The wine shop is nice and boutique style. Easy parking to run and grab the wine of your choice. My only criticism is some of the staff has to get knowledgable about Low alcohol wines as this is the trend and what customers are buying. Each time I have asked about a low alcohol wine the staff does not seem familiar with the question or a wine. Example of low alcohol wines would be Meiomi bright Pinot Noir, Arlow Cabernet Sauvignon, Bread and butter sliced chardonnay, Decoy featherweight , butter light chardonnay ect. They need to get familiar with low alcohol wines and start carrying inventory of the product. read more

Super chill wine store where you can also drink a glass of wine on the front patio or back porch. It's tucked into an inconspicuous area of Lafayette and what you could consider a hole in the wall. Incredibly fair prices for a glass of sparkling, like I can't even believe that I'm getting away with this cost. The person pouring our wine was super helpful and glad to answer any questions they have. They also do food trucks on Thursdays. If you want food any day other than that, you can bring your own. Love this place, it's so cute read more

Wine Thieves - Rose and sparkling wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lafayette, California

Kate helped me pick out some affordable and special occasion wines that match with my tastes. My little wine rack is replenished. It's a cute store, very relaxed for wine shopping. I saw they had a few beers to try, too. I would come back next time I'm up here. read more

Knowledgeable, friendly, all for a good price. Their tiered wine club offerings introduced me to grapes I didn't know from around the world. I love, Wine Thieves. read more

Great selection of nicely priced wines, friendly and customer service oriented staff, with a casual no stress atmosphere!

Wine Thieves is my go-to source for wine. I've been shopping there for years. They always have my favorites and I've learned to love new wines based on their recommendations. Everyone who works there is so knowledgeable and friendly. Very glad to have them in downtown Lafayette! read more

Visited for the first time with friends - Wine Thieves were helpful, friendly, not at all "wine snobby" - and selected some wonderful wines we never would have heard of. I'll be back! read more

Stopped in on a Saturday night at 6 to get a couple of bottles. The place is charming and the owner was so nice. They have hand selected flights that change daily. I did the flight then shopped. Prices are amazing $6.99-39.99 and they have a large selection of wines from all over the world. Store is very well organized so it made it easy to find what I was looking for. They also have a beer cave with chilled bottles of wine ready and beer options! read more

Super friendly staff. Great selection. reasonable pricing. Recommend to everybody that is into wine and looking for a great experience in Lafayette. read more

Excellent and well put together selection of staff selected wines and beer. Excellent customer service. Wine shops don't getter better than this. read more

I love Wine Thieves! It's a fantastic combination of a well curated wine shop, the camaraderie of a neighborhood bar, and the experience of a small winery! The prices are great, the selection is fantastic, and service is delightful. The Saturday wine flights are great fun! read more

Fun relaxing place to go and live music too. My fav band is LOVESLAUGHTER playing there once a month on Thursdays.

Awesome service, great selection, and a super cute store. They have a fun wine club and select wines that you may not typically find in store. Highly recommend checking them out. Plus they are happy to give advice and point you in the right direction. From a cheap and cheerful to a delicious bottle, they have a variety at all price points. However it feels hand selected so you're not overwhelmed by options. Oh and there's parking in the back. read more

Long overdue in finally posting my review of Wine Thieves, only after about 20 years from my first purchase and day they first opened their doors. Jim and his staff have been so consistent through the years in always stocking great wines at great value and with great service. Wine Thieves has also been a great and generous presence in our community, supporting fund raisers for local schools and other community organizations. Wine Thieves gets my highest recommendation, and is a great alternative to the more common big box experience. Still coming back after all these years. read more

Love the place. It's mostly about wine (notice business name) but I love that they have beer on tap and cans to go too. When it comes to wine selection they always make a great recommendation and never let us down. I always highly recommend our clients to them! Totally a good chill local spot to drink at and to pick up wine for the house, the office, or a party. read more

Wine Thieves - Love the spot. A cool local place to chill and drink wine and some select beers. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lafayette, California

Came here to kill time waiting for brunch. The guy in the store was very friendly. He showed us how the wines are organized. I think the prices are very fair for wine :). Also enjoyed the beer options they had and went for a stout. Would check this place out if I'm in the area again. read more

