This place has so many little tidbits for living the good life, they could rename it 'Good Life…read moreStation' or 'Good Life Company' -- for the company you will keep, and how this company keeps you ... fed, nourished, and I might even say acknowledged! I found the staff to be impressively knowledgeable and encouraging. I got a small bottle of a beautiful, snowy sake in a frosted blue bottle, an Italian spritzer-type thing, a boxed Merlot -- never tried such a thing before! -- and a sour cherry lambic-like drink, plus smoked Gruyere for later pizza-making, lavender-herb easily spreadable goats' milk cheese, and a selection of olives, feta, pickled red and green peppers and lemon in one handy-dandy small and portable, easy-to-use box! I really lived it up with these items out on the porch at home later .... I greatly enjoyed my meal of Beet and Grilled Apricot salad with creamy cilantro dressing (substitute for vinaigrette), and candied pecans -- all so very mmm! I love beets and must get almost any beet salad that may potentially come my way -- and here, I had two to choose from! The one I got was a special so not always available. The peaches in it were hard enough that they didn't mush-n-gush all over. They were easy to pick up with a fork and bite without them splashing or sliding all oozy-goozy- all over the place, and they had the nice dark marks of grilling right on them, visibly, for proof of having been grilled! That was fun to see. My dining partner had the fish tacos and apparently, those were very good. The table service was really nice, friendly, professional, skilled, and knowledgeable. I wouldn't say the food was exactly prepared swiftly but I also wasn't paying attention so I'm not sure -- because I was too busy browsing and purchasing items in the adjoining store to notice when the food even arrived. I wasn't there, but buying my deliciousness-to-go! What a wonderful time-saver! It was not too loud when I was there, the sunlight was streaming in the rather large windows, and I had a great time looking at the nice lighting fixtures, perusing goods, speaking with staff, and of course eating my most delicious salad! All-around highly recommended on all fronts -- or at least all the ones I tried -- comprising both the dining and shopping experiences ....

I live in the Kensington area and had been meaning to try this spot. Hadn't gone because I was…read moreunsure about the ambience. Wasn't sure if I needed to dress up, be casual etc. I had the perfect opportunity to visit last night. There's ample parking in the back, if all spots are taken there are spots across the street too. We walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. We ordered the figgy piggy flatbread, chicken tenders with fries and the steak frites and desserts. The flatbread was yummy! I enjoyed it very much. The steak frites smelled delicious ! Even the couple next to us ordered this same dish based on the smell alone. The fries were crispy and very flavorful. The steak (ordered medium) wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked. It also wasn't as tender. I tried my niece's chicken tenders and they were ok. Nothing special, not as crispy. They were more stringy and dry. We ordered desserts too! Tiramisu and crème brûlée. Both delicious ! The ambience is casual. The people are friendly (Kensington is a very friendly place !). I was also surprised to know they had an upstairs level ! Overall, it was fun and the food was hit or miss. I would try it again and try something new.

Let's start by acknowledging that there are not a lot of options in this part of down-county MoCo…read more Morris Miller is just across the DC line but might have a worse parking lot than this Kensington spot if that's even possible. I've read the reviews here about the staff being aloof or rude. I've found it hit or miss. If you engage, they will engage- but it's not your typical Total Wine where someone will approach you eager and wanting to help, full of recommendations and knowledge. The selection leaves much to be desired too. For a NZ Sauv lover, I'm sick of only seeing Kim and Oysterbay only. While I do not love their selection or their prices, but I do shop here because it's convenient to my home. One thing I REALLY wish they would get is a cooler. They offer NO COLD/CHILLED BEER OR WINE and that is a travesty. How hard can it be? It just sucks when I'm popping in for a quick gift or bottle of bubbly on my way to brunch- but no cold bottles. Total BS. They should at least have a quick chiller! I feel totally neutral about this place. Ive purchased a nice bourbon here and I've bought countless bottles of wine. I'll be back because it's convenient. For a neighborhood spot- it totally works.

Favorite liquor store but the parking lot is awful lol. They usually have great deals and the staff…read moreis really cool. I'm always in and out and I never have any issues. It's Montgomery county operated so check the hours before you go.

My husband and I ordered two sandwiches from here. A cheesesteak and an original Italian. Both were…read morereally tasty and were made with good bread. We also got two iced coffees and a pumpkin bread (made in house) to go. The pumpkin bread is fantastic, especially warmed up. We'll be back to try other things on their menu, as well as more pastries!

Stopped in for some iced coffee after eating breakfast next door. I loved how they had different…read moresauces to put in the iced coffee; I tried the chocolate one. It made my coffee taste extra tasty! The service was friendly and professional; I tipped an extra $2 but decided next time I would tip more. Yes! There will be a next time because of the blueberry scone; my Mom and I agreed it was the BEST we have ever eaten! The photo doesn't bring it justice since we ate most of it... the fresh ingredients were EVERYTHING! It's quaint inside with a couple of booths to sit at... they have quite extensive choices of wine and beer if that's your cup of tea! Me, I'm sticking to the baked goods and iced coffee! Looking forward to returning soon!

I came to the mall today specifically to get my free pretzel for national pretzel day from Auntie…read moreAnne's. There's also a Wetzel pretzel practically across from this beer and wine store. I did not partake in that because the line was way too long. That's why I decided to stop in choice Wine and beer before heading out to the parking garage. I specifically had in mind what I wanted to buy. Flying Dog Truth Unleashed IPA variety pack. I found one 12 pack left. It was $25.99, but they had a 10% off all beer sale, which saved me $2.80. I didn't know they applied a credit card surcharge of 3.00%. Is this a new thing? I would have paid in cash. Had I known they did this since I had enough money in my wallet. The two gentlemen working were super nice so that made up for it.

