Elbe&#x27;s Beer &amp; Wine

Friendly local bar/wine and restaurant with three good-sized TVs to watch the Olympics and your…read morefavorite sports. Not a lot of patrons (or parking, oddly) when we stopped in at 1pm during the howling weekend winds. While the lean staff of two were friendly and attentive, the food was NOT served hot and really missed the mark. A real bummer on a cold day, when we were looking for something to get us out of the home. ORDERED: grilled chicken sandwich and the burger .. they've been good in the past, but maybe Wine & Co. has lost its way?

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.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Old Town Market

3.5(144 reviews)

1.5 mi

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Old Town Market is simply a gem in the Kensington community. James and his staff are incredible at…read morecurating the selection of wines and craft beers. The shop turns out great deli-style foods including sandwiches. James recently told me about an upgrade to the kitchen which is expected to turn out an even more extensive menu and fresh chai which I'm really looking forward to. The ambience is chill and there are seats outside to catch the great weather. Overall, a really great experience which is bound to get even better soon.

BLUF: Super nice staff, cool little shop, food ok, great variety of beverages, moderately priced…read moredeli. The locals raved about this little deli, so I had to give it a try. Had a good experience ordering inside and it seemed like a lot of people ordered online for pick up. The cold sandwich I had was ok. There wasn't much to it which may have affected the flavor. A bit too bland. I love that they bake the ciabatta baguettes in-house, but the bread didn't have a lot of flavor either. A good sandwich needs good bread. They get major points for fresh bread, but the turkey & swiss sandwich didn't leave me with a drool factor. Cappuccino was unremarkable & expensive for a 6oz cup. Worth the drive? Only to meet up & spend time with friends or family. If you're local & want to take a stroll to grab some quick eats? Definitely. The staff are awesome.

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Montgomery County Oak Barrel & Vine

4.3(6 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Smoking 1792 Bourbon to make an old fashion.

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Fine Wine of Wheaton

3.3(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

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.

Great selection of domestic, import and craft beers. Nice selection of wines and cigars as well. Garage parking available!

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Daro's Beer & Wine

5.0(1 review)

I came here after seeing the business owner posting updates on NextDoor about his business. He has…read morea curated smallish selection but great service and perfect for our needs. He was super friendly and helpful and made a great wine recommendation. You can sit and drink inside this shop, which is unique and he mentioned he's considering opening a "speakeasy" style space in the large downstairs area below the shop, which post COVID will be very cool. Check it out!

From the owner: Our Beer & Wine store has a unique aspect that allows you to drink our beer and wine selection on…read morepremise, to include draft beer. We also have a dedicated food truck for indoor and outdoor dining. Come check us out..

New Store Front!

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Newly renovated interior!

Choice Wine & Beer

4.1(19 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Can't wait to try these!

Bomber size craft beer

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Bomber size craft beer

Party Time Beer & Wine

3.1(16 reviews)

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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.

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Cheese and Wine Shoppe of Wheaton

2.0(3 reviews)

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Went in with a friend who wanted cigarettes, I wanted to see if they had any good beer like at…read moreElby's, Was surprised to see a bunch of people drinking beer and gambling on the TV screens. No Micro brews here, Not even Sam Adams, Fosters was the most exotic beer they had. No cheese or women either.

This is a PSA - this place is NOT, I repeat IS NOT, a CHEESE and wine shop. Sure, they have wine,…read moreand they have all sorts of beer, but no cheese? That is false advertising. I walked in, immediately saw the beer freezers, walked in a little further, saw the smallish and not so special wine section, and turned around from that, and realized a bunch of men (no women) seemed to be watching something on TV from a table...looked like off-track betting or Keno to me. I did not stay long enough to scrutinize. Shaaaaaaadyyyyyy!

Wheaton Deli

4.7(3 reviews)