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Metro Glebe
Categories: Food Grocery Food Bakeries Food Food Delivery Services Grocery, Bakeries, Food Delivery Services [Edit]
754 Bank StOttawa, ON K1S 3V6
(613) 232-9466
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 10 pm
Sat 8 am - 9 pm
Sun 9 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Metro Glebe
5 reviews in English
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Review from Andrew A.
Montréal, QC
8/14/2008
Great grocery store, lots of organic produce and and specialty foods. The bakery and cold counter have a good selection, Even though this is a small store, it's a great one.
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Review from Amanda B.
Ottawa, ON
1/7/2011
If you're looking for Loeb Glebe, this is it, just with different name. All the Loeb's changed to Metros, so this is now officially the Metro Glebe, but it's still the same store, but looks more updated.
This definitely wouldn't be my favorite grocery store to shop at, since it's small and can be a bit more expensive, but I really, really love that they have delivery! It's not the cheapest, but it can be incredibly convenient. I used to use their delivery grocery service when it was terribly cold outside and I didn't have a car. You can buy your groceries there and head home, and they'll just deliver your groceries at a set time later that day. You can also order online! You can view the flyer online and search for items, add them to your virtual shopping basket, enter your contact and delivery information, and select your method of payment and delivery time. It's all very simple and easy to get the hang of, and it's especially great for students and those that pay with Interac. -
Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
12/8/2010
In a nutshell (aisle three) this place is small, pricey but offers a lot of variety.
If you don't mind paying a bit more for your groceries and having the trade off being that they have more options, especially a lot of organic and specialty choices then there's nothing to complain about at this Glebe grocery store.
The place recently underwent a face lift and that's exactly what it was -- they updated the exterior and the entrance but the rest of the store stayed the same as they have little room to work with inside. Despite the small size the store is laid out well and you feel like you're in a family run place instead of a chain supermarket (this store is actually both -- a family runs this Loeb location).
The checkouts can get really crowded especially on busy weekends but just be patient as the staff move you through there quickly.
This location also offers delivery for a relatively low cost.
Loeb is a popular place for those who live in the Glebe so don't be too annoyed if you find a lot of people in the aisles just standing around visiting.
Their bakery makes excellent cakes too! -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
11/19/2008
Considering its size, the Glebe Loeb has a good selection and not just the essentials. They have a great produce section, although they sometimes lack in fresh herbs. They also have a hefty organic section and lots of vegetarian "meat" in various sections of the store. If you prefer your food to be already prepared, whether that be a frozen meal or in the deli, you may find this grocery store lacking in variety. The deli is decent, but not as great as other Loeb delis. The frozen food section is also puny. But if you prepare your own recipes, this store will rarely lack in ingredients.
However, the prices at this store, which is owned by a couple named McKeen, are notoriously higher than other grocery stores. Perhaps it's due to the location since the Glebe is a pricey neighbourhood and there isn't much grocery store competition in the area.
I also constantly notice that the staff are pretty explicit in front of customers. I don't mind this, but I'm aware that this displays a lack of professionalism. The staff banter around customers about personal stuff in their lives, but that's not really something that would ever concern me. What does concern me is over the years I've seen dozens of arguments between staff and many displeased employees. Perhaps this is due to bad treatment by management rather than the smaller possibility that they keep hiring pre-disgruntled people. -
Review from Annie C.
Kingston, ON
5/22/2011
Hmmph. They do have a great selection and some interesting specialty foods all packed into one wee space. Some highlights include their coffee selection and their breads (Artisan Bakery! Yes!). However, super pricey. To be expected I guess since it's both Metro and in the Glebe, but I still get grumpy every now and then about their prices. That being said, I can still get in and out of there with minimal shopping sacrifices for about $40/week versus maybe $30-$35 at Food Basics.
