I was in a hurry, carrying groceries I'd bought elsewhere; I came here because bricks of coffee had been marked at $5.99, and found they still were so marked. I bought six, and when I looked at the receipt the total was $51.70, including a processing fee. When I tried phoning the number was out of service. Sketchy. read more

Found Mold in my over priced beverage! Thankfully I didn't open it and just start drinking it. Will never spend a dime here again! I would've been sick as a dog if I consumed this. read more

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Excellent freshly Made sandwiches And entrees. Extensive beer and wine inventory. Great Store! read more

Ja-Ja-Ja-Giooooo's! Where's Tigger? He's sleeping, what'd you expect. Visit Giovanni's - super friendly people all around. Mostly Northeastern students with a taste of some interesting locals. Don't be surprised if there's a plethora of NUPD and/or BPD hanging out. If you can't find it, ask - it's probably somewhere you just can't see since this place is jam packed with everything you could ever want. And if they really don't have it, they'll order it for next time. Tigger, get off the lottery machine! read more

Love it and close to dorm. Helpful curator and large selection of food/stuff. Will be back a lot!!!

John is the man. I lived on Columbus for 3 years, and could always rely on him and his store. First: Tigs. Also known as Tigger. The most baller cat you'll ever meet. Very chill, likes to sleep and watch people. Don't pick him up though. He doesn't like that. Second: John puts the convenience into convenience store. Large accoutrement of items you'd never thought you'd need until you need them. He's helped me out with stray cats, broken bikes, and late night food runs when I couldn't leave the area. He's open when it's sunny, and when Boston is being punished with 5 ft of snow. Overall, one of the best assets to the northeastern area. read more

stopping by this place on my way to work has quickly become a morning ritual for me. its a standard corner store, but Im happy because they always have plenty of poland springs sparkling water (in several flavors!!) in stock. I live off that stuff & I've found it can be difficult to find in regular convenience stores. but like others have said, the guy who runs the place john really makes it special. he will even order something for you if they dont have it in the store (behold: chocolate soymilk!!!) there are always people hanging around & chatting. (but he'll tell you to stay away from the crazy lady with the oxygen tank that sometimes lingers outside because she spends all her money on scratch tickets.) the other people I have seen working there are also nice & even the cat tigger is very friendly! great neighborhood corner store read more

Yeah, OK, the prices aren't all that great (milk goes for over $4), but John, the guy who owns this place, is the man. He runs his business in the friendly neighborhood family general store kind of way. His cat is usually chillin' out somewhere inside and he's always good for some friendly conversation. Best of all, if he doesn't have an item you need, he'll write down what it is and get it just for you. If your hoops session is marred by a flat ball, he'll whip out his pump and inflate it free of charge. Now that's service. If you live on the Columbus side of campus at Northeastern, this is the place to go to pick up some food for the week or for late-night candy cravings. read more

Giovanni's Market - Giovanni's! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

Friendly folks, a cute cat, and reasonable prices. Giovanni himself is a warm and nice man. I live just down the street, so I always come here when I need something. I've never had an issue with this corner store, ever. I'm notorious for wandering between the aisles for minutes on end as I try to decide between soup choices. I've never been told to hurry up, or given the evil eye. A great store run by great people! read more

I was hungry. Needed that afternoon snack but didn't want a meal. Middle of nowhere. What do I do!? Giovanni's came to mind. Average to high prices for goods. I picked up an odwalla bar and small bag of cheddar jack Cheez its $2.78. Pringles were $2.39! No more good ole dollar days. Anyways, great selection of kitchen goods, even got the cry me a river fresh onions. read more

This store is by far the best corner store you will find. It is run by the nicest people I have met in this city. One day my wife and I stopped by looking for some jasmine tea. We didn't see any and on our way out the door, the owner asked us what we were looking for. We told him but he didn't seem to have any, so we left. We were a few steps down the street and he came running out to us with tea in hand and gave us a few packets. Ever since then we come back to Giovanni's for everything. I am always pleased every time I go here and I wish there were more places like this run by people so nice and customer focused. read more

The employees are so so nice! The owner was very nice. The cat- very nice as well. The free bananas? VERY nice. And the feeling of community I left with? The nicest of all. read more

The friendliest neighborhood corner store on Northeastern's campus! My roommates and I always go there for our Ben & Jerry's fix ($4.99 a pint, whereas Wollaston's and CVS charge $5.99). They have a little bit of everything and are wiling to order something if you need it. Bonus points for multiple flavors of San Pellegrino! Gio's has the friendliest owner and employees who actually care if you found what you were looking for. Don't forget to pet the cat! =^_^= read more

