It's urban funny. No one is in the store and I say it's because everyone is at the Cape. I prepaid for beer and was told that it's not for sale, choose from inventory. read more

They purposefully advertise prices on delivery apps to be low, then once you place an order, they'll adjust and increase the prices. They don't ask for authorization or consent. They just take more money. Frauds. read more

I can no longer in good conscience patron this store I used to frequently shop at City Liquors. However, they recently started selling N95 grade masks the store owner procured from a vendor in China. Public health guidelines state that this type of medical protective equipment should be reserved for healthcare workers. In Massachusetts thousands of nurses, doctors and others who are fighting at the frontlines to keep us safe have fallen ill, in part due to a shortage of personal protective equipment. It's a slap in the face to them to see it being sold at this store. While it is within the store's right to sell these masks to the public, I strongly encourage the owner of City Liquors to do what is right, and to reach out to local hospitals and clinics and sell your supplies there at the fairest price possible. In the meantime, I encourage anyone with a conscience to consider shopping elsewhere, and to call to express your concerns. read more

This is my go-to liquor store when I'm in the Cambridge area. I think it only opened up maybe 2 years ago or so, and it definitely still looks that way. It may be pricier than a larger store, but they carry a great assortment of beer, wine, liquors, etc. This is a 5-star in my mind mainly because they sell Modelo Chelada. I've searched high and low for other stores that carry it and I have yet to find another. read more

They keep saying they will stock the item you asked for but years later after stopping and asking multiple times they never stocked. Even though it is considerably further away from me found my self a more friendlier and a cheaper liquor store to shop. read more

Ridiculous selection of beer, friendly staff. Could have used some more help with my selection but were easy to approach and ask questions. Happy with my haul and will be nacl next time I'm in town! read more

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Overpriced, and tend to hide their prices (so you figure it out at the register). But convenient if you're in a pinch!

This is probably my favorite new wine & beer shop in Cambridge. They have an amazing selection without pretension. They even support local companies and have a wine called "The Oyster" that helps save our local oyster reefs. read more

City Liquors - Great local Company with this Sauvignon Blanc that funds the restoration of oyster reefs! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

i have nothing but great things to say about this place... the overall experience was top notch... the ppl && product are amazing... ...w. confidence i can honestly say THIS is my Cambridge favorite go to... soooooooooo, it's safe to say they have a forever customer in me read more

City Liquors - i LOVE this place... definitely a Cambridge asset. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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This is the bottle shop I've been to on the East Coast, and probably nation wide! Their sign insinuates mediocre vodkas and rums, but in reality they had such a fantastic selection of craft beers. I would've walked right on by if not for the "Homebrew Supply" sign. Even though that sign turned out to be wrong (they don't sell Homebrew supplies anymore), they ended up having one of the best craft beer selections I could imagine! Given that I was flying back to San Francisco, the employees were crazy helpful picking out beers that we're travel friendly and unique to the region! Thanks again! I'll definitely be back when I visit Boston again! read more

Great assortment of liquor and beer. Giving this place 5 stars because they carry one of my favorite beers. It is a seasonal beer so it's not around all the time, but City Liquors has never disappointed me! When I'm looking for it, they have it. The beer I'm talking about is the Oskar Blues "Death by Coconut" Porter. It's delicious. They are also on Drizly.com which is awesome because that means you can get your alcohol goods delivered straight to your door for a small fee of only $5!! read more

i have had nothing but great experiences here. I first discovered City Liquors on my way to a barbershop down the street and stopped by afterwards. It scored high points with me because I found my favorite whiskey, Woodford Reserve! The manager offers great recommendations on red wines and I go there every two weeks to stock up. read more

Great staff and a great selection. I really like their beer selection- they have local beers and some great choices from Colorado (my home state!). I'm not really sure what else there is to say about a liquor store. read more

I love this place!!! They have a great wine and beer selection, ciders too!! Everything is super well organized. It's a great place for last minute gifts. Dominic and Steve are super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful -- I haven't been disappointed by their recommendations yet! read more

This place is simply the best liquor store I've ever experienced. If I could give it six stars, I would. I moved into this area and was looking for a liquor store. What I found was much better-- a Beer Guy. The first time I went into the store, I asked Steve (the manager) for a beer suggestion, which led to a 10 minute conversation about my favorite and least favorite beers. Following this, each time I went into City Liquors, Steve would greet me and ask what I thought of the last one. I would tell him my thoughts, and he would tailor his next suggestion based on my taste. He would suggest local beers, or tell me about how the hops in this beer differ from a previous one I had, and how I would be able to taste the citrus notes. My knowledge of beer was totally expanded. Having a beer guy who I can run all my questions by, and get a constant stream of advice on what to buy next has just been amazing. I'm mostly a beer drinker, and to that end, their selection is amazing. Organized by brewery region, which seems weird at first, really helped me to learn about how beer styles change across the country. They also have a constantly rotating selection of seasonal beers prominently placed, even tough to find ones if you know to ask. The few times I've bought wine, Dom has always had a couple of suggestions handy given my budget and taste. Edit: Steve no longer works at City Liquors. It's now just a fairly average liquor store. read more

I have never been to an Establishment that treats customers so poorly. They wait on you as you are a Losser and doing you a favor. The Men who work there are very nice, a Woman is very nice. I think her name is Julia or Julie. She's very pleasant. One Lady/ Witch is horrible, so rude and a misreable person. I will now go elsewhere when I buy for my Company events or the Elks Club read more

A much needed addition to East Cambridge. The space is clean, spacious and welcoming. Beautiful selection, with all price points in mind. True value for money. Staff is friendly, and doesn't sneer at customers. Wonderful to have these folks in the neighborhood. Even the background music is good! read more

Gah, I love this place. The selection and prices are great, and the store itself is beautiful. The owner/manager is phenomenal; every recommendation he has made has been 100% spot on. read more

I walk by daily and always comment how much I like their sign but never actually went in until today! Fantastic selection of craft beer, wine and liquor at great prices. Super clean and organized such that I can actually find what I'm looking for ( unlike most liquor stores..) The staff is knowledgable and very nice! Definitely my new neighborhood liquor store! read more

This place provides the most thoroughly enjoyable alcohol buying experience one could hope for. I've shopped here pretty regularly since it opened and every time I go, I make sure to ask for recommendations because that's really what sets City Liquors apart. The owner (or one of the owners, not sure) is incredibly knowledgable and has made suggestions for wine, beer, scotch, and tequila that surprise and delight me every time. What's most impressed me is that his recommendation is always based on what he thinks will best suit my needs and not based on price. He's even steered me toward lower priced alcohols if he thinks it's better matched to my request. The selection available is excellent, with enough variety to allow for a new experience each time but not so many choices that it's overwhelming. I'd highly recommend City Liquors for your next purchase. read more

Truly massive and well-organized craft beer selection. I like how it is organized by region. Lots of already cold craft beers in the fridges. Solid wine and spirits selection as well. My new go-to in the city. Manager is very knowledgeable as well. One of the only places around where you can get Maine Beer Co. beers. read more

I can only speak for the beer selection, but it's AWESOME. Reasonable prices, lots of singles (that are always changing), and a staff that really knows their stuff. It's my new go-to for good beer in the area. read more