Not sure I've ever rated a liquor store before but this one was exceptional! Great selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages - my sober friend was especially happy with the selection. We were from out of town and so were delighted with the great local selection of beverages to choose from, especially ciders. Everything was well organized and easy to find. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and organized. We'd go back! read more

One of the nearby liquor stores, it does the job but is not often my go to. It is a bit smaller but they seem to have a good variety and have things stocked. I did feel a bit uncomfortatble last time I was there from a couple customers who interacted with me / said some off things but that is not the stores fault. There is parking spaces which is nice and there seems to be some good deals as well. read more

Always welcoming, great assortment of Spirits. These guys know their stuff. Always enjoy my time talking bourbon with the guys.

A decently sized liquor shop with a wide range of selection. It's not the cleanest or nicest looking place around but I can understand this due to how much product they go through. Every time I've been in they've been busy and have had tastings going on (with deals!) Our go-to in the neighborhood, can't be beat read more

A well-stocked, clean kept liquor/wine/beer store. The place's always busy with customers but they manage to keep the fridges full. I stop by twice a week and the employees are always nice to customers. read more

JFC. You wouldn't expect much from this little corner liquor store just by looking at it, but be prepared to be blown away once you enter. Step inside and look to your left. See that paltry selection of wine and spirits? Good, now immediately bypass that and go towards the back. Beer! So much craft beer! And cider! Cans, bottles, bombers, mixed 12 packs. If you are anything like me you will spend at least 20 minutes side stepping and scanning the coolers from top to bottom trying to decide how you will get out of there without emptying your bank account. If there is a local brewery that cans/bottles, you can bet that Central Ave will have them in stock. Along with those they also have selections from some the larger craft breweries (Stone, Summit, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Ballast Point, Bells, etc). Definitely a must stop if you're in the area! read more

Central Avenue Liquors - Craft beer mecca, I can't even. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been to this liquor store only a couple of times, I would think it's been more than that but alas it has not. Let me tell you a little story about my last visit here which was yesterday. There was a bit of confusion and this one transaction was taking a extraordinary amount of time. The cashier sounded super chill asking this customer two or three questions a few times over. They opened a second line so those that are impatient could move on with their day... me being slightly nosy and an avid eves dropper moved closer to the action. Turns out the customer a tall slim fellow had attempted to swipe two extra cans of beer on top of the 12 back he was buying. He had shoved these cans into his front jeans pockets which made them super obvious. So once the customers gave up the goods he was asked very calmly to exit and not come back. What really got me in this whole interaction is that the beer this dude was trying to steal was bud light! He was buying bud light and just wanted two more? Of all the wonderful selection of great local and other domestic beer treats this guy just wants all the bud light he was shove in his pants! The beer selection here is truly great! The staff are super chill and helpful. Also the wine selection is a little confusing but once you ask it all makes sense and there are some gems in there! read more

My husband and I love this little liquor store. It doesn't look like much and there prices are slightly higher than a larger store we also frequent, but they are just so damn nice here. Like, really, really nice. They always greet you and assist you with recommendations and locating items and even offer to carry out to your car. They carry some of our faves-McWilliams and Jacob's Creek wine, Svedka, Premium, and even Surly. And since it's nice out again, we'll definitely be stopping by on our evening walks to pick up a little something to go with dinner. They even welcome our little pug in the store! But she's not old enough to drink yet. read more

Fantastic selection of craft beer for a local liquor store! Staff is always friendly and there are frequent tastings going on. Prices are pretty competitive with the big discount stores, too. If you live in NE, make this your regular liquor store. read more

Let me tell you a little story about this time that my friend and I bought a six-pack at Central Avenue Liquors... We quite literally came through the door at 9:57 p.m. on a Friday night (actually, it was held open for us by a super friendly gentleman). To our surprise, none of the employees gave us dirty looks about cutting it so close to closing time---in fact, they were all just as nice and welcoming as the greeter/security guy. So even though this modest liquor store might not have the best selection or even the best prices, I got all kinds of good vibes here and I wouldn't hesitate to shop here again. read more

