This place is awesome. I recently got into tequila collecting and they have a great selection. The…read moreowner knows what he is buying. He has a huge selection of craft additive free tequilas. I have found some gems in this place, tequilas that I have not seen anywhere else. The staff is awesome, friendly and if you go there often, they will look after you. I'm not into whiskeys and bourbons, but you will love this place if you are. My friends called it a candy store when it comes to Bourbon and whiskey lovers.

Dangerous business. Came in here to do some shopping was almost hit by a drunk customer taking two…read moreparking spots and couldn't back out without hitting my car in their tiny 4 car parking "lot" which you have to back out into El Camino which is taking a huge risk as it is without drunk drivers around. When I brought this to their attention and that I was almost hit the clerk was dismissive, said she watched the whole thing on camera, and next time there's a drunk customer in their parking lot taking 2 parking spaces and there is nowhere to park I should just park in Celia's parking lot. I'm sure Celia's restaurant appreciates it. How about don't sell alcohol to drunk drivers or ask customers to park properly in marked stalls? Not coming here again as the odds of getting into an accident is 1 in 5 and I'll just go somewhere else thank you.

Fabulous selection and great prices! I was visiting from out of town and don't see these prices…read moreback on the east coast. Definitely worth a visit!

I still have an open spot on my whiskey shelf. After striking out at a new place yesterday and…read moremissing out on a Stagg Jr. at a regular place the day before, and finding myself in PA on other business, with some time to spare before going home, I hit the Yelps for a bottle shop. Palo Alto Fine Wine & Spirits on Middlefield popped up, well reviewed. I like that part of town, so I off I went. Arriving at the location the curb appeal was PA all day. Walking through the front door it was apparent that they are at the top of their game. Strolling toward a floor-to-ceiling wall of whiskey I had high hopes. Oh, to put that in perspective, their ceilings are probably 24-ish feet high. So would we need a ladder, a clever picking device or some Cirque du Soleil types, to retrieve a top-shelf selection on this particular day? Nope. It was a lot of whiskey, some if it was fine, I even like a lot of it, but for what it was it was mostly unremarkable. Scanning the rest of the store, wine seems to be their thing. I didn't shop for any, but I have a hunch there are many good ones to be had. Lately I have had a policy of buying something from every shop I set foot in. We need to take care of one another right now, all the time really, but I wasn't just going to cram a bottle of something into my last spot. So I went to Plan-B. Any good beer? Oh yes indeed. While their selection looked sparse, seriously their chillers were mostly empty shelves, there was some great stuff available. I wouldn't call myself a beer expert. I'm kind of all over the place and up for anything, but I do like stouts and sours. I ended up with two of each. They were all local-ish selections. Two from Alvarado Street in Salinas, one from Sac and another from San Carlos. Buy local when you can. Your neighbors need you more than Bezos right now. As I write this review I am sipping on Motor Oil No. 9 from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, CA. It's my first time trying it, I wasn't sure if it would work out or not, but the idea of a stout with something fruity added was intriguing. So how would I describe it? It's like somebody dumped some of their Pineapple Jarritos into a pint of Guinness, then put some heavy cream in there. In other words, awesome. Don't knock it 'till you try it. If I find it again I'll buy it. Palo Alto Fine Wine & Spirits has a lot to offer.

Amazing owner, family owned small business!! I've been going to this liquor store for several years…read morenow on a weekly basis. Tuan, the owner knows his repeat customers by name always has great conversations with people when I'm popping in for my weekly lottery ticket or snack. He always has a smile on his face for everyone even when his business is impacted by the local economy, especially over the last few months. I was very disappointed to see a new ownership sign on his front window when I visited on 7/15/25. The property owner is looking to get more rent and is bringing in a different tenant to manage the liquor store. Tuan has no choice, but to leave the business he's worked so hard for these last few years being the sole employee and working endless hours. It's very sad that property owners are only in it for the extra buck in (my opinion) and don't seem to care about loyal small business. It's a tough economic climate right now for many. Best of luck Tuan, we will miss you & I plan on going there as much as I can over the next two weeks until you vacate on 7/30/25.

