Consumer's Beverages

3.0 (8 reviews)

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Sarah D.

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6 years ago

This location is excellent. They have unchilled beer but they also have quite a few cooler cases with many kinds of beer. I've only been in here a couple times, the most recent time being a couple nights ago. I picked up some Sam Adams for a friend and a six pack of Banana Bread Beer from Eagle Brewery. It was fantastic!!! They have snacks and other great things here. The cashier was friendly and nice. I hadn't been here since before the plastic bag ban. They don't currently have plastic bags, although some stores do during the pandemic. I wasn't offered a paper bag so I juggled the two beer packages on my way out but it wasn't an issue. You currently need to wear a mask, while you're inside this store. I'll definitely return here, if I'm looking for something interesting or specific. read more

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Donald S.

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5 years ago

Went looking for Vernon's ginger ale, they didn't have it. But the clerk was very nice and looked for me, thank you. Lots of choices! Pricing doesn't seem to low, avg pricing. read more

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Kathy S.

4 years ago

It's amazing to me that I can walk into this store where there are so many people working but yet no one is doing anything! I was in there a couple weeks ago and there were 3 employees standing around; 1 employee behind the counter; and 1 employee filling the cooler! Why are you paying so many people who do nothing!! read more

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Randall B.

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10 years ago

This consumers is superb, and always has what Im looking for. There are always specials and deals and typically the stuff here is slightly cheaper then any gas station or convenience store. There is stuff out unchilled, but there is also a huge cooler in the back, so if you see something you want, and it isnt cold just ask if they have some in the back! It will be chilled and ready to go. Worthy of mention that in addition to snacks, they also have an awesome collection of steins, glasses and mugs for sale behind the counter. Check this place out. read more

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Dan K.

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Stopped here last Tuesday just before they closed to grab some beers. Selection here is great. Tons of choices for the beer enthusiast like myself. I got a Victory Baltic Porter and SoutherTier Creme Brulee in 22oz. Along with a 4 pack of Weyerbacher Old Heathen. My brother shops here all the time and says they have awesome draft selection for filling up your growler too. P.S. they now take credit cards too read more

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Rob H.

11 years ago

Now this review is for this location in particular. By far the worst employees I've ever had to deal with at a consumers beverages. I've been to this location 3 times in the past two months and it's been a bad time every time. Went for a growler fill and the guy had no idea what he was doing. I assumed he was new and I asked him if he was trained on filling the growlers. Found out he was not new which is sad, because having to explain that a growler half full of foam is unacceptable is something that shouldn't happen at a beer store. Then also ran into an extremely rude clerk who questioned my id. I have one of the newer ny state id's that have the clear spot. He obviously never seen one from the look of it. When he was giving me my change he was not paying attention and ended up dropping it on the counter rather then dropping it in my hand. Then instead of ya know saying oops my mistake, or sorry. He gives me an eyeroll and calls up the next guy in line. TL;DR Consumers is a decent shop, but this stores employees stink read more

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Kelly C.

8 years ago

If I could rate this with zero stars, I would. Extremely poor customer service. The employees as well as the manager were incredibley rude. They don't accept MN licenses (and they don't have an out of state license book either). We took our business else where and were happy to do it. If you are from out of state, steer clear from this place. read more

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L B.

8 years ago

This was by far the worst experience I have ever had dealing with a beer store [not liquor store] in my life. Not only was the staff super rude including the manager, but they did not accept a Minnesota drivers license for an ID. Do not go there if you are visiting from out of state. Very poor customer service. If i didn't have to put a star for a rating i wouldn't. 0 out of 5 stars. Horrible read more

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1280 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
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(716) 826-8859
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Flying Bison Brewing

Came in on a Saturday. I think for it being my first drink of the day. It was a fine place. I don't…read morethink I would be here any later in the day. There was a couple of odd states thrown our way when we first arrived. Not sure they expected us to show up when the demographics was older, white, and clearly in love with the cover band which was playing the Beatles. The bartenders however, were phenomenal. They seemed to be enjoying themselves which always makes the experience better. The inside has seating for I imagine 100. There are picnic benches all over plus some of them have small table games to play. There are a few benches outside in the front and then when you get to the back there are more plus other games and an overall nice area to chill in. Parking is abundant and there are so many side streets where you'll always find a spot.

