Full service liquor store with neatly stocked shelves and plenty of snacks. The two clerks were…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. I went there to purchase a specific bottle which they did not have in stock but ended up purchasing a nice bottle of Michters. The store is much smaller than it appears to be in photos.

Allen is the best. I come here a lot and he's always very pleasant and welcoming. The store is…read moresuper organized all the time. Love this place.

The thirty something dudes working the counter were rude, hostile, and paranoid. Told our friends…read moreto get out, told us he wouldn't sell to us for some reason then did anyways and inspected our ids for a ridiculous amount of time then said something like 'we were lucky we got it this time' as if he is some blessing from freaking god. He was mumbling under his breath and genuinely seemed like he was tweaking or strung out. Beyond confused as to what the issue was he was saying a bunch of rude stuff and for some reason had his little friend sitting behind the counter just staring us down. Don't come here.

The men behind the counter approached me and my party with the most insane attitude. Before we…read morewalked into the store we sensed the horrible energy seeping out of the doors. trying to purchase our alcohol was a trip to hell and back. The man behind the counter wouldn't accept our ids as if we would even attempt to come to this swamp being underage. it's my girls birthday and our entire night is ruined. don't ever come here unless you want your entire perception of yourself changed

BIERGARDEN @ ENCINITAS…read more Parking can be a little difficult since this spot is located right on the main strip in Encinitas. There's parallel street parking throughout the area, so you might get lucky and find a spot nearby. I ended up parking on one of the side streets, which worked out perfectly. I came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was definitely busy. We had to wait a little while for a table because several tables still needed to be cleaned before they could seat new guests. The staff was incredibly friendly, though, and we were seated as soon as they could. It did take about 15 minutes before a server was able to come over and take our order, but the restaurant was completely packed, so it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. After spending the day at the beach, we were really just in the mood for drinks. I ordered the Blood Orange Margarita, which can be served with Tajín, sea salt, or no rim at all. It was really good and definitely on the stronger side, which I appreciated. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much ice, but the flavor itself was great. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, large open windows that let in plenty of fresh air, and a fun, lively vibe that makes it a great place to relax after a beach day. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the ambiance and cocktails, just be prepared for a little wait if you visit during peak hours.

My mother and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday in June. We both received burgers, she asked for…read moreonion rings instead of fries and I asked for a Caesar salad instead of fries. My burger had very little flavor. The meat was dry, it was still edible just wouldn't order it again. The Caesar salad was fantastic!!!! The lettuce was amazing and the dressing was absolutely delicious. My mother ordered the fig burger with a side of onion rings and instead she got fries and there was no goat cheese on the burger. However she still loved the burger. Also all the pictures online show that they have WAFFLE FRIES - THEY DO NOT. The service was good and they were helpful in fixing the issues with the onion rings. Ambiance is very loud being right on the 101 but it's not terrible.

Attended a class here and tasted some really great wines!…read more They educate us and the staff are so friendly

A visit to Total Wine in Encinitas for "curbside pickup" now includes a complimentary gaslighting…read moresession. I ordered a specific vintage Rioja online for curbside pickup. They swapped my order with a younger vintage and failed to mention it. No email. No, "We substituted this because we're out of stock--is that okay?" They quietly swapped it, hoping I wouldn't notice or wouldn't care. But I was buying a Rioja, not a Walmart box wine. I discovered the switch, had to leave my car, grab a shopping cart, go back inside, and find someone to help. That's when the tap dance began. The first employee pretended that vintages didn't matter. He called in the self-proclaimed expert, who introduced himself with, "I'm the wine guy. What's the problem?" As it turns out, the problem was standing right in front of me. Rather than acknowledge that substituting a vintage without informing the customer might be an issue, he spent several minutes explaining why it shouldn't matter. Eventually he landed on, "It's just a $30 bottle of wine." Actually, it was a case. Twelve bottles--$360 of wine. He asserted the two wines were equally rated when they were not. A review from home revealed the younger substitute averaged a full point lower rating (WA, WS, JD, WE, TA). As I explained that vintage and ratings represent value, he interrupted. When I politely asked not to be interrupted, he rolled his eyes, looked away, and said it was time to find a manager. Manager David was as helpful as helpful as a light bulb without electricity. He asked what the problem was. I went through the list, concluding that if he wanted to sell a younger wine with a questionable rating he should have said so and provided some kind of discount. He seemed remarkably uninterested in discussing wine ratings, vintages and economics, so I asked for a refund. That took another ten minutes on top of the twenty I had already wasted. As I left, he offered a casual, "Sorry about that," delivered with all the sincerity of an automated voicemail. Total Wine in Encinitas may be convenient, but their service, honesty and wine knowledge is not. I prefer Vintage Wines out on Miramar Rd for superior wine knowledge, service and honesty.

Completely surprised by the vast selection at this store. When entering I was immediately greeted…read moreby Ray who seemed legitimately interested in how my day was... not your typical liquor store introduction. I was browsing the cooler doors and encountered a crazy variety of ciders and kombucha. Little did I know there was a secret gem in the middle of the store. A GIANT CRAFT BEER CAVE!!! Upon entering the beer cave I was blown away at the amount of Craft beer both local and from afar being offered here. I'm a huge fan of Revision Brewing so it was nice to see some of the rare releases at this location. Danny came into the cooler and asked if I had any questions in which I responded "yea, how did you get all of this good stuff?!" I must have spent close to $50.00 bucks here but it was well worth it, upon checking out a well-dressed gentleman named Z came out and thanked me for coming by. What a great experience, I will definitely be back!