A pleasant neighborhood beverages shop with light "convenience-store" grocery selection too. New…read moreowners in last few months. Decent selection of "craft" beers and spirits, including single-malt Scotches and small-batch US whiskies.

This is probably the worst Draeger's there is and is more similar to an Andronico's since they lack…read morethe unique Draeger's housewares section every other Draeger's location has. After hearing the Blackhawk location was closing the honey and I decided while we were in the South Bay to visit the two other locations. I was very surprised to find that outside the Draeger's hummus I love, this location is just like any other supermarket, including multiple rude handmade signs for where to stand for checkout. The service was standoffish, although I did like that this location had picnic benches outside to eat at and a nice sized parking lot. All in all at the end of the day it's between a 3 to 3.4 to me and we likely won't be back.

Okay well every place should be given a second chance in my mind. I was a bit too hard on them the…read morelast time I was in here. So I have gone in in the last month or so, it was much better and looked better and I felt more at home, I have moved my placement of stars with them. I guess I just caught them a few years ago at an off time.

This is one of the few great wine stores that actually has an extensive collections of wines, and…read moreolder vintages that you will never get from Total Wine, BevMo, Draeger or even K&L! They also conduct Master Classes, inviting wine makers from all over the Old and New worlds. These classes are fun and they also pair food with the wines you will be tasting! If you have not been to Artisan, you should take a trip there to check it out!

James recommended and delivered a perfect mix of wine and champagne for my 60 person gathering in…read moreSan Jose, only 5 days prior to the party date. Highly professional and a joy to work with him.

Wow, I haven't been over here in so long, but I was picking up a particular set of beers for my…read morefriend and I decided to walk around and see what else they had when I discovered they had this delicious beer I had over the summer at Gordon Birch in San Jose Japantown! I was highly impressed with their eclectic varieties of cider, as well as these fruit cider beers and a number of different organic liquors, as well as wine and mixers!! Originally, I could not find the beer my friend was able to see on their website that was somehow in the store, but it was not in the refrigerator instead it was on the endcap. He didn't need them cold so it was perfect!! One of the employees found it with ease!! The store was very big and very well organized! I was quickly able to walk down the full aisle of cider beers as well as another part that was import beers and specialty. I guess Amber beers or maybe seasonal beers! There seem to be something for everybody here!! Plus, there was a really close parking spot at the angle of the door, so it was easy for me to get in and out! I will definitely be back for these fruit beers!!

Great friendly service. Always good selection of specialty beer. Although the European beer choices…read moreare getting less.

Stopped by as I was in the area for dinner and wanted to grab some Sancerre-style wine similar to…read morewhat I had in Paris. They had a decent selection I'd say compared to what you can get at Total Wine. The inside was categorized very easily, which made it easy to browse. They had wine and spirits and some beer as well. I'd definitely return to get some more unique wine that you wouldn't be able to get at larger-scale chains/stores. I assume the staff there can also help you if you aren't sure what you're looking for, but I did not ask for any help during my visit.

K&L Wines is hands-down the gold standard for wine shopping in the Bay Area. If you're serious…read moreabout wine -- or even just wine-curious -- this is the place. The selection is unmatched: thoughtfully curated bottles from every major region, plus plenty of small producers you won't stumble upon anywhere else. Whether you're hunting for a weeknight Pinot, a Champagne to impress, or a hard-to-find Bordeaux, they've got it -- and usually at a better price than expected. The staff here is incredibly knowledgeable without being pretentious. They actually listen to what you like and guide you to something that fits your palate and budget. I've learned more from two minutes at their counter than from hours of online "best wine" lists. No gimmicks, no distractions -- just wine, and the people who truly know it. Still the best selection in the Bay Area, and easily a 5-star experience every time.