Fantastic selection of cheeses and wine. And the most helpful and informed staff. The young woman at the cheese counter pointed me to the exact type of cheddar I love. And the young man in the wine store also listened to me and picked out the perfect red for me. read more

They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the liquor store where they have a nice selection of wine and beer. As well as a nice mix of whiskey with a few harder to find bourbons from time to time. I then move to their deli where they have a nice mix of meat and cheese. There is also a small seating area around the back of the deli where you can eat and enjoy a glass of wine on location. The staff here is wonderful as they seem happy to help and are knowledgeable about the products sold. read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - Wine, meat, and cheese. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is pretty knowledgeable about just about anything, and I have never been steered wrong in a recommendation when I could not make up my mind. My favorite side is the cheese/deli side. I enjoy Surdyk's, but they seem to have cut back on their product offerings, so I have been coming down here to France 44. They have a wonderfully curated selection of cheese of all varieties. You want soft cheese. If you are unsure of a cheese you might be interested in, the cheesemongers will certainly provide you with a description, and even allow you to sample before you buy. To complement your cheese, there is a nice array of cured meats, crackers, olives, etc to add to the cheese-eating experience. One thing I would add is that this establishment is not unlike shopping at Target. You enter to pick up one or two items, and you leave with much more than you intended. read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - Cheese heaven - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This has been on my list to visit for a while knowing that they have a selection of tinned fish, great wines, and lots of cheeses. I LOVED wandering through their little cheese shop half, with great options from honeys to crackers, and their own homemade chevre. The women at the cheese counter were super helpful in explaining what made one of the cheeses so interesting to the market for this time of year and even had samples. I loved visiting and will for sure be back on other trips! read more

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This is my kind of place! Gourmet meat and cheese deli, incredible beer/wine/spirits selection, local and global foods to take home (pasta sauces, olive oils, etc) and some incredible sandwiches. It's a bit pricey but it's Edina and the sandwiches are big and loaded. The chicken salad was our favorite of the day because the bread was softer than the baguette and a bit easier to bit into but both were delicious. Everything came out timely and there is free parking! :) read more

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Love France 44! So surprised to find I haven't reviewed it yet. My favorite move is to hit the Saturday wine tasting, then head to the cheese shop for the amazing sandwiches. Then depending on the weather eat in their little restaurant area ( the also have a really fun little patio) or take it all to go over to lake Harriet for a picnic I also really like that all the staff give great recommendations and are always friendly. The only downfall I would say is some of the prices can be higher ( for the same wines) as other shops in the city. read more

Shop here for specialty meats, cheeses, pies and more for holidays and any day! And be sure to order one of their delicious charcuterie boards for the next event. We loved having charcuterie lunch for the next few days! Very busy but well organized on the day before Thanksgiving. read more

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I had a dignity be damned moment and did a happy dance in the middle of their NA section, which is vast and wonderful and ever-expanding. Super selection of delicious treats for every palate and price point. The service was excellent, too--I couldn't find what I had come in looking for, and I quickly found help and was directed to the correct spot (right behind me... good job, self!). I really love what they've done with this place--it's always bright and inviting, and they have a gorgeous selection of glassware that would be perfect for gifting. read more

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Visited 7/2/25. France 44 is straight up the cutest. Lots of arrays of different products and cheeses for sale and it makes for such a fun visiting experience. I got the prosciutto di Parma sandwich for lunch and sat inside. I did do the recommended add of the arugula and fig jam, although I don't know that it needed this to elevate the sandwich. The sandwich as a whole was super fresh and I personally loved the orzo salad side that they provided. Overall, while the sandwich was good, it did feel a bit steep price-wise ($17 with the added arugula and jam). A nice way to treat yourself but couldn't warrant getting this for lunch on the regular! Such a fun place though and will still be back to check out the fun cheeses and meats! read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - Prosciutto di Parma sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

An absolute foodie destination. There are two sides to the shop: a large liquor store with an emphasis on hard liquor, and the area I made purchases in, the cheese shop. Cheese is my thing, and I was delighted to find they had a vast assortment with many items that are difficult to find in the US. Many cheeses had informational cards. The monger was quite helpful and patient as I made my selections, custom cutting many of the blocks for me. The shop also had a large range of accompaniments--jams, honey, crackers, pickles, butter--and a deli menu complete with a small case of delectable-looking baked goods. read more