I'm sad that Costco in Wheaton doesn't have any alcohol (or any costco in Maryland) but it's…read moreawesome that this place is right next door AND they'll allow you to bring your shopping cart in, so that makes up for it. The staff here are also extremely friendly and very helpful. They'll give you honest opinions and if they don't have what you're looking for, they can order it for you. They have a pretty go selection of wine and craft beers.

Great people that work they're friendly and also have a wonderful selection of beer and wines. From…read morelocal breweries to more niche beers and wines.

Always super helpful when I go in and they have a great selection of both beer and wine!read more

I dropped by this store to for a quick pick up, and I was kind of shocked with how immense this…read morestore is. They pretty much had all I needed and more. Also, I found the layout of the store very easy to manage. The prices were pretty comparable for the area, and the staff was pretty nice during my 1st visit. All and all, this definitely will be my one-stop shop for my liquor and wine needs.

Friendly crew at the store. Always well-kept and stocked. I bring my pup in and they are always so…read morenice to her and give her bones when they have them.

The place is great and set up for families. The draft beer is solid, however the canned singles are…read moreclearly old, flat, and taste terrible. Very disappointing. Do not build your own four pack. I had the Witty Kitty and Alligator Blood.

Live music, great beer, outside on a perfect Summer evening. I'm all good, thanks…read more I'd like to think Baby Cat is a little known gem...at least it feels like that. Which I love. Fact is around me right now, it's like a cool dad's playgroup that serves great beer. The Hormuz is super solid. Order it. PS: Mr. Kind Music is worth a trip to see. Mrkindmusic.com

The description is inaccurate; this is NOT a wine and spirits store. ONLY wine and beer/malt…read moreliquor. Otherwise service is great.

This place is too expensive! But it's so convenient, right next to the Safeway and near the metro…read more It's also very small, not a wide selection. Also they only carry bear and so wine, no hard liquor. Personally I would go to the other liquor store down the street.

So, I've written two reviews previously on Yelp about Frankly Pizza and both times, my rating was…read morefour stars. They're getting five stars now, Frankly Pizza seriously upped their game. The food has always been excellent but the service was...meh. But, after the last several visits, wow. I'm seriously impressed with the wait staff, now. They're friendly, sharp and totally keep the ball rolling no matter how busy the place might be. Great job!

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: Online ordering is efficient too…read more DRINKS: ** Water(tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Natural Homemade Ginger Soda(50% ice) = (4.25) Very Good! ** Sprecher Puma Kola = (4) very good FOOD: ** Hot Mess Pizza (added red sauce) = (4.25) Very good, especially the house smoked bacon & caramelized onions. Note: They used to offer "quail" eggs, but I don't see them listed on the take-out menu? And the bacon tastes better than the sausage;) ** Margherita Pizza w. House-made Sausage = (4.25) Very good ** Meatball Pie = (4) very good, although they should break up the meatballs into smaller crumbles to cover more of the pie. * Mushroom Pizza = (3.75) Good crust * Broccoli Cheddar Pizza (added bacon) = (3.75) Good, But too Salty... DESSERTS: ** Lime Cream Cake = (4.5) Very Good! Definitely the Best Dessert I've had here so far...Love the Light & Creamy Texture. It's similar to a Key Lime Pie, with more of a whipped texture. The Coconut Graham Crust compliments it well too. Hope they keep this one year round:)lol ** White Chocolate Caramel Apple Cheesecake = (4.25) Very good ** Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake (Seasonal) = (4.25) Very good & Decadent:) ** Cherry Cheesecake = (4.25) Very good, and Easily their Best dessert so far. Hope they keep this year round;) ** Olive Oil Rosemary Cake = (4) very good & moist, hope they keep this year round, b/c so far it's their best dessert we've tried here;) ** Blueberry Pie Bar = (4) very good filling, but the crust was too hard for me. ** White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cake = (4) very good & rich, but it's more like a pie than a cake;)lol ** Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake w. Praline Sauce & Whipped Cream = (4) very good. Tasted like a Pumpkin Pie & Pecan Pie had a baby:)lol This is filling enough to be shareable too;) ** Raspberry Bars = (4) very good * Anniversary Cake = (3.75) Good * White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake = (3.5) good, but too sweet... * The Big Chunk Cookie = (3.5) good * Triple Chocolate Flourless Brownie w. Salted Caramel Sauce & Homemade Whipped Cream = (3.25) pretty good, but the brownie was our least favorite part...the caramel sauce and whipped cream were very good though...

Pro: Open later than most local beee stores. Con: Always…read moretriple-check the expiration date, especially on the craft beer. Bought stale beer here (1-1.5 yrs old) multiple times.

Worst store in Montgomery County. The woman clerk, whom I assume owns the place, is very rude,…read moreracist and prejudice. She snatches money from you, returns your change on the counter, doesn't acknowledge customers until after several attempts and just overall bad customer service. On top of that, the store isn't all that clean. There are definitely better places to shop for quality beer and wine. Oh, did I mention the prices are inflated, most of the wine bottle are covered with dust and there is a minimum dollar amount before using card transactions. She was rude to not only my friend but also me. Sad thing, we approached the counter for two separate transactions. So his encounter had nothing to do with my encounter but we both were treated poorly. This weekend was my last time visiting that store. If you want to be treated fairly and with respect, don't shop there.