Binny's is a lovely neighborhood liquor store. They have some surprisingly good beer here, and the…read morepeople are very nice.

By no means do you need to wear your Sunday's finest for this spot. You don't mind the fact that…read moreit's a little leaky, a little dirty, because of the really sweet and attentive guys that run this place. This spot is small, but does seem like they have a pretty stocked inventory of the hard stuff. I didn't buy booze this trip around, but they had plenty of bags of ice at $1.50 a pop. I was solo so carrying 10 bags was not an option. They didn't offer to help, but they trusted me enough to come back and pay on my second trip. I did return, in case you were wondering. Definitely a solid neighborhood package store.

Great selection on all kinds of alcohols. I especially love how wide their wine selections are. The…read morestaff is very particular about masks and making sure we follow covid guidelines. There is limited parking in the area but we live close by so we typically walk up. Also, the location is great because there are a lot of BYOB restaurants around and it's convenient to just pop in and grab something. It's not easy or quick to find things there when you visit for the first few times though.

The worst prices. I get you need to mark up when in a big city, but bourbon is marked up around…read more$10-15 on the small end. Over $12 for a six pack of light beer...

Amazing selection…read more The individuals who work here are wonderful! I hope the owner keeps that in mind when it's bonus time.

(Shopped 12/24/21 FR @ 5:00pm): This liquor store was pretty central along this avenue!…read more On Day 5 of my vacation as I visited a very dear friend for the Christmas and New Year holidays, we needed some various alcohol for the next couple of days for dinners and adult hot chocolate. We cased this joint the other day when we ordered takeout from Rizzo's Bakery which was directly next door. I was on the lookout for any wines from the area since I never found any from the New Jersey/New York regions in Los Angeles, and some Baileys to liven up the hot chocolate we've been enjoying in this cold wintery weather. Let's face it, I loved walking the aisles of any liquor store just to see the type of selection but also if there was something odd I couldn't pass up. Would this be a fruitful trip of libations galore!? PURCHASE Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 750ml Bottle ($29.99): I loved Baileys either on its own over ice or added to hot chocolate which primarily was the reason for the purchase in this case - bottoms up https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mGhj5PJ5r0IfrqqzNf_frw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! 2020 Wolffer Estate Summer In A Bottle Rosé 750ml Bottle ($25.99): I specifically looked for a white wine (I found a red earlier on my trip) from the area that I normally couldn't find back in Los Angeles, so this offering from the Long Island wine region in southeast New York was the only option that fit that criteria. A screw-off cap, watery dark pink color, sweet tropical aroma, low body, light sweet tropical flavor, crisp finish, dissipating cherry aftertaste, and low astringency - definitely something more suited for warmer weather but lovely nonetheless https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Mn64ZcYSGgXDWk0QS-Swug&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 2019 Chateau Haut Tuquet Bordeaux 750ml Bottle ($13.99): I've drank this bordeaux before, so it wasn't new to me. It had dark berries aroma, deep dark berries spices flavors, and a dry sweet aftertaste - an bold wine to be drank with a heavier meal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0yYdCjrcO6bKFDeR-x5plA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Greeted by a handful of friendly women, I asked for assistance from one who had beautiful cat eyes to show me any wines in my criteria. She was able to advise only a couple bottles they carried which I bought one of them. The rest was easily found by my friend and I. We checked out easily and wished everyone a Merry Christmas - yay! PARKING (FREE; N/A in this instance) We walked, so parking wasn't an issue. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A small/medium store fully stocked with liquor, mixers, and wines on several aisle shelves and along one wall while there was a refrigerated section mainly with beer along the back wall, and a pay counter towards the front door. Everything was visibly labeled and carried a decent assortment of products. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front windows and door while many electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs, but music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MCTIcakRMJdm_Q7KzAM6fg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 40s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I always loved neighborhood liquor stores and Central Avenue Liquors was no different in my book. The comparable prices, good selection although they appeared to lack local craft beers, and great service also made this a good choice. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9uKfZWwamWlWk214NV6rFg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $75.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Wine needs some dusting and reordering-- never have I been to a liquor store with such an abundant…read morecollection of Moscato and Zinfandel, yet doesn't carry a decent sauvignon blanc... Oh ya, important note: they overcharge you at checkout if you aren't paying attention

I've been stopping by to purchase drinks from Paulino's for years. Great selection, conveniently…read morelocated. If they are ever out of stock of a favorite item I only have to mention it and they quickly reorder. The people who work there are always friendly and helpful. A+ business.