Hands down the best convenience store in Boston. It has literally anything you could ever want/need, and is open late when you're out late. Forgot to buy notebooks the day before class? Pick up a couple on your way to campus! Got drunk, but don't want to pay NYP's exorbitant prices? Quell your drunchies with something from Gio's! John, the owner, is a saint. When I needed a piece of electrical tape, and he didn't have any in stock, he searched for his own roll to give me a piece. When I'm short a quarter, he cuts me a break because he knows I'll be back the next day (and the next) to get something else. He is fundamentally a great person, and so engaged in the community as a whole. Story time: Today, as I was unlocking my bike from the signpost outside his store, he came out to tell me two kids were trying to steal it, were deterred by the U-lock and went farther down the street and cut another bike's cable lock and tried to ride off with it. No surprise, John chased them down, recovered the bike, and called the cops. If there is one business that deserves your hard-earned cash, it's this one. Sure, you're paying an extra quarter for that gallon of milk, but you're also supporting a local business run by one of the greatest people I've met in Boston. Now let's all crack a 'gansett and raise a toast to Gio's! read more

One of my favorite little stores to stop in. They have reasonable prices but what brings me back is how nice the people that work there are! They engage you in conversation, have uplifting spirits and just overall make the quick stop there much better. read more

Giovanni is literally the nicest man ever. He cares so much about everyone who comes into the store. My friends and I go there all the time and he is always supporting us with our studies. When my roommate was sick he made her tea for free. My friend and I told him we would be up late studying and he made us fresh hot mochas and told us to study an extra hour for him. He is hands down the nicest store owner I have ever met. The cat is also awesome and the other guys are super nice too. read more

Small, but offers a good variety of convenient store type stuff. It is just what the area needs as far as picking up basic foodstuffs goes. Also, it is open pretty late. You can always joke around or have a friendly conversation with whoever is behind the counter. read more

Gio is super nice. I went in to find soda water to remove a stain, and when I told him that he just let me borrow their tide to go pen. I then tried to buy something as a thank you and didn't have cash and it's a $5 minimum. He said it was fine and just to remember that if I needed something to remember him, and you should too! read more

Kinda expensive, but the owner is the nicest man ever. The other guys that work there are great too! They'll always give me as many quarters as I need for laundry haha. Oh, and the owner's cat is possibly the cutest cat in the world. read more

There is always a cat walking around, and NUPD tend to hang out here. Prices are a little high. But man, I miss this place. The owner is just the nicest guy. Closest convenience store to me now is a pretty crappy 7-Eleven. read more

Giovanni is always welcoming, attentive, helpful and just plain NICE! I stop here every chance I get if only to pick up a lottery ticket or a food item and to get the MOST pleasant greeting! read more

I am not sure how I have not reviewed Gio's sooner! It is a great market with everything you need! If you live close by, and there is something you want but they don't have, just ask and they may be able to order it for you! Tiger (the store cat) is an added bonus! John is wonderful and really cares about all the customers! read more

Friendly convenience store on Northeastern campus. Used to live in the building right next door, Douglass Park, and would come here all of the time to pick up items (soda before class, milk in the morning, snacks late night...). The owner is incredibly friendly and cares about the surrounding neighborhood (gives out free candy on Halloween, etc). It's nice to see his smiling face all the time when you go in to get something, and if he's not there the staff he has is very nice too. read more

Best corner store around Northeastern. Waaay cheaper than Wollaston's and the nicest people ever run it. Plus, you get to visit Tigger.

Super friendly service, zero attitude, always helpful, and looks out for the local community. And, there is bodega cat who is just the sweetest. Old corner mart with charm! read more

Small neighborhood market has all the day to day stuff you might need to pick up. People there are the best. They always take time to talk to you, they get to know you. Watch out for the cat, he's usually sleeping. It's small so don't count on getting ina and out with a big bag. read more

Gio's is easily the best place to go and buy the stuff you need. The owner works his heart out and will always make you smile. I started going to Gio's when it first opened and have seen it go from good to great. It is the only convenience store I know of where it is truly an enjoyable shopping experience. read more

I live nearby, and stop in here at least once a week. Giovanni's is about as good as it gets in the convenience store business. The owner and staff are very friendly, and there's a good selection. The prices are higher than a grocery store, but that's to be expected. Also, you will definitely feel safe thanks to the high number of cops that hang out around the coffee. read more

Fantastic corner store! For a small store, it has everything a student needs! The owner is terrific and you gotta love the cat! Highly recommend for everything from snacks to picking up eggs, pancake mix & juice on a Sunday morning. read more

Best convenience store in Boston area ! I'm a resident of Fort Hill and love going into that store primarily because it functions, and truly is , a " people's business " - great service and conversations ; everyone working there gets customers ' where they are at ' - if you're rushed, service is quick - if you want to talk, they listen and actually have a meaningful , interested conversation with you ; they are caring, smart and funny ; the store is well stocked and any time you want to open on Fort Hill, we'll welcome you ! Thanks ! read more

I stopped into this local market last night after the Celtics game to pick up NyQuil and cough medicine so I could attempt to sleep throughout the night. After grabbing me the medicine, the owner asked me and my boyfriend if we were in a hurry. We said no, and he proceeded to make me hot tea with extra, extra honey, free of charge. He even gave me his grandma's secret recipe to be sure I felt better! The sweetest man! I will be sure to stop here more often, even if it is a bit out of the way! read more

Best corner store in the Boston area. The staff is great, and they really make the area feel like more of a neighborhood than the other places around here. Try the fresh bread that's delivered daily! read more