Great selection of high quality whiskey's. Very helpful in figuring out what to buy as a gift. The…read morestore is filled with a huge selection of everything you could possibly want.

I truly cannot say enough great things about this location! Summer the store manager and her…read moreamazing assistant Annie walked me through the entire process of placing an extremely large online order and went out of their way to go above and beyond and pack it quickly and efficiently. The service they provided to me was immensely helpful and I will defiantly be back! THANK YOU SUMMER AND ANNIE!! :)

I love coming here! They always have what I'm looking for and the staff is always very friendly…read moreand helpful. I usually know what I want but whenever i need a recommendation they never let me down. Love their beer selection as well! Never a need to go anywhere else.

Great place for an intimate small group! There is about 4 small tables and a bar top for standing…read more It was perfect for a small glass of wine. It wasn't crowded at opening times but after 6:30 it could be standing room only. Host could have been a sommelier but non the less he was nice and offered a suggestion for a Red.

I loved this wine bar!…read more It is small and intimate. It seems truly focused on wine which I appreciate. I like wine bars that are restaurant-esque as well but I appreciate this option of wine bar where the focus is really on the wine. The offerings on the menu all looked very good so I had some help at the bar on what to choose. The woman at the bar was able to choose a wine that was exactly what I wanted on the first try. I don't remember the name but it was a nice fruity and juicy chilled red. So delicious on a summer evening! I also liked that they had options for 3 oz. And 5 oz. Pours and plenty of retail bottles as well. The place filled up but wasn't packed which was nice. There are a couple parking spaces around the wine bar which is convenient! I really enjoyed my experience here and can't wait to come again.

So today, my wife wanted a different cocktail that involved this element called Saint Germain…read more Well, Ralph doesn't carry it so I went to 101 or they never let me down. I asked Ben who was working do they have it and he called his boss and we went all over the store to find it and we did. By the way, they have all kinds of great Kinds of liquor, they even have Cabo favorite called 43. So great service great selection and my wife is happy. End of story.

I was shocked to see the famous Royal Liquor store in Funky Leucadia was no longer there. A…read moremainstay for locals and tourists alike disappeared in a poof. In place of the iconic Royal Liquor sign is a similar sign for WineCo. The man at the counter turned out to be the same gentleman who I have seen for years, and nothing changed inside. I am happy to report that this store is packed to the brim with beer, wind and liquor. Like ~90% of the independent liquor stores in the county, 101 Wine is Caledonian staffed and owned, just the way I like my liquor stores. I trust them. The name change is due to their online wine sales business. I removed one star because the name and new sign represent the gentrification of this funky town. This is walking distance from the new high end hotel and adjacent to a recently approved high density housing project that are stripping the character out while pulling in more bread. You will still find the same products that have been available previously, but this little hometown gem just sold a little of it's soul.

OK, it's Friday night and you live in Cardiff or you're visiting Cardiff what are you gonna have…read morefor dinner that everyone is gonna love? You're gonna go into Seaside and go to the counter and say I want the classic Cardiff crack sandwich, which will feed at least two people and maybe a kid beside. Then you gotta go down and lock the chip aisle and get your favorite chips. Maybe a nice bottle of wine check out go home and eat! When we first moved down here, I wasn't a huge fan of Cardiff crack, but I've become to look forward to every chance I get to have it. I know why it's a legend, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop and get it.

I've been coming to Seaside Market for years, and I absolutely love this place. I recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a great local market, and I'll definitely continue being a customer. That said, I've noticed a few things lately that have made it a little harder to shop here, especially as the store seems to be getting busier and busier. The biggest challenge has honestly been the crowds. It feels like the popularity of the market has really grown, which is great to see, but it can make the experience a little overwhelming. I also think it may be worth considering a larger location at some point. Parking can be incredibly difficult, especially if you have a larger vehicle, and getting in and out can sometimes be a challenge. I also recently had an unfortunate experience with a few items I purchased. The girl who helped me at the register was very kind and bagged the majority of my items, but a couple of smaller items were left outside of the bag. I was in a rush and completely forgot to grab them before I left, even though I had already paid for everything. I realized it later and called the store to explain what happened. They were kind enough to put my name on a bag and hold the items for me, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, when I came back later that week to pick them up, the items couldn't be found. It seemed like there was some miscommunication between the staff, which was really disappointing because I had specifically called ahead and was told they would be held for me. I completely understand that things can get misplaced, especially in a busy store, but it was frustrating knowing that I had already paid for the items and had made a trip back specifically to retrieve them. I also didn't have my receipt anymore because I had assumed everything had been placed in my bag, which I realize was ultimately my mistake. It's definitely something I won't let happen again. What was disappointing was that, even though the staff remembered me coming in previously, the items ultimately weren't replaced or resolved. I understand that mistakes happen, but I think this could have been handled a little better. Even with these issues, I still genuinely love Seaside Market and want to see it continue to do well. I know that growing crowds and increased popularity can create challenges, but I do think there are opportunities to improve the overall customer experience, especially when it comes to parking, managing the crowds, and communication between team members. The prices have definitely been climbing, and with the store becoming busier, it's getting a little harder to visit than it used to be. Still, there's a reason I've been coming here for years, and I'll continue to support the market. I just hope they're able to find ways to make the experience a little easier as the business continues to grow.