It's proximity to everything noteworthy in downtown Toronto makes Chinatown a cheap and easy stopover for visitors and residents. Spadina is stacked high with Chinese shops, grocery stores and restaurants - a haven for those on a budget. Noteworthy are the cheap noodle shops open until very late at night (good post-bar snacking) and the very reasonably priced grocery stores. Cheap clothing and homeware stores are also on every corner - good for all things made out of plastic.