Healthy spirits in the Castro will fill that gap in your fridge (or liquor cabinet) regardless of…read moreyour beverage of choice. I've been here a few times and each visit spot new bottles, drinks that I want to try. I'm a beer drinker by default and HS's cooler on the left does not disappoint! It is full of choice craft selections, with favorites like Alvarado Street and Faction prominently featured. You can also mix and match your cans so you can try a few at once. But they've also got floor to ceiling selections of spirits wrapping the rest of the store, with dozens (if not more) varieties of each type. My partner and I usually find that rum is not represented well in most places (whiskey and tequila seem to be the SF winners), but at HS we were able to find everything we were looking for. They've got all the choice brands: el dorado, hamilton, clement, plantation, etc. And, they've got plenty of bitters, liquers, and what not to compliment. I also really appreciated that they had several options for non-dairy ice cream in the ice cream cooler. Definitely want to try one of those cookie sandwiches next time. All in all, a great purveyor and appreciated assortment of libations. Cheers!

I stopped here end of 2023 and have been checking out their other locations since. Love that I can…read moreget my olive oil here in the city from a family owned business and also the delicious dips are worth the try! They even got some pita chips for you to get all in one trip. Service was also good they were talkative and friendly.

For Yelp, I'd make it a little tighter and more personal than the Google version while keeping the…read moreJackie story front and center. We've been to Ingredients a couple of times now, and after tonight I really felt like I needed to write a review. I've lived in San Francisco for more than 30 years and have eaten all over the city. Ingredients is genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've had in years. The food is phenomenal, but a huge part of what makes this place so special is Jackie and the level of hospitality he brings to the experience. Tonight we basically told him what we were in the mood for and let him guide us. He recommended an incredible off-menu wine and helped us put together exactly the meal we wanted. We wanted something fresh and green to start, but none of the salads on the menu were quite what we had in mind. Rather than just asking us to choose something else, they offered to create something for us. What came out was an incredibly bright, fresh salad with pomegranate, figs and assorted greens. It was fantastic. Then came the momos, which were incredible, followed by the steak special with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Everything was beautifully prepared and genuinely delicious. What really sets Ingredients apart, though, is the hospitality. Jackie didn't just take an order. He listened to what we wanted, made thoughtful recommendations, worked with the kitchen and guided the whole experience. Nothing felt forced or performative. It was simply someone who is exceptionally good at hospitality taking care of his guests. Ingredients delivers the kind of quality and experience that makes you feel you're getting more than you paid for. The ingredients, cooking, wine and personal attention are all exceptional. After more than 30 years of eating in San Francisco, I don't say this lightly: Ingredients has given us some of the best food and one of the best overall dining experiences I've had in this city in a very long time. We'll absolutely be back.That's the version I'd put on Yelp. It reads like an enthusiastic regular customer rather than a restaurant critic, which is exactly what you want there.

Excellent customer service and extremely knowledgeable with their products. They truly do have a…read morepassion for tequila!

A great selection of drink options. I used to stop by on Thursdays after work because there is…read moreusually a tasting from a maker. It's so nice to be able to try before you buy and ask questions about the products. Staff here is exceptional and will help you find what you need.

Not a large space, but with the space they have they have a really great selection of craft beers,…read morespirits (at least whiskey - I wasn't really looking at the other stuff), and wine (from what it looks like). Very neatly organized and well displayed. The person behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. He asked if I needed any help with anything, but I pretty much knew what I was looking for. They have some pretty rare bottles and cans that come in for the craft beer selection. I ended up buying a few. I was tempted to buy some whiskey as well since I do have bottles that you normally don't find elsewhere, but maybe next time.

This was fun. The best way I can describe this place is to say that, in one photo, I was able to…read morecapture both Fortaleza anejo and Ocotomore scotch. Wow. Not a large place, but they seemed eager to talk booze with anyone. A young woman talked vermouth with me for a while, while going over their extensive collection. I ended up with a bottle of St George's NOLA coffee liqeuer, and suggested they carry Widow Jane bourbon.

This San fransico liquor store has been on this corner for a very long time. They specialize in…read morepremium spirits, but also champagne. I have been coming here for years whenever I need a bottle of champagne cause they have a massive collection. I also belong to their champagne Society wine club, and have bottles delivered to me every month Check out this place if you need good booze

What can I say? This is the friendly wine shop on the street. Not that other places are not…read morefriendly, but I get the feeling here that they'd invite me to Thanksgiving if I was new in town. Bottles are curated with a small but choice selection and you'll always find time with them to ask about things or get questions answered. For the clueless shopper, it's a great place to find a bottle. For the knowledgable (which I am not), it also seems to hit the mark.

