Sol Convenience

Can’t believe I never tried this place before considering I am walking distance. I just didn’t believe a convenience store would serve good food (think day old hot dogs at 7 – 11).
Came here following a recommendation from a friend (a trained chef).
We’re both originally from the middle east so we know what good middle eastern food is, just saying…
Friendly service and plenty of room to sit down and enjoy this comfort food.
Very solid shwarma, nicely spiced and moist, one of the better ones in town (at least the one I had — chicken). Up there in the leader category with Babylon in my opinion.
Tasty hummus and tabouli salad as well. Not a fan of hot sauce so didn’t try it.
Will be back from more. I’m actually salivating now…

Rarely would I ever feel the need to review a convenience store however this is the exception!
Sol which is now Noor Market is a wonderful addition to the sometimes sketchy corner that is Fraser and Broadway.
As a corner store this place is bright, clean and the staff are super friendly.
As a quick place to grab a bite I love it! This place s now my favorite place to grab a donair or falafel plate. Delicious.
Keep up the good work!

I came here for the donairs because another Unilocaler recommended this place. It is definitely not your average 711 or gas station convenience shop. The staff is friendly and cheerful and very welcoming. The store itself is very different and actually has some sense of interior design! As for my lamb donair, it was very affordable as it was under $ 5 and they definitely do not skimp out on toppings. However I found the meat to be kind of drier than what I’m used to. Overall, the quality was good. I came at a busy time so service was slow but I was in no rush. Right by the Fraser stop on the 99 B-​line. Hooray for cheap lunch!

I love their new addition to the store that they just finished with a whole wall of coolers with wide selection of beverages, and a new name of NOOR but still the same friendly staffs and owner.
I always buy my milk there cause there price on their milk are $ 4.99 specially their Homo milk is only $ 4.99 compare to other convenience I have to pay close to $ 7.
They really brighten up that corner. I hope them all the best !

Very friendly and very well priced. I hope only the best for these guys.

What an incredibly friendly staff! We were greeted as SOON as we walked into the store. Very clean looking inside as well.
Also the most delicious iced coffee/​frappacino I have ever tasted. They have french vanilla and mocha. Will definitely come back just for that.

What is there to say about a convenience store? Usually that the harsh fluorescent lighting and horrible staff make you want to get in, get your schnicky snacks and GTFO. Sol however, is one-​stop-​shop Nirvana. It is the Mecca of corner-​stores. The crème de la crème of convenience…
Upon entry you will be greeted at whatever time of day — or night — it is, by a friendly and upbeat staff. The place has a family feel to it. But like a family owns it and they also employ all their relatives and their friends and their relative’s friends. The selection of food, snacks and household items is exemplary. The prices are competitive with the shitty Mac’s across the street, especially given that Sol is also 24 hours. The clerk always let’s me know if there is a sale on a product he know’s I often buy, and my change is commonly rounded up to the nearest quarter.
They also feature a little café/​donair-​tisery in the back. Fair warning: When you get a huge pile of meat on flat bread for under five bucks ($ 4.89 and it comes with a can of pop!!!) you have to be wary. I quite enjoy their donairs but my lower intestinal tract can’t handle more than one a week. I’m just not the strapping young lad with the cast iron stomach that I used to be.
It’s always a pleasure to shop here and my days are often a little brighter thanks to the effortlessly friendly service provided. Take the time to make a pilgrimage here to grab a tub of Ben and Jerry’s or maybe some not-​so-​sketchy East Van Donair.

Sol’s is the best convienance store ever, even when it’s not actually convienant. They’re a 24-​hour shop where the staff are never rude, no matter how early it is or how drunk you are. They serve amazing donairs and hot dogs in a kitchen during the day. They have cereal sold by the bowl. They have coffee. They have donuts. And the usual convienant junk. Cheap cigarettes. Lottery. Everything you would want in a convienance store, and then some.
The donair special is crazy good. $ 5 for a stuffed pita with lamb, vegetables, tzatziki, and a can of soda. I don’t know where else you’d find something at that price, I’d almost be scared to try it. But Sol’s make a great donair too. Don’t ask how or why, they just do.
But it’s just a convienance store? No. They have a cashier who habitually tells me «see you tomorrow,» even though I don’t live anywhere near them. So you won’t, but thanks for trying. Some other time, but soon.

A clean and pretty well-​stocked convenience store with super friendly staff.

You won’t be S.O.L. with us! (Not their real slogan.)
The donairs I hear are good, but I can vouch for a pretty solid falafel for $ 3.99 which can also be made into a plate with a salad for a few dollars more. It comes with a free pop, which is a wicked deal, for when you’ve been playing pinball all day and have forgetten to eat. Just like the Sun provides us with life, Sol will provide you with tasty nourishment. Although I had a weird awkward encounter last time I was there. Here is the transcription of the conversation as recorded in my brain:
Me: Does the falafel plate come with pita?
Him: No pita.
Me: Hmm (Eyeing the pita bag behind him). No pita?
Him: No pita.
Me: Do you sell pita? (looking around the store)
Him: Maybe, have a look over there.
Me: I don’t seem to see any.
Him: No pita.
He proceeds to make the falafel plate in the to go container, and puts a pita in the bag as well.

I was going to a friend’s near here for brunch and realised I needed jam for the scones I’d baked. I tried an Asian grocers a block away and they had no jam. This place had three flavours. Nothing fancy but hey, it’s a convenience store.
Two things really struck me about this place. One was the two guys sitting at the counter along the window eating Donair. It looked pretty damn tasty! The second was the super friendly guy behind the counter! I was only buying a jar of jam but wow, this guys knows how to make a customer feel special. You just don’t expect that at a convenience store. In fact, I have decided that his charming, warm smile takes this review up from 3 stars to 4! Also, compared to the grocers I’d been to this place was immaculate.
This isn’t in my hood but if it was I would already have tried a Donair.