My man and I have just moved to Strathcona and we LOVE it here. The neighborhood is soooo beautiful and everyone is so nice to each other. Out of all the places we have lived in downtown, we love strathcona the best!

Benny's Market aka Benny Foods is my FAV market ! They have the most delicious deli in the back. Everything is soooo fresh. They also have the best chicken burger patty's, not to... more

I came in hoping to find Tahini. Not only did this little "convenience" store have tahini, they had 3 different sizes! The store has much more than you would ever expect from a neighborhood corner store. The sandwiches/paninis from the deli are out of this world. I had the special last week, which was one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted. I love this store, and the family that runs it is... more

Ever since I got spending allowance from my parents I would go here after school to get their baby Benny Burger (deli style sandwich and has less ingredients than their regular one) which was only $1.9 back in the day. The price has definitely gone up for the baby Benny, which is now over $3 and the owners also said that I'm too old to get the baby Benny now.

I get the regular Benny burger now... more

Great little place tucked away in historic Strathcona. I come here for the sandwiches. Head to the back of the store and place your order at the deli and in a few minutes you can enjoy a lovely sandwich on bread or in a bun.

While your are waiting for your sandwich, walk around the store and check out all the imported and locally made specialties that you also see at Whole foods or on... more

This was an interesting find in Strathcona. Who knew a little deli like this would blow me away.

Family ran business with lot of Italian imported goods and deli in the back. Some of the stuff I seen here was pretty cool. One thing in particular that I found pretty interesting was this super bright neon yellow pasta. We are talking like golden coloured pasta. Being a chef, I have never seen... more

The biggest little grocery store in Strathcona... they seem to have so many items that you wouldn't expect.. and priced low like the big guys..

Fresh baked goods, fresh house made Italian sandwiches that have a bit of local fame. But you cant beat the super friendly and sweet owners that are the kids of the many generations dating to 1917, it like one of the oldest stores in the city..

Come for the deli / grocery / Italian import goods - stay for the conversation!

Benny's has been at this location for three generations, since the original Italian immigrant patriarch won the then ice-cream parlour in a poker game! If you're lucky and have some time - the senior Mr Benny will be at the cash register and holding court - telling colourful stories about the area's unique history,... more

Love this spot. This whole neighborhood is just surprising. A quiet and close-knit patch away from the hubub of Chinatown and Hastings. The homes are beautiful, and Benny's Market seems to serve a dual function of stocking really nice specialty items (canned artichokes, olives, great pastas and grains, good organic meats, etc.) and serving up a delicious cheap lunch. There's a laundry list of... more

Koobassa Day, I love them so much I made a video
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Better known as Benny's Market, this store is hidden away but well known amongst the residents of Strathcona. It's a homely convenience store that sells typical canned and dry goods, and has a deli in the back that makes amazing cheap sandwiches.

The store looks like a small apartment building from the outside, and in fact it probably is host to several families living in the upper quarters.... more