Food Basics

Boy, do I love Food Basics — not only because I’m a student, but because I enjoy getting good deals on items that are otherwise too expensive for me to buy on a regular basis. The equivalent back home in NS was No Frills, which I also enjoyed frequenting.
Pros:
— Very convenient location — I live right down the road and have found the South End to be convenient for just about everything I regularly need (banks, library, Dollarama, etc.).
— A bus stop right by the parking lot and one across the street.
— Fairly large parking lot.
— As I’d mentioned earlier, the prices and deals are fantastic! Produce, meat, dairy, grocery… I’ve never found anything too expensive. I’ve compared prices in a few different stores and Food Basics wins out almost every time.
— The selection is quite good — lots of variety in produce and a pretty darn good International Foods section means I’m content.
— This location doesn’t seem to be as hectic as the store on Notre Dame (thank god). I haven’t had any issues getting in and out of the store in a reasonable amount of time.
— My cats really like the grocery boxes I bring home.
— Staff are pleasant.
Cons:
— Shopping carts are located outside, which I don’t especially like, and they tend to take up too many spots in the parking lot. The cart corrals are often overflowing.
In summary, this particular Food Basics has a lifelong customer in me.