Fresco - Gojo Nishinotoin — Local services in Kyoto

Small grocery store. Nice range of fresh cooked prepared foods. The current seasonal sweets are usually on the ends of the aisle. Staff are always patient with customers and try to help you, with limited English. Fresco company charges for plastic bags, so bring your own or buy them there. There is a microwave in the bag packing area for customers to use. Store is always clean and tidy. Open 24hours but they sometimes run out of some stock, and have to wait to be restocked. The prepared food usually gets marked down about 8/830pm and by 10pm there isn't much of a...

Alright selection of bento boxes. But the SERVICE at the cashier was abysmal. The cashier rushed us through like cattle, although there was no need to do it because there was no long queue or anything just generally unfriendly and unwelcoming attitude. She pointed at the payment machine and acted like we were stupid first-timers (I live in Tokyo, thank you) and when we opened our groceries we saw there was no cutlery whatsoever. Avoid this supermarket at all costs if you‘re...

This was an excellent nearby resource to our hotel. We were able to stock up on a variety of drinks and snacks between meals and the staff were very helpful and polite despite our lack of Japanese language knowledge. The security out front was assuring but seemed unnecessary as the area is very nice. They have a full assortment of groceries and low prices. Lots of items on sale or specials. We will definitely be back if the...