If you're in Highland Park -- or even just passing through -- do not skip Highland Park Wine. It's…read moreone of those spots that locals kind of want to keep to themselves but end up telling all their friends about anyway. It's tucked into this little complex that honestly just keeps getting better: you've got Hippo for dinner, Triple Beam for casual pizza, Go Get Em Tiger for coffee, and Kitchen Mouse just around the corner. The vibe is relaxed but thoughtful -- kind of like the shop itself. The wine selection here is so good. It's not just the usual suspects -- they've got bottles you probably haven't seen before, but everything feels really well-picked, never pretentious. Prices? Super fair. And on top of that, there's sake, craft beer, spirits, and even some great non-alcoholic options for your dry Jan that actually feel exciting. It's clear someone put a lot of care into building this place. Also, shoutout to the team -- every single staff is warm, helpful, and actually seems stoked to help you find something you'll love. That energy makes such a difference. And yeah -- there's even a parking lot, which in Highland Park? That alone is a win. Before you leave, do not forget to check the fridge. If there's a chilled bottle of Meinklang Mulatschak in there, grab it. Trust me. Take it to a pool day or a park hang -- it's the kind of wine that tastes even better in the sun, and you're gonna be glad you brought it. Cheers!

Love this place, the staff are so cool, and the crowd that shows up for wine tastings and events…read moreare great. It's a little undiscovered, which is always so special, particularly in Highland Park. You can bring your Triple Beam Pizza from next door, and enjoy the generous pours. And if Michael's behind the bar, you're in luck - lovely guy, always remembers your name, and really knows his wine.

I've driven by this liquor store for many years and finally had a chance to go inside. They offer a…read moregood selection of micro brews and some of those old school beers that dad used to drink back in the 70's. I was here at night so I didn't have a chance to try out the food at Jeff's Table.

Nicest liquor store with nice people. Best price for cigarettes. Highly recommend this spot they…read moreare honest and cool people.

Love these guys. Solid service, no bs. Wish they were open later but I'm a night owl!read more

Since I was in the area I stopped by this store to purchase our office pool Lottery tickets. The…read morecashiers are always friendly. They offer a good selection of beer and liquor if you want to pre-party before entering any of the watering hole establishments in the area.

I couldn't remember exactly why I never go to this place until I finally went recently, even after…read morea dozen years living in the neighborhood. And now it has all come back. 1. Tons of beer, no prices on anything. 2. I asked if they had a particular beer in stock and was told no. No alternate suggestions, not even a friendly sorry we don't have it, nmdidnt even look at me 3. Pickup a pretty standard, usually inexpensive, 6 pack and a other I've never tried. 4. $36. No way. I couldn't even try to spend this much anywhere else.

Selection of craft beer is exceptional here and it's well organized. Pricing is another story. When…read morethey stocked Alchemist's Heady Topper IPA, they were charging $20 a can, which normally is the cost of a 4-pack of them! They also have a good selection of bourbon/whiskeys too but pricing is high as well. Don't mind paying a premium for the harder to get items that aren't heavily allocated, but $20 a can is wild for an IPA.

I had some Lottery Scratchers tickets I wanted to buy and they had the ones I was looking for in a…read morenice clean display. The interior of the store is well taken care of and clean. The cashier was friendly and was quick with the ticket transactions.

I like going to to this place for the variety of craft beer they have. It's on the pricier side but…read morefor convenience I'll take it. Service is good and I can say it's one of the more cleaner liquor stores I have been to. So don't be afraid to pop your head in if you need to grab some beer or liquor.

It was convenient to pull over and park right in front of the store. I came in to buy our office…read morepool Lottery tickets. The cashier took care of the transactions quickly. The prices on the soft drinks and water are reasonable priced and competitive to the other nearby stores.

York Square Liquors…read more It's very Highland Park! They have a great selection of snacks, eats, drinks and all the little big liquor store things you'd expect, hope to find and desire. The parking is fairly easy with their shared plaza lot off York Blvd between Avenue 63 and Avenue 64, directly next to The OffBear Bar/Nightclub. On a very hot day I popped in for some beverages to hydrate. Everything was well stocked and easy to find and the guy on duty was friendly. Really impressed with the craft brew, spirits and wine here, they definitely know their local customers as well as passers through. It's rough around the edges, but keeps it's local charm. See a lot of discrepancies regarding service, pricing and other unique circumstances. I'm only been in here a handful of times so can't speak to any of it. I will say the York Square Liquors, at least to me and especially recently is very A-Okay!

