Looks like I'm first up, so I better make it count! So…read morehere's a brief history, I like sticky buns and I cannot lie, the other brothers can't deny, that Packenham had the best in the space, till the recipe ended up in Carleton place. Plagiarized raps out of the way, here's my review... We heard that CP general store had amazing sticky buns and were further intrigued when rumours circulated that they had the recipe from the OG Packenham General store. We made two attempts to drive the CP to get them but the staff who was there said that they didn't have them at the time we went. I called on a Saturday morning and asked if they could put some aside.... Not only did she put some aside, she was kind enough to remember us and put a bow and ribbon on this really nice gift box for my son. We got a few other things as well, they had cheese sticks, a couple of seltzer type drinks and the butter tarts. Lemme first talk about the butter tarts - they are unlike any other butter tart and I don't think I can get them from anywhere else now - they were so delicious and although sweet, the pack of 6 disappeared over two days. Now for the sticky buns: holy shit so good, you gotta get them! That's all I gotta say - just gooey and delectable! The staff - five star! The entrance is a shared entrance with a gift and antique store so overall a really nice experience. The Carleton Place General Store gets 5 stars from me.

Got gas here as it was simply convenient. Could have been…read moremy first time inside the store come to think of it. They really have everything! Lots of prepped food. Lots of fridges and coolers. I grabbed a warm pretzel, healthy chips and some nuts. Wine....of course. The wines however, were not labeled under correct pricing so sticker shock happened later at the til. It was minus 200 out though so I just wanted to get home. Service was friendly after a bit of a line up. The gentleman worker/cashier told me to come back in summer when the store was cleaner and floors, drier. It looked clean and pleasant to me considering winter and heavy volume. They just have to put all their wines in the right price slots! Getting gas was a breeze. Easy and many pumps. Off a very busy main road and requires patience at rush hour coming in and leaving the lot.

Update: this location has undergone some renovations and now has pizza, burgers, hotdogs,…read moretornadoes, and pastries! It's one of the best Circle K locations in Ottawa now. Everything else in my previous review below still applies, but now they also have such a big selection of hot prepared foods. So bumping it up a star!

This location has the BEST slushies. Perfect consistency, never watery. They're amazing.read more

I have been going to the Circle K on Elgin Street for 7 years. The previous owner was kind funny…read morerespectful the coffee was always made in the morning the food was fresh muffins pastries the store was clean and it was never locked in the morning . Ever since it's been turned over to New Management the store has gone to crap . Especially the young guy who works in the morning sometimes at night is rude disrespectful has a poor attitude threatens to call the police anytime he doesn't like what you have to say and he's extremely homophobic when it comes to the trans community I've watched him laugh and mock trans people in the store . It has been addressed to the new owner several times but to be quite honest with you it seems like he doesn't even understand what you're saying to him because he will just laugh and say okay okay and walk away the individual seems to still be working there after several complaints against him about being homophobic and disrespectful to the trans community. The health department needs to be called because the food is disgusting do not eat the hot dogs pastries or the muffins for 3 days there was hundreds of fruit flies crawling all over them and they were still selling them to the public instead of removing them and cleaning out the cabinet they allowed it to sit in there for three more days. Overall some of the staff and the management have a poor attitude and with all that time setting up the pastry section and the pizza section in the hot dog section there hasn't once been Pizza the hot dogs are disgusting and the pastries have fruit flies crawling all over them what a waste of time and it's unfortunate that the old owner took such Pride in his customers and the store to be turned over to someone who could care less

This is my favorite convenience store in Gatineau. They have an amazing beer selection. It's a nice…read morelarge clean store. Parking is easy. My only downside is that they don't accept credit cards.