I love Central Avenue liquors. The beer selection is what one would expect from a neighborhood store. The staff is generally friendly. The prices are cheaper than the fancier local booze stops. I'd give it 5 stars but last time I was there the clerk was saying rather cruel things about Michelle Obama. Like, really profane things. Even if he doesn't like her he needs to chill out a bit in front of customers who might not share his political views. read more

I love it here! I love surdyks too, but this place is closer, less busy, and a huge plus for me-they take American Express! The beer selection is wonderful, the wine selection is okay. Also, I just learned they sell kegs. We will be using them this summer!! read more

Abbi, from sociable ciders was totally awesome! Friendly, informative, and professional. She helped me enjoy things I haven't tried and encouraged me to try new things! read more

A great neighborhood liquor store. Really solid regional craft beer and spirits selection and pretty good national mix and match individual bottles of beer. They've got a solid whisky and regional booze selection, but nothing too out of the ordinary. Nothing crazy high end but you can still buy an appropriate gift for your banker. Wine, you'll find some great bargain gems along with run of the mill mass market stuff, but you're not going to find something to cellar here, just something acceptable for the blind date or something good to go with the scratch bologainese you're whipping up. read more

It's an adventure every time I walk in. New stuff all the time with prices that are better than most stores around. Selection of beer is 2nd best part, topped only by the knowledge of the good folks that work here. Best neighborhood liquor store in town! read more

Frankly, far too expensive for my tastes. The customer service was lacking. Nobody knew anything about porters, which is unacceptable for a liquor store. read more

This place is my go to spot for my beer needs! They have so many beer coolers with both local brews and national brews. The prices are on par. They always have great sales. The staff is always friendly and in an upbeat mood. They defiantly know there beer too. Wanna try something new just ask for a suggestion! read more

I am not a big drinker, but I like this place because it's large and appears to have a good variety. I like the mini bottles of wine for $1.50 - not a great quality wine, but perfect for someone like me who wants the occasional glass but doesn't want to buy a whole bottle. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. read more

It was my first time here today and I loved it. Every Friday I pick up beer for happy hour at work. I usually go down central to Surdyk's which is a fine store but not very personable. Today, I opted for something different. This place is awesome. For the size of the store, they have a great selection, including Shock Top which I don't see at many stores. I was getting a bunch of beer and so I was offered a cart. The man at the counter was friendly and personable. He seemed to love his job. He helped me bring them out to my car. I just was astounded by how awesome the people that work here are. It's always great to see genuine happiness and kindness. I'll definitely be changing my Friday liquor store run to go here instead of Surdyk's! read more

Good store , reasonable selection, but what makes this store what it is, is the crew. Great bunch of people. I should know, years back they saw me on a daily basis...;() and still put up with me. GOOD PEOPLE!!! read more

Love this little store, love the staff, love how it is run. I am always served with a smile, offered assistance in finding anything and then offered help with it to my car. I actually hate going anywhere else when I am not by this liquor store. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! read more

Friendly store, great beer selection. Their local beer selection is a lot of fun, and the staff knows their beer. Not for unique liquors or nice wine. read more

Best beer selection in the area. All the local NE Minneapolis beers, imports, and awesome prices on domestics

We stop here at least once a week, but it's probably more like 2-3 times because I live in denial. All the regular staff are really friendly and recognize us when we stop in. One of the dudes even flirts with me, albeit right in front of my boyfriend (which I think is hilarious), but even so, it's nice to feel like a wanted customer. Any time I've had difficulty making a selection, the boys have been helpful giving tips about what to mix or what craft beer to try. The prices aren't the cheapest, but they are average. It's the customer service that keeps us coming back (and really close by our house. and our supposed alcoholism). They also check your I.D. every time you pay with a card to make sure it's not stolen, which is something that NO ONE does any more. So I don't mind pulling out my ID for them, because they are consistent and I like that. Also a plus- if you go to the co-op across the street before you hit the liquor store, show the receipt at check out here and you will get an extra discount! Score! read more

The staff make this place as great as it is! That and great selection and prices. Had my honor defended here, once, when a patron was getting a little creepy. Can't beat that kind of customer service! read more