Vinovore is a wine-nerd's dream. They have a large selection of natural wines, both weird and funky…read morefor the younguns and traditional-leaning for the old-heads (like myself). Every time I'm here I find something incredible. Recently I've found Enkidu and Extradimensional Wine Co Yeah!, two Sonoma producers that previously I've only been able to get in Sonoma. Shout out to Laura, you're the best.

ok if you like natural wine, but not many notable producers compared to the other shops in the…read moreneighborhood

I had a winning Lottery Scratchers ticket that I wanted to turn in for more tickets hoping for a…read morebigger cash prize. Since I was here I also bought our office pool Lottery tickets. The male cashier was very nice and took care of my transactions. I was short one dollar for the Lottery but he trusted me with the just purchased tickets to return with four quarters from my car.

I'm honestly a little surprised by some of the negative reviews here. I get it--everyone's…read moreexperience is different--but I can only speak from mine, and it's been consistently good every single time I've stopped by. Being literally a block away, Eagle Rock Market & Liquor is peak convenience for those last-minute "oh crap, I need this now" moments--whether it's snacks, drinks, basic household items, or a spontaneous lotto ticket when the jackpot hits yet another casual billion dollars (which somehow feels weirdly normal these days). Shoutout to the Latino gentleman who's almost always working when I come in--he's genuinely kind, polite, and welcoming every time. Customer service like that deserves recognition, especially amid all the grumpy internet commentary. Since my first review, the store has stayed clean and well-stocked, which to me says solid management and pride in the business. Just my two cents--but I'm always happy to support a local, small neighborhood spot that does exactly what it's supposed to do, and does it well.

I pulled over to exchange my winning Lottery Scratchers ticket. I asked the gloomy cashier for some…read moremore tickets but he was all out, like almost sold out. The store is small and has the average beer and junk food one might expect at these old school stores.

LET LOOSE THE JOOSE!…read more Aw, this little liquor store was a gift from heaven when it happened to be on the walking tour of York Blvd's famous taco trucks/stands. Nothing like brown bagging it when you're walking from taco stop to taco stop eating the finest in street food. Of course you have to have the finest in street drink. After the much appreciated Galco's sodas ended the thirst still thrived. One too many Al Pastor and Asada tacos in my mouth needed to be washed down. Dan's was a perfect spot to pick up more joose. And by joose I mean Dragon Joose. The drink too classy to actually spell Juice correctly. For all of you folks who miss Sparks, this stuff is for you.. Not to mention that it comes in a wide variety of flavors. All the purple food coloring in it and more! Who doesn't want high energy purple colored sugar malt liquor water? I dare ask! I got myself a classic Ol' English 800. Yes, nothing beats it.. well, besides Billy Dee's Colt 45, but I was mixing it up, especially since they didn't have St. Ides or Schlitz. The store doesn't stop at being a good place to buy cheap beer, they have a lot of strange odds and ends. I smelled some interesting hair gel that.. well, it almost smelled good to eat. No, I wasn't drunk yet. It brought up a good point, how does Dan or any other shitty small liquor store come up with the set list of things they will sell that don't relate to something a drunken wino would buy to forget all their troubles in life? Well either way, the store clerk rung up the malt liquor and even gave up brown bags. You know it's classy when you can brown bag it and not have any problems getting a brown bag from the store. Most places don't carry brown bags because they don't want to encourage the wino to just walk outside and drink in front of their place. Clearly Dan doesn't mind. The prices were decent and the worker greeted us with a smile. In retrospect, maybe he was laughing on the inside that a couple of people were buying Dragon Jooooooose and other alcoholic beverages that he's not used to seeing them drink. Good service, good location along york and if it wasn't for Galco's across the street, I probably wouldn't have remembered Dan's, but since it's there and it served a purpose after a much taco filled night, it was perfect for the moment.

Great prices on a very wide selection to pickle yourself with. The Floor Staff are very helpful and…read moreassist with the hunt for what's gonna be your next "Go-To" but test drive it, after you get back to where you came from today. "Mission" accomplished

This is an OG spot that's been in my neighborhood for decades, and yet today I found myself walking…read morein for the first time. Glad I did as I now declare Mission as my official neighborhood fine spiritsl dealer. When you first walk in, you'll notice that it looks a lot bigger than the outside and it's super clean and neat. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more spotless, organized establishment. Everything is pretty easy to find, and there's a lot to choose from, even a few things I couldn't find from the other two big spirit franchisers. And they don't only just sell alcohol, but they have a large, enclosed area for expensive cigars. Price-wise, I think it's about average. Some bottles I was looking for were a little over than what I've seen, and some others were just a bit under. So if you're looking for a real bargain here, probably not. But you will find some hard-to-find bottles here for sure. I will note that this is probably not a beginner-friendly store. There really isn't anyone around to ask questions, save for the folks working the counter - and they're all business it seems. It's more of a self-service spot for sure. Other than that, it's a good place to browse and check out. Happy hunting!