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I think I've driven past this spot an infinite number of times thinking that this was simply a wine/liquor store...I couldn't have been more wrong! What a fun place to grab a bite, a glass, and enjoy some time to catch up with friends. Plenty of parking in the dedicated parking lot! As you walk in, there's a cafe/butcher shop to the left and a liquor store/wine shop to the right! The butcher shop/cafe is stocked with TONS of fun snack, packaged goods, international cheeses, and cuts of meat! I could have spent an hour exploring all they had to offer. We got glasses of wine, a meat and cheese board, and a sandwich to go! They have lovely happy hour deals, which we took advantage of! Everything was yummy and the staff were very educational on what we were served! I'm definitely adding this spot to my rotating happy hour list! read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! I have been doing the half sandwich half soup in order to keep trying their sandwiches and also get some of their delicious soup. The tomato soup is phenomenal and the beef chilli currently being served is very good- it does have a hint of sweetness to it in case that is something you arent looking for. Their truffle brie is to die for and I always pair it with their Marcona Almonds and Jams. Lastly that brown butter blondie- I could marry it. Honestly you cant go wrong with anything here. Highly recommend for lunch! read more

We were a amazed at the veggie, cheese and fruit, cracker and bread arrangements that 44 Wines & Spirits created, they were set up on wooden trays and each of the five dips and 10 cheeses were labeled so one could tell what they were eating. The use of watermelon radishes, side cut carrots, figs and apricots with other assorted fruit on the cheese plate were curated with great care. If you are looking to have someone else prep food for your home entertainment, use them! We dealt with Anna And she also was a rockstar. read more

A nice curated selection of wines and spirits. This was a perfect stop for us before the holiday celebrations began. While they might not have just the exact thing you are looking for there is always very helpful service that will point you in the right direction. We found a lovely Pinot noir to try and a small half bottle of sparkling cuvée and even a little Lambrusco bottle to try as well. It's hard to walk in here and not find something to try. read more

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Not my fav liq store They have nice global choices Needs more rotation They have a make your own six pack. It is pretty small and not in coolers. Barely managed to eke out a unique six tonight. At least expand it or make it cold! What they lack in the make your own sixer department, they make up for in the international offerings of beer that they do have in the coolers. Way too heavy on the Belgians, though. I think most of us geeky beer drinkers would like more diversity. However, I do usually manage to find something from Italy or Switzerland that I haven't had before. The France is for the street name and not the beer selection. I don't know anything about the distribution laws, but it seems like they have a nice little foothold in some places that nobody else in MN does. If they put the make your own in the coolers with some international flavor (more than Heineken and Guinness, etc - can you get anything from Portugal?) this could be a five! read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - French Dip. Was not impressed. Light on meat. Bread was way too crispy/firm for a French Dip. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great liquor store with an even better deli and cheese shop attached. They've got an event program and space that takes full advantage of the super knowledgeable cheese and meat mongers down stairs so look at their classes and events, for sure. Dogs are allowed in the cafe patio but not inside. The liquor store allows them in, though. They have weekly, rotating specials for pie, sandwiches, salad, or whatever else is in season so check the café often. I usually get the "vegetarian surprise" which is exactly what it sounds like. They make you an ad-hoc sandwich with whatever's fresh on hand and it'll change every time but is always delicious. You can request them to not use certain things in case you don't like them or are allergic. This time I asked for something "BLT adjacent" and got an avocado LT with the best mushroom "bacon" ever. Perfectly crispy and smokey. Nice chewy ciabatta from Rose Street, quality cheese, and nice aioli rounded it out. Took it to the lake ~15 minute walk away and had a relaxing picnic. I'll be back as always and highly recommend for meals, provisions, and liquor. It's pretty pricey but the quality is worth it for most things. read more

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Great liquor store with plenty of items to choose from They have some rare finds here and also attached is a cheese shop with a decent menu where u can order a wine on tap and have some cheese and eat in the back cafe or on the patio Service has always been good , my go to along with Surdyks! read more

Had heard a lot about France 44 but never visited. Took advantage of being in the area today and checked it out. I was surprised at how big it was and the extensive selection of various liquors and local beers. My partner focused in on the whiskey selection and had a hard time choosing just one. I checked out the local craft drinks. I overheard some of the staff making recommendation sun but he the wine and liquor areas and they seemed extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to help. The liquor store also has a "club 44" that you can join for $44 for life. We aren't close enough to make sure we'd get the benefits but if you live nearby I would definitely consider. After we made our purchases we went next door to the chews ship, which is more of a gourmet grocer. It has way more than cheese. It also has a dining area in the back where you can enjoy a meal or snack and a glass of wine. The location is good, plenty of parking and a beautiful space. If we're in the area again, you can bet we will be back! read more

