I normally don't write yelp reviews because some businesses one day they are five stars in the next day, It's a disappointment. But I've been shopping at this location for many years. One day years ago, one of the employees recognized me from years past. His name is Steve. This not only goes out to Steve, but it goes out to the entire staff on the floor. Shout out to the two gentlemen in the wine section. Outstanding service at Mission Wine & Spirits in Pasadena. I've known Steve for years, and he consistently goes above and beyond. I honestly thought that " they" the sales people that were somehow on commission. A couple of days ago Steve personally texted me when a new wine arrived that he knew I'd love. That kind of proactive, thoughtful service is rare. Great selection, even better people. Just a great experience all around. It was a $200 buy that I wasn't expecting to make. Best and good luck. read more

Great prices on a very wide selection to pickle yourself with. The Floor Staff are very helpful and assist with the hunt for what's gonna be your next "Go-To" but test drive it, after you get back to where you came from today. "Mission" accomplished read more

Mission Wine & Spirits - Life's little pleasures, one sip at a time - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best liquor store - EVER!!! Great prices, incredible selection - wines too - and knowledgeable helpful staff. Worth a drive.

This is an OG spot that's been in my neighborhood for decades, and yet today I found myself walking in for the first time. Glad I did as I now declare Mission as my official neighborhood fine spiritsl dealer. When you first walk in, you'll notice that it looks a lot bigger than the outside and it's super clean and neat. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more spotless, organized establishment. Everything is pretty easy to find, and there's a lot to choose from, even a few things I couldn't find from the other two big spirit franchisers. And they don't only just sell alcohol, but they have a large, enclosed area for expensive cigars. Price-wise, I think it's about average. Some bottles I was looking for were a little over than what I've seen, and some others were just a bit under. So if you're looking for a real bargain here, probably not. But you will find some hard-to-find bottles here for sure. I will note that this is probably not a beginner-friendly store. There really isn't anyone around to ask questions, save for the folks working the counter - and they're all business it seems. It's more of a self-service spot for sure. Other than that, it's a good place to browse and check out. Happy hunting! read more

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I'm very impressed with the service here. I wanted 65-67 bottles of Rosé for my baby shower in a specific size and having a difficult time finding them. I called in and spoke to someone who does orders said he might be able to get it for me. That in itself was great news. Then Steven made sure to follow up with me multiple times on when the order was put, and the day of picking up! Not a lot of places take dead lines seriously but this team did. Take aways are. -The product I wanted was already a few dollars cheaper here by default. -They were willing to order more for me. -I got a bigger discount for buying in bulk. - They were super helpful and nice just becaus Definitely doing business with mission has been pleasant. Will return for more parties. read more

They've got everything. Every time I go to one of the trendy craft cocktail places and discover something new, I realize Mission had it all along. The staff is pretty hands off, but if you need help, they have knowledge, especially the wine guy in the back. read more

This is my supplier for all my alcoholic beverages. They have the best prices in town! It's well stocked and never disappoints. Store is always clean and organized! Check them out if you're in the business of saving money! read more

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Not much to add to the other reviews, but based on my perusing, they easily have the best selection of high quality producers for wine in the area. The prices are very good - if not the lowest in the area, which they often were, they would not be significantly more expensive. The service is great as well - the staff are super knowledgable about the wines they carry, the producers, and even some details about what to expect from one vintage vs another. You would NEVER see a selection like this or staff as knowledgable as this at a Bevmo or even at Total Wine. Yes, these stores may carry more labels, but the producers are often lower quality (IMHO). Whether you're looking for a wine to drink at dinner or a gift, shop with confidence at Mission. read more

. Easy to find everything you need for a great party or to stock your home bar. Liquors and wines from inexpensive to expensive. The staff was very helpful in helping me make my decisions I was there early and it took no time at all to get my selection taken care of at the checkout counter. Easy parking alongside the store and carts were available to assist my shopping. They have novelty items as well as great gift ideas. They have a refrigerated section that is worth looking at. They have always had the best prices in town. read more

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Great selection of alcoholic beverages, all laid out in a very easy-to-navigate store layout. The staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable about wines, and aim to please. Prices are reasonable, if not better, than some big box retailers in the area. Plenty of street parking along with adjacent residential spots as well. Come support local business. Mission Wines will take care of you. read more

I'm glad I don't live near this place. They have a great selection with most of their bottles at great prices. It is worth the drive. Stopped by as I was in the area and picked up a Whistlepig :5 and Cazcznes 7 reposado both amazing the staff was great. Spoke to Grigor , who is very knowledgeable and gave good input on whiskey I inquired on. I will definitely return this place also has a great variety of wines and cigars. read more

Great selections all around. However, my review is for an associate. Sweetest man I have ever met. I went to this location because it was the only spirits shop that sold a specific brand of sake. He explained to me how sake works - fermentation process and what certain numbers on the bottles mean. Peter enthralled me. His knowledge is spoken like a storyteller. It felt like two friends chatting over unopened drinks, giving meaning to what we held in our hands. He lived in Japan for 5 years, and we stood in an isle and talked about it briefly - the best and worst parts of it (agreeably, the only con of Japan was its summer humidity). His name is Peter, great great great man. I darted into this store for one thing only, and I left with more knowledge and kindness than I could have ever expected. Thank you, Peter. read more

