“Very reasonable neighborhood liquor store. The selection is above average for a small store. The prices are fair on the shelf bottles. Allocated bottles are priced toward the middle of secondary.”
“Very impressive place. I have never seen before like that liquor store. That’s a big liquor world in Chicago. You have to found what exactly looking for. I love this place. It was very nice experience for me.”
9AM - 10PM
3534 Lake Ave, Wilmette“I recently discovered Wilmette Market, a newly established, family-owned store near me, and I couldn’t be happier with it! The store is incredibly well-organized, making it easy to find whatever you need. Their prices are great and very reasonable, especially for the quality of the items they offer.
Harry, one of the owners, is extremely helpful and always goes out of his way to assist with finding things. He’s super friendly and makes you feel welcome every time you stop by. His father is equally kind and approachable, making this market a warm and inviting place to shop.
Whether you’re looking for alcohol, snacks, or other kinds of drinks, Wilmette Market has it all. I highly recommend that people in the area stop by and check it out. Not only will you find great products, but you’ll also meet some genuinely nice people. Harry and his father are the kind of people you’d want to make friends with—they’re just that chill!
Support this local gem, you won’t be disappointed!”
“This wine shop is wonderful. Guy, the owner, couldn’t be nicer and is incredibly knowledgeable about wine. On top of that, he goes out of his way to get to know his customers and remembers what wines they like. He is so friendly and welcoming and has a great wine selection. We’ve also been to private events here as well and they are wonderful. Couldn’t recommend the shop more!!!”
“This liquor store is a game-changer! They've got an amazing variety of drinks that cater to everyone's tastes, from the classics to unique finds. What's even better? The prices won't make a dent in your wallet! It's my go-to spot for quality drinks that don't cost a fortune. If you want great options at great prices, this place is a winner!”
“Very nice store with friendly staff. Nice large selection of liquor including tequila and bourbon. Staff were more than helpful in offering recommendations and chatting. Nice bar area in the back of the store to try samples or enjoy one of their masterclass events. Definitely recommend checking out Gold Eagle for your liquor needs.”
10AM - 11PM
135 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights“These guys have great range of beers and wines. Whisky in particular, great selection. Always pretty well stocked and always friendly prompt service. The manager (Andy) is always polite and welcoming, with a smile on his face. ??”
“Great variety of hard to find craft beers. Seems to be moving more in that direction (Craft section getting bigger) which is a good thing. Don't let the exterior fool you.”
7AM - 12AM
1655 N Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove“This is a great local liquor store. Has a really good selection and a lot of unique options in the coolers that you normally can’t find elsewhere. Super friendly and helpful too, I highly recommend stopping in.”
“Reliable, customer-first, and enough product variety where they always have what you need. The cherry on top is Hitesh, the man behind the counter, that makes this place more than a convenience store but the go-to haven for every local in Wilmette. Hitesh always welcomes you with has a big smile on his face, making your day.”
“This place is a hidden gem. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Even though we came in almost at closing time we weren’t rushed. We were given samples without pressure to buy. Prices are extremely reasonable and the selection is abundant. Do yourself a favor and stop in here. I wish we were local, instead of just visiting. This would definitely be our go to store.”
“Excellent service through Vivino app! Will be ordering more often as they pack exactly what vintage and brand the wine is!
Highly Recommended!”
“Really nice people. Large selection of drinks, alcoholic and non alcoholic. The guys who have helped me are not rude and they will give you a recommendation if needed.”
“Good shop assortment, many alcohol brands and friendly atmosphere. However, shop have serious issues with the vape products. Even if you will test vape directly in front of cashier - first few puffs will be perfect. However, after 10-20 puffs vape become completely burnt. Tested three times and wasted money. Will not make more attempts to buy any vape here. However shop is recommended for other products.”
“Luna Rosa in Highland Park, IL, features international wines produced by wineries that respect both earth and our health. The shop owner has amazing knowledge and personally selects her inventory. She helped us select a wine we both liked despite our very different preferences. After discovering this neighborhood gem, I am cancelling my wine club memberships in lieu of stopping by frequently to learn and purchase directly from Luna Rosa.I look forward to enjoying the shop's free wine tastings on Wednesday evenings and their occasional special educational wine events. I am thrilled to have discovered this store!”
