I own a place downtown and I love to support businesses downtown. I needed cigarettes and a sandwich and knew Grand Slam was open until 1:30. I passed QT and the gas station across from Harrah's because I knew I had time. As I'm walking to the door the employee puts the sign up closed and I tell him and the cashier that I just want cigarettes and a sandwich and was told they're closed. It was only 1:23 at the time. I had to go back to my car to take the photo saying 1:24. I'm done with Grand Slam. I should've just went with the trusty corporate where idiotic employees don't ruin business relationships. read more

Grand Slam Convenience - Open until 1:30 and the guy that put the closed sign as I was walking to the door at 1:23 - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Closing before closing time is not okay. Numerous people showed up before closing and the doors were locked.

Only came here for the gas and for the liquor. Gas is a hit or miss here but it can be cheaper on some days. It can get pretty pack if you go during peak hours. Usually when I go, it's pretty empty and I can get in and out in no time. As for the liquor, store is clean and they have a pretty good selection of liquor in stock and not too overprice. This location is right off the highway and near river market. read more

Bathroom is horrendous. Fuel is fine. Liquor selection and quality is great. Service is good and staff are friendly. I'd recommend those looking for booze and snacks to come here. If you're looking for a bathroom...I'd go elsewhere if you can help it. read more

It's a gas station. Its a liquor store. It's attached to my apartment building. They have burgers and milk, and wine... and ice cream.. and coffee ... you know, the basic essentials of life! Their pumping station is lacking in space yet everyone somehow makes room for their vehicles during rush hour! I see a lot of drug busts here lol. The life in the big city is an exciting one isn't it! Seriously check out their alcohol selection. I won't go anywhere else. read more

They stole my wife's wallet Liked it a lot....pale pink Nine West with matching large wallet. Still have my purse Lost total of $186 between a gift card and cash Locked other card with payroll etc They're also in the narcotics business is their store(s) Tried selling some sort of "door" to her the previous time she went to buy cartons of cigarettes (They're almost half price by carton in MO as opposed to per pack in KS) Only go if there's no other option Watch out for drug dealers (who also OWN this business) in the parking lot read more

What can you say? You can buy all your basics here, from groceries to a surprisingly wide range of booze. You can pick up a newspaper and some coffee. The staff gets friendlier as you become a regular. Cons: Well, the crowd. Random street folk at all hours. And the lot is always crammed. Also, they need to sell diesel. A good basic downtown. read more

Grand Slam was a total surprise to me the first time I went in. When I first moved downtown I figured this convenience store would be a bit of a stereotype being downtown and not really by anything else. But whoa! A pretty nice wine selection that is priced well and a decent beer selection. My favorite part..they never close. Everything else can shut down due to blizzards and you can still go and get provisions. Granted this is a convenience store, not a market, so your provision my consist of popcorn, cereal, chips and few bottles of wine (true story). There is a bit of sketch lurking about sometimes but I have to say I have never felt threatened or anything. I also like that it is kept clean and well stocked. The staff is usually helpful and gets you in and out quickly. I like 'em! read more

Let me get this out of the way: YES there are a lot of sketchy characters here. But c'mon, it's a convenience store/liquor store on the outskirts of downtown. That's the fault of geography, not the business themselves. If anybody remembers the OLD Grand Slam, they know that this place is a huge improvement. Night and day, in terms of range of products, cleanliness, and sense of security. It is well lit, people don't hassle you for change outside (at least they don't hassle me) and the sketch factor just seems to be decimated. Plus, those guys behind the counter don't take people's shit, and have no problem kicking people out. The operators of this business have a LOT of factors working against them, and they manage them as best they can. In my book, they do a damn good job. This place is convenient, has a ton of stuff that you might need, and reasonable hours (whats up with other downtown convenience stores shutting down at 5 PM???) I'm a fan. read more

This place has perhaps the most mixed feelings of any establishment in the city. Pros and cons time. Pros: - Right off the highway - Sells liquor - Staff is super fast - Clean store Cons: - Right off the highway - Sells liquor - Staff is super fast (so kinda pissed if you take more than 30 seconds to select your alcohol which is behind the counter) ... here is where we veer... - The parking lot is basically a death trap - You might be mugged or worse when you visit either inside or outside the store - The one-way makes it really confusing to navigate All said, I really like the staff here and still visit but I kinda dread it every time. read more

Home of The Hottest Pickle in Kansas City. WARNING: Not for the faint. Actually, not for anyone. Save yourself the torment and just buy some Hennessy or something. read more

