Full service liquor store with neatly stocked shelves and plenty of snacks. The two clerks were…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. I went there to purchase a specific bottle which they did not have in stock but ended up purchasing a nice bottle of Michters. The store is much smaller than it appears to be in photos.

I had a great experience here had great help from the person up front helping find what I needed!read more

The service team goes out of their way to make it feel like a family friendly/ chill vibe…read moreatmosphere. The floors are not sticky which is so nice cause some liquor stores aren't that clean. I'm always greeted with a smile! Thank you to Jake for helping with redbull recommendation and shots. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have realized that I do yearn for a good gin or two. Thank you to the staff, I'll always come back. Forever and ever. I'll recommend this place to my friends, family, and strangers of all shapes and sizes.

We were visiting some family and wanted to pick up a few things. We were greeted right away and…read moreasked if we were looking for anything special. It is a smaller store but the staff were very helpful in looking for a few things and even called another store to see if they had it. Prices were decent and we found all other items we wanted. Store was well stocked and clean.

As a black woman who walked in this store alone I just had the worst racist disrespectful…read moreexperience. I'm still stuck and trying to calm myself down from this man yelling at me after he overcharged me. I'll come back to fill you in on the details. I need to tell my dad how this man just treated me and calm down. No wonder his business is shutting down.. read the reviews and now I see I'm not the first. ZERO STARS

I can safely say I can always find something new in here, whatever the poison. The prices might be…read moreon the high side, but it's a small price to pay if you don't want to try and find BevMo or a Total Wine and More. Pro-tip, I would use Texas for your more obscure, hard to find purchases- if you're just looking for shelf liquor or a common six-pack, youre better to go to Smart and Final or Vons and save some dough.

This place is a great option for grabbing drinks and waters for the beach!…read more In the summers, I often stop here on the way to Carlsbad beach. They have a lovely selection of booch craft and single cans of most anything you could want. Service is always pleasant and quick. Shop is clean and well lit. They are right on the corner, so it's easy to pay and then walk diagonal to the beach!

AVOID Extremely expensive and rude…read more On his cell phone talking loudly literally pushing us out of his way. Twice the price if not more then anyplace else and no greeting, need help with anything or thank you at checkout. Tried to refuse our credit card and asked for cash. No prices posted, So ASK FIRST and good luck

Amazing!! My wife and I came upon Wine Birds, where elegance and sophistication meet. We were…read morelucky to meet the owner, Rod. His passion and love for wine is absolutely amazing. Rod's passion for wine has taken him across the globe finding the best wine. His dream was to be able to share his experiences with others who share a passion for wine. Each bottle was hand picked by him. From the hills of Bordeaux to the vineyards of Spain, Rod has spent many years putting this amazing collection of wine together. Rod explained that each bottle has a unique and beautiful story to tell. My wife and I love that Rod explained that amazing wine doesn't have to come with a high price tag. Wine Birds has an option for all budgets, whether you're shopping for a special gift, or you're looking to open a bottle at home by the fireplace. With an impressive selection of wine, from Organic, Red, White to Champagne, I'm confident Wine Birds will become your favorite wine shop. Take a bow Wine Birds, your passion and love for wine will create memories for all those who come seeking the stories and experiences that each bottle has to share!!

Great wines and even better service! If you're in Carlsbad, this is hidden gem that you absolutely…read moremust check out. Already planning my next visit

Completely surprised by the vast selection at this store. When entering I was immediately greeted…read moreby Ray who seemed legitimately interested in how my day was... not your typical liquor store introduction. I was browsing the cooler doors and encountered a crazy variety of ciders and kombucha. Little did I know there was a secret gem in the middle of the store. A GIANT CRAFT BEER CAVE!!! Upon entering the beer cave I was blown away at the amount of Craft beer both local and from afar being offered here. I'm a huge fan of Revision Brewing so it was nice to see some of the rare releases at this location. Danny came into the cooler and asked if I had any questions in which I responded "yea, how did you get all of this good stuff?!" I must have spent close to $50.00 bucks here but it was well worth it, upon checking out a well-dressed gentleman named Z came out and thanked me for coming by. What a great experience, I will definitely be back!

Great selection of high quality whiskey's. Very helpful in figuring out what to buy as a gift. The…read morestore is filled with a huge selection of everything you could possibly want.

OK, it's Friday night and you live in Cardiff or you're visiting Cardiff what are you gonna have…read morefor dinner that everyone is gonna love? You're gonna go into Seaside and go to the counter and say I want the classic Cardiff crack sandwich, which will feed at least two people and maybe a kid beside. Then you gotta go down and lock the chip aisle and get your favorite chips. Maybe a nice bottle of wine check out go home and eat! When we first moved down here, I wasn't a huge fan of Cardiff crack, but I've become to look forward to every chance I get to have it. I know why it's a legend, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop and get it.

