Mac’s Convenience Store Limited

Central (and well known) location.
Friendly and courteous staff.
Even though the people hanging around the area are for the most part suspicious looking, I have to give them 5 stars for being cool and remaining open ²⁴⁄₇!

Convenient spot & never fails since it’s ²⁴⁄₇! I don’t know how the workers keep their head on straight since there’s always a straggler around so don’t try to be brave and go there alone after midnight! But I went yesterday to get a couple energy drinks & I saw in fine print that full throttles were included in 2 for $ 4! But when I brought them to the counter, the cashier tried charging me full price THEN ARGUED with me about it. So I had to reluctantly switch them. tipped me off a bit

Good selection of all the things that you need to pick up from a convenience store, whether it’s candy or soda or snacks. Easily located and priced. I happened to need change for the C-​Train and this was right there. Hello, bottle of water.
Interesting cross section of people here.

Ah yes, the «Crack Macs». As a previous reviewer alluded to, this place has such a reputation that it’s probably one of the best landmarks in the area. In fact, when describing to friends how to find my apartment building I always say, «two blocks straight north of the crack mac’s, north east corner». Nobody who’s been in the city more than a few months ever fails with these directions. Tell them Moxies, McDonalds, etc. and they invariably ask which one, aren’t sure if they know it, etc. but there is only one «Crack Mac’s».
Yes, as several people have said below, this is one of the biggest, most well-​stocked, and varied stores in the chain, especially within Calgary and often serves as sort of a replacement grocey store for myself and most of the people I know in the area… that being said, this is one place where you truly pay the price for convenience. It’s not often that I can get to the store and home again without being asked for change or offered drugs by at least two people.
In addition, the staff are (understandably) pretty paranoid. God help you if you’re ever the only person in the store, cause you’ll probably have at least two rather bitter employees staring you down every second.
That being said, if you come in during a busy period, and can avoid the solicitation (hint: headphones make a great deterrant), then this is the place to go, especially once everything else is closed.

I haven’t entered Macs in years so I am sorry if I am boring you with this review but I just got to say wow! This is just off the train station downtown and kitty corner to Moxie’s Grill.
When I entered I was just expecting a normal convenience store and I actually felt I had entered the wrong store because… holy renovations!
There are these huge wall size photos of produce hanging from the somewhat appealing sage green walls. And neon lights featuring the frozen food and beverage area. Everything looks so sleek and modern.
Then in a far corner is this slushy console area, featuring a nice selection of slushies but kind of like in a space capsule idea, with the flavours for you to see swirling around in their own little portholes. The Chrome upper wall with the brightly painted industrial pipes and valves was just such an odd thing to expect in Macs.
Then there is this upper floor which I guess is the Subway which is a nice perk.
There is also a very pleasing presentation of fresh fruit and vegetables here. I was just kind of blown away by all the moderness. Unlike Katie and Sapna, I got great service and I even hung around and perused magazines because it was such a nice place to be in.

Also known as the «Crack Macs», this location is so infamous that I use it as a landmark when giving directions. Outside there are a number of dubious figures. Inside is ok (those guys keep outside). I would give it a firm 2.5, dead centre middle if I could. I also always watch my wallet anywhere in or near the store.
I will always hate this Mac’s a little bit. When I was still in High School, I’d pop in with my friends on our way home (it is right in front of a train station). The staff were often rude to us. Even if you hate teenagers and serving them, they still deserve respect. I was once flipping through a nice design magazine so I could see the content. Just as I had decided to buy it, the lady at the counter leaned over and groused at me to buy it or get out. Those were the only two options she gave me. Well, screw her I thought, and I got the mag somewhere else. I also didn’t return to that location for YEARS. That’s the power of customer service folks.
She seems to be gone, which is good. They’ve renovated it, so it is actually a really nice store inside. They offer fresh fruit for sale, which I love love love. Just because I’m buying convenience food doesn’t mean I’m not concerned about eating healthy.
I once bought a corndog when I was in a rush, and when I bit into it thw whole thing crumbled. It was obviously a few days old. I recommend sticking to the stuff that comes in a package or a peel only.

Definitely one of the better Macs’ in town.
I can’t stand it when I walk into a Mac’s and the store keeper just stares and watches me like a hawk. It’s so friggin awkward.
At this Mac’s, the staff is extremely easy going and efficient. You can come in and look around at your leisure without being ‘supervised’.
This Mac’s also carries an insane variety of everything! We’re talkin’ everything from Bueno chocolate bars to a dozen different kinds of fresh brewed coffee. And they even have a subway restaurant upstairs!!!
Just a tip for all you newcomers however: There are always a shady crowd gathered right outside this Mac’s. Because it is right downtown (8^th street west station if you’re on the C-​Train), a lot of people under the influence hang around the front doors. Do not be intimidated. Just ignore them and walk on right through the doors. I promise you that the inside is a helluvah lot better than the outside!