This convenience store was recently bought out by an Indian owner and I had NO idea. I just…read morehappened to be in need of a couple of groceries on Christmas Day, and JC Convenience Store just happened to be one of the only places open downtown Calgary. When I first walked in, I was a little overwhelmed. The store is quite tiny & claustrophobic and it's not as organized as I'd like. Stuff is kinda everywhere, and it's in disarrayed piles on disarrayed shelves. But when I started to look closely, I realized that this store has got EVERYTHING when it comes to convenience food. Everything from a Kit Kat bar, to Indian tea biscuits! Because this store is now owned by an Indian, and because Mirchi, an Indian restaurant, is located right across the street, JC Convenience now carries Indian spices, lentils and groceries! It's the ONLY place downtown that does! Imagine my delight when I realized that I no longer have to take impromptu trips over to the N.E. when I run out of a little of this, or a little of that. I mean, they even had tapioca for God's sake! They are STOCKED. JC Convenience store has got quite an extensive selection of convenience goods and carrying Indian groceries is really the icing on the cake. Try to see past the disorganization and the mess, and you will surely find that needle in the haystack! Happy Shopping!

It smells like cigarettes and disinfectant. Good for snacks and cheap water if you are in a hotel…read morenearby. Don't come here looking for fruit or any food of substance. It's run down but serviceable.

Apparently, this location is closing soon so that is why they were out of a number of items…read more Service was friendly. We were able to buy what we needed as we were staying at a nearby hotel.

Mac's just changed all its store to Circle K. Everything inside this store is basically the same…read more Only difference is the name. Came here and got a hotdog. I was amazed at the different wieners ( 5 kinds of wieners to choose from), buns and condiment options they have. I got the Gouda smoked sausage.They have 3 different kind of buns to choose from. They didn't say what are the differences in those bun. I just got the one that looked the prettiest. In terms of condiments. I added on my hotdog: ketchup, mayo, shredded cheese, melted smoky bacon cheddar cheese, mustard, sauerkraut, relish, onions bits and fried onions bits. Sounds like a lot of stuff, eh! There are other condiments to choose from that I didn't add to my hotdog like mac and cheese, chili and etc. Too bad they ran out of bacon bits and caramelized onion. That would be nice to have. The hotdog was huge. I ate half and was super full. They don't have any tables are chairs inside. It was somewhat awkward for me to stand and eat so I ended up eating it on my way home.

Good selection of all the things that you need to pick up from a convenience store, whether it's…read morecandy or soda or snacks. Easily located and priced. I happened to need change for the C-Train and this was right there. Hello, bottle of water. Interesting cross section of people here.

Family store, really nice people, go there, buy things. And review has to have 85 characters so…read moreimma keep on typ......

The real-world Kim's Convenience, run, like so many convenience stores in Calgary, by a Korean…read morefamily. They're sweet and interesting and happy to help you as you attempt Korean greetings. Slice of life that I hope never changes (well, it can change to get decent food and produce, but not the personalities that run it please).

It's no surprise that all these years I had never stepped foot into Amy's Confectionary. The reason…read moreI say it's no surprise is because RIGHT around the corner is a mammoth of a MAC'S store. And let's be honest, between Amy's Confectionary and MAC'S, MAC'S wins hands down. But I persuaded myself to give Amy's Confectionary a shot and I was pleasantly surprised. Amy's Confectionary may be smaller, but it's less packed also. They have an extensive assortment of goods (everything from chocolate bars to Lipton's Soup) and the service is great. On a busy weekday, MAC'S is often packed and you have to wait in line. At Amy's Confectionary, the line isn't as long and they've got just about everything you need. Amy's is a great alternative if you're in a rush.

Store is loaded with all sorts of goodies. Prices are fair. Staff are friendly…read more Handy for those of us who live behind the store and have not to get all dressed to go get milk on a cold winter day/or night! BTW, they are open from 06:30h until 22.30h.