You know, I used to have to get gas outside of Grand Slam after I would come visit my friend who lived downtown right after we graduated college...so, circa 2006. It. Was. Creepy. Cut to April of last year, when I moved down here. Grand Slam is pretty convenient for gas and booze for people who live in the area. The staff is very friendly and I can tell they definitely don't take any BS from anyone. The creep-factor of just a few years ago has definitely gone down. The space is very clean and there's a huge selection of wine, beer, hard alcohol and SNACKS! (Very important.) All in all, it's changed. Bums don't get liquor here. Bums aren't even allowed in here anymore. But I certainly get 5 Hour Energy's and bottles of wine here late night after a long day of work. read more

Don't shop here. When they get allocated bourbon in, they jack the price up to 10X retail. They will post a price online to get you in the store and then ask you "how much are you willing to pay?" when you arrive. Even if you offer 5X retail, it wont be enough. It's a horrible way to conduct a business. And don't even bother downloading their "app". It's a joke and the inventory isn't remotely accurate. It's a complete waste of time. If you want good alcohol at a good price, go to Gomer's, Lukas, or even Wal-Mart. Stay away from here! read more

Surprising me every time I step foot in here. Yep, grand slam is awesome. They have a fabulous selection of people and products. I mean, there aren't many places you get to experience a single 24 Oz. can of PBR, cologne called 'white girl', and see someone from Egypt and England in the same place in Missouri. Of course they have a thrilling selection of snacks for any kind of munchie craving you can think of. This place is just super all around. read more

Why are people even allowed to leave review for convenient stores? When I visit a gas station it's usually because I'm on a road trip and about a second away from peeing my pants. I don't know -- my experiences at a convenient store is ugh buying the cheapest bottled water and overpriced snack -- maybe lotto ticket? If I'm feeling lucky I'll buy a powerball. Who the hell really takes time to give a bad review to a gas station? Did you wake up with a hemorrhoid Susan? Did you forget to take you Xanax? -- so you take out on the poor clerk whose invested almost a lifetime working at that gas station that has provided you gas so your pea sized brain can get home and cook mac n' cheese? What else are you going to complain about? Gun Laws? Good gawd. Thank you for being in business Grand Slam! read more

Grand Slam is the go-to place for almost anything you need if you live in River Market. Our neighborhood has lots of great restaurants and obviously City Market, but we don't have a decent grocery or liquor store. If I need a gallon of milk on a Sunday morning, beer on Friday night, or ice cream anytime, I head to Grand Slam. The selection of wine and beer is excellent, and the prices are competitive. Thoughtfully, they even have fresh lemons and limes if you need them for cocktails. The staff is awesome. They're friendly, fast and helpful. They are super fun, but they stay attuned to their surroundings since they know they're dealing with a diverse range of customers. The store is extremely clean and always well-stocked. For folks who wrote reviews about the "sketchy" clientele...Grand Slam is in the CITY. You'll get folks in there who live in lofts and others who live under bridges, and everyone in between. The urban population is diverse. And those of us who actually live in the neighborhood like it that way. If it trips you out, there's a 24-hour CVS in NKC about 7 minutes away by car. Grand Slam can be an adventure; you can hear and see some pretty wacky stuff. You frequently see a police car outside and can catch an arrest in-action now and then. Everyone has a story. I've often said they should have their own reality TV show. read more

I still prefer the old set up they had which attracted all the bums kind of like a zombie movie. I noticed their selection of 2x4's has dropped from 8+ doors to only 4 or 5. They are still one of the few to continue and serve that wonderful 4 loco if you really want to get crazy. They will still be happy to put that drink in a brown bag for you in case you like to hide your drink. read more

All of you who's cars use flex fuel,this is only one of 2 places to get it in the city. As of today unleaded gas is 2.62 a gal, this ethanol is 1.99per gal! read more

First off...this place is a gas station. It has a decent selection of spirits and beers. I rolled in on a Sunday night before the Pearl Jam concert and noticed a police officer stationed at the store watching over the parking lot/filling stations. The place is rough. I got what I needed and got out quick without issue. Thank God or in the case of the Grand Slam...Allah ...Yeah and thats all's I have to say about that. read more

This is hands down the best place to purchase booze in the Downtown and/or River Market area. It's not perfect, but the store is clean, with a strong selection of adult beverages (and tobacco products if that's your thing). The parking lot can be tight at times, but there is overflow parking just to the east. The only annoying thing is that you might have to deal with a one-way street and circle the block to get going the right direction. read more

