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).

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.

I always have a really good experience at this Total Wine location. The staff is usually helpful…read moredepending on who you get, and the selection is great, especially with how much their THC beverage options keep expanding. It is a solid place to stop whether you know exactly what you want or need some guidance, since a lot of the employees are knowledgeable and willing to help. They also do tastings from time to time, which can be fun if you are there with friends. The last time I went, I needed help picking out a tequila and the worker walked me through the basics and gave me a few options. I ended up going with his recommendation and it was a big hit at the party. I also come here specifically for THC drinks since they have a huge variety. Pricing is a little high, but that seems pretty standard everywhere for this kind of stuff, so it is not surprising. I have had a couple moments where workers at the tasting stations came off a bit off putting, but that has been outweighed by the other staff who are much more engaged and helpful. If you are looking for a place with a wide selection and people who can help you choose, this is definitely worth checking out.

Decent selection, good prices. Staff is helpful to an almost annoying degree. They have a stupid…read moresystem for allocated products though.

Kind of stumbled across this place due to the fact I rarely find myself as far NE as Lowry Ave.,…read morebut this place may be the cleanest and orderly-est liquor store I've ever been in. They didn't carry what I was looking for but they did have a modest mix of micro beers, I picked up a six of Limited Edition Lagunitas ($9.99 ... ouch! ... but it was Limited...) in place. They had a lot of major brands and it seemed that was their focus, or biggest sellers, as it were. Wine racks down the center of the place and the remainder shelved the hard stuff. Prices of the micro I looked at seemed fair. I also bought a Powerball ticket so if you don't see any further entries from me, you'll know why. Upon further review I have to believe Minneapolis, especially Northeast Minneapolis, has the highest number of bars & liquor store per capita in the entire eight county metro area. What that means or says I have no idea.

I live in the area and have driven by this place a thousand times.... From the outside, it looks…read morelike an old-school corner liquor store. I popped in one night for a case of Grain Belt Nordeast. WOW. Pleasantly surprised. Easy off-street parking. I walked in and was greeted by several very friendly employees. The place felt larger than I expected, spacious, clean and organized. Very good selections all the way around. Good prices and some good sales. Super friendly staff. They just won another customer. I'll be back.

I've sold several wine shops (in the southeast) and this was the cleanest, best organized with an…read moreimpressive selection of wine, beer, liqueur and specialty beverages and mixers. The shop is amazing. Everywhere you look there's something special. Walk in cooler, elevated areas, many brands. Honestly if I were to open a shop in this industry I would model it after this. Also very friendly employees and great prices.

Great selection of wine and spirits especially bourbon/whiskey. Everyone on the shelf is solid and…read morea great representation of locally distilled products as well. Catch Russell in the evening and on weekends for some great conversations on bourbon.

Stopped into this liquor store with a friend on a Saturday evening which was our first time here…read more It was surprisingly quiet for the time of day, but that gave us a chance to browse around without feeling rushed. We weren't looking for anything specific, just popped in to check it out before heading across the street for a late dinner. They have a solid selection of beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic options, and even THC products. As someone who doesn't drink, I really appreciated how many non-alcoholic choices they carried--not something you see everywhere. I also noticed they host events from time to time, which is a cool added touch. The lady working the register was super friendly and easy to talk to, which made the experience even better. Overall, a welcoming vibe and a great spot to pop into whether you're shopping or just browsing.

shoppnig at both locations is a ,''feel good", experience, but especially @, the Village shops…read morelocation , in ST. Anthony , living just 2 minutes away,location,location,location! Anyway, the friendly staff is always ready to help & assist, everyone there is very knowledgeable & will order any favorite beer,liquor, or wine if you don't see it on the shelf, they will look into ordering it. Currently this location is under going a transformation, new floors, new shelves, a T.H.C dispensary & updates i'm unaware of. Looking foreward to all the new improvements.

Ok. I am never satisfied when I enter or leave here. I worked in this industry. On many levels…read more From server and bartender to running a 4 Diamond Grand Award Property "behind the Redwood Curtain" to writing Food & Wine. Now I'm retired. I like Sangria and Irish Whiskey. I have my regular shop. But every now and then, In a Pinch, I hit up downtown Haskell's. Never Fails. The staff there seems miserable and seems company. I was in today. Treated like a turd in a punch bowl. The true face of Minnesota Nice - Haskell's. A reeking vertical grin. Spend your ducats elsewhere.

There's a lot of great alcohol and knowledgeable service packed into this relatively narrow and…read moresmall space. It was actually overwhelming at time and all I was doing was asking about Imperial Stouts in what I thought were a few extra minutes on my way from A to B. I came in looking for Dark Fatha (Bent Brewstillery) and received an in-depth explanation of why they didn't carry it at the time. That segued into a discussion of related beers, which ended up with my purchase of a bottle of Surly Darkness that cost more than most bottles of non-wine clue wine that end up in our house. And based on the respect this place places on their wine, beer, and liquor, I'll "uncork" my Surly accordingly.

Our nearest and go to liquor store for beer, seltzers, wine, liquor, etc. Staff are always friendly…read moreand ready to help! The store is clean, easy to navigate and they seem to keep up with the newer items available. Their prices are at or less than other places. Never had anything not in stock. Check them out for liquor needs!

I'm not normally in this area, but I was running around getting errands done. The parking lot is…read morehuge. I waltzed right into the liquor store a specific mission. I first went to the back wall, which was all coolers for beer. I found what I needed right away. Then headed to the liquor. I was surprised to find a 2 shelf tribute to local spirits! I impressed by this suburb liquor store! I had to get my favorite whiskey (see pics), and head out before I bought more. The lines were getting long, but a second cashier came up right away. This place was pretty big, so they carried a lot of brands and types of alcohol. Stop by if in the area.