I'm pretty sure they changed ownership sometime over the pandemic, because the grumpier old guy…read morethat used to run this store isn't there anymore. It's now owned by two brothers that are practically here almost everyday - their hard work ethic is inspiring. I'm always greeted in a warm, genuinely friendly manner - and if it's been awhile since I've stopped by - the owner always asks about that. Huge selection of drinks - both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, wine, beer, other refreshments, as well as snacks. I've never had any issues with freshness from anything I've bought here. They have a lotto display here as well. Store is clean both inside and out - a lot of liquor stores tend to be messy outside, but it's nice to see they have pride in their upkeep of the premise. Parking is easy - it shares a small lot with a pizza place, salon, and tattoo artist.

My experience at City Market & Liquor was extremely disappointing on 12/11/2025 around 11:30am. I…read morearrived first (I let the delivery guy came in first when I saw him carried 3 big boxes), and the owner who madness made me stand there and waiting while they prioritized talking to the delivery guy. No greeting, no explanation, just attitude and unprofessional behavior. The situation only got worse when he failed to give me my change back ( the good costs $15.16 he rounded up to $16). When I brought it up, the response was dismissive, almost like they were doing me a favor by correcting their own mistake. On top of all that, their prices are noticeably higher than other liquor stores in the area. With the way he treated customers, the inflated prices make even less sense. Overall, the customer service was terrible, the attitude was unacceptable, and the pricing is far from competitive. I definitely wouldn't recommend this store to anyone.

Ankle Monitor Cashier guy asked only for cash. Super shady. My bill was 31.99$ gave him 40$ TRIED…read moreto keep MY Change. Told him I gave him 2 20's then his excuse was that he was "tired". gave me my change back. Soo Shady. Will never be going back. Do not spend a single Dollar here!

I recently visited this liquor store with a group of friends, and we were ready to make a purchase…read more Most of us had our IDs, but two friends had unfortunately forgotten theirs. Even though the rest of us had valid IDs proving we were of legal drinking age, the store refused to sell us alcohol. Apparently, because two people didn't have IDs, the whole group got punished. This makes no sense! Doesn't just one person need an ID to make a purchase? It felt like the store was just trying to be difficult. If you're going to enforce a policy like this, at least make it clear upfront. I'll be taking my business elsewhere in the future. I suggest you do the same unless you want to be treated like a criminal for simply forgetting your ID. Bad experience, bad policy, and a total waste of time.

I was getting a breakfast burrito from Duke's Burgers (another five star place),and I decided stop…read moreby and check out their whiskey selection. I ended up paying $100 for that burrito. The liquor guy had a hidden stock of Stagg Jrs and I told him "I'm taking it". I've been looking for that bottle everywhere! :D

Great little shop on the corner of Warner and Gothard - this little market stocks a bit of…read moreeverything ! In addition to liquor, various beers/wine - they also have coffee in the morning. The owner is always nice and friendly when I come early in the morning (they open at 7am). Good, spacious parking.

Never coming back here again. Terrible customer service. Chubby bald dude didn't want to accept my…read moreReal ID which expires in 2030.... Better off going to 711 down the street. Cheaper prices, better customer service, cleaner, and 711 rewards. 711 takes all forms of ID and payment as well. This place is stuck in the past

Im not from this area but I work I HB the store is very convenient and the people are very…read morefriendly. Continue to go back. A happy customer.

Popped by for a last-minute NYE run and the man behind the counter was very friendly and patient.read more

Refused to accept Apple Pay and said it is used by scammers while their business claims to accept…read moreit on their Google Maps profile.

Came by today to pick up milk and orange juice via door dash. They did not have the item I ordered…read morein stock so I had to get a replacement OJ. Lots of spots in the parking lot.

Blue Wave Liquor on Beach Blvd feels like one of those places that doesn't need to announce itself…read more You walk in and it's all there--rows of bottles that actually mean something, stacked with the quiet confidence of a shop that knows exactly who it serves. No gimmicks. No sterile corporate vibe. Just the good stuff, and the stuff people actually drink. You look around and you see range--not the fake variety you find in big-box stores, but the kind built from knowing your neighborhood. Whiskey that deserves a slow night. Tequila that reminds you why people celebrate. Beer cold enough to kill the day you just had. A surprising lineup of imports that hints someone here takes pride in finding things worth stocking. And the prices? Fair. Refreshingly fair. Not the kind that make you question your life choices on the walk back to your car. The kind that makes you think, yeah, they get it. Blue Wave Liquor isn't trying to impress you. It's just doing what good shops do: offering a wide selection, treating customers like regular people, and keeping things real. It's the kind of spot you trust without having to say why.

I came by with my sister to have her hair colored. Side note by the way. It just happened to share…read morea parking lot with this store that brought back a childhood memory. If you know you know haven't seen a slush puppy in years. New spot. The staff was nice the sore clean and a large pick on snacks.

Ordered what was advertised as 2017 Silver Oak Napa Valley from Rancho Liquor and didn't not hear…read moreback for a week....after multiple emails I finally heard from the business owner that his shipment was delayed and was I willing to wait....after confirming the vintage I elected to wait. Well, the 2017 was not what was delivered...instead he sent a 2020 which is much lower quality. Rancho Liquor is a scammer...STAY AWAY

Denied my ID on my 21st birthday after asking if I was paying. My ID was not expired and cashier…read moremade up a law claiming that an ID is not valid until 24 hours after your 21st birthday, which is not true. But after when my boyfriend was attempting to buy alcohol with me next to him she did not deny his ID and claimed he threw his ID at her. Neither of us were disruptive or doing anything illegal, cashier was rude and blatantly lied. Both of us are over the age of 21 and well within our rights and we're not rude nor disrespectful towards the cashier. Do not go to this place if looking to purchase alcohol.

I got a Gatorade and Swiss roll chocolate pastries from this place. The Gatorade was perfectly find…read morebut the Swiss rolls had MOLD on them. I had already eaten one before noticing the mold as well.