This is absolutely my favorite brewery in Buffalo and I don't even drink beer! The owner, Tim,…read morepours a mean hard cider for this gluten free gal, however. Everyone who works here is friendly, accommodating, and a lover of good beer. They brew their own and, according to everyone I know who's been here, it's almost always delicious. They don't serve food apart from chips, so it's not a gastro pub by any means. However, if it's good drink, good entertainment, and good company you're looking for, you've come to not only the right place, but the best place. They get so many good bands and comedians here! The last time I went, I saw my favorite stand up comic. The atmosphere is cheerful but not rowdy. So if you're the type of person who loves to meet new, fun people who love and consume beer, come to Flying Bison. Not only will you have a great time, you'll also have a good brew to settle down with. Also, they allow dogs. What's not to love?

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12 Gates Brewing

Came on a Friday night. Weather was perfect for sitting outside. Good beer selection, mostly theirs…read morebut a few others on tap too, plus cans of a few non alcoholic beers. Ordered food and they brought it out to us. I got the french dip. The beef was tender and flavorful. There was enough au jus that I still had a little left after finishing the sandwich even though I dipped for every bite.

This is a cute place with good beer and fun pub grub. We came here on a Friday and were treated…read morelike family by our server, Jess. We liked the Fenrir and the Pilsner, and started with a bowl of very hearty Beer Cheese soup. Next, we tried the Jammin to the End Flatbread, which was delicious. They certainly didn't skimp on the burnt ends, which were awesome. The only downside is finding the place, tucked back in an industrial park.

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Brewery & Distillery Tours Niagara

5.0

(7 reviews)

25.2 mi

I cannot thank Rich enough for the fantastic time he showed us (and a half dozen other pairs of…read moredrinkers) on our tour recently. I've been on quite a few wine tours over the years, and it does take a certain personality to be able to do it well - but Rich was able to entertain AND be personable. He was professional AND endearing. He was always engaged in what we thought of each stop, and his relationship with the people at the breweries/distilleries/wineries seemed genuine. And whether it was him or just the smaller size, It honestly felt like we were treated better, being a part of Rich's group, then being in a group of 50 coming off a tour bus. The stops were all great. I had some reservations about a few, but was honestly able to find something I loved at each location. Not to mention, the price is extremely competitive with all of the other tours I was researching. The van we were in was even fancy and brand new. If you're looking for something just a little different than your standard wine tour, I cannot recommend them enough.

I booked a surprise tour for my husband's birthday and we had an amazing time. Rich was with me…read moreevery step, from choosing the stops of our custom tour, booking a package, working with me to keep the big surprise from my husband, right through to being an amazing guide on the big day. I would absolutely recommend Brewery and Distillery tours to my friends and family and I hope we get to do another tour soon!

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Portage Tours

4.9

(14 reviews)

65.7 mi

Seating for 13 on the van, you can join other friendly travelers or reserve the whole thing. The…read moretour is a great mingling of education and adventure in a wonderful clean, comfortable and intimate setting.

Saturday afternoon fun! Buy your ticket and hop aboard for Flights N' Bites (or whichever Portage…read moretour you're considering). Drinks, food, adventure, and new friends - everything is included. Important to understand- you don't NEED to gather a group or plan ahead to enjoy Rochester's food/drink scene. I loved how you just reserve a seat and take "flight". We were celebrating our anniversary, another couple was celebrating a birthday, others were simply exploring... We started with private tour/tasting @ a distillery, sipped yummy hard cider flights, and enjoyed craft beer tasting at a microbrewery - with snacks along the way. in addition to being very gracious hosts, Jeff & Susan (owners and guides), showed us historic places, beautiful wall art, and shared some unique Rochester history. The bus was comfy & spacious, with places to keep our purchases. With a built-in adventure and safe driver, a Portage Tour would be a perfect girls night, afternoon with out-of-town guests, or birthday celebration (and you don't need to pedal. lol.). Highly recommend for Rochesterians & out-of-town guests alike.

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Bootleggers

5.0

(1 review)

27.1 mi

This place has a ton of ambience. Live bands. Just the old world charm…read more Bootleggers is one of those places that should go back to you again and again and again. The food in the ambience are excellent. The staff is great. I miss it already.

