This is one of the best Wine & Spirits shops I've ever been in, ever…read more The selection and the quality is simply amazing. Scott and his staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. Best part ......it's curated so well ! It just feels like a wine store should. I live in Waukegan, so I don't get into the store as often as I'd like to, but when in Chicago, I try to get in, and see what is new on the shelves. Never leave empty handed !

Their selection is well rounded full of offerings not found in chains. Staff is very knowledgeableread more

Sorry I'm a nerd, but Castle Food & Liquor is my last resort when it comes to............Ben &…read moreJerry's, yep! That's right, Ben & Jerry's ice cream! Yasss! Also other junk food items, but there ain't a huge selection; just mostly chips! I've also bought frozen foods from here, but it's a little pricey! Of course this place is stacked with wine, beer, nicotine, and all that other nice stuff to help people forget about life stressor's, but not my thing. I rarely visit, unless i park in the area and just so happen to be craving ice cream. This is one of our neighborhood liquor stores that sits right outside of CTA Thorndale; also not to far of a walk from Broadway St.

Nice neighborhood liquor store with better than average beer selection, acceptable wine choices…read more(better than at Whole Whitepeople Foods) only slightly more expensive than big box liquor stores. Fair selection of grocery items, non-alcoholic beverages, friendly service, it's in a good location for the BYOB restaurants nearby.

Horrible place. Smells Bad…read moreAnd also does NOT HONOR THEIR HOURS BRO They even post their hours ona a post it and paper but that still doesn't cover for the fact y'all h being cheap and not being open as much as your sign stays says so.. 15 more minutes? Cheapstake... like always...

Despite its name, the store offers more than just wine and spirits; I was delighted to find my…read morefavorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors in their freezer section.

Just before Thanksgiving I was trudging home after work and passed by the store a few minutes…read morebefore closing time. I spotted a sign for glögg being sold and thought of someone special who loves it. I popped in and tried to be quick about my purchase so they could continue closing, but in my haste I left my ID case with my credit cards on the counter, not quite in sight of the register clerk. It was a couple days later that I actually realized my ID case was gone (as I much more often use mobile pay). In a panic, I retraced my steps over the weekend. When I got to their shop and asked about my case, they immediately presented it to me right at the counter. They had even gone out of their way to find me on Facebook, though I hadn't spotted their message until after retrieving my case; and they had apparently considered dropping the case off at a nearby clinic since they noticed I had a card there, and they would have my contact info. Very thoughtful and clever! So this isn't about the shop's products (though the glögg was a big hit and I bought a few more bottles) - I think that shopkeepers who actually go out of their way to try to return important/sensitive items to their owners, rather than just dropping it into a lost and found behind the counter to be forgotten, is a business that I want to continue supporting - luckily I live just down the street now (unfortunately my ID hadn't been updated yet!).

I've lived in Andersonville and shopped at this store for 20 years. Today I spent $100 on liquor. I…read moreasked for a plastic bag which one pays for in Chicago and the one he tried to give me had a broken handle. Instead of giving me another one the owner insisted on tying one side of a busted bag instead. Really?!

Friendly staff, knowledgeable wine lovers, and generous pours. Craft beers available.read more

Popped in on a whim to grab something, and met the nicest staff - super helpful and kind! Made our…read morenight.

Nice little dive in Rogers Park. Historic building and I'm glad the owner held out and didn't let…read moreanyone buy him out. Decent beer selection, couple of TV's. Clean place. Liquor store is adjacent.

Used to buy 6 packs of Old Milwaukee for $.99 there circa 1975. So did all the other Loyola…read morestudents. Bruno really didn't want the student crowd. George Ireland would drink there.

I've been dropping by for years, and it's a conventional local neighborhood store…read more They were helpful, To address the negative feedback: with the layout, (old store) and people carrying bag/backpack: of course there'll be a cautious eye as any responsible store owner would do. feels like their employees are more like 'family owned business' vs hourly hires that don't give a crap.. yes, I felt noticed, but: once i asked, inquired about product(s), they opened up with their knowledge and what's in stock. I've gone back several times and it has been good experiences.

Terrible Customer Service - Avoid This place…read more I've never felt so unwelcome in a store before. All I did was open the fridge **twice** because I wasn't sure what I wanted, and the staff acted like I committed a crime. One of the employees got visibly annoyed and made a snarky comment about me letting the "cold air out." Seriously? If you're that worried about your beer getting slightly less cold for **two seconds**, maybe you shouldn't be running a liquor store where customers need to **see their options** before buying. The attitude was horrible--no patience, no understanding, just pure rudeness. There are plenty of other places that actually appreciate their customers and don't treat them like an inconvenience for daring to browse. Save yourself the hassle and take your business elsewhere. **Zero stars if I could.**

Amazing corner store ! Have been going here for years , the owners are extremely nice and friendly.read more

Usually I don't review places that aren't restaurants, but wanted to say they were the real MVP for…read morebeing open on Christmas... Or maybe not? Although I'm not sure of their employee conditions for being open on a major national holiday, they did come in clutch when my friends and I decided to grab some alcohol for our post-Christmas celebrations. The man at the cashier was very, very nice and joked along with my friend and I as we were checking out! As far as the alcohol selection goes, it's pretty vast and they sell other things like hygiene products, soda, and snacks without having outrageously marked up prices.

Very nice owner very knowledgeable about the alcohol knows his store will visit againread more

This is the best and the cleanest liquor store in Rogers Park. Their stuff is very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. They have an amazing selection of drinks. I highly recommend it!