What a gem! Most wines under $20, did a wine tasting today for $15. Found two great wines to add to my favorites! Love this place, don't know how went so long without stopping by! Will definitely return for their Saturday tastings with friends. Such a great deal, adorable inside & out. Will watch their instagram for more events! Highly recommend, you'll definitely find a wide array of new wines to love. They carry beer too. read more

I love coming in here. Wine Thieves is more like visiting a favorite bookstore than wine shopping. Why? The people. Each wine seems to have a story. Some are special orders, some are to be tried, and most have personal write ups. It's just a fun place to browse. The fellows in here always have plenty of time to chat about what you're looking for and make suggestions that will work within your budget. They are also generous with the community, and host frequent fund raisers for the schools. SHopping here is a win/win. It's fun, you'll find some new wines, and you'll be supporting a local merchant that gives back to the community. GO WINE THIEVES! read more

Wine Thieves - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lafayette, California

Wine Thieves had a wine tasting going on when i dropped in. small shop packed with wine tasters, glass in hand. about 5-6 stations distributing cheese snacks and wine sips.. didn't partake. looked to be invitation only. cheese samplings suberb. mostly reds, dessert wines available for tastigs. didn't see any merlots in stock. sau/ blanc. will drop in again one day when they aren't so busy. read more

This place has terrific wine for the price. As long as you're not fixated on a particular label you'll be able to get a good bottle for a good price, especially if you ask them for suggestions. Also there's a nice patio in back if you want to get a glass of wine or beer and hang out. read more

The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and very kind. During non- Covid times there are wine tastings and fun events. The stock is extensive, diverse, and very well priced, while great quality. The owner is generous and supportive with local organizations that are fund raising. This is just a great local shop that I thoroughly enjoy! read more

This review is LONG OVERDUE! I have been going here for over ten years and this is by far the best wine shop in the Bay Area. Staff is friendly, very knowledgeable, and never pushy. You are also getting great value for your $$. Pre-COVID, the Friday night wine-tastings were best kept secret in the area; hoping that returns here soon. They now stock craft beers and rotate offerings regularly. So get over there and support your local small business. You won't regret it. read more

I was with my fiancé buying two beers after a good recommendation from a friend about a certain beer they sell. Because we live close by and I was the driver; my partner (31 years old) left his wallet at home as I offered to catch this run. While I tried to pay for two beers the cashier asked for my fiancé's ID as well. He said he left it at home and will check the car to see maybe he brought it. He came back to clarify he did not bring his wallet. The cashier stated he couldn't sell him any beer so I thought well I guess I'll just buy mine here and I will get another somewhere else if it's that big of a deal. The man behind the register gave me back my card and ID and then stated he couldn't sell me my beer either even though I am paying and have my license because I am with someone who could possibly be a minor. I was a little shocked and confused but after a stressful day working at the hospital arguing over two beers was not in my place. Thank you to the owner who jumped in the convo and put this man in his place educating him on the rules of selling liquor. The owner mentioned to him "for all we know he could be her son. As long as the person who is paying has their ID they have permission to buy". I could imagine if you're selling alcohol at a grocery store but if you are dealing with alcohol especially at a wine store, I expect you should be educated on the rules and regulations of selling liquor. I would've given one star if we didn't come out with anything but because we did, I'll give it an extra one. The beer was great to say the least. read more

The helpful staff at Wine Thieves recently set me up with two very reasonably priced and fairly tasty wines. One bottle was to go with a difficult-to-pair with meal I was serving and they did a good job coming up with a complimentary wine, although the selection was something I'd had previously and I was hoping for something new. I was a bit bummed to find they were out of a particular varietal I'd been craving. Overall, much better than the grocery store wine guy and easy not to break the bank. read more

