This review is long overdue. We have been frequent loyal customers of Albertino's for over 5 years. The neighborhood has a sprinkling of corner stores- this one is set apart by the owner, Ola. He and his staff are kind, trustworthy and helpful. If you are making a recipe and missing an ingredient, chances are they have it, along with the latest Ben & Jerry flavors and a nice bottle of red wine. Their selection is surprisingly broad and the friendly service makes you feel good about supporting a local family business. read more

Got this two for $10bucks today basically they robbed you , I asked why it's that they said chip is $6 wtf , it's not even party size .don't even enter that store .ridiculous price read more

Albertino's - Chips and water - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

AWFUL ! First time here, grabbed a quick beer with my boyfriend. I wanted a michi cup with my beer so I bought one. I poured more than half my beer. I felt something leaking on my dress and it had started to leak all over me. And that's when I noticed holes at the bottom. My boyfriend went to ask the clerk if we could have a free michi cup and that we would BUY another beer because we understand that he has a store to run. He was rude and kept saying no. And that he never had complaints before. Sad he couldn't be kind and at least try to make up for the item that I purchased which was already damaged !! I wasted my money for something I never got to drink :\ read more

Horrible little store. Guy that runs it is very rude. Refuses to wear a mask. And I purchased some jelly there and when I got home turned out it was 8 months expired. Never going back. read more

Expired and rotten milk freezer burned hot pocket and stale muffins don't buy anything from this place go elsewhere read more

Albertino's - Expired milk - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Closes before stated closing time. Walked up 5 min before stated closing time, gate was closed, they left shortly after.

I've been here 3 different time and been charged more and more for the same beer each time. I didn't realize how much they charged my card this most recent time until I got home but it was $17 for 2 Modelos. I'm not coming back anymore. They will overcharge you if they think your not a regular (a lot of stores in the city do this). read more

It's super convenient, large variaty of products, And very well trained stuff , the owner is an amazing guy who will do everything to make every customer satisfied, he will go out of his way to bring you items you want that he doesn't have just for you and many other examples like this . He is somebody who really enjoys his work and helping customers . The prices are a bit high, but everybody has to understand that operating a business on that corner of that specific street is pricey. read more

This is my emergency, I need pain medication or cookies stop. I also think it's the closest place to get advil near Union Street. Their cashiers, or one in particular are friendly, and I know I'm paying through the nose for the convince of them being a corner store instead of a Rite Aid or something. But when I have a headache... just ask me if I care. read more

Always friendly, always has stuff in stock. Prices are typical for a convenience store in SF. Pretty well stocked up on a large variety of things for such a small location. read more

Good people's. They stay open the latest in this neighborhood. Clean store. Feels safe. Good variety. No microwave tho. Lol

Walked into this store today to spend some found money on a lottery ticket. Having never played before, I had a few questions as the clerk stood there picking his face in front of me. I decided to play powerball and asked how much it cost. I was told $2 and handed over my 10 bucks. As I began to ask my next question, "Do you give me a form to tick off the numbers I want to play?" the asshole behind the counter hands me a ticket with five sets of randomly generated numbers that I never asked for. He immediately starts saying, "Oh, I can't cancel this! Good luck!" I told him to give me my money back, I never asked for random numbers, I wanted to play my own choices. He holds my money back and says, "Oh most people just play quick pick! I already put it in before you said anything." I told him, yeah, but I didn't ask for that, I am standing here asking questions about how to play and it's not for you to just assume. I'm totally annoyed, and tell him, "Here, you play these fucking numbers and give me my money back." "Oh no," the guy says, "I can't do that." I have no idea how to resolve this, it seems certain the owner or manager wouldn't give a shit, since they have plenty of negative reviews for being sexist, racist assholes already, so I will just leave this here, and go look into reporting the place to the California Lottery board. read more

Echoing what others have said, the guy working there morning to 1ish openly stares at the chest of any female who walks in. Could he be any more unprofessional? I can't shop anymore with female friends or family, or come to think of it, don't feel like seeing the weird dude myself. There are a ton of other corner stores around here staffed by more decent people. read more