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Lovely space and a great selection of beer and wine. They also have a variety of THC drinks that I haven't found in other wine and spirit stores, so it's great that they have such a variety in one place. The staff was excellent and helpful, and the team has 'staff' picks all over the store that give a little more description on the pick and what it pairs well with. There's a fab cheese shop next door that has a variety of local and imported cheeses. The cheese monger was so informative and answered all the questions I had just based on the wine or beer I wanted to pair the cheese with. They do have a subscription/rewards program to sign up for and I would highly suggest it to anyone who does love a good charc and spirits night! read more

Very fun liquor store with an attached food store. They have super selection of wines and spirits from all over the world. In addition to that, they have a massive walk in beer cooler. The attached food store has meats, cheeses, deli and grocery items. They have super helpful employees who know the products. They will suggest how to prepare and cook the products they sell. If you want to be notified when they get something in, they will call you. France 44 has a loyalty program where you earn points on purchases. Sign up for their email and you will be notified of sales, specials and tastings. read more

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France 44 has the best sandwiches + soup in their cheese shop, the France 44 club is my go-to! I've also attended a pizza making class and it was such a great event. All the staff are really friendly & great to work with! There's a fairly large parking lot in back which is also helpful. read more

What a great whiskey selection! They have multiple store barrel selections. I picked up a bottle of the F44 old forester single barrel. It was hard to chose between that and multiple other great bottles. I'll definitely return in the future if I am in the area and drive out of my way if I need to pick up a bottle for a special occasion. read more

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Look, it's pricey. You're right on the border with Edina. The target market is very much the fancy white people, and it's assumed you can afford the few extra bucks. But, if you live in the neighborhood, you'll also benefit from regular free tastings to introduce you to a lot of new stuff, and a very knowledgeable staff. I'm mostly a spirits guy, but I've enjoyed getting to know their spirits head Tom, and he does know his booze. They're also excellent about special ordering anything you want. (pro tip: if Total Wine has something, their distributor has to sell it to all other Minnesota stores at the same price, so ask and you may receive.) Also has attached meat and cheese shop that is similarly frou frou, but less with the tasting. Me, I'm here for the drinks. read more

Their membership loyalty reward points system(s) can't be trusted for accuracy and reliability. The issues never, really, get solved. They tell you they will or it has. But it doesn't. After 19 years, it's time to move on. read more

Great place with lots of eclectic wines from around the world. The customer service is amazing and the guy was very helpful trying to locate our favorite beer. The store is very clean, lots of choices and it's easy to spend a lot of time walking around and looking at all of their selections. read more

The Cheese Shop has responded really well to the COVID-19 stay-at-home and social distance orders of the state, and more impressive, they're hitting it out of the park in the food department. The carry-out lunch and dinner bundles, wow. Every one I've tried has been phenomenal in quality, quantity, and price. The bundles range 30-35 dollars and fully feeds 4 adults. The Korean BBQ salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Chicken with Risotto bundles are so very good. The once a week $30 bake sale bundle is fun and super tasty, and a good way to try a lot of different items. Their focaccia bread is to die for! In response to social distance orders, the bundles are easily ordered online at least a day before pick-up. There are pick-up parking spaces where you can call and have the food brought out to your car. If you do want to go in, staff wear face coverings and limit the number of guests in the store itself. Staff also goes through the orders in the morning, and they quickly message you in the morning if there are any questions with the order. I'm very impressed with how quickly France 44 Cheese Shop has changed their set-up while maintaining such high-quality products, and I highly recommend people (safely) try it out! read more

This place is fantastic ! The food from the cheese and meat shop is fantastic. The service and ambiance is incredible and they have amazing classes upstairs in the event space. I will gladly come back in the future ! read more

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Great shop. Didn't get to try the food side but smelled incredible. Great selection!

Great service. Wonderful sandwich and salad. So tasty! The bread is soft and delicious, the ingredients all seem very high quality.

Good wine selection. Good wine samples. The food offerings are often unique. Friendly staff.

France 44 has a very nice selection of wine, beer and spirits. We went for some whiskey and their selection is pretty good, they have some harder to find whiskeys like Rowens Creek and Noah's Mill. They also have some harder to find ingredients for mixing cocktails like Demerara syrups. There are three tasting bars, whether it be wine, beer or spirits. France 44 offers wine clubs and memberships, however they charge for this membership whereas other liquor stores do not for the same benefits. There is a deli with an array of meat and cheese selections, also offering beers on tap. This would be a nice stop for grabbing some wine and food for a picnic or a quick lunch. read more

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Had a great time taking a visit to both the liquor store and the adjacent cheese shop. The liquor store was hosting a little wine and cocktail tasting which was super fun and the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their products. They also allowed dogs so Kobi was able to come in and meet other puppies/people. The cheese shop next door is very quaint. It's obvious that they take great care in selecting their cheese and meats. I did order their Spicymonger sandwich as well and I was so pleased by the fresh flavors and savory spice level. Kadel did an amazing job of preparing it :) I also enjoyed the perfect happy hour rose that was crisp and refreshing for a good price. Can't wait to come back and sample some more of their cheese! read more