Grand Slam should change its name to Grand Theft. A few co-workers and I were very excited to get a bottle of the limited edition Chocolate Ale from Kansas City's own Boulevard Brewing Company today. We called around the city to find out where it was still available and thought we were in luck when we found out Grand Slam Liquors located at 6th and Grand had some bottles in stock. We were immediately turned off by the rude and impatient service we received from the man at the counter. He repeatedly complained that he was 'sick of selling this beer!' We went ahead and paid a price tag of $20 for the limited edition Ale only to later find out most respectable establishments were charging roughly around $9 with tax. Now don't get me wrong, we are happy with our purchase and glad to support Boulevard Brewing. We are not happy that we were taken advantage of by a rude and selfish retailer. We will not be returning, neither should you. read more

I have been shopping at grand slam for my champagne and other convenience needs over the past 2 years, and this place is by far the best store in the area! The selection is out of this world,and the staff is super friendly and professional! LOVE this place! read more

Even though it is part gas station, they have a great selection of everything. Most stores carry certain things. Whether its nonalcoholic or alcoholic, they typically have it there. San Pellegrino, Ginger Beer, Faygo flavored Sodas(Southern classic), extensive selections of International wines and spirits, and even some great cigars. They never close either, so for holidays, you can always get the heavy whipping cream, butter, eggs, breadcrumbs. It is like a mini grocery store. Not just fast food snacks. read more

G-4 Electronic Cigarettes If you want to buy electronic cigarettes but do not trust the internet stores, or you wanna see it before you buy it. They have the best electronic cigarette there. It's better than other e-cigs and it's cheap to buy. Less than 50 bucks!!! You can purchase accressories there for your e-cig too!!! read more

Love this gas station! So close to home, great wine selection and beer freezer room leaves for plenty of alcoholic options. Guys at the counter are chill and leave me feeling safe and happy about my purchases. Cheaper cigarettes than your normal gas station! read more

Grand Slam is awesome and the'yve put in a lot of hard work to get it that way....for those of you crying bout the bums and how rough it is....well how bout you just get out of my city no body told you to stop in the hood and get gas or liquor and balcony girl...dont you have anything better to do than watch bums. This store has an excellent selection the staff are amazing helpful and hard working much love to all my boos a grand slam IM PROUD OF YALL FOR PULLING IT TOGETHER AND MAKING A CHANGE read more

The guys working the counter are always speedy and smooth, but tonight wasn't the experience of excellent service I've come to expect. Got off work around 1am up the street from Grand Slam (on my birthday, July 24th), and walked to the convenience store for a pack of cigarettes. Got there to find the doors locked and "Closed" signs posted; the time was 1:26. The gentleman working walked up to the door, opened it, told me it was closed. I told him the time as I glanced toward the hours posted on the door. He said, "according to your watch." I don't wear a watch. read more

The place is a little bigger and has more to offer than most convenient stores.It's clean inside.This is my beef with the place.They charge an exorbitant fee on your check.They took out almost 8% on my freaking check!!!!!!!!!!!!!And they always keep the change.I hate when check-cashing places do that.They think they can do that because it's "just change."How stupid and unethical.I also felt the people at the front counter were kind of rude.I will never go there to cash my check again.It upsets me because that's where a lot of low-income workers go to cash their checks, and they take full advantage of them.SHAME ON GRAND SLAM. read more

The employees pay no attention to the lot. I have been stuck on numerous occasions. There is a lot of inner city clientele that likes to park and hang out. I have been stuck numerous times because people will sit in their cars for long periods of time and not leave. People will get out of their cars and get into another persons car and they will sit in the cat regardless of others being stuck behind them at a pump. Today I was stuck because there was a woman hand washing her car inside and out with the gas station paper towels and would not leave. I could not back out because there was a car behind me waiting and I could not drive around because there were two cars at the pumps next to me. Those drivers were hanging out in the parking lot. THREE CARS AND NONE WERE PUMPING GAS. ALL 3 WERE THER BEFORE I AREIVED AND I PUMPED A FULL TANK. The employees do not monitor what is going on in the lot around the pumps. I live in the river market and it is a convenient location but I have no intentions of going back. I would rather drive to a farther gas station. The lot is too too small and it is difficult to get in and out especially with all the lot lizards and whatever other things are happening. read more