Cambie General Store

If you’ve seen the movie Half-​Baked, or have checked the #4 listing on
under «bodega», you know what I am talking about when I use that word to describe this place.
There’s an older man that is working behind the counter, he’s a nice enough guy, always got a smile on his face, pretty relaxed… enjoying life. The places is full of chips and pop, and a couple old arcade video games??? Perhaps he plays them when its slow in the store, getting mesmerized by the electronic lights flashing in his eyes? Perhaps not. There are a few isles that aren’t really full of much of anything, the place looks like it hasn’t had any new inventory since 1989, and there is a layer of dust that hasn’t just settled on everything, it has pretty much moved in and claimed its territory.
The Cambie G is handy, because its right next to the Liquor Barn, so you can grab your mixer, some chips and go, but don’t be fooled. This ain’t no 7 – 11, and it ain’t no Macs, this place is the Cambie General… how much do you think they make in a day at the Cambie General? Big brother is watching…

Seeing those kids behind the counter grow up over the past few years has firmly entrenched Cambie General Store in my heart. Always greet by a friendly smile and hello. Have never tried the video game at the front door, but the lack of perspiring and hormonal teenage boys hints that it may not be a popular game. I avoid the stale chocolate bars, but my mister swears by the ciggies.