The older man that manages or owns this place is rude and mean each time I go in. I do not…read moreappreciate being treated like that as a customer and I do not bring my business here anymore.

I'm going to have to agree with Erin on this one. For years my family would go here to get kegs…read morefor our parties (Beer Olympics, graduations, birthdays, Halloween) and every year the man who worked here was downright mean and made us feel like a huge inconvenience. I don't know if it was because he was sketched out that I was young (yet of age) and picked up large amounts of beer or what...but I won't go back anymore...

I would go on record saying that this place is one of the better bottle shops of the NW suburbs…read more I've consistently found a lot of great and hard to find beer. I've never left the store empty handed as there are always four or five choices I'm contemplating. Some of my bigger beer scores (BCS, Black Note, Hopslam) have been here. I would say the only tally against this place is it may be a couple bucks more. But if you're on a beer hunt and find it, chances are you're willing to make that purchase.

Expensive and they don't accept discounts that are listed on THE COOLER DOOR. Had gone there 3…read moreyears. NO MORE I'll drive to jewel

Cardinal Liquors in North Hoffman Estates is one of the better small liquor stores I've been to…read more For a small store, they have a very large and varied types of liquors, beer, and wine. The owner is friendly and always willing to share his knowledge, helping you pick the right option in your price range. I always enjoy talking with him when I stop by. Pricing is about average and compares to the big box liquor stores like Binney's. If you are looking for something, I do recommend this Cardinal Wine and Spirit store.

I had an excellent experience at Cardinal Wine and Liquor. The selection is outstanding, with a…read morewide variety of wines, spirits, and specialty items that cater to every taste and budget. What really stood out is how competitive their pricing is compared to other stores in the area. They consistently offer great deals and discounts that make it easy to try new brands without overspending. Mike is knowledgeable and always ready to help you find exactly what you need. I was especially impressed by their curated wine collection, which includes both popular labels and unique finds. Their discount offers are clearly marked and genuinely valuable, not just gimmicks. The store is well organized, making it easy to browse and discover new options. I also appreciate how frequently they update their inventory with fresh selections. Whether you're shopping for a special occasion or just stocking up, this place delivers great value. Overall, the combination of price, variety, and ongoing discounts makes this one of the best liquor stores in the area. I'll definitely be coming back regularly.

Shock and awe. I've…read morebeen doing the dirty around these parts for a little over a year now and it wasn't until just a few weeks ago that I finally made the trip in to what looks like some cruddy, run-down, sad-sad, liquor store in a mostly vacant and/or abandoned Palatine strip mall and I was blown away with a selection of sauces that would put a smirk on even a novice boozehound and/or liquor-pig. Shame.On.Me. I'll just say this up front, I don't know jack sh*t about wine. It's not really my thing, and I'm happy just going with whatever bottle has the best artwork and still manages to remain nominally priced. Basically, they might have a great or crappy wine selection, but I couldn't tell you. They had that Barefoot stuff, though... that's the classy one, right? Where this place shines is fo sho its beer selection. It's not huge, but they carry a lot of pretty rare stuff and a bunch of the stuff the other big box booze stores don't have. They do set limits on certain things, like maximum 2 per person on some bottle, but honestly, I'm a sucker for supply and demand so that kind of thing really excites me. Their selection is always changing and they're open later than any of the other bottled booze purveyors in this area. It's probably not a destination place, but if you're within a 12-15 minute range of here, it's worth popping over for a peak at their products.

I don't know if anyone's reading reviews of liquor stores, but I want to say nice things about Mr…read more A's, because I love buying booze here. Sometimes you go into a liquor store and it's just grim, grim, grim, with creepy lighting, dusty shelves, and cashiers that look like they want to die and they wish you were dead too. Mr. A's is the total OPPOSITE. It's clean, has a great selection of alcohol, mixers, and snacks, and yeah, I guess the lighting isn't creepy because I've never really noticed it? I typically just see two employees here, one of whom I think might be the Mr. A! He is extremely warm and friendly and always smiling. The second man is a little more reserved but always very nice and polite. There is this adorable little black dog one of them has, that's kind of the store mascot it seems. There are rather professional looking photos of him/her around the store, greeting customers and making recommendations. I think that's a nice touch. I wish the actual dog could be in the store-how awesome would it be to have a little pooch helping you make a wine selection? Only thing that would make the place better, in my opinion.

Amazing amount of inventory and great customer service! Love everything about this place.read more

From the owner: Step into a world of sophistication and tradition at Millennium Cigar & Liquor, your premier…read moredestination for luxury cigars, fine spirits, wine, craft beverages, smoke and convenience product. We have biggest walk-in humidor for Cigars in town and walk-in Beer Cave! We take pride in offering a thoughtfully curated collection that caters to both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. Cheers to good taste.

This place has it all! Always have a great selection of sprouts, and their beer selection will…read moresurprise you. Prices can be a dollar or two higher than your megastore binnys, but great customer services, and being willing to make special orders is what sets this place apart. Keep up the good work!

I wanted to get a holiday pack of beer for a friend. Binny's was out of EVERYTHING, so I thought…read moreI'd pop over to Mo's to see if I could get something decent there. This place had every type of beer you could want - Bell's Two Hearted, 3 Floyds, Lakefront you name it, they got it - including Holiday packs - for the same price at Binny's. They also carry nice wines and liquors at reasonable price. A few days after that, I went over to the hardware store to get a tank propane for my gas grill. They told me they had just sold the last tank, but recommended I try Mos. I had no idea they sold propane. I was able to pick a tank up and cook my Christmas steaks on the grill. Wooot!

Very friendly staff, personalized service. The owner recognizes anyone who is even vaguely a…read moreregular. He's happy to listen to what your tastes are and provide suggestions. Very good assortment of beer, wine, and all types of liquor - more than you would expect in a place this size. Within the assortment are all price ranges. I could get a $100 bottle of port or a $100 bottle of scotch - yet I can also get a $10 bottle of port or $20 bottle of scotch. Longer hours than most, they are generally open until 10:00 PM.

Great local liquor store, matched Binny's keg price for me. Also good selection of microbrews…read moreconsidering the size of the store. Also, good hours and service always is top notch.

God forbid you forget your ID the manager will tell you not to comeback for laughing. I went to the…read morecashier and was asked for my ID when I was not paying, I'm 24, the cashier asked for my ID which I told him I didn't have and told him I would leave if needed, he then called over his manager and made the situation way bigger than it needed to be. The manger asked me and my friend to leave and we left without and issue, but we laughed which was a huge mistake because the little guy in the front told us "if you're going to laugh don't come back" to which I responded "it's not that serious" and he made a gesture for us to leave. Clearly mad to be working on a Sunday night. Very unprofessional

This place is a great place to get your beverages at a consistently great price. Really fantastic…read moreselection. I found bourbons and whiskeys that are extremely hard to find, including Hillrock. I love their selection of 1/2 bottle (375 ml) wines. Decent variety of better quality reds. Service is great. All of the employees are awesome. This was my first time here but I will definitely be back.

I was shocked how cheap Aperol was sold at this place. In Michigan, 750ml Aperol costs $27.99. At…read morethis place, they had sale going on with sticker price of $15.99. It's almost half the price I pay in Michigan! No membership needed to get the promotion. Impulsive purchase had been made because it was an attractive price point. The shop was full of people with demos. Maybe because it was Saturday before Super Bowl LX??? I liked how lively the store was. It felt very festive.

Huge selection at all price points for all types of wines, spirits, and pre-made cocktails. Has an…read moreactual serving area with several stools, tables, with a way to try the offerings before buying.