Wine Thieves is a great place to find that special bottle (or 2 or 4 or 12 . . . well, you get the idea). What sets Wine Thieves apart is that extra level of personalized service that you often won't find with other wine sellers. Ask for John . . . he will be very attentive to your requests, no matter what your level of expertise with wine selection. Wine Thieves has a tasting bar where you can check out a few different open bottles that they seem to always have ready to offer. On several occasions we have come here to find a bottle (or 2 or 4 . . .) when looking for nice selections to ship to friends or relatives for various special events such as holidays, anniversaries, etc. Wine Thieves will even take care of the packing and shipping for you! . . . which makes it a great single place to take care of everything at once. This is not a discount wine superstore environment. However, I have found their pricing to be competitive, particularly when you take into account the excellent level of service. Nonetheless, the store is not huge, and therefore the selection is focused on medium priced selections and up. If you're looking to buy cheap wine in quantity then you're probably not in the right place (hint: BevMo) . . . But if you're looking for excellent wines, excellent service, and a completely satisfying wine selecting experience, then Wine Thieves is your 5-star destination! read more

My brothers and I have been coming here 4 years! We come once a year from the East coast and absolutely love it! They remember us! The wines are amazing! The prices are ! Recommend to all!!! read more

Wine Thieves - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Lafayette, California

Really? Was I in an alternate plane than these other Yelpers? I must be because my experience was far different. Maybe it was an off night? Maybe this place has an affinity for locals? I pull into Lafayette on a Friday evening, nice enough to walk from the Lafayette Park Hotel to dinner (at Artisan Bistro, which was STELLAR!). We happen upon this wine joint en route and thought that we'd pop in to check it out. Maybe buy a few bottles to stock up my wine cellar. We walk in and find people milling around holding wine glasses, etc. At this point, I'm thinking to myself that this is a private event (oops), but no such signage, nor does an employee state as much. It takes a few moments for someone to ask if we need help. I'm thinking he was the owner or manager, who was also enjoying the party (as indicated by his stained teeth and lips). We say no thanks, that we're "just looking." What left a bad vibe and taste in my mouth is the way he said it. This man might as well have said, "You're not welcome and you need to leave." Wow... The heeby-jeebies was enough for us to get the point and scram. My friend did see some elusive beer (Pliny the Elder) that he wanted to pick up a case of before we left. Turns out the Whole Foods across the street had the same and I would have gladly pay the higher price just to get a pass to not have to come back to support this snooty joint. And that is exactly what we did. We bought a case of 24 bottles brought out by a very accommodating Whole Foods employee with a smile and 10% discount to go along. read more

Love this place. When I don't have the time to go all the way to Napa Valley, I head to Wine Thieves instead. Great little wine shop with fantastic wine selection. I'm still not sure how the wine is organized in this place, but fortunately the customer service is great and they will help right as you start to have that confused look. The staff is knowledgeable and approachable. If you don't know anything about good wine, don't despair because they are so nice! I would highly recommend this place to someone looking to stock up on great wines, wine accessories, or a gifts for the wine lover. read more

Great selection and prices, friendly and knowledgeable staff! Wine tastings every Friday are a great way to try wines you otherwise might not usually try and find new favorites. The staff makes great recommendations. Highly recommended for wine consumers of all levels and interests! read more

My friend and I stopped by close to closing on Easter. I realize it wasn't the best timing, but the customer service was horrible. The man behind the counter told us we had 15 minutes as we stepped through the door. I have plenty of wine on hand so was more interested in their beer selection as a gift for my husband. The selection was mostly IPA unfortunately, but there were interesting options. My friend tried to ask questions about some of the wine and received short and unfriendly responses. Regrettably, we spent $132 in 5 minutes, but won't be back. Why spend money where we aren't welcome. UPDATE: The owner quickly reached out to offer an apology for our experience. I appreciate the response and I hope that is a better indication of their customer service than what we received. read more

Wine glass with a nose in it, not really but this is a great place to visit for the latest wine facts. One of my good friends told me about the Friday night wine tastings they have and since I had a kitchen pass I decided to check it out. For $5.00, yes $5.00 you get to sample six different wines and do some cheese and cracker tasting. For a small shop there must have been thirty or so attendees. The staff was very knowledgable and I ended up buying a couple bottles of Pinot Noir that were under $20.00 a piece. My friend ended up buying a couple of bottles and some cheese that they offer. The cheese assortment is large and different varieties of cow and goats cheeses. I saw some that had blue cheese layered inside. I normally don't visit Lafayette but Wine Thieves made the visit worth while. read more