From the owner: We are a unique craft tour company who are geeks of the industry and positive ambassadors to our…read moreregion, here we believe in the fine art of food, beer and wine touring. With over 25 years in the industry, we are the essential Niagara experience for beer, wines and spirits and will provide a first class energetic & immersive experience with great value and structure! Our services include: Beer Tours Brewery Tours Distillery Tours Food & Wine Tours

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TourRoc

4.5

(2 reviews)

64.2 mi

We had a great time, very comfortable transportation, The tour personnel were very informative…read moreabout the brews and the local breweries .Some of the places we toured also had food.Thanks TourRoc

I was lucky to go on the inaugural tour for TourRoc, and had an amazing time! The luxury tour bus…read more(complete with A/C, leather seats, wifi, restroom, and power outlets), along with the knowledgeable tour director brought us to three different local craft breweries. We started out at VB Brewery, where we enjoyed our flight of awesome beer, and then had a tour of the brewing facility itself (where we got a secret extra tasting!). From there, we headed to Lost Borough, where the beer was equally amazing (and a few of us may have ordered from Sticky Lips right around the corner, which is totally encouraged!). The final stop of the day was over in Webster at Knucklehead Craft Brewing. This brewery had my favorite beer of the day, the Knockout Stout. This brewery also has a kitchen where they serve some awesome food as well! I would definitely recommend TourRoc to anybody who is interested in craft beer, or to anybody who is interested in learning more about it and the Rochester beer scene in general. Probably the best thing about TourRoc is you literally just have to show up and you're set. Your ticket price includes EVERYTHING - luxury transportation, a flight of beer at each brewery (or for those of you who are gluten free, wine, cider, or cocktails as available), snacks and water on the tour bus, and all tips for the driver and tour director. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (alcoholic or not) on the tour bus as well! It's obvious that the detail that went into creating the TourRoc experience that the owners truly love Rochester and have a passion for local craft beer. Can't wait to go on my next tour!

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Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo

Checked in early to watch the Knicks on Saturday night after the US Wrecked Paraguay last night. I…read morehad the pleasure by greeted by legitimately the hostess with the mostesst Miss AJ . She recommend us sitting at the bar and what food and drink we should have before the game . If Southern Tier was to have a Northern Light I'd recommend AJ everyday of the week and twice on Saturday

If you're heading to a Buffalo Sabres game, Southern Tier Brewing Company is the perfect place to…read morestop beforehand. It's literally just steps away from the KeyBank Center, making it an ideal pre-game spot. The beer selection is excellent, with tons of options to choose from. My favourite was the Raspberry Wheat, it was super refreshing and packed with flavour. The ladies behind the bar were also kind enough to let me try a couple of different samples before I made my decision, which is always appreciated. For food, I ordered the Blackened Chicken Sandwich. To be honest, it wasn't quite the style of blackened chicken I'm used to. It felt more like grilled chicken with Cajun seasoning than a true blackened preparation. That said, it was still a very enjoyable sandwich. The chicken was juicy, full of flavour, and not dry at all, and the bacon was cooked exactly the way I like it. The fries were nicely seasoned and paired perfectly with the meal. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere with plenty of seating and lots of TVs, including some absolutely massive screens, making it a great place to catch other games while enjoying a beer. Great beer, good food, friendly service, and an unbeatable location for Sabres fans. I'll definitely be back! For more food, brewery, and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

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Southern Junction

We came to Southern Junction for the first time tonight and were extremely impressed. Sometimes…read morehighly talked about restaurants disappoint, but this did not! We ordered take out on the website and arrived a bit early (4:15 on a Saturday). We grabbed drinks at the bar and they were delicious! I especially loved the drink I had with smoke infused rye! If you order takeout, note you can go right in and up to the register (you don't need to wait in line). The line formed and was outside the door when we arrived! There was seating options inside and outside and all staff was helpful and kind. When we got home to dig in, we were amazed at the melt in your mouth bbq! We got the Texas Trinity to share with the Brisket Biriyani and beans as our side. The biriyani was a rice with brisket and amazing flavor. I'm not usually a huge rice lover but truly enjoyed this! The ribs were to die for and fall off the bone and the kielbasa was delicious! We also got a side of cardamom cornbread ( melt in your mouth!) and the cowboy Mac which my boyfriend absolutely loved. For dessert we got the cinnamon roll which was ginormous but good! Overall, amazing experience, food, and drink even with take out! We'll be back!