I've been coming to Seaside Market for years, and I absolutely love this place. I recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a great local market, and I'll definitely continue being a customer. That said, I've noticed a few things lately that have made it a little harder to shop here, especially as the store seems to be getting busier and busier. The biggest challenge has honestly been the crowds. It feels like the popularity of the market has really grown, which is great to see, but it can make the experience a little overwhelming. I also think it may be worth considering a larger location at some point. Parking can be incredibly difficult, especially if you have a larger vehicle, and getting in and out can sometimes be a challenge. I also recently had an unfortunate experience with a few items I purchased. The girl who helped me at the register was very kind and bagged the majority of my items, but a couple of smaller items were left outside of the bag. I was in a rush and completely forgot to grab them before I left, even though I had already paid for everything. I realized it later and called the store to explain what happened. They were kind enough to put my name on a bag and hold the items for me, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, when I came back later that week to pick them up, the items couldn't be found. It seemed like there was some miscommunication between the staff, which was really disappointing because I had specifically called ahead and was told they would be held for me. I completely understand that things can get misplaced, especially in a busy store, but it was frustrating knowing that I had already paid for the items and had made a trip back specifically to retrieve them. I also didn't have my receipt anymore because I had assumed everything had been placed in my bag, which I realize was ultimately my mistake. It's definitely something I won't let happen again. What was disappointing was that, even though the staff remembered me coming in previously, the items ultimately weren't replaced or resolved. I understand that mistakes happen, but I think this could have been handled a little better. Even with these issues, I still genuinely love Seaside Market and want to see it continue to do well. I know that growing crowds and increased popularity can create challenges, but I do think there are opportunities to improve the overall customer experience, especially when it comes to parking, managing the crowds, and communication between team members. The prices have definitely been climbing, and with the store becoming busier, it's getting a little harder to visit than it used to be. Still, there's a reason I've been coming here for years, and I'll continue to support the market. I just hope they're able to find ways to make the experience a little easier as the business continues to grow.

A visit to Total Wine in Encinitas for "curbside pickup" now includes a complimentary gaslighting…read moresession. I ordered a specific vintage Rioja online for curbside pickup. They swapped my order with a younger vintage and failed to mention it. No email. No, "We substituted this because we're out of stock--is that okay?" They quietly swapped it, hoping I wouldn't notice or wouldn't care. But I was buying a Rioja, not a Walmart box wine. I discovered the switch, had to leave my car, grab a shopping cart, go back inside, and find someone to help. That's when the tap dance began. The first employee pretended that vintages didn't matter. He called in the self-proclaimed expert, who introduced himself with, "I'm the wine guy. What's the problem?" As it turns out, the problem was standing right in front of me. Rather than acknowledge that substituting a vintage without informing the customer might be an issue, he spent several minutes explaining why it shouldn't matter. Eventually he landed on, "It's just a $30 bottle of wine." Actually, it was a case. Twelve bottles--$360 of wine. He asserted the two wines were equally rated when they were not. A review from home revealed the younger substitute averaged a full point lower rating (WA, WS, JD, WE, TA). As I explained that vintage and ratings represent value, he interrupted. When I politely asked not to be interrupted, he rolled his eyes, looked away, and said it was time to find a manager. Manager David was as helpful as helpful as a light bulb without electricity. He asked what the problem was. I went through the list, concluding that if he wanted to sell a younger wine with a questionable rating he should have said so and provided some kind of discount. He seemed remarkably uninterested in discussing wine ratings, vintages and economics, so I asked for a refund. That took another ten minutes on top of the twenty I had already wasted. As I left, he offered a casual, "Sorry about that," delivered with all the sincerity of an automated voicemail. Total Wine in Encinitas may be convenient, but their service, honesty and wine knowledge is not. I prefer Vintage Wines out on Miramar Rd for superior wine knowledge, service and honesty.

Attended a class here and tasted some really great wines!…read more They educate us and the staff are so friendly

People laugh at me when I tell them the best place to buy alcohol is at the Shell station…read more This place has an excellent selection of hard alcohol, beer, wine, cigars, snacks for a road trip, and Mexican food. Yep, there's a small Mexican grill in here too.

A great store. Has been for years and they just keep adding little touches to make it that much…read moremore attractive for the consumer. Drop in for a wash, some gas, some booze, a cigar and some Mexican takeout. Dicks