This place is an amazing elevated liquor store in Sheridan Park and the staff that I've encountered here are always friendly and greet you when you come in. They have a great selection of local beer, national/domestic, liquor, wine, etc. The place does not feel like your local stereotypical janky liquor store. Glad to have them in the area. read more

I live in Oregon and found that Rayans carried a beer I have been searching for. I bought 8 of them and was worried about them getting broken in shipping. The way they had these packaged up was absolutely incredible. If you are hesitating in anyway from ordering let your worries go away. They have great selections, really fast shipping and I will absolutely be ordering from them again. Thank you to all of your staff and to the person that packaged me beer. read more

Covid Review: My friend was defending their dissertation and I wanted to mark the occasion with a gift. A celebratory bottle of champagne. Only one problem, I live in sunny Southern California and they live in Chicago. At first I tried to send it with Amazon Fresh, but they didn't have any deliveries on the day of the defense. Using trusty Yelp, I found Rayan's. They had good reviews and a website where you could buy something and have it delivered. I am happy to say that the bottle of champagne was delivered and my friend was surprised and happy. read more

Gotta say the folks at Rayan's have done a bang up job in these uncertain times. Staff has been wearing face masks and they are selling hand sanitizer/masks, signs up front asking for people to have masks on when entering the store. They are making this customer feel safe. Outside of that they have a great selection of beverages and snacks to grab when heading to a friends, or quarantining on your couch. read more

I am all about supporting local businesses and this one is my go to store when I need a quick adult beverage in walking distance. Rayan's is small but mighty. They have a great cross section of wines, beers and spirits with competitive prices. They have champagnes and sparkling wines, so that right there is a winner for me. It is also nice that they have a small food selection in the corner next to the cooler with the sparkling wines. Nothing expansive, but if you are looking for some quick noshy things like cheese, Kerrysgold butter for toast points, meats for antipasto trays, they have it. It really comes in handy for those last minute shindigs on the balcony on unexpected nice days in the winter. Again like for the adult beverages, the prices on these items are decent. Rayan's also does tasting. Today there was one for SipSmith gin. Not sure what the mixer was, but it perfectly complemented the gin, giving a slight sweet after taste with no bitterness. While I have not used the service, you can have your adult beverage delivered on the Drinkfly app. The do have a small parking lot in the back, so parking is no problem. read more

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I've popped into this little place occasionally, and they have a really good selection of interesting booze. And now they deliver! And they have an app, WHAT?! Fantastic, friendly, neighborhoody, lots of good stuff! read more

This is an amazing store. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but don't judge this book by its cover. My bf lives close to here, I've stopped in a few times to pick up a bottle of wine or some beer by myself. The inside is clean, bright, and they have way more than just liquor!! They have a good selection of wine and beer. They also have some interesting artisan items! What really impressed me is that my bf had never been here. He needed to pick up some beer for thanksgiving but didn't want to go all the way to Target or Jewel. I told him to go to Rayan's and he said no, that's a crappy store despite never having been there. I dragged him there, and he was completely shocked at how awesome this place is. Needless to say, this is his go-to now. My only complaint is that the staff isn't particularly good. I've seen them help some customers, but other times they seem to be more interested in chatting with one another. Seeing as I've never needed help and prefer to browse without someone breathing down my neck, this isn't a deterrent. Don't let the exterior fool you- this store is great! read more

Went in to Rayan's for my first time today a d was really impressed. They have a decent gin selection with a few I had never seen before. They also have quite a good selection of mixers and other cocktail accoutrements m. Great place to grab some wine too because this place also has a small cheese case with some fancy selections. read more

Convenient liquor store with a wide selection of beer, wine, and snacks. Lots of ice too. Easy to park most times. Prompt service. It would be nice to have FREE strong bags to carry a six-pack and fresh snacks like cooked shrimp or salads. read more

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They remove promotional items from sets and sell them separately as merchandise without separate distribution rights. If you notice, all of the shakers, ice buckets, glassware, etc, to the left of the counter in the front, have officially trademarked brand names on them. Casamingos blue giveaway shakers, Branded openers, the list goes on. Next time you're at Rayan's, be sure to check out their illegal and unethical money grubbing practices. Shame on you, Rayan's. Also, do they have permission to sell Costco Kirkland Brand toilet paper six pack rolls for a dollar a roll plus tax for a product they are not licensed to distribute. Maybe they have permission for all of these these? Let's be real though, probably not. read more