Another great shipment from Mission! Excellent selection. You don't have to fight the local whiskey availability war in your city anymore. Superior packing and shipping. All items are very well protected and at a reasonable price. Have ordered from here many times and will continued to do so. read more

I've been coming to this place for years. It's a superb local alternative to big box corporate retailers like BevMo ,Total Wines & Spirits or even Ralph's or Vons. Those places are all good but I also like supporting the smaller places. This place fas an impressive selection of wines, spirits, mixers, promo deals and what I like the best...an in-store walk in humidor featuring a great selection of stogies( cigars). One stop shopping for booze and sticks( cigars) at its finest! No need to drive all the way downtown for your goods,,,just come here. My one caveat is that they close early every night at 8pm . Great staff, great prices, clean well lit organized store. And you place special orders too. read more

Mission Wine & Spirits - Front entrance just east of Allen on Washington. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I like the selections of wines we saw here the last time i was here. My first time at Mission Wine And Spirits. I purchased a couple for my liquor collection at home, and for parties. WHite wine and Red Wines were some of the most expensive i have seen. They even have Ernest and Julio wines you can purchase just about anywhere. Nice staff and wine. Love to come visit again when i have a chance. read more

went online looking for a hard to find whiskey my Internet search brought me to Mission Wine Spirit in Pasadena. Unbelievable options pretty much any new spirit you could want . Service was fast, friendly, and very helpful with me locating my item . read more

Always a pleasure shopping here at mission. All locations are amazing, but the OG pasadena spot holds a place in my heart. All the employee's are helpful and a true pleasure to speak with. Always making for a lovely experience in this beautifully laid out store! Shout outs to Carlos and Saro for always being so helpful and kind to me, and to steve as well. These are exemplary people. If you need wine, tequila, or my favorite: Cigars, look no further and come into Mission! read more

I got in and out of the store in 5 minutes. I needed a Cabernet for a gift on my way to an event but i know nothing of wine. a gentleman recommended 2 that he thought were great and one was a 2017. They have a wonderful selection, attentive staff and i was able to get some lottery tickets. Exceptional service and great prices. I loved it. I'll never go back to Total Wine and more. read more

This is an annoying company! It keeps sending its info on liquor to my email address EVERYDAY, and its unsubscribe link does NOT work.

Mission Wine and Spirits has an imprint in the Pasadena and Glendale areas, with this two-building location serving as HQ. One of the buildings functions as their warehouse, parking is in between, and the other is the store for walk-in traffic and online sales. I was curious to check them out after attempting an online purchase only to find out many days later that the wine was sold out. I also witnessed them hunting for a wine that was apparently MIA, so this might indicate better organization is needed. Ironically, the wine I wanted is still listed on Wine Searcher.com, so go figure. Anyhow, I like the general layout, standard liquor store and related party supplies in front, beer lining the wall, and wines by region more or less on display by section. I found it a little disorganized because the shelves are floor to over 6' high. Nonetheless, I browsed carefully and saw some good stuff, comparative pricing, and even a few really good deals. Just keep in mind the really high sales tax in Pasadena (10.25% currently). The back of the store is the formal wine cellar with higher-end domestic and imported varieties. This area has some excellent deals and vintages sold out elsewhere. Again, when wine scouting or shopping, one suggestion I'd make is download the Vivino app because you can scan the bottle label and see how it's rated by everyday users, not professional critics that may give overly high scores for undeclared kickbacks. read more

Great selection at reasonable prices and great service as well.. they found my favorite rum...

This is the place to go to find the best prices for Wine and Liquor. They have an extensive collection of Wine, Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Liquor. I can always rely on them to have my Dalmore 14 and 15 Scotch as well as a great selection of Vodka. They have a great tobacco and cigar selection as well. If you don't see it on the shelf, you can have it special ordered. read more

Terrible on line order experience. I specifically requested local Pasadena store as web page indicated order could be ready in as little as 2 hours. The order was placed and it defaulted to hold. Next day they say it will be sent next week because driver not available. I'm sure I will hear it is my fault ordering wrong -but never happened before ordering online. Update: received a call from Ara. Resolved it like a pro and provided an option. That's all I wanted. Al is well that ends well. Thank you Ara. read more

What an awesome shop! A HUGE selection of wines, liquors, and beers. They specialize in unique and hard to find items, as well as ridiculously rare and pricey items. But there is basic stuff too, so anyone will be able to find a style of alcohol in their price range. The employees are amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. I have been a customer of their Glendale locations for years, but the Pasadena store is bigger with a better selection overall. There is free parking on site and the store is well lit. Prices are super competitive and there are discounts if you buy in bulk. I highly recommend this shop to everyone (over 21 of course). read more

