - Discount Store Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The store like many Dollaramas, has bright lights, shelves upon shelves of inexpensive merchandise. One of the smaller location and also a very busy one because of the location close at the corner of Spadina and Adelaide. Located in the basement, but the store has street level windows that let in some natural lighting, so it doesn't seem as bad as some of the other basement locations. Staff at this location for the most part are friendly, fast and efficient which is great as the line moves fairly quickly. Plus you probably want to be in and out as quickly as possible because when the store is busy it can be quite overwhelming and aisles are already a tight squeeze. read more

Dollarama - Discount Store Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not sure what I can write about Dollarama. Their stores are generally the same: aisles and aisles of middling quality bric-a-brac all prompting a voice in your head to say "really? A dollar?" Hitherto this store I had to venture to parts unknown (or College Park) for my frugality-fueled shopping crazes. No longer! Located in the basement of the Darling Building, their street level window gives you a clear view of the goings on inside, i.e., it's a Dollarama. This location scores bonus points for having a long dais of registers near the front (there are only two at College Park) but when I visited there were only two people working. Hope they will ramp this up during peak hours. Other than that, go forth and be thrifty. Obligatory Title Pun: Dollarama is a SAVING grace for core dwellers! Menu Readability: No menu, no cry. Need to mention: Not sure how accessible this place is, considering you have to descend a flight of stairs to get here. What this place teaches me about myself: Having a dollar store this close to my home might be a bad thing. read more

Living downtown sometimes sucks. Like when you want something suburban. Disposable cutlery or other plastic landfill for example. This would be frowned upon normally, but fear not, nestled underground, almost invisible to the average King Street condo dweller, is the holy grail of the consumer friendly goods, Dollarama. Unabashedly Canadian too, so you're not supporting some Yankee chain. They have everything you need for party supplies, gardening, or anything else that screams suburbia. Are you a heavy smoker? Good news as there is a healthy selection of every kind of cigarette lighter at the impulse section of the many tills. Too bad most of these tills are not manned with staff, but the one person who does check you out has enough of a line to keep the pressure on, so the wait is tolerable. Always stocked with seasonal goodies, this is the go-to spot for Halloween and Christmas gear so keep it in mind when you need some bargains. read more

Dollarama - Keeping St. Paddys real. - Discount Store Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm really surprised at the large assortment of STUFF that Dollarama has inside their store. I mean for a dollar (or two), you can pretty much buy all the big named canned goods, chocolate, and miscellaneous goods at a discounted price. They even have loaves of bread for cheap! I can't say I've bought it, but I mean it looked decent and I'm sure that people who are on a budget who does not need to live off Dempsters / Wonderbread will be completely satisfied with what Dollarama has to offer. They are always so on the ball with upcoming events, are readily stocked with new decorations for either valentines day, halloween, christmas - you name it, they are ready to sell it weeks in advance. It sure beats buying expensive stuff at a department store if it's a one-time use. I have to say that this place is best for GUM. While usually having to wait for a sale at shoppers for a four-pack because the good stuff can get pretty expensive, i'm happily going to dollarama for the 69 cent or so pack of excel, which would be cheaper than any 4-pack anyway. I know the price isn't going to change and I can pick it up whenever I want. wow... this review has totally made me realize how frugal i am.... please don't judge. read more

Went here today after our lovely CM mentioned it was decent. This Dollarama is even better than others I've been to! Me likey. One thing I dig about Dollarama is that not everything is no-name brand junk. They actually do have some name brands I recognize. (Dove Shampoo, Garnier, Oil of Olay body products, ELF make up products and lots of grocery/packaged name brand products too) This particular Dollarama has LOTS of candy and lots of kids toys and arts/crafts. They don't have as many home-wares as the Yonge/Charles St location I frequent. Not busy in this branch and I had fun perusing the aisles and appreciated not having to wait in line to pay. Hoorah! read more

Ok, I've never in my life actually shopped at a Dollarama, let alone gone into one specifically in search of something. Lauren M. suggested we hit this place up for mask making supplies and I have to admit that I was very pleasantly surprised. This place has ALMOST everything I could think of...food, candy, craft supplies, cleaning supplies, halloween stuff out the ying yang...it's huge and stocked to the rafters with stuff that I would actually use. I guess I would consider myself a bit of a shopping snob and would never have even deigned to go into a place like this, but with everything priced between a dollar or two, my snobbery seems a bit, well, childish. I loved this place so much, that I returned...twice more over the weekend in search of things that I very, very needed after a 3 week vacation abroad (cleaning supplies, etc.) and I love it. Thanks Lauren M. for opening my eyes to the world of Dollarama! read more

New neighbourhood, new dollarama! When I learned that there was a dollarama within 5 mins of me, I pretty much ran there. This dollarama is pretty damn big and has a lot of household items. Also has some brand name dry and canned foods, if you are into that thing. If you are ever having a 'seasonal' party, definitely come here for some hilariously festive decorations. They currently have a huge section dedicated to all things valentines (barf). read more

Yippee! This is one of those 'better' Dollarama's, too. All of us who live in this neighborhood are still excited about it. They have what seems like very generous hours, as everything is closed in this area after 5pm. But not good ol' Dollarama, for your last minute party needs. They take debit, too. (hallelujah!) read more

Great selection of items, well organized and neat, easy to find what you are searching for

My go to store for office supplies, cleaning supplies, candles and party foods. Although this is a smaller Dollarama it always seems to have everything I need, and when the line-ups are long here, they quickly add cashiers. All Dollar Stores are not created equal. This location is fantastic if you live in Cityplace. If you buy any glass-wares the staff always make sure they wrap them up for you. read more

great location and decent size but the variety kind of sucked. a lot of cheap nick knacks and nothing really decent.

I love this store, everytime i need something and i cant find it anywhere, i find it at dollarama for a dollar.