Very good and highly recommend. The setup at this restaurant is different than most. You line up to…read moreplace your order at the stand and pay. They will slice the meet right there and will give you almost everything or, if not, they'll bring it to you. If you dine in, then to find your seat. It's not a table service kind of place. Bar is great as well, but small. Street parking only. Friendly staff. A little pricy but it's meat so expect to pay a little more. Their Texas Twinkie is amazing - bacon wrapped stuff jalapeño. Definitely try this place!

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Banana Pudding

Sevens

Stopped by to grab a quick Joe to wake up and i was mesmerized by the cups - - yes, the C-U-P! I…read moreloooove the ingenious folding corners turned sippy cup- all the plastic lids that don't have to go to the landfill !!! My mind was seriously BLOWN by how clever the design is to reduce waste - can every cafe/restaurant/wherever you can grab a drink from hop on this supply purchasing pretty please!!! The thought of helping the environment even just a little bit - which adds up to a whole lot considering the amount of to-go beverage consumption daily - really adds up to make a huge impact! But let's get back to Sevens - thank you for enlightening my day by your choice of packaging. The (hot( almond joy latte i ordered was awesome, as was the hash brown i shared with the hubs. I love the comfy inviting decor and service was friendly and top notch. I was second in line but it quickly stretched to the door as more ppl came for their cup of Joe's and even tho it was clearly under-staffed we all waited happily to place our order. Oh and opening 7 days a week (because you're Sevens!?! Hmm...) means I'll be back again soon because why oh why most ALL the best cafes are closed on Mon&Tues baffles me but since YOU are open i'll be back :)

Have been wanting to come to this women and queer owned cafe since I first read about it. My…read morepartner and I finally stopped in for coffees, an absolutely delicious vegan Caesar crunch salad, and a made in-house bagel. Everything was so good, for me the show stopper was the salad. My partner loved the bagel. We both enjoyed our afternoon coffee. The space is beautiful and cozy, it would be the perfect place to come and read or knock out some work. They have completely non-plastic to go cups which are unique looking and we loved the extra effort they put into sustainability. They have bags of their used coffee grounds for free if you need to add to your compost pile or whatever needs you might have. 10/10, will be back!

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Ghost cookie, seasonal bun: maple, sausage roll

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Overwinter Coffee

great coffee! and i'm picky…read more. i like more super fruity light roasts. Overwinter's roast 'on tap' was not that but it was super good.

Very small shop in downtown Buffalo. There's only a few seats on a bar top with the window view…read more The drink selection is kept to a minimum but they offer seasonal options so I got the pumpkin latte which wasn't too strong. It's a nice place to stop by when walking around the city. The barista was kind

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Raspberry vanilla espresso with coconut milk

Proprietor prepping our espressos.

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Porch view and coffee sign

Five Points Bakery

If I could give you more stars I would. Your business was recommended to me, by the Airbnb when I…read moreasked for some good local coffee shops. Little did I know I'd be coming into my favorite type of literally "everything"! Eclectic and vintage decor with absolutely perfect use of vintage and antique kitchen and table ware. A very interesting and fun repurposing of an old building/house. Very friendly, patient and helpful employees (apologies to the very kind woman at the counter, because when I'm excited I tend to chatter a lot). The baked goods were delicious, the whole grain toast was hearty and so full of flavor. The croissant was large, flaky and buttery. My husband's apple cake was moist and the frosting was perfect. I really enjoyed the coffee and since they don't grind the beans for you, I bought the bag of their signature blend then stopped at Walmart for a coffee bean grinder. I love savory for breakfast so I had 2 soft boiled eggs, ham, gruyere cheese, whole grain toast and pesto. When my plate came I was very pleased to see the vintage items used and some repurposed very cleverly. If the decor isn't your "thing"...make a visit for their food and coffee.

Great place. Got the chocolate cake, brownie, and sourdough croissant. All were delicious and the…read morecroissant is to die for. Staff was friendly, inside seems cool but we're out in their sheltered patio in the sun. Gonna have to come back here!

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