Expensive expensive expensive. A twelve pack of ipa and a case of budlight run $80 bucks. Wow I guess inflation is for real!

Overpriced, but so is the neighborhood at large. 12-pack of Miller High Life was $9.99. The selection is huge, every square millimeter of the store has liquor and booze stacked. Plenty to choose from if you are willing to pay. They also have lottery, if that's your thing. read more

They just got a new big fancy loud sign! And they just erased the hand painted "Hot Summer" sign with a crazy sun from the window... We had heard rumors they were closing several months ago, but apparently not. Anywho, they have liquor, mixers, cigarettes, lighters, peanuts, pretzels, mac and cheese, toilet paper, feminine items, cat litter, Combos, Pop-Tarts, Slim-Jims, Pickle-in-a-bag... Just listing some of the things I remember buying, except the Pickle-in-a-bag... read more

Its great that I can walk around the corner and purchase some of my favorite German beer here!!!!

Lived in the 'hood for a few years and this place was the bomb. It saved me from spending 30 minutes going to Target or Jewell, searching for what I needed and spending another ten trying to use the self checkout. They have a great selection. At Sahar I've purchased: beer, wine, lottery, Saran wrap, liquor, honey and prophylactics. Not all on the same night. Promise. read more

I love the dudes that work here. Shout out to you Mohammed; you're a cool dude. This is a real neighborhood place; no carding after your first few visits. No judgment about the RIDICULOUS frequency of your alcohol purchasing. In fact, one time I was in Sahar w/ some friends on route somewhere on a Saturday night and I made some comment to the effect of "Mohammed knows me well! I buy tons of alcohol here!" He said "No Crystal, don't say that! No one is counting." I can't really speak for the overall selection in this place because I buy the same thing over and over and over and over. But I can say that in my years of living within a one block radius of Sahar, numerous times I have had food or household item related crisises (get home from store to make pasta dish, but find that BF didn't BUY ANY PASTA) and Sahar has always saved the day. They have a lot of random shit in that area around the corner...good in a pinch. Frankly, I don't know what else you could ask for in a neighborhood convenience store, I really don't. read more

Absolutely love this liquor store! Not only because it is about 10 steps from my front door, but they seriously have everything you need. Spirits, wine, beer, snacks, batteries, lotto tickets, T.P. etc etc etc. Mohammed is always there behind the counter with a smile on his face when you walk in. Such a nice, sweet guy! He wrote me and my husbands name in Arabic when we were checking out. Who does that? Sahar Liquor does!! :) This will always be my one stop shop when we have a party or run out of booze. read more

I don't know what I'd do without Sahar. They have those green bag tortilla chips. They have a great beer selection. They have those Izzy sodas for when I'm feeling fancy. They have ice cream and root beer when I need a float. They have a million choices of Orbit gum, that I always have on me. They have nickel candy. They have Mohammad, the friendliest, nicest convenience store guy you'll ever meet.He asked me out on a date once, but I had to decline. I moved for a few months and when I came back he asked where I had been. I was touched that someone remembered me like that. Anyway...I'm kind of scared. There's a huge "FOR LEASE 3,500 sq ft. RETAIL" sign hanging on the building. SO HELP ME GOD IF THERE'S ANOTHER PUPPY OR BABY BOUTIQUE MOVING INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD I'M GOING TO SPIT FIRE. Enough already! I haven't gone inside to ask about the sign or the possibility of them closing their doors... I'm almost afraid to ask. VIVA SAHAR! read more

Great spot for last minute needs- bathroom & kitchen needs and they also have a great selection of beer and alcohol. The owner is very helpful! Awesome corner store for the neighborhood! Pet food Charcoal Soda Eggs Milk Beer Wine Booze Grocery Cleaning products Ice read more

I love Sahar. It's right on the way home from my gym, so I can workout and then celebrate my triumphs with a 6 pack of beer. (Yeah, it probably defeats the purpose, but hey. Triumph! I went to the gym!) They have a great little selection of beer here for a corner store. My most recent purchase was a sixer of Abita Purple Haze. The wine selection isn't bad either - it's definitely not a high end place, but if you're looking for a simple bottle of pinot to take to a friend's place, this is a nice little stop. The folks behind the counter are always friendly and smile, which goes a long way with me. I love having a great convenience store nearby! read more

