(Shopped 05/10/20 SU, 05/11/20 MO @ 1:00pm and many times before): I was on a mission to raise my spirits with some champagne and liquor!
My bartending skills erupted during this current living in the time of COVID-19 aka "Novel Coronavirus", so I found myself at Mission Wine & Spirits South Glendale location in search of a specific champagne and some liquor to restock the bar. I frequented their North Glendale and Sherman Oaks locations, respectively, but they had the one item I clamored for which tied into a James Bond movie marathon I was having to pass the time. Obviously, I was a fan of the aforementioned locations, so would there be anything different about this one!?
PURCHASE
1l Cointreau ($39.99): This French orange-flavored liqueur was a staple in my bar and desperately needed another bottle for some tasty cocktails such as cosmopolitans and margaritas - "a votre sante" https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=H3ENBOum6eWI8fyMEAyWcg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
1l Hiram Walker Melon Liqueur ($13.99): Another staple of my bar, I simply couldn't get enough of this liqueur in order to make one of my favorite cocktails - Melon Ball and Midori Sour!
750ml Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne ($52.95): The brand of champagne the title character preferred, I needed a bottle to drink while I concluded a "James Bond" movie marathon that culminated with the most current movie in the franchise, "Spectre". My first time drinking any Bollinger champagne, this was a nice effervescent drink paired with seafood and vegetables https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-hreOgpYC79HWSTn0Ahr0w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
750ml Campari ($29.99): Yet another staple in my bar great for making simple and refreshing cocktails such as the Americano and Negroni - saluti!
SERVICE
Due to the mandated social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 during Coronavirus 2020, they required worn face masks, limited shoppers, or online delivery orders. The limited staff was courteous, helpful, and efficient when I was checking out. Before COVID-19, the staff was just as wonderful. Always expected nothing less than excellent from these folks!
PARKING (FREE)
I parked in their medium private parking lot. Otherwise, there was plenty of free street parking along the main drag of Glendale Ave. and all surrounding streets (check all posted signs) - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A mini warehouse of sorts with numerous aisles clearly marked filled top-to-bottom with an assortment of libations along with a wall-length cooler section stocked with a ton of craft beers and anything else that needed to be chilled, and lastly a separate high-end champagne and wine section with temperature control. Behind the checkout counter were various other goodies I felt simply had no space or particular place to be out on the floor. Plenty of natural light came through the large glass windows while simple electric ceiling lights filled the rest. There were no TVs, but music played in the background to get your groove on.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
Mission Wine & Spirits on Glendale Ave. in Glendale was just amazing as the other two locations I've shopped at and of course would shop at again. I'd say it was larger than their other Glendale location and the same as their Sherman Oaks location. This location truly had every type of alcohol and liquor you needed, and I'm sure if you couldn't find something they would be able to order it for you. Their prices were always extremely competitive and usually the lowest in town. Again, the service was second-to-none. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $151.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more