“Hands down, one of the best beer stores I've ever been in! If you love craft beer you should be shopping (and/or drinking) here! The selection is outstanding and you can drink your purchase on-site or take it to go. All cans and bottles are sold as singles so you can mix and match. There's also about 20 rotating taps poured in various sizes. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. For someone who prefers buying singles and drinking sample pours this is the shop I've always dreamed of!”
“Our go to for the best specialty foods. Schaefer's is a long standing family business that hasn't conceded on maintaining quality products, expertise, and customer experience. Keep doing what you're doing for generations to come!”
“I love local places! This store knows exactly what to carry and they never disappoint! I don’t know much about liquor but they do! They are always helpful and very knowledgeable! I love when they give me good recommendations! ?”
11AM - 6PM
110 Lake St, Libertyville“Friendly and helpful staff make this my go-to wine shop. Looking for an inexpensive table wine or something for a special occasion they've got you covered. A small high quality selection of beer and spirits rounds out their shelves. Regular tasting events are a lot of fun!”
“Great place to get fairly priced wines you can't find in most wine stores. Great selection, very knowledgeable staff. I drive from KC quarterly to stock up the cellar.”
“Staff is very friendly, they have a nice selection of alcohol and other drinks. Kept clean unlike other liquor stores I've been to where you walk In and it automatically smells bad and is run down.”
“New liquor store near my apartment. Decent selection, fair prices, and nice service from the guys at the counter. Has become my go to spot for vapes, which are the best prices around and my daily scratch-offs since their old place closed down.”
9:30AM - 12AM
590 E Central Rd, Des Plaines“In the suburbs my liquor stops are limited to the purchasing of airplane bottles. At Payless they have as regular a selection as most shops but with a few extras. Specialties like: Kraken rum, Camarena which is a premium tequila when set against Cuervo. Titos in a glass bottle which is a plus for those that enjoy the crisp flavor of a good vodka. (Keep'em in the freezer and shoot'em when you like.) Also it looks as though the serving size is larger than most bottles of that type but it is the same measure. I was also pleasantly surprised to find Stolichnaya minis. Another good vodka brand. In suburban liquor stores one can often find "airplane bottles" aka minis or "nips." Though, not every business will offer a finer collection. Mini bottles run from .99 cents to a few dollars depending. Usually the premium spirits carrying the higher pricing. Their setup along the counter is arranged like candy assortments found in similar convenience shops. Since I was waiting on bbq from the pizza joint next door, I had some time to kill stocking up on minis. The owner seemed nice. He was talking sports while I was making my choices. Although the name is Payless liquors.. I doubt that anyone is actually paying less for their booze. If you want discounted booze, head to a big chain. If you want to find something different or to save time, hit a convenience store.”
“Great local shop with not only wide wine selection and home goods products, but friendly staff. It’s our families go-to place for gifts to support a local business with great quality!”
“Great selections but limited special bottles that they save for their best customers. Once in a while you can get them to release a bottle to you if they think your not going to resell.”
9AM - 11PM
3505 Dempster St, Skokie“I found a decently priced liquor store compared to grocery stores. Staff here are very helpful in finding what you are looking for. I will be coming back to this place.”
“I've been a Binny's customer at other locations for many years, and Christian and his team at Binny's Wheeling were the first who actually cared about my concerns and willingness to help with any needs that I may have, Thank You to Christian and his great team!”
“Stopped here to take some wine. It was almost closing time around 8, I was about to take a wrong one, but cashier helped in choosing a right one. Good service, he was friendly as well. I also grabbed some snakes, gatorade for my travel”
“Its a pretty nice store As far as the customer service and the stock availability, but they do not have a public restroom I don't agree that it is clean and it's it's not too much of a kid friendly area to be in.”
“They have best and widest selection on premium whiskey, wine, and other spirits that I’ve seen in the area by leaps and bounds. They are also always eager and happy to help find particular brands or vintages when I’ve wanted or needed them for a client. The staff is courteous and helpful without breathing over your shoulder the whole time and the owners are fantastic to work with. If you need something nice for a client or friends or family for the holidays stop in here and if they don’t have it they will get it for you asap!”