corner store

a store located at the corner of the street common in all urban/ghetto areas across the U.S. Typically run by Arabs or Chinese, these stores sell all needs, including toiletries, food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and cigarettes. These products, with the exception of cigarettes, and some soda/pop are almost always non-brand name and for double to triple the price. Also a variety of narcotics can usually be purchased here on the outside of the store although not 'officially' part of the store. Most of these stores are held up often so many store owners now keep a 'piece' under the counter to fend off these thieves.