Ok. I am never satisfied when I enter or leave here. I worked in this industry. On many levels…read more From server and bartender to running a 4 Diamond Grand Award Property "behind the Redwood Curtain" to writing Food & Wine. Now I'm retired. I like Sangria and Irish Whiskey. I have my regular shop. But every now and then, In a Pinch, I hit up downtown Haskell's. Never Fails. The staff there seems miserable and seems company. I was in today. Treated like a turd in a punch bowl. The true face of Minnesota Nice - Haskell's. A reeking vertical grin. Spend your ducats elsewhere.

There's a lot of great alcohol and knowledgeable service packed into this relatively narrow and…read moresmall space. It was actually overwhelming at time and all I was doing was asking about Imperial Stouts in what I thought were a few extra minutes on my way from A to B. I came in looking for Dark Fatha (Bent Brewstillery) and received an in-depth explanation of why they didn't carry it at the time. That segued into a discussion of related beers, which ended up with my purchase of a bottle of Surly Darkness that cost more than most bottles of non-wine clue wine that end up in our house. And based on the respect this place places on their wine, beer, and liquor, I'll "uncork" my Surly accordingly.

Don't be fooled by the small foot print of the shop. They've really maximized the space and have…read moreracks on racks of drinks from wines to sake to soju to liquors. What really stood out here was the variety of selection of sojus and sake because they have brands and flavors weaves never encountered before. There's also a 1.99 sale section on cans that can be fun to pick through and try something you wouldn't normally get. Parking is on the street and free.

Piss-poor customer service. I would love to love Hums, as it IS the closest liqour store to our…read morehouse, well within walking distance but everytime the service never fails to anger me. Ever been broke and had to count out a dollar in dimes? Yeah, well, hums wouldn't even take my dimes- which im pretty sure is illegal.

This is specifically a review for their coffee and pastry bar. They have a walk up counter for…read morecoffee and also a variety of pastries (pop tarts, scones, etc). They have some of the best iced lattes I have tried in the twin cities! I typically get an iced miel and it is always made perfectly here. Pricing is very reasonable for the area. All of the pastries have always been delicious as well. A quick, easy spot to get coffee that you wouldn't immediately think about.

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).

South Lyndale Liquors & Market is honestly more than just a liquor store. They have an excellent…read morelittle deli inside, and I got one of the best roast beef sandwiches I've had in a long time with au jus sauce -- absolutely delicious. There's ample parking, the place felt safe and clean, and they had a huge selection of alcohol and drink options. But the deli was definitely the standout for me. Great food and great service. Definitely worth stopping by even if you're just going for lunch.

One of our favorite spots for casual hanging out with some wine and food, or make it a date night…read more Everyone is always SO friendly here. Get here early, because sometimes these tables fill up! Live music days are the best

Liquor Boy is my go to liquor store due to the low prices and great selection of inventory. They…read morehave harder to find bottles that can get pricey but it's cool to see them. The discounts are out of this world. I try and stop even a few times a month to see what they've got on clearance. I've found lots of beer, thc seltzers, and whiskey. If you are looking for it they probably have it and at fantastic prices.

This past Thursday, I received the Liquor Boy ad via email. There was an unbelievable price on Old…read moreFitzgerald, 7-Year, Bottled in Bond bourbon. I'm traveling and won't be back in the Twin Cities until September 23rd, The ad runs through the 23rd. On Friday, I phoned to inquire about ordering on-line and picking up on the 23rd. I could not find the Old Fitz listed on the Liquor Boy website to order. The person who fielded my phone call waited until I'd asked how to order, then, in a very hostile manner barked "forty-nine, ninety-nine". I said I didn't understand the person's response. The person then uttered, "We aren't selling that bourbon for the price in the ad. It's $49.99, not the price in the ad. It was a misprint." I could easily understand that, as it was half of MSRP and probably protected by M.A.P. (federal minimum advertised price regulations) but the demeanor of Liquor Boy's employee was simply unconscionable. I've spent a significant sum in that store and do not expect to be treated with hostility. I said to the person, "I expect that walk-in customers looking for the Old Fitz special have expressed some displeasure." The response was, "They come in look for the display, can't find it, ask where it is, and when I tell them it was a misprint, they storm out the door, all day Thursday and today." I asked the clerk why a sign wasn't put up simply saying, "Sorry, the Old Fitz has been sold out." Your ad does say something like, quantities limited. "That's not up to me." The upshot is the criticism I've read about the rude behavior of Liquor Boy staff is unabated which indicates ownership isn't listening to customers.

Friendly people working there. Good selection. Great location. Found a really good Italian DOC red…read morewine on discount.

Excellent selection of Bourbon They get alot of "hard to…read morefind" bourbons Staff can be a little rough around the edges Check their social media for updated events Parking garage ad street parking available

My go to liquor store! Total wine has it all! Love the…read morevariety and great service! They have a huge selection of ciders which is great for cider lovers. Favorite cider right now: Downeast- try it if you haven't (on the sweeter side) Sometimes they have samples of alcohol which is nice to try something new Staff is always helpful and friendly! *Bday special: Get a *select* bottle of wine for a nickel*

They really do have all the wine and more. I think I even saw a cigar area in the middle of the…read morestore. Lots of parking and they even have dedicated curbside pickup spots. It was well lit, clean, not overstocked so you don't feel like you'd accidentally break something and had the biggest selection of mini alcohols that I've ever seen. The cashier was friendly, service was fast, a little hard to tell who the workers are outside of the cashiers but overall nice place to find really whatever alcohol you're looking for.

The rudest people ever. This is my second experience them being absolutely horrible so I'm writing…read morea review. My mom lives in Mendota heights. I'm 30 years old from California and came in with her (she's paying and purchasing) and they were so ungodly disrespectful and rude and told us to leave because I didn't have my ID (she did). Told my mom she couldn't buy the alcohol since I didn't have my id (after I walked out) MY MOTHER WAS BUYING AND IM 30 YEARS OLD. We came back to tell my dad the experience and he said "why would you ever go there? Every-time I go they're such dicks" - we will be telling the neighborhood to never go here.

Easily my favorite liquor store in the Saint Paul/Mendota Heights/West Saint Paul/Highland area…read more Fantastic selection of craft beer, wine, liquor, and mixers. Bonus stars for their build your own six-pack section. Awesome local vibe with even better staff. They always have awesome recommendations and dish out expert answers to every question I've ever asked. You can tell these guys are enthusiastic about their selections, and I always leave wondering why I even bother going anywhere else.

This place is convenient and close to my shop. I've been…read moregoing to Hennepin Lake Liquors for about 6 years or 7years now. This place is the best little liquor store in Minneapolis. Small in size, but great prices and the help has always been really friendly and helpful to me.. I've read some of the other reviews here about HLLS and I've come to the conclusion that the problems they claim had to begin with the customers themselves and what they expect. HLLS is in the Uptown area of Minneapolis and that in itself explains some of the problems. Uptown is crawling with the stuck up, snobby brats and millennial's from the Calhoun/ Kenwood area.. Just leave the attitude at the door and these people will take good care of you.

This place honestly looks sketchy when you walk by. There were a bunch of sketchy looking people…read moreoutside when I went, and when you walk in there's a security guard at the door. But man...their liquor selection is bonkers! In a good way! There's so many varietals of wine from everywhere, beers, liquor, and everything else for an awesome cocktail party, and the prices are pretty decent too. Kind of like a small scale BevMo.