I'm a fan of this place. Off the top, the guys working here are extremely friendly. I've bought enough booze from them that they've started to recommend beer to me before I've picked up a bottle that day...and it has always been something that I liked. It is an oddly comforting yet slightly sad feeling when my favorite liquor store recognizes me. Selection-I typically buy the bombers/pints of beer. I like how they have a nice variety! They have beer from all ranges of breweries with a nice blend of seasonal, small batch, and stand-bys. The 6 pack selection is pretty decent too. This is all the more impressive when you realize that this joint is pretty small. Like, there are 7/11's in the Loop bigger than this entire store. I haven't been going here that long (maybe 5 months?), but the location is nice. They have around 8 parking spots behind the building for customer use. The store is always clean, well light, etc. They have vendors come in and do tastings!! I tried a few new Lake Front Brewing beers via one of their tastings. I wasn't expecting that from a corner liquor & mini mart. I'll be back there, repeatedly, until I move out of the area. read more

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BEST SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!!!!!! Exemplary customer service! This is a family owned business and they treat their customers with the upmost respect. Every time I walk in I am always greeted. They have all your party essentials and they are the best in the city for kegs as well. They provide delivery services as well. Very clean and well kept store. I live two blocks away and I refuse to go anywhere else! Rayans is the place to get what you need. The best part about Rayans is that if they don't carry something that you need they will get it for you on their next order!!!!!! read more

Rayan's Liquors - You cannot miss this place, very convenient for walking, biking and parking. The parking lot is on Wilson behind the store. Best store ever. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fantastic liquor store with an absolutely HUGE selection of everything you'll ever need. They also offer delivery via the Drinkfly app. Nothing cooler than browsing Rayan's inventory via the Drinkfly app while sitting on my couch and then having amazing craft beer delivered to my door in less than 60 minutes! read more

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So, we all know I've done my fair share of time in the liquor and wine stores don't we? Don't judge. Its an occupational hazard. My due diligence is your gain. Cuz I have the 411 on whats up and can hook a brother and a sister out by pointing them in the right direction. Let's break this down: 1) Great wine selection for the equivalent of a convenience store. Yes there is Barefoot but there are great higher end wines, ports, sherries and spirits too. Frei Brothers Pinot Noir priced the same as the Jewelz with way less corporate greed. 2) You can buy some Lotto tickets, Genoa salami, Mission tortilla chips, some frozen pizza, a flask, chewing gum, insulated foam cups and eggs to go with your bubbles and sour mash whiskey, 3) They have regular tastings with various vendors so you can try before you buy thus avoiding the wine bottle roulette. 4) Near the front counter is a "Hot Deals" stack. Tonight's deal: UV103 Vodka (4xdistilledyo) 200ml only 2 for $5.00. That equals about fifteen cents a shot of pretty decent vodka. Don't do the math, I've done it for you. 5) Super friendly staff. I mean as in "Hey, you can get a holiday gift pack with 2 awesome Maker's glasses for the same price. Put that back and let me get one for you" 6) Kegs: they deliver. And if you want some fancy schmancy brew, I bet if you asked real nice, they would special order it for you if you pre pay. Not sure, but most likely. 7) This is a family owned business and my extra dollar here warms my heart for the little guys. They know their customers by name as well as their dogs and they may or may not sometimes have a treat for Fido. Top that Binny's. They do have a $10 minimum on credit/debit cards which by-the-way-crazy-chick-who-claimed-to-work-for-Visa is not illegal and was part of legislation enacted well over a year ago to protect small merchants from losing money while remaining competitive. read more

You would never guess from the outside, but this place has an impressive selection of booze. I was surprised when I came here to buy some cheap sparkling wine for NYE, and they actually stocked Moet & Chandon. That's real champagne! Granted, I bought a bottle from Jewel just a few weeks earlier, it was just a pleasant surprise. My mission was still to go cheap so I didn't buy the $40 bottle of champagne. They also have a good beer and wine selection which I haven't taken advantage of, but I'll definitely be back when I need to entertain. read more

For my 29th birthday, I searched all over Chicago for a keg service that was affordable and offered good service. Rayan's delivered... literally and figuratively. I was so impressed with their service. While other folks thought it would be incredibly difficult to get a keg of Miller Lite (??), Rayan's had NO problem with it. In fact, they even said they would deliver it for me at a cost that was basically negligible. In the end, I had a keg that was delivered for just a little over $100. With just about 165 12 oz. servings, we're talking about $0.70 per serving. I was happy. My guests were happy. And we all drank a lot of beer. Long story short... If you need a keg, go to Rayan's. They're awesome! read more

Dear Rayan's, Before the expansion you weren't so inviting but you covered the basics well. Post expansion, you're brighter, cleaner and I no longer feel as though a dead hooker might fall on me. I kid, I kid. Your seemingly endless aisle of coolers with chilled beverage beckons me every time I visit. I peer longingly through the glass trying to make my selections without parting with my rent money. Just when I think it couldn't get better, I see the wine. Then I turn back to the cooler and back to the wine and wait, is that Pimm's?? It's kinda like this until someone drags me out. all my love, Kourtney read more