Mission Wine & Spirits - Madeira Wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very bad service on mail orders. Asked for a refund, won't give it until they speak with the shipper which is GLS. It's been stuck with a tag of wrong address, even though I spoke with the shipper every day and confirmed that the address is correct. Save your stress and don't shop here. read more

What a great store , they have ma y spirits that I can't find at bevmo or total wine. We always in the look for fair prices and good selection, and this store have what we need. Conveniently located 5 minutes away from the 10 freeway exit . Guys behind the counter are very helpful. They also have specials on Friday's. read more

Mission Wine & Spirits - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is now my favorite liquor store. Great selection, great atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. They have all sorts of obscure and special liquors (as well as all the standards of course) include hard to find favorites of mine. The best part for me is they're in my neighborhood. Even walking distance if I'm not buying too much to carry home. read more

Compared to locale liquor warehouse stores such as Belvmo and Total wine, this location has a more diverse selection of whiskies and hard liquors. Here you go for variety not the quantity, unless you call ahead. read more

So I've recently got into tequila, and I've been looking for certain brands that I've only found here. They have EVERYTHING!! I love it here both online and at the store, you get GREAT service and moderate prices. I'm a customer for life!! read more

The customer service here is out of this world. Joe was amazing and took care of me A-Z. I had ordered through Uber Eats and I was sending a Macallan to a friend of mine. When the driver got there he said he couldn't give it to them because they weren't the ones ordering it. I called Joe and MY MAN hand delivered the thing to my buddy's house. Im sorry but no liquor store or BevMo type of place would ever do that. AWSOME EXPERIENCE Oh also Mission liquor was about 50 dollars cheaper than all the places around them. read more

They have an excellent selection. Every time I go there looking for what I want I always end up getting 2 other bottles I didn't even know I was looking for. I highly recommend at times the prices are spot on and other times they are a bit high. But without a doubt all their prices are pretty fair. I must say they have a wonderful cigar selection! read more

If you're looking for something in particular there is a pretty good chance this place has it and at a decent price. One of our friends recommended this place and we ended up finding essentially everything we had been looking for and the staff were all really nice. Will definitely be making another trip out here to stock back up. read more

The website said it's open on Monday (3/13/23). Called to reserve a special bottle of sake. Called many times and nobody answered the phone. Thought something might be wrong with the phone and drove (30 minutes) to the store. A piece of paper taped on the glass door that store is closed today for "maintenance". It would be of great help if the store bothered to indicate the closure on the the website or phone message. This is highly unprofessional and poor customer service. read more

I was happily surprised to see that business was booming when I walked in a few weeks ago. I really like Mission Wine and spirits. Everybody is super friendly and helpful and I'm happy to see that the booze business is doing good during this awful time. I had to wait in a very short line out front but as always, it was worth it. They carry my hard to find Moet ice imperial rose that I love so much so as long as they have that, they will always have a customer in me :) read more

Mission Wine & Spirits - My fav and hard to find but they always have it here! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you are looking for a liquor store and just want to grab something off the shelf it is one of many places to go. If you are ordering specific bottles of rare vintage on line that they say they have and after spending hundreds of dollars later only getting incorrect bottles delivered that you didn't want then this is also the place to go. Phone calls elicited many hollow promises of we will fix it, must be a shipping dept mistake, yes of course we have what you ordere in stock and we will get you what you ordered; ended with an email that stated oops. sorry we don't have it. Promised return phone calls by the manager never happened, promises to to solve the issue went unfulfilled, employees passing the buck and never hearing from the manager again. You are better off else where if you actually want service and follow through. read more

Stephan wasn't outstanding employee he helped me find exactly everything I wanted one of the best employees there, Definitely coming back again read more

Long awaited review I wanted to leave about a year ago. The alcohol selection is great and the prices on some bottles are reasonable. However, there was an older, skinnier gentleman behind the counter that was just absolutely horrid to deal with. Being a avid bourbon and scotch collector/drinker, seeing all these variety of bottles really excited me. After selecting and paying for my bottles, I look behind the counter at the rarer bottlings and the cashier rudely tells me that I need to leave since I already made my purchase. I explained that I just wanted a quick look and may want to purchase an additional bottle and at that point he had the nerve to tell me that he had other people in line and that I need to leave. I was absolutely shocked at his response considering that I not only purchased a good amount of bottles, was planning on making this my new go to spot but also am used to good customer service. There was a brief back and forth exchange between the cashier and I until a younger gentleman that worked there stepped into our interaction and stated that it was fine that I continued to look at the bottles behind the counter. As he was explaining this to me the cashier just rolled his eyes and gave off a big sigh. Although I do appreciate the younger gentleman trying to help, the sheer attitude of the cashier trumped any good experience I had shopping there. I have been there a few times before but that was the last time I have ever stepped foot into that store again. read more

Always great selection and decent pricing. Steven always offers exceptional, trustworthy, and friendly recommendations.

I was curious about this place when I ordered online. Over 4 transactions now. Awesome. Love their prices and their service. Think about it now, reminds me to order another bottle of tequila. read more

Great service and selection, friendly and ample product knowledge. Of your looking for one of a kind bourbons or wine, this is your place.