Three C’s Cleveland Circle Convenience

All around very convenient place to shop, but there are a number of drawbacks.
1) Every time I have ever purchased Ice Cream, it’s been completely freezer burned (perhaps stock is not replaced often)
2) Milk seems to go bad in between shopping and bringing it home
3) In general, I have learned to not trust perishables, meats, cheeses, etc. Produce is a best guess
The 2 stars are for convenience, this store does have a lot. However, the drawbacks are important to note before shopping here.

Great place to shop. I didn’t stop into the shop for over a year because I went back home and the worker still remembered me and te stories I told him. Always friendly

Love this place!
They literally have everything. its like ⁷⁄₁₁ + CVS on crack. They have fruits, veggies, other grocery items, baking stuff, even some makeup at the counter, etc. Also, if they don’t have something you want, if you mention it they will almost always order it.
I also love the guys who run this place/​work there. They’re so friendly.
Overall, love this place.

This is a nice and convenient (haha) store in a great location. What I like the most is that it has a small selection of fresh produce so that if I need a tomato at 10 PM I do not have to run to Shaw’s. They also have a decent selection of other staples.
However, you will pay for the convenience, and I do meant pay. Things are a LOT more expensive here than at most other stores nearby so just keep that in mind.

Super-​convenient, and they have a nice wide range of foods (including an impressive array of fresh produce!) for a little store. Also, the folks who work here always smile and ask if they can help — and in a genuine way, not an obligated or obnoxious way.
HOWEVER.
Comparisons for recent costs of a dozen eggs around Cleveland Circle:
Tedeschi: $ 1.99
CVS: $ 2.29
⁷⁄₁₁: $ 2.79
Three Cs: $ 3.49
Ouch.
Sadly, the comparison ratio goes about the same way for other staples like bread, milk, juice, and Ben & Jerry’s. So while this place has a good array of choices and one of the nicest staffs in the area, the difference in prices will burn a hole in your wallet if you make it a regular stop.

They have the best coffee in the area– I choose it over Dunks, Seven Eleven, or Eagles coffee everyday.
They have a huge variety of products including produce and other foods, magazines, gift cards, hookahs, etc
It’s a little pricy but hey it’s a convenience store in a populated area.

Huge HUGE fan of these gents. Always smiling, great service, reasonable prices (i mean, you pay a little more for the «convenience» of the store). i live about a three minute walk from here and if i happen to be cooking, or need a pen, staples, paper, have a desire for fresh produce (they carry avocado’s…FRESH Avocado’s!!), just about anything I can think of I usually find here. I even found Coconut Milk and Tahini paste!!. The only time I didn’t find something, I asked the guy behind the counter and he said «give me a day or so»…came back 3 days later for something else and just thought I would check and sure enough, the item I had requested was on the shelf. These guys literally carry just about ANYTHING you would need in a pinch… everything from soft drinks, fresh produce, artisan cheeses, hookah’s, the list really does go on for days. If you live in Cleveland Circle, ditch 711 and Tedeschi. 3 C’s is open every night of the week including holidays until midnight. These guys are incredible and I don’t mind one bit giving them business and money. Sometimes I find myself stopping in to buy something for the sake of giving them a profit to ensure they stay open.

I’m a huge fan of CCC. I’ve lived in Brighton almost the same amount of time that they’ve been open and for something quick, they’re definitely my go to spot.

Very exotic selection, they have Walnut Milk, organic aisle, fresh fruit, and the other convenience selection. The guy is really friendly and the background music was enjoyable.
They sell Huka’s and cigars and such as well. I’m glad I have a backup store now… my primary is Huntington Ave… but I don’t think they are open as long. All and all… Seven 11 is getting a run for their money in this area.
$ 5 minimum for debit and credit card transactions

Last Friday night (yeah we danced on tabletops…) in a moment of tipsy clarity, I remembered that I was totally out of body wash. On my way to CVS, I walked right past Three C’s, and instead of walking my lazy ass a little farther, stopped in. I found a couple different types of body wash, picked the one that smelled the best, and walked up to the register where I was charged NINE DOLLARS for a bottle of Softsoap that would have normally cost somewhere around 4 bucks. Now, I know there’s a price increase for convenience, but my jaw dropped as I handed over the better part of a ten.
I can’t really speak to the quality or price of anything else in here; I was girl on a mission.

Awesomest convenience store ever! These guys are so nice! When they first opened they didn’t have a brand we were looking for and now they order it and keep it in stock for us! Above and beyond!

I stopped in here the other night to get some last minute dinner items, and I was VERY pleased! I went to Boston College (and recently moved back into the area), so I am used to having very limited options for «groceries» in Cleveland Circle. I hadn’t tried this place yet because I will usually just trek to the grocery store, but this weekend I only needed a new things and really just didn’t feel like getting in my car. I was incredibly impressed with the cleanliness, the breadth of products (great organic, vegetarian, and international selection), the freshness of the produce, and general overall vibe of the place. Also, it seems to be privately owned, and the gentleman than checked me out appeared to be the owner. This is definitely a place that I will support and will make it my new «I just need a couple grocery items» place!

Hands down my fave place to shop for quick essentials in Cleveland Circle. All of the guys that work there are super nice, and always chat with me when I’m at the check out. I love a cashier at a convenience store that doesn’t treat me like $hit. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no need to shop anywhere else in the neighborhood, unless it’s at Chill for fro-​yo. :-) I do wish that I didn’t have to meet the $ 5.00 minimum on C/​C purchases though. I’m in there all the time and it’s usually never a problem given that I’m usually buying things that total more than that, but for the random occasion that I’m not, it would be nice to be able to use my C/​C for any amount. I’m hoping this requirement goes away.

GRAND OPENING: was ⁹⁄₁₀
HOURS: 6am-​12am daily
This place has been opened less than week and some might think, ‘Why in hell do we need another convenience store in Cleveland Circle?’ I can answer that. I already like this place better than 7-​eleven and Tedeschi’s. Here’s why:
1) Customer Service. At 7-​eleven, you get maybe a grunt. At Tedeschi’s, it’s a blank stare. Here, though, at Three C’s, you get a very pleasant ‘How are you?’ and a most polite ‘How is your day?’ Of course, they are new to the neighborhood and drumming up new business, but their attentiveness got my attention. I hope it stays this way.
2) Cleanliness. Brand-​spankin’ new tile, fresh produce, no dust, clean countertops. Again, they just opened. Again, I hope this stays this way.
3) Music. Both times I’ve gone in, it has been a mellow piano. Not dull elevator music, not sassy jazz music. Just a simple piano. No annoying Lady Whoseywhatsit Taylor Miley whining out some irritating sound at a volume so loud I can hardly think straight.
4) Selection. Not quantity so much as variety. In addition to the usual conveniences, they also have slightly more exotic items as imported candies and juices as well as mixers for your favorite alcoholic party beverage, they have home items like plugs and fabric storage drawers and they have more obscure items like ginseng jelly and hooka pipes. Yes, I said hooka pipes. Not my thing but I applaud the option.
5) Proximity. Ok, this one is laziness on my part. It is maybe 25 steps closer than 7-​eleven. But I will give that one to them anyway.
Three C’s earned 4 stars instead of 5 because they are as pricey as the other convenience stores, the number of actual items on the shelves within each category is small, and they are not opened 24 hours. But I will give my hard earned cash to these guys over the other two any day of the week, only it will be between the hours of 6am and 12am. Check it out.