Horrible Ambience of Suspicion and Distrust at Aloha Liquor Store on Stewart and Gray and Lakewood in Downey. The guy at the counter has always been personable but today he showed that he's just another liquor store owner who visits his prejudices upon his customers. I escorted my wife in in order to buy lottery tickets for her father. As she did that I went to the water section to perhaps make a selection but I decided against it. As I approached my wife at the counter the young guy purposefully and with intent looked down concentratedly into my white colored shopping bags. It was a focused, view he took, he was obviously trying to see inside the bags to look for merchandise he erroneously and quite foolishly suspected me of stealing. All I had in the bags were a few pieces of Rocky Mountain Chocolate candy and my wife's leftover breakfast from Ruby's Diner in the 2 small bags, as we'd been to the Citadel Outlets; we didn't buy anything else there because she took ill and we had to return early. But back to the store counter, the guy was practicing appearance-based discrimination and he was visually subtly accusing me of shoplifting. He knew it and I knew it. He resented being called out on it so his true persona surfaced. I held up my bags to him stating, "I'm not a shoplifter so don't look into my bags like that, come on." He pretended to not understand me. After I repeated myself, he angrily said, "It's MY STORE, I'll look at whatever I Want to!" I laughed, because he'd just admitted to practicing the prejudice and discrimination I'd just accused him of. He then tried ridiculing me to my wife: "Are YOU with him?" The guy isn't the kind and cool dude he pretends to be. He's just another heavily-accented liquor peddler who doesn't trust anyone and isn't afraid to show it. He thinks he can mistreat, openly discriminate against, and visit his prejudices upon cash paying American and (US veteran) customers. He told me not to come back. I wouldn't come back, trust me. Just look at my other reviews and see how other people like him have treated me and one will see that I do not suffer fools. I'm not going to spend my money at places where I'm assumed to be dishonest. And why would I want to after being accused of shoplifting? Does this guy know what's going on in this country right now? People like him and me are being openly discriminated against, and being victimized by racists and anti-ethnic prejudice...I'm a USC grad, an Army and Navy veteran, and I've worked for the District Attorney's Office...The Aloha liquor store guy thought he was going to treat me like a common store thief and discriminate against me and I wasn't going to say anything. read more

Love this place, They have some of the coldest beer around. The owner Brian is friendly and very outgoing. I like how he makes a special connection with each guest, shows he really has a good bond with his ppl. read more

Aloha Liquor - Sonic southern sweet tea 5% - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Downey, California

First time coming w/my boyfriend they had so many selections of beer & liquor. The guy at the register was so nice. I'll definitely be coming back soon, all the prices are very reasonable. read more

Aloha liquor always comes in clutch. The clerks are very helpful and always recommend the best alcohol. Prices are some of the best in Downey. Never fails! read more

A tall can here is $2 over the price that it should be. I had never paid $6 for a tall boy that I can find elsewhere for $2.75-3.75. I had not been here in years and now it will be years again. read more

Beware EBT benefits skimming scams here. Total loosers. 203.00 is cash and 291.00 in food stamps just from me. Have many people with same claims read more

Cigar selection is by far the best brands,prices are reasonable and carry cheap JMS customer service is always on point and never been overcharged. read more

I came in to pickup some wine with my girlfriend, went around Downey and didn't find anything good until I came here, this place had a good selection of wine and an excellent selection of craft beers, a lot of nice IPA's . Ryan helped us out and he went above and beyond to be helpful and hospitable. Also not to mention this location is pretty centric , it's right across the Downey landing . So if you want micheladas, beer or wine come here . Ryan even keeps fresh limes and miche cups for the go. You will not regret the visit . Cheers ! read more

Nice clean, very friendly and I support all asian owned business. Best price for MD. Will def. Drop by next time. THX

Beware!! New owners over charge of you don't pay attention. Has happened to me more than twice! 1 blunt & one lighter came out to $7 Last time two bags of chips & a soda came out to $8 Do not shop here read more

Bryan and Peter are super friendly. Great customer service. They have everything you need.

Best liquor store in Downey. They got everything u need from craft beer to unicorn whiskeys. Place looks gorgeous and the customer service keeps u coming back. I would definitely recommend going there and checking out the selection. 10/10 recommended read more

Just started coming to this liqour store and the guys are very welcoming and super helpful. Its under new management and these guys are the best! They've even ordered specific craft beer I've asked for. The selection of craft beer and wine is great! They also have a great selection of all different types of liqour. Definitely my go to liquor store! read more

This is prolly my fav liquor i know all the staff here they sell my fav blunts here and they are always friendly and they also sell groceries like eggs chorizo onions tortillas and more.... And lets no forget the beer they sell michi cups and all kinds of munchies i know they close late on the weekends. read more