Love this place. Why? Well, when buying a buying a bottle of wine I am told: 1. No way, you can't be THAT old. 2. You so pretty - can I keep your driver's license photo?(cheeky smile ensues) Hah! Yes...I will buy anything here! read more

Excellent selection of brews for a craft beer snob such as myself, plus lots of other stuff you might want on the way home from a long day on the factory floor, cutting tracks with Kanye, or performing C-level analyses at your $200K/yr pre-tax income job. Plus, they have cool incense burning. Only reason this is not a full 5 stars is the lack of 40s sold - we need OE! read more

Convenient location and late night hours. Sahar has a large selection of decently priced wine. Having said that, I have found some brands to be a bit higher at Sahar than at other stores. (i.e. 9.99 for Yellow Tail)... Otherwise, the average price for a bottle of decent wine is 8.99. I can handle that. (insert disclaimer--my perception of decent wine is probably not at all decent compared to your perception). Convenience, good hours, nice fellows... Sahar is where it's at. Note that you can also buy dish detergent here. Score! read more

Mohammed is a sweetheart- he's the one behind the counter in the afternoons, evenings, and nights. He's ALWAYS there. He once told me he works an average of 90 hours a week. Anyway, I've had bad days and gone in there, and he cheers me up with his bad jokes while I'm choosing the liquor that I'm going to drown my sorrows in for the rest of the night. Yep, really good selection for beer and wine for a corner store (they carry Toasted Head cab which is one of my favs despite the fact that it's a "critter wine"). Downsides: (1) The guy that opens the store in the morning is often late. (2) They're always out of clumping kitty litter and only usually have the cheap stuff left on the shelf. (3) Unless you're looking to drink vinegar, don't buy the super cheap wines on sale. Yuck. Long live Sahar! read more

Hidden gem on division street to resupply your refrigerator or wine rack or liquor cabinet for those evenings (or mornings, we aren't here to judge) when you want to have friends over for a couple and stay inside versus fighting the bar crowds.... - Very nice selection of beer, some real finds here and was my go to local store for seasonal beers and ales this year... - A great selection of wines for a walkable store - Good liquor selection as well.... The store is also equipped with plenty of other provisions, whether you are looking to buy munchies for a gathering or forgot an ingredient or item on your weekly grocery run.... LOTTO is available here too and the guys behind the counter are always laid back and cool! read more

I like the guys that work here. Their beer selection is outstanding. A little spendy - but what do you expect for the convenience? Good selection - BUT GET SOME MOUNTAIN DEW (please). read more

2:03 am 2 X 30 packs of style Me: Marhaabbaa... (drunk slurr) Dude #1: Eessh? Me: Laa Yahoud... hahahahaaha Dude#1: good, ok habbibi. Me: Shukran RAD MOBILE back to some house... J-R-UNK. Probably have lotto too... Maybe even white tees? I'll never know. read more

You wanna pick up a six pack of cheap beer, good beer, great beer or a fifth of Jim Beam? You need some gummy bears, a 9 volt battery, some Aleve, milk, a can of Vienna sausages and the latest issue of Barely Legal? Hungry for some hotdogs, dog needs dog food, wanna finally get that giant, three foot tall fish shaped wine bottle you've been eyeing for months...DONE. Sahar, or the store on the corner of Wood and Division or the store with the bright yellow awning, or that place that has good prices on half pints of Beam is all I could ask in a corner store. I get my specialty colas there when I'm thirsty, my chocolate treats there when I'm passing through, my liquor there when I wanna tie one on and I've come to appreciate the guys behind the counter. They're pretty cool I must say. OVERALL: A top notch corner with a great liquor/beer/wine selection and an amazing variety of goods to satisfy most of your vices or just your everyday, run of the mill type needs. read more

Everything I need conveniently located, and Mohammed rocks. Definitely my favorite neighborhood store. read more

Update: Green Grocer now has a great selection around the corner just South on Ashland. $2 cheaper for almost any six pack than Division Street Liquors. Between this and the Trader Joes rumors we will finally get some price competition for booze in the neighborhood! read more

Never actually bought or indeed looked at anything here besides booze but lemme tell ya... they have a shit ton of beer. I'm told they sell things like Oreos and Cheetos too. Yes! And I like the name "Sahar" because it sounds exotic or like the name a movie villain. When I'm drunk and plan on getting drunker I suggest going here and always roll the R. Saharrrrrrr. read more