CHEAP BEER. Let me…read moreinform you that if your quest is for bargain-basement beer in the NCR, you will have to venture across the river into the former city known as Aylmer. Close to the Aylmer Marina (stunning views of the Ottawa River), Dépanneur Rapido is one of two famous convenience stores in the old village of Aylmer, Québec. Dépanneur Rapido has an abundant selection of domestics, broad selection of imports and an impressive array of micro brews. The walk-in cooler in the back of the store is extensive. Expect to pay about a buck a beer for most domestics. As it is to be expected, there is little parking available. You will be able to find parking on the streets. If you are planning on an abundant purchase, don't bring it up to the cash - let the cashier know and staff will accommodate you at the garage door. Pay and go! Taxes are not included in the sticker prices for beer in Quebec, unlike Ontario, but the savings add up. Some of the sale prices, as of January 28, 2013: Coors Light 60 CANS.............................60.49$ 24 BOTTLES.......................24.79$ Sapporo 24 BOTTLES.......................24.54$ 12 BOTTLES........................12.27$ Corona 24 BOTTLES.......................26.99$ 12 BOTTLES........................17.99$ Heineken 24 CANS..............................28.99$ 24 BOTTLES.......................27.99$ Stella Artois 24 CANS.............................27.99$ 24 BOTTLES.......................27.99$ Moosehead 24 CANS.............................25.99$ 24 BOTTLES.......................25.99$ 26/30 - Yelp Ottawa's 30 Day Challenge!!

Place is ok Be careful when the teller says that their debit…read moremachine is down. They send you to the ATM, which they own and charge 3.50$ to withdraw. You'll be paying 3.50$ more for your purchase. They will refund you the charge BUT only if you ask for it.

Hands down, the place to stop in Cloyne for gas, food (prepared or to cook), or any basic…read moreoutdoor/camping equipment you need. Clean and well stocked, it includes a Country Style doughnut counter. The staff were very nice, and the location seems to have a steady tourist business.

A friend and I discovered Ottawa South Groceteria while we were students at Carleton. We first saw…read morethis grocery/convenience store on the way to buying books and coursepacks at Haven Books, which is directly across the street. We mainly took notice because of their big "Free Delivery" sign. We asked the man at the counter for more information. He asked us if we went to Carleton and lived in residence, and we said yes, so he told us that after we were finished shopping around, that he'd drive us back to campus with all of our groceries. I've had some friends go to the store and have been told that they don't deliver, so I'm assuming that they probably only deliver within a very small radius, Carleton campus included. If my friend and I were just lucky that day and the man was feeling extra nice, then we were definitely very appreciative. The store is very small, though they did have many of your basic needs, like milk, bread, and some produce. My friend and I did a bit of our grocery shopping together, including milk, juice, bread, cream cheese, hot dogs, bananas, a couple of chocolate bars, and a few other miscellaneous items. The prices were higher than you would expect to pay at your average grocery store, but cheaper than you would normally pay at a convenience store. The man and what we assumed to be his wife that ran the store were very nice and accommodating. We didn't come here too often, though, as we did more bulk shopping at the Loblaws via O-Train, but it was nice to know a store like this was (still is) very close to campus.

Groceteria is a small grocery-type store on Sunnyside, just east of Carleton U. What first…read moreintrigued me about the place was the sign that said 'Free Delivery'. A grocery that delivers? How awesome is that? Winter is coming and it would be sweet to find a place that would save me from having to venture out on those evenings when the temperature falls below negative 20 below! So, I went in and asked the owner about the delivery service. Sadly, they do NOT deliver. But, they haven't been able to afford to buy a new sign. Dang! Nevertheless, I took a look around while I was there and found the Groceteria to be a handy little place. It has everything a good convenience store offers (chips, pop, cigarettes, magazines, etc.). Plus, it has a small produce section where you can get some fruits and vegetables (bananas, apples, tomatoes). The owners are of Indian (or at least, Indian Sub-Continent) descent, and they offer a selection of big, homemade samosas. It is a friendly store, where everyone seems to know everyone else. Pity about the delivery....!

Probably 3 1/2 stars if only I could... This gas station is a little bit off the beaten track, if…read moreyou're travelling between, say, Toronto and Ottawa. This is just a bit north of highway 7. However, they often have better prices than the other gas stations around and closer to home - even of the same brand, so we stop in here when we need to fill up. By the way, there's an app called "Gas Buddy" which you can get on your smart phone, so you can look up and compare prices beforehand.

Cleanest restroom and helpful service in a gas station. This is a well maintained and staffed…read morebusiness.