5/5 if you are looking for a artisinal grocery experience. If you are searching for a specific cheese for a recipe, high quality products or a new wine to try this place has it all. Came in looking for a Comte cheese and was expertly advised by the resident cheesemonger on the type of cheese best for our recipe, right down to the aging that melts best. Be prepared for a higher price tag but I believe the quality speaks for itself! read more

Bought a quart of potato salad without looking at the price. Looked at the label when I got home and felt robbed! $25 for potato salad!? You must be kidding. It was good potato salad, but $25? C'mon! Not cool. read more

France 44 Wines & Spirits - $25 potato salad!? - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love France44. Their cheesemongers are amazing. Recently I was putting together a cheese plate to surprise my husband with for movie night and they let me try everything before buying but also recommended a great selection for the evening that made our date night in even more memorable. And if you don't think cheese can be memorable, you need to stop here! I recently visited for lunch as well. It gets very busy and I would recommend scoping out the seating area first to ensure there is space and even leaving one of your party there to make sure it's available when you get back from ordering. They have great soups and sandwiches but I would skip or and get the meat/cheese board. It's delicious and you never know what's going to come on it! read more

Zounds! Never been and wow. Walk in beer cooler with fantastic selection. Rows of great bourbons. Friendly and welcoming staff. Even friendly fellow customers. Easy and plentiful parking. Prices are a bit higher than I've seen elsewhere but on par with many other places I've been. I FOR SURE will be back here. Likely many times. Many many times. Fun to find a new place that rocks so hard. read more

A friend recently introduced me to this liquor store. I am not even sure I should label it as that. Maybe I'll call it "a place that caterers to everyone's drinking and eating palates mixed with class" kind of establishment! I was impressed! Other than knowing we wanted to purchase some alcohol, we didn't know what exactly we wanted. So, we were able to taste some liquor, (whiskey if you were wondering), before purchasing. I am so glad this was an option, because we then chose our favorite. Also, it happened to be Saturday and there was a free wine tasting going on in the back. "Why, I don't mind if I do!" There was a new distributer showcasing at least 7 wines both red and whites for all to try. It was quite an experience, of course we added some wine to our order. Smart thinking on their part! The staff was so knowledgeable and helpful. You can buy mixes of all sorts, wines, liquor, beer, and even fancy cheeses from the deli attached. I had to try and then buy the parmesan chipotle chevre! I couldn't bring myself to buy into being a member just yet, since it's not all that close to home. It is something I plan to ask Santa for this year though! read more

This neighborhood gem is the place to go for whatever libations you are looking for. Unique, local, international, quality, rare, you name it. You can find a Barolo from a prior century (in the cellar) for a splurge/experience, or you can go with one of the staff's picks which usually highlight a value or two. Ginormous beer selection. Knowledgeable staff that has a thing or two to say about the typical ratings (wine spectator, wine enthusiast for example) and why or why they do not hold water. There is a rewards club. If you are looking to expand your horizons, and share a loathing for Yellow Crap, this could be your store. The only hitch is their prices will be a little above the mega stores....but there is a movement to buy local, isn't there? PS - be sure to check out the cheese/charcuterie/gourmet food shop. read more

Thanksgiving meal--very disappointed with the thanksgiving all day bundle. My only guess is they sold too many of these. The turkey was supposedly brined, but it was flavorless. We received a generous pan of stuffing, but it was basically big chunks of bread with some chicken sausage sprinkled in. Cheese plate for 4 had 4 small slices of cheese and a little bit of meat. Lots of pickles. The 2 pies were tasteless (pumpkin and pecan). Potatoes/gravy were good! We ate those and the cheese/meat and tossed the rest. We wanted to support our local businesses--but we will pick another place for Christmas. read more

Make sure you ask about their club. I didn't on my first visit (the cashier didn't mention it), and would have saved a ton. France 44 is the only liquor store that I've found that carries the 18 yr old aged Nicaraguan rum that I adore, as well as a number of other fun craft ciders and beers that are hard to find (even in Chicago!), and I LOVE that you can try samples of a number of the different liquors that they have in stock (it's only select items, you do need an ID, and there's a limit of how many you can try). They do ship stuff - super convenient, and the staff is both knowledgeable and friendly. Their food is also delicious, I've bought some of the best cheeses and cheese dips there, and every time I'm in the grocery store I am always looking for things that are similar - but I'm always out of luck. I find that France 44 is totally worth the 1.5 hr drive into the cities, especially if I run to MoA as well. read more