I'd rather play in traffic than go to this awful "convenience store" and have to deal with the fat pricks that work there Spend your money elsewhere, or better yet, just Instacart something because the price will be about the same after delivery fees, etc. (Albertino's totally sucks, overpriced, rude, need I say more???) read more

Im with Rob on this one... The guys there are personable, the booze selection is above average and theyre open LATE... Now, if only they had a deli... read more

Probably the best experience I've EVER EVER had at a convenience store. On April 10,2011. Haha. I bought a grape juice. And while I purchased it, I was being sheltered from 50 mph winds. Albertinos---take me home tonight! Be mah little babeeeehhh. read more

It's a liquor store that serves liquor. Thus it is good. Minus one point for yelling at my friends and I at 1:45 AM to "HURRY UP AND GET YOUR ALCOHOL!" We already are buying two cubes of Coors Light. Drinkers like us don't need to be reminded of that dreaded 2 AM deadline. It's always there. Like a nasty headcold. Why can't California go the way of New York and have bars open until 4 AM? That would be WONDERFUL. read more

I've lived in the hood for 4 years now and have been going to Albertino's ever since. My roommate and I make a trip down to the "corner store' probably 3-5 times a week to get munchies. Love coming in and meeting with the crew that works there and saying hello. Sometimes they even fill me in on a late night Saturday that I may have came in and forgot :P They are like family. Prices are a little steep, and they got rid of the 2 for 3 Powerade deal, but overall it is very convenient and not too bad. read more

The person who works in the morning is a totally asshole and cat calls and whistles at me when I am walking my dog in sweats (I am also 8 month pregnant). It is so frustrating - so this morning I said, can you stop staring at me?? I live close by and they have what you need and a good beer selection and all the other staff are great, the guy in the morning is a total creep- if you are a women do not go there in the morning read more

For those- oh crap, I need batteries/ booze asap- moments, Albertinos is great. I mean, really there isn't any other place to quickly go so yeahhh. They do have a lot of variety in the little store which is nice. Like I said, it's perfect for when you forgot an essential item at Safeway and need it fast! Only thing is that they charge extra for using a debit card. Also, why do the 18-year-olds that run in there for alcohol think they can pass for 21? Wait your turn! read more

Folks - this a neighborhood liquor store where the guys are helpful and pleasant. Good wine selection - prices are not out of control. Open late - these guys work hard. They even let me watch TV one night when the Giants were on (they love the Giants - that is a good thing). Thanks for providing a valuable service. read more

Terrible customer service they told us to get out as soon as we walked in. A group of fine upstanding Asian and white people. Buch of jerks.

I love Albertino's. It doesn't hurt that it only a mere two blocks from my apartment AND they sell all of the essentials: beer, wine, liquor, gatorade, milk, pasta, chips, red bull, and a variety of frozen foods that always seem like a good idea to buy when walking home from the bars (advice: the frozen egg and sausage sandwich, not the best idea). One of the guys there actually knows my name I go there so often, and he doesn't even judge me when I'm buying jack daniels at 9am, he just smiles and rings me up! read more

To mix it up, I sometimes go here for water and things for work. They have a few things that Valentino's doesn't carry, and maybe a larger selection of alcohol and wine. Good selection of pain meds and cold tabs if you need it. read more

They have a better than average selection of top shelf stuff (especially vodkas). Fast cashiers. Can't really complain about anything. They are exactly what I look for in a convenience store: good selection, low prices, and quick service. read more

AVOID! I went in there a few days ago and my card was apparently refused twice so I ended up paying by cash, I checked my statement and the card was in fact charged the 2 times it was 'refused'. I would call but I know for a fact That judging by his attitude I'll ever get the money back. read more

Cheap life lesson department (-sigh-): You know when you give a cashier a twenty and a single for a $10.94 purchase so you'll get back a single sawbuck instead of five grimy bills? If you don't want to get short-changed at this establishment, be sure you make a big show of it when you hand over your money. read more

Abertino's is a great little neighborhood liquor store. Never been treated better. Its a tough neighborhood to have a business like this and they do it really well. If you need it now... perfect. read more