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Lake Wine & Spirits

4.4 (74 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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OMG Some of the best cheese, eva!
Tawanda R.

So yea... I'm a fan of Lake Wine & Spirits. I usually come by for a bottle of wine when attending an event. This time i was a gf and she wanted to stop and get her fav drink.. the Lime Arita and I wanted to stop and check out their cheese. Ambiance: There are a lot of options for whatever you're looking for. Service: Everyone is always friendly and helpful. The lady who worked in the meat and cheese area was very knowledgeable and helpful re: the cheese selections. I'm literally on here simply to discuss the cheese that they have. LOL I had the best Sage Derby Cheese and a really good Swiss cheese as well, but the cheese with the sage was worthy of conversation. My friends teased me for bringing "purse cheese," but were curious of my green cheese. It looked like blue cheese, but of course green, so they were wondering how it taste. First bite from me... Mmmmmm.... this is soooo good! So of course they wanted to try it. Everyone who tried (exactly 7ppl) literally wanted to know where i got it. So i figured it was worthy of a Yelp review! Guys, go visit for libation, meat and cheese and decent service. I'm leaving work TODAY to see if i can get my hands on a larger block of this cheese; no joke. LOL

a sandwich and a drink
Hannah K.

I live a few blocks away from this place and love it! I can walk down and get 6 for $36 and a sandwich! They have a great selection of wine, beer, and spirits in the liquor store and AMAZING sandwiches in the deli/cheese shop. The cheese shop has anything and everything you'd need if you're having some friends over and need snacks. The gentlemen working the cheese counter is so friendly and always makes great sandwich recommendations. I only dock one star for the people who work the checkout in the liquor store... so unfriendly it's awkward. I shouldn't be feeling awkward for being nice to them and getting nothing but grunts in return...??

Annie D.

Is this just what the neighborhood ordered? There are certainly a lot of very thirsty Uptowners/Whittierans that are happy to have them... myself included. This liquor and cheese shop is tops. It's a locally owned alternative to shopping at Lunds or Kowalski's when you need to bring something to a party or are hosting some friends yourself---plus you can buy booze there too. It's like a little sister to Surdyk's! I browsed the beer selection before deciding to do the mix and match six pack of seasonal beers. I chose from a shelf of mostly winter ales from Midwest breweries like Capitol Brewery, Furthermore, etc. Then I made my way into the cheese shop, where they sell a host of local and international cheeses, cured meats, honey, crackers, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil in bulk, baguettes from Salty Tart and other tasty things. I like to eat cheese for dessert (and every other meal), so I treated myself and bought a small slice of really expensive goat cheese (described to me as "goat gouda"). The cheese-monger was generous with samples, which I appreciate when you're dropping a good deal of money on something. Ken seems to know more about cheese than almost anybody. They have this deal in the cheese shop that is the bee's knees. For $20, you get three cheeses (they rotate, but the cheese lady said they always do a balanced mix), crackers or a baguette, maybe a small jar of honey and something else. Whatever it was, it was a great deal. I'll update when I actually go buy it. It's the PERFECT hostess gift. I noticed that they have a lot of specials online and a lot of tastings for anything from wine to bloody mary mix to cheese, so it might be worth friending them on Facebook, following them on Twitter and maybe find out about this Uptown Beer Guild they have started.

Entrance to the cheese shop.
Ali D.

This is easily my favorite liquor store in Minneapolis. Yes, it even edges out Surdyk's. LW&S's wine selection is really organized, compact, and decently priced - they're always offering multiple specials that can save you quite a few dollar bills. Their 6 for $36 wine special is incredible - such a bargain, considering some of the varieties and brands that you can get for $6 each! They carry a very respectable variety of craft beers and have a great selection of 6- and 4-packs as well as bombers. As you walk in, check the front of the store for their rotating beer specials. And if none of their sixers is striking your fancy, you can make your own for $10! This my favorite kind of game to play (when I'm inside a liquor store, anyway). And in case that wasn't enough, there's a small cheese shop adjacent to the liquor store, where you can pick up a few accoutrements for your picnic or dinner party - cheeses, cured meats, spreads, crackers, etc. And they make sandwiches for $4.50! The store is clean and organized, and I have to say that I prefer this layout to the log-jams that can happen when you're trying to maneuver around people's carts at Surdyk's. The staff is very helpful, knowledgeable, and considerate - there's no pushing you to buy something out of your ideal price range. I even witnessed an employee from the cheese shop escort a customer over to the liquor store and ask another employee to direct her toward wines that would pair well with her cheese selections. Talk about customer service!

Look at all those tasty craft beers!
Michael A.

