i came through for a new alcoholic taste, and i went with the Malibu Coconut Rum; it was elite…read more service could be better, almost no clear communication when i came up to counter, but the inside ambiance is great, filled w options

HORRIBLE old craft beers. Not knowledgeable staff. Prices are high (but that's the least offensive…read moreissue: I stopped in after reading reviews about great selection and when I got home saw the beers - which were great beers when they were brewed - are now 2-3.5 years old. The store shouldn't be selling these in the first place. Lesson learned. Check the dates on anything you purchase here.

The customer service is outstanding. Everyone is incredibly helpful, and the cashier really knows…read moretheir stuff.

Cool place i come here time to time after work since it's so close to home they're always cool…read moregreets me as i walk in the door wide selection of drinks and they also have milk, produce, i also noticed they had bread and a little deli fridge with lunch meat and stuff like that not to bad and a pretty big chip selection as well whenever i talk with the guy in the front he's always super cool and chill

This is a Great Family Owned Liquor Store!!!…read more You Name it they have it !!! The Place is like a Neighborhood Bev Mo !!! All Kinds of. Beer and Hard Liquor you can Think of!!! Scotch, Cognac, Tequila you name it they have it !!! Snacks Galore Potato Chips, Candy Bars and even California Lottery!!! Service is Friendly and Helpful !!!! It's a Well Organized Liquor Store!!! They are Street Wise they have an Awesome Security System and Wrought Iron Bars !!!! This is to Prevent the Thieves that Smash and Grab Businesses in the Middle of the Night!!! Busters Beware!!!! For All these Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong!!!

Their Dasher person drove to our home, sat in their car in front for about 5 minutes... texted that…read morehe was here, then DROVE AWAY!!!! Never did he come to our door to deliver our purchase (beer). Totally confused, we called the provider of the beer (Town & Country, CV),we were waiting for. A man answered the phone - we told him what happened- AND HE YELLED AT US AND HUNG UP....what the heck?!?! To top it off, we got charged a non deliverable fee, a tip, an extra charge we were billed $55 dollars, they credited us $9...what is going on!?! The great rip-off :-(

Indian run, semi-friendly, local liquor store with not much inventory beyond mexican, bud, bud…read moreclones, and steel 211 stuff. and the hard stuff: cheaper at costco. beers some priced, mostly unpriced. pour: stone ipa (india ale, 4.25 24 oz. 6.9%) 4 stars -full bodied ale, smooth with slight bite. refreshing. -sticker in middle of rack read 3.09+tax,assume all priced the name nope. on draught -lack of beer choices, pricey, unpriced beers. 1.5 stars.

I always visit this store, the store owner Aman is very nice talking and nice behavior; and very…read moregud price. I recommend to all my friend to plzz visit there.

Baller Baller Baller On A Budget!!!…read more Who's going to Check Me Boo??? Certainly not you Fool!!! I'm Gone With The Wind Fabulous!!!! Living My Best Life!!! I like Mels Because their well stocked Open to 2am Sells California Lottery Tickets And The Cashiers are Friendly and Efficient!!! For all these reasons Mels is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment!!!!

Mel's basically justs sells alcohol, cigs, and snack food in this hole in the wall. friendly…read moreolder asian gent is cashiering. since there's only 4 doorfuls of sodas and beers, there's little preprized stickers(promos) from the distributors and the beer may be .25 higher individually and +$1 per six packs. there's a large selection of 24 ounce beers and microbrew 6 packs. wines on the shelf also. pour: smirnoff ice green apple bite (3.19 + .10 + =3.60) -not vodka but flavored malt beverage.beer) -strong green apple taste. 24 oz. 4.5 5 -2 stars. -almost all beers had pricing on them. +.05 -beer cold.

Jr is the best. The best selection of craft beer and always ready with a great recommendation based…read moreon what you like to drink or are looking to try. I felt like I graduated from just enjoying beer to aficionado status just chopping it up about different breweries and hop varieties whenever I drop by. CV icon for sure.

Juniors is an awesome spot for all your beer and spirits needs. He stocks a massive selection of…read morecraft beers and a large selection of sours which are my favorite. Jr's recommendations are always spot on and he knows what I like so every visit is an adventure in what's going to be next on the list to try. The store has all the bourbons, scotches and other spirits you would want and there is always plenty of inventory. If you want to see what's new each week you can see him live on Instagram and you'll see and hear all about each one as he opens then, tries them, and explains the flavors, finishes and nuances of the beers. Glad they are in Castro Valley.

I bought coookies from this location and I went back to return them because they where stale and…read moredid not taste good for a new pack and the guy said I have video evidence of it being closed all they care about is money

Model liquors isn't far from 880 but cross traffic is so heavy, it takes 10 minutes to get back on…read morethe freeway. lots of soft drink varietals. inventory is light in micro brews and few are priced. beers are cold, cashier friendly, beers pricey. 2.5 stars pour: camo black ice high gravity lager beer, 24 oz. 10.5% (2.25) -pretty strong stuff. -lingering sweet aftertaste. not bland, refreshing - 4 stars if you want a quick buzz

Nick's has a bunch of microbrew, beers, 6 paks all unpriced. for some reason, the big bottles are…read moreall on the bottom, out of sight and unpriced. didn't want to get ticker shock so just got a bag of chips (1.49)

Nick's is great --in fact, posh by West Oakland standards. The owner is a really nice guy. They…read morehave a small selection of almost palatable $10 wines. They sell cloves. They have more than one brand of potato chip. If I do happen to be needing a malt liquor fix, they have the full selection of Cisco, Sparks and various 40s. Most importantly, their patrons do wonders for my body image. I rarely get out of there without at least one compliment on the size of my ass.