I visit this particular branch often because it's right down the street where I live. They always…read morehave what I need and the employees are very helpful when needed. Even on a busy night you'll wait no longer than 5 minutes in line. They are really fast with checking customers out.

Avoid this ABC store. This place is pretty bad. I live right next to it, and I always drive to a…read morebetter ABC store. I think the location is the only reason people use it because it's convenient. Other than that, that's pretty much it, because it's small and they don't have much. They're also pretty annoying other than a few nice employees. I always use the same ID for my alc every time I go to an ABC store and even here when I have to. They always accept it, and I don't have a problem because anyone knows when they void a driver's license, it's voided for driving reasons ONLY. It's still a valid identification form. They only wanted to enforce it today because the manager was there, and it's pretty funny because it's a first out of the 20 times I've been there. They even asked my boyfriend's ID when they're only supposed to ID the person buying the alcohol and anyone else bringing anything up to the counter. A manager should know better. Maybe they need a better one. They don't have as much in stock anyways and always run out of everything compared to the one on 4991 Nine Mile Road. Go there, that's the better one!!

Hidden gem in the Fan district. Neighborhood bodega with an array of so many goodies! Fresh salads,…read moresandwiches and you can buy hot meals too! And the wine and beer section, top tier! The staff is super friendly and they share so many connections with their community members! Couldn't leave without getting Milán an order of fried chicken wings (she loves a wing) and she rated them 5/5 as they are seasoned well and fried hard like she likes them! If ever on Strawberry St do yourself a favor and stop by, you won't be disappointed!

The prepared food is so good and they have an excellent selection of general grocery items. I love…read moretheir Philly cheesesteak, currently the best I've had here in Richmond

This review is for the 7407 Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA location…read more We stopped here on the way to Virginia Beach to stock up before our vacation. This store is brand new and in a convenient location just off the highway and is spotless. We picked up some vodka and Bloody Mary mix and also asked for some guidance for a good bourbon. The gentleman there was happy to help us select one from their new arrivals. Great service and we were in and out in no time. We'll definitely be stopping here on our next trip to the beach. Cheers!

This newly opened location seems bigger and better than its sister stores. The store is very clean,…read morewell organized and it's easy to find exactly what you are looking for. The employees were fast and friendly!!

Great service helping find a bottle for dinner w friends. Found a great Pinot noir that wasn't…read morecrazy expensive

Once Upon a Vine is a great neighborhood wine and beer shop. They have a wide variety of wines…read morefrom around the world, with an impressive assortment of Virginia Wines. They offer wines across a variety of prices for all budgets. They also have multiple coolers of beer also with a assortment of styles, brands and prices. The Virginia wines are organized alphabetically by vineyard name. Bob, the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, The staff has always been friendly They often have wine tastings on Friday nights which gives you the ability to try some new wines before buying It is kind of tight between the aisles so I always feel like I am going to bump into something or even break a bottle when I'm in there hence the 4 star vs 5 They have there own parking lot, which is rare in the neighborhood.

Awesome beer and wine selection. Overwhelming food with a gourmet bent. If you've been eyeing a…read moreweird expense ingredient online they probably have it. Wish there was a bit more in the fruit/vegetable category, but can complain. Check the back case for fresh local eggs dropped off a couple times a week.