Thank goodness for the Sahar Mart (that's what my roommates and I call it). I usually stop in here at least once a week for a large bottle of wine. The alcohol selection is pretty good for such a small place, and the prices are reasonable. They also have a small selection of food and other items that you can get at Jewel, which is helpful when you don't want to go all the way to Jewel. read more

If you live in the area I'm sure you've stopped in, either for a quick soda or some beer for a party. They have a surprisingly good selection of craft beer, way better than Jewel just a few blocks away. It's a great neighborhood store! read more

This place sucks really bad. Their prices are highway robbery. The worst I've ever seen, I'm not even joking. $3 for a 24 oz coors light? $3.50 for a 19 oz Breckenridge beer? I could go to my local liquor store and get the same items for $2.09 and $1.59 (Logan Square for reference). Snacks are overpriced too. This place isn't even 24/7 so I don't get the price hike. The main reason I'm writing this review is because I purchased a $3.50 19 oz Oskar Blue beer (at least a dollar price hike from anywhere else by the way.) I'm going to open and drink the thing and there's dirt caked on the top! That's nasty! So now I'm pouring it into a cup and the beer is leaking out of a hole in the can and getting all over the floor. I can forgive the terrible prices, but at least make sure your merchandise isn't disgusting! This place sucks and the only reason they're still open is because there's not another corner store nearby. read more

Great neighborhood store--really good beer selection, wine is decent too. I agree with the comments that Mohammed et al are super nice. I actually live closer to D&D, but unless it's insanely cold or rainy, it's worth the walk to actually have a pleasant experience. read more

This place is over priced and racist. They didn't ID anyone in our group (which is BAD!) and then only ID's my one friend who is a woman of color. The beer and liquor and snacks are all way over priced. Do not go here. read more

Ok this store is a very great and quite place but I bought two thing and it was 4 dollars

Though my taste normally looks for a more natural selection, the staff here is helpful and courteous. At first, I only started coming here because an old roommate suggested them or the D&D. It took only one visit to know why. The guys at the D&D are cold and it's obvious that they don't care about their customers. Sahar has a great selection for such a small corner market. If you're in the neighborhood, this is where to pick up your pre-gaming goods. read more

I keep these guys in business. They open at 8am and close after I go to bed. A lot of times you may find this location with locked doors, that's because people rob them and the police have to do their thing. You should avoid Sahar between the hours of 3-4 due to those damn school kids and their rudeness from down the street. Lots of beer choices, including New Holland, Flying Dog, and lots of imports. read more

Overall decent selection but they for sure hike up the prices and the people working there are very unfriendly. Will not come back to this place read more

Such a great neighborhood spot. I love stopping in after work around the corner to prepare for a fun evening. They also have easy lunch/snack grabs for those cold days it's not worth it to transit. read more

These guys are great. Not only are they personable, but they have a great beer selection as well. They have everything at Sahar...smokes, pizza, booze, beer....what could be better. Keep up the good work, Sahar, you've helped me out a bunch. read more

New owners, so make sure you get your receipt! A silver haired man behind the counter charged me $12 and change for a $6.99 bottle of cheap sake. I went back and he said I declined my receipt (I didn't, he actually just gave me my change and never offered it to me). He said he needed a manager to pull it back up, of course a manager wasn't there...I'm passive aggressive so I didn't go through the hassle. You shouldn't have to fight for something so simple as verifying a small transaction. Can't wait until Target moves in across the street. I won't even waste my time. read more

As mentioned in other posts, we go to Sahar several times a week, mostly to buy alcohol. We've come to feel like we're friends with Mohammed based on the frequency of our visits. Tonight, he told us to check out Yelp - maybe this was his subtle way of telling us that everyone loves him (and thinks they're friends with him?), not just us. Ah well, if it's good for Mohammed, it's good for us... read more

Have been nice in the past. Recently have been way overcharged at the counter. I also noticed last time I paid with a credit card they double charged me. Anyone else seeing this? read more

I don't usually post on yelp but I was so impressed with the experience I had at Sahar I feel I have to share. I needed a white and a red for a dinner party I was attending and I was very impressed of the many selections I had to choose from. A gentleman helped me pick out my wine and was very helpful and patient. The wine was great and I really appreciated the help. Great place to buy wine! read more

i think they r a great place. i go there almost everyday and they r great people. very friendly also. i recomend that everyone to go there