Best wine shop in the city with such an approachable attitude. They provide a super selection of…read moreliqueur as well mixes. Wine Tastings Saturdays are so fun. Whether you are looking for the chill $ every nite wine, the glamorous wine to please to that perfect holiday wine they got it down and will help you to a T. They also got the chilled ones in the fridge and a fantastic selection of picnic drinks to go. The best part is the prices are competitive and the service is so friendly. Right off 24th Street and the Church line the location and ambiance couldn't be better.

Where are my pictures?…read more Quality/Quantity - Walked by here almost daily in the last 3 weeks. As a kid, this used to be the local mom and pop convenience store. Yes I am so outdating myself! But it has been an upscale liquor store for a very long time now. Okay, as I was saying, while walking and spoiling my daughter to Kiss of Matcha, then spoiling myself to Richmond Republic Draught House, see other reviews, I saw the sign of a free tasting and you got me. We came back at 5:25pm after "partying" with my daughter and watching FIFA. I did not expect much, but when I got here, a few locals (also from the Republic) hung out, drank/tasted more and bought a few Fraction 4 packs. Fraction Brewery is from our Alameda Island across the bay, my old hang out. Boy do I miss Spirit Alley... And Rockwall. If you know, you know. We/I had such a good time here. I love hanging with the locals. And it brings back so many memories from the old neighborhood. Ambiance - A small local high end liquor store. Clean, organized, and professional. Plenty of street parking, both metered and free residential. But we walked. Service - The person serving us from Fraction was amazing! What a great ambassador for both Fraction and this business. Price - Free + the cost of what you buy. Prices are slightly higher here as expected. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success here since 2013 and with your 4 locations.

Love this unassuming shop. Great selection of both mainstream and obscure wines, beer and…read morespirits. There are often reps from interesting companies presenting their product. Everyone is friendly and never had a bad experience here. I also recommend the Palestinian olive oil; great product which is difficult to find elsewhere.

We had just left a store over on Irving Street and asked Android Auto where to go for the best…read morecoffee in the neighborhood. Expecting to be sent over to 9th Ave., I was surprised to be told to go to Judah and 6th. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise! The shop is quite a mix of things. Think of part cafe, part ice cream shop, and part corner liquor store. It is extremely clean, from the dining tables to the rest room. I was very comfortable sitting down here for a snack and a coffee. The baklava was excellent. Your coffee drinks can be made with espresso or Turkish style. We tried both. We have tried coffee at several other places within a mile of this place. I'm surprised that I haven't heard of this before. I will agree that this is the best coffee in the neighborhood. The guy behind the counter was professional, but he could have at least cracked a smile to welcome some new customers coming into his shop.

Why did I pay $9.23 for a frozen microwaved breakfast burrito?…read more When I came in, the guy didn't greet me but was busy watching a game on tv.. I looked back at him and ordered. While paying, I heard a microwave door open and he tossed a packaged burrito in the microwave. Sticker and everything. I was shocked, I wouldn't have ordered it if I knew it what it was. I love supporting local businesses, but I hate feeling ripped off..

Mr. Liquor on Mission isn't a fancy wine shop, it's a true neighborhood corner store, the kind…read moreevery city block wishes it still had. I had actually seen this place on Instagram long before I ever came to San Francisco, mostly because of their pre‑bagged drinks. It looked like such a uniquely city thing -- quick grab & go mixes already put together so you don't have to think about it. When I finally made it to the West Coast, stopping here felt like checking off a small bucket‑list spot. You notice it before you even walk in, bright signs in the window, stacked drinks, and that steady flow of locals popping in and out like part of their daily routine. Inside, it's tight aisles packed floor to ceiling with beer, liquor, snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and a random mix of everyday essentials you didn't realize you needed until you saw them. The pre‑bagged drinks were just as cool in person, and what really made it memorable was that they hand you a cup of ice when you buy one. Simple, but somehow makes the whole experience feel intentional and welcoming instead of just transactional. The staff was friendly and quick, clearly used to keeping the line moving while still acknowledging everyone who walks in. It's not a place you browse slowly. You step in, grab what you need, exchange a quick hello, and head back out to Mission Street. However, we treated it like a tourist attraction, laughing at the drink names, and hovering around while we each picked a drink. Not a destination shop in the traditional sense, but for me it was. Really cool to travel across the country and finally stop into a place I'd only seen online and it lived up to the vibe.

Need to start your SF day on a high? Yeah come here to Mr. Liquor and pick your ziploc of choice!…read more Found this place on tiktok and wanted to give it a try with the mixes they had! It was so fun looking at the bags and asking my friends which one looks the most dangerous so we could have some fun. The names of these mixes were so funny and the owner was so sweet too! After we got our mixes, we went to dolores park and drank them here and had a blast If you want to have enough more fun, buy a bottle and add more alcohol but you did not hear it from me