Great wine selction for great prices. great liquor selection. Friendly, clean, and quite convenient to walk to! This is also where I discovered an ice cream called milk and cookies from those two fellas from vermont. ;-) Rayan's rocks... only wish they were open until 2am! read more

I'm not sure who this Rayan character is.. but several buildings along the 4000N corridor of Clark bear his name. Anyway, this store focuses on the booze, as the name implies, but also happens to have other things you need/want from time to time like M&Ms, condoms & Doritos. The guys at the counter get to know their regulars and are all quite friendly. I don't get carded here, but maybe its because I'm old (25) and I've bought alcohol here before. I am, however, asked for ID when I pay by debit because the cashiers actually look at the back of the card (thank you!). This store also has the best selection of Arizona Iced Teas in the tall cans that I have seen anywhere.. and it includes my beloved watermelon and Arnold Palmer flavors! And all for $1.11 including tax. Don't have that extra penny? This is the kind of place that'll let it slide. read more

Rayan's definitely has a great beer selection. In fact better than most. However, where they strive the most is in their extremely friendly and reasonable customer service. It proves that family owned businesses done right are the basis for a successful Chicago business. I recently purchased a half barrel keg for a party we were having and I had some discrepancies with the keg itself. I casually mentioned the issue to the staff behind the counter when returning it and next thing I know, they're making phone calls and going above and beyond to correct the issue. I didn't even attempt to raise my voice nor did I receive any negative feedback from them. All I heard were apologies and promises to correct the situation. I was so taken aback by how quick they jumped into action to resolve the problem that I am still speechless. So beyond the quality beer selection, I recommend shopping here for the dedicated customer service. These guys figured out how to please the customer on a much higher level than most. Cheers to Rayan's!!! read more

I work in an industry driven by customer service. I also happen to be a relatively green whiskey nerd. This place just nailed it for me. Staff knew me by name just based on a few drizly deliveries. The owner Eddie took time to stand and talk with me at what I'd assume was busy hours right after work. Great selection, knowledge and service. I'll continue driving out of my way to give Rayans my business. read more

Only one other review!?! Since this Rayan's is less than a block away I'm probably here almost every week. I don't think that there's ever been a super amazing sale and the giant sale signs on the outside are outdated and no longer reflect the prices which is mildly irritating but the difference is only like a buck and the guy inside is always nice. In my mind I assume his name is Rayan. There is a bin of half price booze which may occasionally have some interesting wine or non-whiskey liquors. And Monster energy drinks cost less than at the nearby Walgreen's. Despite its proximity to uptown the atmosphere of Rayan's is not one of excessive hobos. read more

Im not sure who this Mr. Rayan guy is either, but he gets it! Rayans is the best local liquor store in Chicago NO QUESTION. The store is bright, and newley remodeled. Its locally family owned which I like. The people who work there are very friendly. They actually remember my name! Is that a sign of alcoholism? This place has a great selection of Wine, Craft Beers, and liquor. They also have the basic grocery items, and a whole cooler of different types of cheese. MMMM... Deals Deals Deals. The bud light is always the same as Jewel so no need to wait in those long checkout lines. A+ My girlfriend is always happy to find new wines on sale, so shes happy.. They always have some crazy sales on booze. The one I have been getting... 2 little bottles of makers mark for $20. Which is the same as a 750ml or fifth of makers for $20! Everyone else is $7 to $10 higher. A+++ I always leave happy! Keep it up and I will be a customer for life! read more

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This place is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. They have a huge selection in beer, wine and Liqour. Grabbed some beer and wine for the beach!!! They also got kegs which is good to know!!! read more

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Outstanding, clean, amazing selection and if you are in a bind they deliver through Drizly. My husband is crazy about the selection of craft and the cider selection is probably the best on the north side! We love this place! read more

It is so nice to come into a store and find someone who is helpful in choosing the right kind of wine and beer for a dinner I was hosting. I wasn't familiar with anything that would go with African cuisine but it was really a relief to find him confident in the choices to make and I left feeling good about the nice customer service. The dinner went well and the wine and beer complimented the dinner nicely! read more

Rayan's is a super convenient corner store. They generally have a pretty good "choose your own" 6 pack selection. They have a broad selection of craft beer and bombers as well. The buyer does a good job at bringing in the newest in craft beers as they become available. I appreciate the food selection that they have, fine(r) cheeses, kerrysgold butter, cage free eggs, Amy's products and generally healthier junk food. It's not every day that you find such a conscious place to pick up some necessities. Their prices on these items are generally pretty fair considering the quality. I have read some negative interactions had with the employees. I have to say, I've had good experiences overall. I bought some cheese; for Bloody Marie's, one Sunday it was a bit moldy, so I brought it back and they were very apologetic about the situation and let me grab another. They have vendors in store to do tastings pretty often, which is pretty fun and a good way to try new items without committing. I also love that they carry my favorite incense brand! It's really reasonable and makes the house smell amazing! read more

There is a lot of good stuff crammed into this small corner shop. The staff is very friendly and always willing to lend a hand looking for something or give suggestions and reviews on products that I am not familiar with. read more

They are a great neighborhood staple. I highly recommend them! Great cheese selection, as well as a grocery selection.

