Minnesota is one of those fine states that doesn't sell alcohol or tobacco products at…read moresupermarkets, it seems.... at least the local grocery concern in Bemidji doesn't. Aside: Technically speaking, campers at State Parks in Minnesota are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages... not that this seems to be enforced or enforceable, but the inconvenience of an extra stop for a bottle of wine and a twelver of Bud Light seems silly. Whatever. That all being the case, I ducked in to Bemidji Discount Liquor on the way back to our campsite. It was raining pretty hard, so while I had ice slowly melting in the Tahoe, I wasn't in a giant hurry to get back to camp, soggy as it was. Signage prohibiting entry of anyone under 21 didn't phase my 40 year old self, and somebody's underage kid opened the door for me. Stay classy, Bemidji. I found me 24 pack of Bud Light without much ado, but it took me a minute to realize, while hunting for a decent bottle of Pinot Noir for Mrs. Picante, that the wines were all organized alphabetically, not by varietal. I grabbed a decent one, and headed for the register. Good prices, nice folks. Incidentally, if you're looking for tobacco... That's a third stop on your way back to camp or home in Minnesota. Lucky for you, there's a smoke shop next door to the west and a gas station next door to the east.... Because selling food, drinks, and smokes under the same roof is so damned California after all.

In town from Las Vegas for my grandmother a funeral. My older sister and I went into the store to…read morepurchase over $100 in alcohol. When asked for ID at the counter I presented mine (1987) and my sister presented her passport. They refused the passport and made her go back to the hotel to get her ID.. My sister is 35 years old. The women working here are rude as hell.. I'm Stuck at the counter waiting because they won't sell me the alcohol until she shows ID. Pretty pathetic. If I didn't have dinner reservations for 7:30 I wouldn't even buy here.

Great place to gas up with great prices. Includes a food and small supplies selection and off-sale…read morefor beer or liquor too.

From the owner: Cenex® Gas Station - Locally Owned, Quality Fuel Cenex® is…read moreyour locally-owned and operated gas station near Waskish, MN offering TOP TIER™ gas and a convenience store. Whether you're grabbing your favorite gas station snacks or fueling up, Cenex is your trusted convenience store for all your necessities including coffee, sandwiches, donuts, baked goods, ATM, ice, beer, wine, lottery, tobacco, propane, salt, firewood, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, and live bait. Built on homegrown values, Cenex is more than a gas station--it's part of your journey.

Excellent liquor store tucked away off of Highway 71 N. near County Road 22...this charming liquor…read morestore offers a unique wine selection and a variety of cold beer and spirits. The prices are fair and the customer service is excellent. They even have a refrigerated Stittsworth meat vending machine located outside by the front door. If you need a great cut of meat in the middle of the night you have an option now. This is an impressive liquor store, in northern Minnesota. *****

From the owner: Off-sale beer, wine and liquor store. 10% discount on cases of wine, liquors and 10+ cases of…read morebeer. Clean store with friendly service!

I've visited this liquor store a few times while in the area. It has a decent amount of parking in…read morethe front. They have a large selection of wine which I was a bit surprised at, including a small selection that is Minnesota made which I often look for. They have whiskey, vodka, and other hard liquors easily sectioned and labeled as such. Plenty of space to walk and browse around. Prices are reasonable but may be a few dollars higher for some brands than larger liquor stores, nothing outrageous that I could see. On my last visit I picked up a bottle of a Minnesota wine for the New Year. I was waiting on a short amount of time in line as they were running two registers. A polite woman helped me pay for the wine and while it was processing, we chatted about a town in Minnesota and our recent visits there. She was very nice, polite, and professional. Made great conversation while she rang up my item and the payment was processing. I could tell it was a busy day but from her demeanor it didn't seem to bother her a bit or change her attitude towards customers. Overall there's a great selection, polite employees, and reasonable prices.