Very friendly and helpful! I make it a habit to support local business owners and coming to Wine Thieves makes me feel I am doing the community some good by choosing to come here instead of Safeway or Whole Foods. It's not to say I do not go to those places to get my wine since it is a little more affordable and there are more wines to choose from, however, I don't get that sense of community and courteousness I experience at WT. There are also nights where they offer wine and cheese tasting. In addition to some excellent wine choices they have an assortment of cheeses and they usually are sampling at least one. As much as enjoy their cheese I try to steer clear of it because it's a bit pricy. Let's see what else, there is parking in the back, you can buy wine by the cases, they also have another location in Berkeley right by the Claremont. I usually buy either a Cabernet or Zinfandel around the $10-$12 range and I am happy with the choices they recommend. They have a good selection of local wines from Lodi and Napa Valley, naturally. read more

Wine Thieves has changed the way I purchase wine. Once upon a time, I would walk into Trader Joes or Whole Foods with a vague idea what to purchase and would walk out sometimes with a decent bottle of wine (sometimes not), and usually spending too much. Now, with Wine Thieves, it's always a huge pleasure walking into the store and simply saying occasion and general idea of what I'm looking for. Each time, no matter who is working the store, I will always get an immediate reaction where they will steer me towards a couple of selections, and EACH and EVERY time, I'm always pleased by the quality of wine at incredibly low prices. A number of these wines have been truly remarkable. It's gotten to the point where I now purchase at least 4-6 bottles and will stock up because you simply can't go wrong with anything they recommend. Also, their beer selection, while somewhat limited, usually offers something interesting and is a good accompaniment to any dinner party. Thank you Wine Thieves! read more

I simply just love this place. The staff and owners all continue to be exceptionally friendly and accommodating; and I have not yet been suggested a wine that I have not enjoyed. Outstanding prices for extraordinary wine. Still a fan. Still love these thieves : ) read more

OMG!....I love the Thieves!!! I just went there and asked for recommendations. So helpfull!!!. I got 4 wines at an average price of $16...Thay were sooooo Goood!!!! Love this place: the wines, the great prices, and the customer service!!! Steal away wine drinkers!!! read more

My friend had a tasting there and, wow! The partners were in full force and each of them was more knowledgeable and exuberant than the next. They are really passionate about their business and the industry of wine. We tasted some really yummy sparkling wines from all over. I fell in love with a rose from Spain. The prices were super reasonable and you just cannot beat the selection of unusual and interesting wines. I even found a cool opener. Try these guys for information, for a little taste or for hosting a tasting. they are terrific! read more

I discovered Wine Thieves through a private event that was held in the Store's lower level space called what else? "The Cellar." The windowless space was roomy with a large bar and access to an outdoor area as well. The best part ,of course, was the selection of wines. After that event, I became a big fan. During the holiday's I entertained a lot. So I was in and out of the store often. Wine Thieves made choosing wine a breeze. The staff was always helpful and very patient when I came in with my list of questions and needs. read more

Good selection of wines and cheese. Inexpensive. I also liked how the place was organized. The staff is really nice. I bought a resling and mentioned to the guy working the cash register that I really like sweet wines. He told me that the resling I picked was dry (ooops!) and switched out my already purchased wine with a slightly cheaper one. He also gave me the difference in cash vs. uncharging and recharging my credit card. read more

The wine thieves really know how to secure a steal for you on the price of wine! The knowledgeable and curteous staff are very helpful to the novice like me and the expert alike find the right wine to pair with a meal or bring to an occasion. They have a wine club that is totally worth it as well! I have never been a part of a wine club before and from what I have seen of most of them, you pay a yearly/monthly fee AND you have to pay for you wine on top of that.. what a ripoff! but not at the wine theives...you pay a monthly rate and get bottles of wine for it. They have many different kinds of wine and whenever I go in there I know ill be treated to a new discovery at a great price! They have some wonderful cheese and crackers, including Humboldt Fog which is my fav. They have wine tastings on Friday nights which provides a wonderful release to the week. Stop in, chat it up with Rod, or Jim or any of the other great guys and sign up to be a member as they are all very pleasant gentleman. read more

Cool local spot to find a wide variety of hard to find wines. Nice selection under $20. Knowledgeable staff. Wine tasting on Friday's. Pliney on tap and by the bottle. Limited shipment delivered in Thursdays. read more