Wow, I'm actually reviewing a business other than a restaurant. Cha-ching! Bringin' on the New Year! Rayan's Liquors had always been just a corner store that seemed a little leery and sad looking from the outside. Coming upon the New Year, I wanted to stock my new apartment's bar with a few liquid goodies. Since I'm fairly new to the Ravenswood area I rattled my brain to think of all the liquor store and only came up with Rayan's...must be that seller corner location. The interior has been completely renovated with a new tile floor and lighting that make it look nice, much larger than the outside offers, and a bit like a Mediterranean restaurant, but that's fine with me. It's a family owned business and seems as if every family member has their designated job (one as cashier, another for stocking, a third for bagging, etc). They have a large variety of items for all your needs, including snacks. Along two walls they have several fridges of cool liquors, mixers, wines and more. The prices are simply average and thankfully not over-priced, unlike much of the rest of the city. Best of all, the friendly employees who greeted us didn't watch our every move, even with our backpacks on. I have Rayan's Liquors to thank for my sanity. read more

Great affordable wine. My first trip and I left with a garnacha, pinotage and a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo for around $30. I was happy with each bottle and love the variety. read more

Any craft beer geek should be able to find something they like here. Large selection of bombers, including many limited releases, seasonals, & some whales, as well as a decent selection of 4 & 6 pack bottles & cans. No store has everything, but this place has a lot of uncommon beers that I haven't seen elsewhere. read more

I bought a keg for a bday/graduation party from Rayan's. When I returned the keg there was a misunderstanding about the deposit required. Regardless of the amount, I had proof on my bank statements. When I got the keg all they told me was to bring the card I used to pay for the keg when it was time to return it. However, this clerk told me I need a receipt and he started to be rude after I asked him if they can look it up on their POS System with my card. I told him that I will file a complaint with the BBB and his exact words were 'cut that better business bureau shit out!' I used one card to make the reservation and another card to make the purchase and this guy called me a liar and a piece of sh*t! I couldn't believe this so I asked him for his name to let the manager know but he didn't so I took a picture of him. This guy came around the counter trying to fight! This lady that worked there kicked him out and apologized and told me that he doesn't even work here (even though he was behind the counter and dealing with customers). She was able look up my transaction and finish the keg return. She 'apologized' but as I left she rolled her eyes and began laughing. As I left the store a customer who works at the UofI student legal services witnessed the confrontation told me to file a complaint and do something about this situation. These people I dealt with at Rayan's are very unprofessional and incompetent, I have never had an experience like this at a place of business. I am never supporting this place! If I can give them zero stars I would! read more

Ok - the restaurant IS closed, and they have done a major remodeling of the whole place. I must say that they put a great amount of effort into the new space and it is looking amazing. Wonderful tile work on the floor and the glass mosaic tile around the columns looks really nice as well. They have doubled their capacity (at least) and will now begin to carry some more foodstuffs. Yay! This place is the bomb as far as bodegas go. read more

I never do this for anything regardless of whether it is good or bad, but this finally made me do it. Last night in the light rain I was biking to a friends house from the bar, and needed to stop for some more booze. I had no idea what time it was, all I knew was that Rayan's was right on the way, and 2 blocks from where I was going,,,Finally get there, and the doors are locked but there are a couple guys inside...which made me automatically see what time it was, it was 11:18, turns out this place closes at 11. One of the guys came to the door, let me and my buddy in, and grab a couple things. Enough said. read more

Great local liquor store! Good beer selection, and reasonable prices!

Friendly helpful staff, great selection of beers, clean and well stocked.

A wonderful spot which fulfills all the prerequisites and more of a "corner liquor store". A parking lot in the back and dual entry doors greet most patrons. Once inside a plethora of drink options are available at a very reasonable expense but that's not all. An offering of higher-end grocery items are also available, from gluten free options to cheese and juice offerings (unsweetened, organic cranberry for one). The staff is knowledgable and friendly. The location convenient, the selection and price competitive. It's a worthwhile go-to for your drink desires and sometimes more. read more

Excellent selection, service, and price. Family run clean store I really enjoyed my experience at rayans I be stopping by again real soon. Overall a hidden gem. read more

This Rayan Family biz is tops. They run a tight ship and take pride in the appearance, management and big ass selection in their store. I've never had to deal with riff raff or nutzos while making my purchases and for that, I thank them and am glad to have them as a neighbor. read more