Was in Thief River Falls and asked one of the hotel employees where the regular folks go to eat…read more Right away she recommended the 6 mile drive to St Hilaire. The food did not disappoint. The sandwich I had was excellent and my spouse enjoyed his burger. If we find ourselves up in that area again, we'll definitely be stopping in.

Went here on snowmobiles and service was great. No complaints thus far! The drinks were top notch…read morewith enough booze in them as well as you never sat without one. Bar maid ran pretty much keeping our table of 7's Gills full.....

This is one of only a couple liquor stores in Walker, MN. The selection is about average. They…read morehave some good beer, liquor and wine, but mainly you would come here to satisfy a fix/need. (I do like the rack dedicated to cider. However, no Crispin?) The prices are average compared to the other places in Walker. Why do I still think it is okay? Well, you don't have to go all the way into Walker if you are staying on the lake and out of town. This was a much quicker trip for us. It is convenient to many of the lake homes/cabins. This store will meet your needs, but don't expect to be blown away.

Best liquor and beer store anywhere close to walker. Friendly staff and lowest prices in town I've…read morefound. Awesome local craft beer selection; something for everyone. I'll be back every time I'm back in Walker!

Was up visiting family, and we decided to hold our family dinner at the restaurant. We sat down…read moreat an open table and were there for at least 15 min without anyone stopping by our table. They had quite a few customers, so we didn't get irritated. However, people sat at a table next to us, and we literally watched as a server followed them to the table to wait on them. We then noticed another server approach another table that arrived well after we did. One of my pieces went up to her and asked if we could get menus. She stated that she thought someone was already helping us. Ummmm, we had no menus or drinks in front of us. She came over with menus and took our drink orders. She stated she would bring kids menus. We waited almost 10 more min, and again, had to approach someone to get these menus. Finally, we got our orders in, we didn't time it but took forever to get our food. The kids were starving at this point, and when the food finally came out, they had messed up one of their meals. The food was okay, but nothing special. We had plenty of leftovers, but it wasn't worth taking it with us. Overall, it took 3 hrs just to eat dinner. None of us will be going back.

More than a liquor store...it's a full bar and grill! We ate here twice during our week vacation…read morein the area. Across the highway from the Heartland Trail. Easy to bicycle to! Large parking lot for vehicles and motorcycles too. Try the fish....I had the walleye! Nice portion of walleye (well, we are in "Northern Minnesota"). Nice tap beers (local Bemidji Brewing)!

There are 3 liquor stores within 4 miles of Walker with this one located in the middle of town…read more Prices are all very similar among the 3. WBS definitely has the largest wine selection. They have the only walk in beer cave and a decent selection of craft beers, including from the local brewery. I don't go to a store to make friends so I really don't care if the clerk wants to chit chat. I'm happy if they have a good selection and reasonable prices and I can get in and out quickly. If you live here or didn't stock up before you left the Cities, Walker Bay Spirits is a good option.

This is one of a couple of liquor stores in Walker, MN. I happen to prefer this one over the…read moreother. This store has a good selection of liquor, wine and beer. Now, if you have read my previous reviews, I am a bit of a snob. So, this is the place to go if you want to imbibe something a little classy (yes, they do have cheap stuff too). Their prices are average at best, but not to worry if it is the only place you can get your favorite bottle or beer. Honestly, check out both stores if you are in Walker. I mean, come on, it is not that big. You will have time! However, you will most likely be back here when your fanciness takes hold.

We came into Grand Rapids for a visit and stopped for some adult beverages. They have a great…read moreselection of wine, beer and spirits! And the prices are cheaper than what we saw in Duluth. Service was fast and friendly. What's not to like?

I went to make my purchase and they asked for my ID. I showed him my ID and he said no I need to…read morescan it. I asked why do you need to scan it? He grabbed my purchase, put it behind the counter and asked me to leave. There was no explanation. all he said was we won't sell to you if you won't let us scan your ID. I have no interest in them scanning my ID. Why do I have to have them scan my ID to be a customer of theirs. I'll never be back again. Rude and I don't understand their policy and no explanation