CoolVines recently opened their second location in JC and the space is insanely beautiful!…read more The new spot is in the base of the Modera Lofts, and is about twice the size of the other location on Grove. Twice the size means they have about twice the selection of booze, plus an in-house cafe, a market area with some groceries and a gift section with adorable giftables mainly related to alcohol (shakers, cocktail kits, ice buckets, etc). This is definitely a one stop if you have any entertaining needs. Liquor at CoolVines is definitely priced on the higher end, so just be aware. You won't find as many mainstream brands. They have a ton of local selection and funky brands that I have never heard of. It's always an adventure when I stop in. I mainly stick to wine when I'm making the trip to CoolVines. They have a ton of great bottles in between the 12-14$ range, and there is always a cool new option to try. The packaging on most bottles here is always adorable and make for great decoration on the bar. Whenever I give a bottle of wine as a gift I always come to CoolVines because they do a great job of wrapping the bottle up with tissue paper and ribbon. I'm equidistant to both locations, but I'll probably opt to visit this location in the future because of how large the selection is!

The selection is one of the best I've seen, and your wine manager Jung's knowledge was…read morecomprehensive (J like John, ung like young). He was an excellent guide to bottles that I may not have picked myself, even with Vivino (a crowd sourced wine app). Five stars across the board.

Fake customer service. They gave me a counterfit $20 and then said they need to investigate which…read morethey never did. Never got my money back. All they care is about the money with a fake smile. I'll never shop there again and remember they charge you extra if you use a card and it's under $10. Go elsewhere folks.

Horrible customer service! Very rude and brusk. They have no compassion for the community unless…read moreyou are spending money in the store! Prices too high not worth it

I love this place. I don't know anything about wines lol. But these guys do. Plus the selections…read moreare great . Highly recommend. Oh yeah & the music is always good as well

The service lately has become below my wildest imagination. Went there tonight to get a flask of…read morecognac (have been going there for over 4 years), some new girl at the register spoke really rude to me. I said, "Well, you must be new, but I've been a customer for over 4 years, you should not be talking to me like that, or you might lose a customer". What did she say? "It's okay". Am NEVER going back. Oh, and by the way the prices have risen significantly. So, definitely am not going back and would NOT recommend to others!

We wanted to pick up a bottle of wine as a gift and Madame Claude was within walking distance from…read moreour apartment. They have a pretty good selection at a wide range of prices. There are a lot of affordable bottles here! A lot of the bottles also have tags on them with notes from management, which is very helpful when you're not familiar with some of the vineyards. I'll definitely be back to add to my own collection!

This is my first review for 2021 and it had to be for a place that I love. Madame Claude Wine is…read morethe best wine shop in the Greater New York Region. I haven't found a better wine shop even in Manhattan so I keep making a trip out to Jersey whenever I need to buy wine. The wine shop has a large selection of wine, mostly from France, as the owners are French. They spend a lot of time traveling around the world to find small vineyards so I love how they try to support small, local businesses. Pretty much every bottle that they sell is under $25 and I haven't had any that I haven't liked. I also love how a lot of their wine bottles have handwritten tasting notes that tell you what food to pair the wine with. The people who work here are also really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They're always available to answer your questions and do everything they can to help you find what you're looking for. Madame Claude Wine has a French bistro called Madame Claude Bis not too far away from the wine shop. I haven't tried the bistro yet, but according to the people at the wine shop, all the wines that they have on the restaurant's wine list are available at the wine shop so if you find something that you like at the restaurant you can always go back to the wine shop to get it.