WARNING: this place is NO longer Northside Gourmet. They do NOT deserve the rating of the old…read moreplace. The new owners (of this once-legendary NPR-famed purveyor of exciting and diverse global delicacies, where one used to be able to write whatever they wanted from all over the world on a whiteboard and have it ordered imminently, and where any kind of delightful non-alcoholic beverage nestled among the eclectic selection, as well as local and organic fare) have taken a true golden goose of a rare gem and for whatever reason slaughtered her and replaced her with the same kind of dog feces convenience outlet that sits on every corner of the city. Yes, where the labyrinthine snaking crowded endless aisles of NG once displayed the glory of the globe and local goods alike for a fair price in innumerable delicious and holistic forms unfound for purchase anywhere else in the city, now we have a paltry fraction of the aisles left in a near-empty redundant hole of drug paraphernalia, crappy booze, and mass produced American snack products. The unbelievable lack of foresight underscoring the new owners punching a gift horse in the mouth by replacing a famous-for-good-reason slice of multicultural perfection that was sorely needed and wanted, and beyond popular, with absolute BS one can get literally anywhere else not worth the "novelty" of 24-hour crapola, was well summed up by the new clerk shilling it as I wandered stunned in my miserable foray of this corpse of my favorite store today: "Kombucha? Never heard of it" said he. It was in every flavor and wholesome brand and size but you got rid of it. "Local scents? Not anymore." Pity. Seeing a lonely paneer leftover from the golden days, I brought it to the register. "Ew, what is this cheese? From India you say? I prefer American cheese. American cheese is the best" said he. Ah, makes perfect sense, I thought -- that tracks, with you turning a beautiful joy into garbage, that you would prefer plastic American cheese to traditional paneer. It's what the place is now -- pitiful trash, like plastic cheese. STEER CLEAR, AND HOPE FOR ABANDONMENT, AND PRAY FOR THE REBIRTH OF A NEW TRUE GOURMET SOMEDAY.

Just got back from Portugal recently and so good to know that I was able to find a wine shop in RVA…read morethat carries a small selection of Portuguese wines. They are located in the Church Hill area of Richmond, Va. They also offer some cheese, canned fish and meats. The staff was doing a tasting with a vendor when I arrived and they did acknowledge me when I entered. Towards the end, one person stepped away to see if I was ok which I appreciated and she was very friendly. I mentioned that I had been across the street at the Cobra Burger but hadn't noticed them and she advised if you purchase a bottle from them, you can take in the restaurant to drink and they will open for you and waive the corkage fee. I believe they offer tastings but not 100% sure.

I am in love with Second Bottle. I find wine to be a beautiful thing. However, wine can be a little…read moreintimidating at times. Second Bottle takes away all these concerning things and makes it approachable and fun. As is true to wine, each bottle has a story. You have a chance to speed date your bottle by reading the beautiful detailed description around its neck made by the owner. Every bottle in the shop has a mini dive into what to expect from the wine. I think the way the wines are organized here are phenomenal. Marie Kondo would applaud the organization of this wine shop! Each wine is on a shelf labeled with which country or region it's from. There is also a variety of snacks to pick from (fresh baguettes included). Erin, the owner, is what makes this 5 star place deserving of 100 more stars. Her passion for wine and the winemakers is so inspiring. It's owners like her that make wine so special. I'm grateful Church Hill has a gem like Second Bottle. Be sure to try their free tastings on Thursday 5-7pm. Also there is no corkage fee if you want to have a bottle of wine with your burger at Cobra Burger next door. They also do a film and wine series with LC Cinema that I'm obsessed with. Could not recommend this place enough.

The place is cluttered, prices are not listed anywhere, everything is grossly overpriced, and the…read morelady at the register is notoriously rude. The only pro to this store that warrants it two stars is that they do have a good selection of items.

They over charge their customers because of where the store is located. no price labels which means…read morewe are over priced!! I'd rather drive to another store instead paying $$$$double!!! TOO HIGH!!!!

As a Yelper, I like to dabble in the events here and there to explore more of the great RVA. So I…read morestumbled upon the contest, and boom! I won free tickets to the Beer Expo! At first, I was not quite sure what I was going to expect, but it turned out to be more fun than I thought! I greatly appreciate the laid back feel to it and how you can enjoy your friends' company without being boggled down by all the vendors. The benefit of going to the event actually came in handy couple of days ago when my friends and I were looking for some refreshing summer drinks. So I used my great knowledge from the event and recommended some drinks for people to try out. My homies loved it and I feel they were grateful that I attended :) Also, I feel that I am now able to go and try variety of breweries throughout VA and beyond!

Cool experience.... Surrounded by beer connoisseurs!! Definitely something to bring friends out to…read morefor a good time. Be prepared to drink your life away. Parking wasn't difficult and location was pretty easy to navigate.