I like this place for its convenience to my apartment. Raymond (or Ramon) and the owner (Felix) give quick check-out service. I can pick up orange juice, eggs, or cheese for breakfast or a bottle of low-cost wine at the last minute. There's always some guy sitting near the wine aisle on a stool. Not sure if he actually WORKS there or is just hanging out, but he's helpful. Is he my wine steward?
They also sell loose white potatoes and yellow onions, and bags of peanuts in the shell to go with your glass of wine. Wish they sold liquor, too. They told me they can't because it's too close to a local school.
They have the most adorable tiny Chihuahua behind the counter - he always makes me smile - and a cat that wanders around inside. I've also stopped in here to get Ibuprofen for a headache, or Half-and-Half for my coffee when I ran out.
Too bad their selection of ground coffee isn't better, but hey! - this is a convenience store. If you're hard up you can choose from any of the several foil-wrapped espresso brands labeled in Spanish, that aren't exactly fresh out of the grinder but will do in a pinch.
They open every morning of the week at 6:00am. They close at around 9:00pm on Sundays, and ten minutes before 11:00pm Mon.-Sat. Not 11:00. TEN of 11:00. Don't be late! read more