Hard to find craft beers, great wine selection and cheese galore - uptown's classiest liquor store! Not only does Lake Wine & Spirits have one of best craft beer selections in the area (and yes, you can build your own local craft beer 6-pack!) there is a fabulous wine assortment sorted by type/country of origin, a well-stocked cheese shop ++ great parking and friendly, helpful staff. A few tips/tricks... - Heading to or planning a party? They've got a great selection of craft beer 24/36 packs or walk towards the back of the store for the small kegs or classy boxes of wines. - Hungry? Stop by the cheese shop to pick up some yummy sandwiches, you won't be disappointed! - Trying to pair a wine with an upcoming dinner? Just ask the staff, they are great with helping you find the right wine (and no they won't try to sell you the most expensive bottle!) - They've got a $6 or $36 wine special, make sure to ask about if you're looking to stock up! Lake Wine & Sprits is a welcome addition to uptown! I'm always stopping in here for a quick build-your-own 6-pack, a classy bottle of wine as a gift or a fun snack idea for a party.

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They have a "choose your own 6 pack" option which the hubs loves, and I am more than thrilled with the 6 for 36 wine deal.

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St Paul Cheese Shop

St Paul Cheese Shop

4.5(114 reviews)
5.8 miMac-Groveland
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One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

I loveee cheese so naturally I had to come but what actually blew me away was their tomato soup…read morethat came with my melt! It was the perfect consistency, seasoned really well, and can still taste the freshness of the tomatoes. For the melt, I got the truffle that came with double cream brie, gruyere, mushrooms, honey and black truffle. Everything was melted to perfection and the truffle was delicious without being overwhelming. The bread had a really good crunch to give some texture with the melty gooey cheese. Despite having so much cheese, it wasn't a super heavy meal. More of a take out place. There's a couple tables outside to eat but it was also really windy and hot the day I went so I ate pretty quickly.

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St Paul Cheese Shop - Turkey club ($17)

Turkey club ($17)

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Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop

4.1(245 reviews)
3.1 miNortheast
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Located in the Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese is an institution,…read morestarted as a liquor and grocery store in 1934, moving to this location in 1979. Now run by third-generation owners, it expanded to retailing fine wine and cheeses as well. I stopped in to buy some house gifts, and was pleasantly surprised by its very large selection of products, displayed in a way that it was enjoyable to do some 'window shopping'. In my case, I focused on the whiskey's and found what I was hoping for (from the Nikka distillery, a place I had visited a long time ago). But surprisingly it carried American made whiskey (in this case, from the Seattle area) for a price that was lower than what I had paid when actually visiting the distillery itself. I took the time to walk around a bit, noticing that they had an entire section devoted to just German and Austria wines. (Would have been shocked to find wines from Luxembourg, which is on my list). There were also a large beer refrigerated room, as big as any I've seen at big retailers. Of course, it had the beers from the Midwest that are hard to find where I live now (Leinenkugel, Hamm's, and Zywiec). Also noticed a small display of cigars, protected behind locked glass. Ended up getting two Westland Single Malt 750ml for $56.99 each. Checkout was identical to any large liquor store chain (like a grocery store checkout with employees who do checkout and are not really knowledgeable about the products sold).

Nice selection of just about everything. $18.95 for a box of tea bags? Keep my credit in my…read morepocket on that one. Sandwiches made from fresh product, drinks to go, no room for dining, there is the adjoining bar which has a gated entrance. Lighting low key, had to take the shades off to better see items. Prices run **** although they'll probably tell you it's high quality. It would just be individual opinion. Crowded as the few aisles are close together so we rub elbows with fellow browsers.

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France 44 Wines & Spirits

4.6(143 reviews)
2.8 miLinden Hills
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They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the…read moreliquor 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.

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is…read morepretty 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.

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France 44 Wines & Spirits - Mulled Wine.

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France 44 Wines & Spirits - Entrance. You can choose your own adventure...wine or cheese!

Entrance. You can choose your own adventure...wine or cheese!

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Nelson Cheese & Deli - Veggie on wild rice bread. Chipzzz.

Nelson Cheese & Deli

4.5(211 reviews)
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Been stopping by Nelson's for years! Need the perfect lunch...look no further!…read more Street parking available nearby! This is a no frills, but well-oiled machine of a deli! The line is usually out the door during the lunch rush, but don't worry...they'll get you through quick! Well-staffed with people that are excited to see you and excited to make you something delightful! Sandwiches (warm or cold) and salads are the name of the game! Choose your line, order it up as is or custom, and grab your soda/chips to make it a meal and you are set! On my latest visit, I had the Old Fashioned, which was perfect! Made a few swaps including a french roll, no tomatoes, add pickles! Perfect lunch size, great value, and quality ingredients! There's a reason people will wait in line for this spot! I can't recommend it enough!

Favorite lunch spot in the metro! Nelson's serves sandwiches (hot and cold), salads, pasta salads…read moreand even specialty hot dogs! Their sandwiches are fresh and delicious! Huge portions too! The lunch combo is my go to. They have limited hours and usually a line at peak lunch hour but it goes super quick. The staff is always friendly and they have never messed up an order of mine! The store itself has a small parking lot but there is no seating available inside. They are located just a block or two away from Como park which has picnic tables available to have a nice lunch outside!

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Nelson Cheese & Deli - Sandwich menu

Sandwich menu

Nelson Cheese & Deli - Walk-in special 2, with meatball sandwich and potato salad side

Walk-in special 2, with meatball sandwich and potato salad side

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