I usually enjoy my interactions at Metro grocers, but last night was a bad experience for us. We…read moregot there at 7:45 when they close at 8:00, expecting to find the pizzas they were advertising at $10.99. However, when we got there, the counter was completely barren of food! When I asked about the pizza, the answer I got was that they close in 10 minutes. But still, an empty display booth? Seriously?? I am not impressed. I was tired and hungry, and not in my best behaviour. For that, I am sorry.

The cashier was plate courteous even asked us if we had found everything today safe environment and…read morewas well kept cleaned

This is a much bigger, better and brighter shoppers drug mart store than the one on King Street in…read moreBrockville, as that one is simply a presence downtown. It's been so interesting getting to know the area since we moved close by! I needed some pain reliever as I had run out, and this shop had more varieties and price comparisons to offer. Of course, the fact that it's December and all the shops are decked out were its holiday cheer! I can hardly wait for the after-sales!! I was greeted by friendly and helpful staff at the makeup counter Got what I needed without difficulty.

This Food Basics has a lot more competition than it had when it first opened, especially since no…read morefrills opened up recently in Stittsville. Food Basics offers affordable fruits and vegetables which is what we purchase here most often, as they tend to be more affordable. For instance, this is where you would find the red, yellow, green, and red peppers that are perhaps a little smaller or misshapen than you would find at the competition (think: farm boy, or Sobeys, Loblaws even), or not as round as the more expensive grocery stores, but certainly, these are still edible and tasty. We tend to look for the specials (you can look in flipp if you have a smart phone for the best prices in your neighbourhood.) What I often find here in their very small flower section is that the blooms can be past their best-buy date, grown but not at their peak. But then, the bouquets are often offered at a better price, as a result. The Food Basics has a decent international section, considering that they are a standard grocery store. The service is usually good. COVID restrictions are adhered to, with well marked aisles throughout the store and at the registers. They also have lottery services.

I have had issues with what they refer to as fresh produce. At times the produce should not be put…read moreout for sale as it was either very mouldy or beyond its best date. The condition of many shopping carts is not great . I had one recently that the wheels were so out of alignment that it was a nightmare trying to steer it. Surely such a big business could afford some repairs not to mention quality control.

Product availability is disgusting. Switching from brand names to President Choice branding is…read moredisgusting. Meat department empty. Only large sizes in some products are available making us spend more $.