They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the…read moreliquor store where they have a nice selection of wine and beer. As well as a nice mix of whiskey with a few harder to find bourbons from time to time. I then move to their deli where they have a nice mix of meat and cheese. There is also a small seating area around the back of the deli where you can eat and enjoy a glass of wine on location. The staff here is wonderful as they seem happy to help and are knowledgeable about the products sold.

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is…read morepretty knowledgeable about just about anything, and I have never been steered wrong in a recommendation when I could not make up my mind. My favorite side is the cheese/deli side. I enjoy Surdyk's, but they seem to have cut back on their product offerings, so I have been coming down here to France 44. They have a wonderfully curated selection of cheese of all varieties. You want soft cheese. If you are unsure of a cheese you might be interested in, the cheesemongers will certainly provide you with a description, and even allow you to sample before you buy. To complement your cheese, there is a nice array of cured meats, crackers, olives, etc to add to the cheese-eating experience. One thing I would add is that this establishment is not unlike shopping at Target. You enter to pick up one or two items, and you leave with much more than you intended.

Very helpful. Has good wine tastings from time to time. Convenient location. Always clean and…read morenew things to check out

I love this liquor store. It's clean, organized and more upscale then your average store! This is…read moreabout the only place I usually stop to pick up liquor unless I am seeking something specific. The woman who greeted my was very friendly, asking if there was anything in particular that she could help me find. I was kind of a mission and I knew exactly what I was looking for so I thanked her and let her know I would ask if I had any questions. Straight to the vodka section... I picked up Skinny Girl White Cranberry Cosmo, which sounded delicious and well worth a try... There was only 1 bottle left, and normally that's a good sign that it's a top seller. I paid $11.99 for the bottle which I thought was just the right price. I then ventured over to the wine section and picked up a bottle of good ol' Yellow Tail chardonnay, on sale for $5.99... Which is the cheapest I have seen it around. So I was happy with the overall price of my excursion. Black Diamond Wine & Spirits is less then 5 minutes away from my work... A convenient stop on my drive home. I will surely be going back here in the future!

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).

Selection is huge and location is great. Prices are a little steep but I don't imbibe much so it…read moredoesn't bother me. Quite a large THC presence! I wish they came in singles so I could try many different types but it's fun to splurge on a pack every now and then knowing it will last me a while.

By far the best Liquor Store in the area. Great location in Maplewood near Hillcrest and the East…read moreSide. Very knowledgeable staff when it comes to wine, liquor, and beer. Speaking of beer, humongous selection of craft and locally produced beers. Plus, they carry the tough to find products like Johnny Walker Blue and Dom Perignon. Lastly, they also carry 1919 Root Beer!! A must have for any party with kids!! If you haven't shopped here, you are missing out.

I stopped in last night in search of Travellers whiskey. Upon entering I asked the fella @ the…read morecounter if they carried it? He turned to the shelf behind him... I scanned it "so you don't?" He said those were those options when people ask for travelers. Meaning people looking for smaller bottles. I clarified: no this is Travellers brand whiskey in collaboration w Chris Stapleton. He said they did not and I should try MGM or Total Wine. He said there was "a MGM on Robert, Back down 7th about 12 or 13 minutes away." I got a chuckle at how oddly specific he was. Very helpful for people not familiar w the area. He was very friendly and helpful. Much appreciated. Thank you for the wonderful customer service!

good selection of a wide variety of liquors, wines, beers, seltzers, etc. prices are right on par…read morewith other local liquor stores. (basically, a little higher than total wine, but a lot more convenient to get to) staff has always been friendly and welcoming every time I've gone. I usually know exactly what I need when I go there, so I haven't interacted with them aside from checking out.

I usually go here for my wine run but they have a good selection of beer and liquor as well. The…read moreprices are about 25% lower than the other liquor store nearby me so I am happy to stop here. They even let me bring my sister's little frenchie in when I was temporarily dog sitting. There's a sign on the door that says 'No Dogs Allowed,' but if you have a dog small enough to hold and want to bring it in, they are dog friendly. I highly recommend Hopkins Liquor if you're looking for fair prices and friendly staff! It's also in a strip mall with a bomb restaurant called Casa Deli and an ice cream shop. Both pair great with a good bottle of wine!

The cigarettes that I just purchased today which were Marlboro Menthol shorts and the cigarettes…read morelooked discolored and expired. I told the Asian guy at the front desk and showed him and he couldn't even provide me the expiration date nor exchange for a fresh pack. I wouldn't recommend this place for tobacco and bad customer service.

We haven't visited the winery in a while and forgot how wonderful it is. A beautiful night on the…read morepatio, drinks, a Mexican food truck - perfect June evening. The Sauvage sparkling wine is wonderful and they even had Strawberry Mojitos. They have some food in the cooler, chocolates and other items for purchase. They have lots of special events and classes. Blend your own Champagne. It is worth the drive.

This place is a quaint winery with good indoor and outdoor seating. There patio is a good mix of…read moresun and shade. The owner was super friendly and informative. Staff at the counter were knowledgeable about the wines and the brand. This is a good place to meet adult friends. They have several wines, wine cocktails, and a few NA beverages. It would be a perfect date spot based on atmosphere and vibe. We loved the vintage LaCresent wine.

Nice little family owned liquor store. Decent prices and selection. It's no Surdyks but the huge…read moreparking lot and access to street is a big plus.

This is a great little shop tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. The wine selection is not…read moreextensive, but they stock the most popular brands and the prices are lower than what I've seen elsewhere. The beer selection is pretty good, including things such as hard cider. They also stock items for Asian cooking that you can't find at most Minnesota liquor stores, such as mirin (Japanese cooking wine) and authentic umeshu (100% plum wine). The owners are very friendly as well, often reminding customers that they have a 10% discount on Tuesdays. So far this is the only place in the Twin Cities I've found that stocks real mirin (United Noodles stocks no alcoholic ingredients, and a certain reputable wine/liquor store in Nordeast had no idea what I was talking about), so I will continue to patronize this shop after I leave the area.