CoolVines recently opened their second location in JC and the space is insanely beautiful!…read more The new spot is in the base of the Modera Lofts, and is about twice the size of the other location on Grove. Twice the size means they have about twice the selection of booze, plus an in-house cafe, a market area with some groceries and a gift section with adorable giftables mainly related to alcohol (shakers, cocktail kits, ice buckets, etc). This is definitely a one stop if you have any entertaining needs. Liquor at CoolVines is definitely priced on the higher end, so just be aware. You won't find as many mainstream brands. They have a ton of local selection and funky brands that I have never heard of. It's always an adventure when I stop in. I mainly stick to wine when I'm making the trip to CoolVines. They have a ton of great bottles in between the 12-14$ range, and there is always a cool new option to try. The packaging on most bottles here is always adorable and make for great decoration on the bar. Whenever I give a bottle of wine as a gift I always come to CoolVines because they do a great job of wrapping the bottle up with tissue paper and ribbon. I'm equidistant to both locations, but I'll probably opt to visit this location in the future because of how large the selection is!

The selection is one of the best I've seen, and your wine manager Jung's knowledge was…read morecomprehensive (J like John, ung like young). He was an excellent guide to bottles that I may not have picked myself, even with Vivino (a crowd sourced wine app). Five stars across the board.

Amazing selection…read more The individuals who work here are wonderful! I hope the owner keeps that in mind when it's bonus time.

(Shopped 12/24/21 FR @ 5:00pm): This liquor store was pretty central along this avenue!…read more On Day 5 of my vacation as I visited a very dear friend for the Christmas and New Year holidays, we needed some various alcohol for the next couple of days for dinners and adult hot chocolate. We cased this joint the other day when we ordered takeout from Rizzo's Bakery which was directly next door. I was on the lookout for any wines from the area since I never found any from the New Jersey/New York regions in Los Angeles, and some Baileys to liven up the hot chocolate we've been enjoying in this cold wintery weather. Let's face it, I loved walking the aisles of any liquor store just to see the type of selection but also if there was something odd I couldn't pass up. Would this be a fruitful trip of libations galore!? PURCHASE Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 750ml Bottle ($29.99): I loved Baileys either on its own over ice or added to hot chocolate which primarily was the reason for the purchase in this case - bottoms up https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mGhj5PJ5r0IfrqqzNf_frw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! 2020 Wolffer Estate Summer In A Bottle Rosé 750ml Bottle ($25.99): I specifically looked for a white wine (I found a red earlier on my trip) from the area that I normally couldn't find back in Los Angeles, so this offering from the Long Island wine region in southeast New York was the only option that fit that criteria. A screw-off cap, watery dark pink color, sweet tropical aroma, low body, light sweet tropical flavor, crisp finish, dissipating cherry aftertaste, and low astringency - definitely something more suited for warmer weather but lovely nonetheless https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Mn64ZcYSGgXDWk0QS-Swug&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 2019 Chateau Haut Tuquet Bordeaux 750ml Bottle ($13.99): I've drank this bordeaux before, so it wasn't new to me. It had dark berries aroma, deep dark berries spices flavors, and a dry sweet aftertaste - an bold wine to be drank with a heavier meal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0yYdCjrcO6bKFDeR-x5plA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Greeted by a handful of friendly women, I asked for assistance from one who had beautiful cat eyes to show me any wines in my criteria. She was able to advise only a couple bottles they carried which I bought one of them. The rest was easily found by my friend and I. We checked out easily and wished everyone a Merry Christmas - yay! PARKING (FREE; N/A in this instance) We walked, so parking wasn't an issue. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A small/medium store fully stocked with liquor, mixers, and wines on several aisle shelves and along one wall while there was a refrigerated section mainly with beer along the back wall, and a pay counter towards the front door. Everything was visibly labeled and carried a decent assortment of products. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front windows and door while many electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs, but music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MCTIcakRMJdm_Q7KzAM6fg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 40s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I always loved neighborhood liquor stores and Central Avenue Liquors was no different in my book. The comparable prices, good selection although they appeared to lack local craft beers, and great service also made this a good choice. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9uKfZWwamWlWk214NV6rFg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $75.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

PROS: This place has all kinds of liquor. Wine, beer, non-alc drinks, hard liquor, etc. The people…read morethat work here are nice and they even have an atm CONS: This place smells like weed and they only accept cash OVERALL: Not my first place to get liquor, im a credit card and cleanliness type of guy. but if your nose is stuffy and have a wallet full of cash than by all means come in here

Great little liquor store that carries a wide selection of liquors, wines, and beers. Additionally,…read morethey are super friendly!

Just had to share my pleasant experience. I was looking for a specific brand, by my own admission,…read morea fairly cheap wine my wife and I love (Portillo). Gentleman at the counter was sorry they didn't have it. Said he's working on cultivating the store to have what the locals are after. Even mentioned a specific brand he speciality ordered by popular local demand and happily said he has not been disappointed. Buddy then pointed at the ice cream spot across the street that just opened and said how nice it was that's they're getting so much business tonight (place was poppin off) Dude was saying all this while he quickly rang me up for my small purchase of Sapporo and a bottle of red wine. A genuine owner with a passion for his business. Had to jump on and share. - real note on pricing: competitor from JC to North Bergen.

The prices here are nuts. It's cheaper to have things delivered from stores further away that…read morearen't marking up like this. Something I get uptown for $14.50 was $26 here. And they smirked at me when I mentioned it. If you're an idiot tourist - go ahead and pay them. ‍

Might be the biggest liquor store in the state. Huge selection, good prices and parking. What more…read morecan you ask for? Located very close to the holland tunnel.

Went here to pick up some bottles of wine and were greeted by Hector, a very knowledgeable sales…read moreperson who worked with us to find wines that met our taste palates and budget. He showed us a very nice selection of wines from the French as well as California regions (our preferences) with a range of prices to fit our spending. He was informative, patient and wanted to ensure we had a great customer experience. Hector is a true asset to your store and I will be back to shop knowing he is there to help us.

Woof, Lotta drunks banging around in here at 11am on a Sunday. Prices listed aren't what you get…read morecharged. Booze is crazy overpriced; like an airport mark up. 1 star for being open before noon on a Sunday...

I must have walked by this place hundreds of times. I know my wife has gone here and picked up…read morethings for parties and ice for the cooler but I myself had never been inside. They have a large selection of beers. Local crafts, domestic, imports and IPAs. My preference has always run towards Hefeweizen or an unfiltered wheat beer. I found a nice one named Pyramid which is made in Seattle, Berkeley or Portland, Oregon. My wife went with a cider, the Angry Orchards Apple Ginger. It is a fully stocked liquor store so if you are in the mood for something harder or a wine I believe they probably have it. It is located in the same shopping center as Rite-Aid and Auto Zone so you can get several things done at once. Remember to always drink responsibly . :)

Friendly staff, has all the liquor you need and there's never really a line there so you're in and…read moreout very quick.