Not sure I've ever rated a liquor store before but this one was exceptional! Great selection of…read morealcoholic and non alcoholic beverages - my sober friend was especially happy with the selection. We were from out of town and so were delighted with the great local selection of beverages to choose from, especially ciders. Everything was well organized and easy to find. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and organized. We'd go back!

One of the nearby liquor stores, it does the job but is not often my go to. It is a bit smaller but…read morethey seem to have a good variety and have things stocked. I did feel a bit uncomfortatble last time I was there from a couple customers who interacted with me / said some off things but that is not the stores fault. There is parking spaces which is nice and there seems to be some good deals as well.

Best liquor operations manager in the state, cleanest stores you'll ever see, organized to the…read morebone. Been an customer since it opened, plan to be a customer till the wheels fall off.

Service is great here. We know some of the employees fairly well since they have worked there for…read moreyears now. We enjoy a quick trip to this store just to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and experience!

Over the last couple of years, I have visited Surdyk's less and less (but probably won't stop until…read morethey no longer carry the one wine only they seem to have). Compared with the other two wine stores I frequent (one big box and one independent, both in uptown), it's so much less friendly and the "consultants" seem less knowledgeable than me. The other day, I asked two ostensibly "wine consultants" about the difference between two producers of red Burgundy (at about the same price point), and neither knew. So I didn't buy either (but went uptown to another place where the consultant easily explained between two producers and then suggested an altogether different one, based on my preferences). Today, I did a pickup of my favorite plus some beer, went into the store, and the tall blonde woman was downright abrupt. Really, do better.

This is specifically a review for their coffee and pastry bar. They have a walk up counter for…read morecoffee and also a variety of pastries (pop tarts, scones, etc). They have some of the best iced lattes I have tried in the twin cities! I typically get an iced miel and it is always made perfectly here. Pricing is very reasonable for the area. All of the pastries have always been delicious as well. A quick, easy spot to get coffee that you wouldn't immediately think about.

The reason that I am the first to review this liquor store is probably because of the fear of…read moreretribution that people have. What might happen if I negatively review Gopher? I will never show my face there again so I'm taking the risk. Downright. Scary. It brought me right back to the night I spent in the Cleveland bus station (my own personal scariest place on earth). The people working here all seemed like they would prefer to skin me than to sell me beer. But you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. So we browsed for awhile (thank goodness I was not unchaperoned) and ended up leaving with nothing despite the very heavy weight of obligation to buy SOMETHING under such intense discomfort and scrutiny. Anything to improve the situation! But we chose to flee, for everything in this place was considerably overpriced and there are other liquor stores close by. More importantly they didn't have what we were shopping for. Even if I had been on foot in a blizzard or a flood I would have probably opted for the jaunt to Surdyk's. I don't need my liquor store to be fancy or shiny. It wasn't the lack of either of those qualities that made me turn away, but rather the prices and selection combined with the unwelcome feeling. I prefer to shop local, and I still can since there are a number of other liquor stores close to home. When we were leaving empty-handed we were dismissed with very obvious sneers and a snide "thanks for shopping with us," which absolutely was not mistaken nor meant to be sincere. I am fairly certain that we didn't do anything to warrant such abrasiveness, unless bright yellow coats or '94 Saturns offend them. Would I rather live in a house with snakes in the walls or buy vodka at Gopher Liquor? Would I rather high five a hungry grizzly bear or get a case of PBR on my way home at Gopher? If anyone else has had a positive experience and this was just a very, verrry bad night for them, I beg you to share! The only other experience I've heard of is that of a friend who's boyfriend left her locked in the car the last time they stopped...am I just paranoid?

I can walk to Gopher Liquor in about 60 seconds. Great for convenience and those "oh DAMN it's five…read moreminutes til 10" moments, not so great for my wallet. Their prices are higher than what you'd pay at other places, but they're a tiny business trying to stay afloat. The people that work there are entertaining...it's kind of dingy and smells like cigs and the selection is basic. They have surprisingly high-quality juice though! Always good for people watching and eavesdropping on other customers.

Decent selection, good prices. Staff is helpful to an almost annoying degree. They have a stupid…read moresystem for allocated products though.

I always have a really good experience at this Total Wine location. The staff is usually helpful…read moredepending on who you get, and the selection is great, especially with how much their THC beverage options keep expanding. It is a solid place to stop whether you know exactly what you want or need some guidance, since a lot of the employees are knowledgeable and willing to help. They also do tastings from time to time, which can be fun if you are there with friends. The last time I went, I needed help picking out a tequila and the worker walked me through the basics and gave me a few options. I ended up going with his recommendation and it was a big hit at the party. I also come here specifically for THC drinks since they have a huge variety. Pricing is a little high, but that seems pretty standard everywhere for this kind of stuff, so it is not surprising. I have had a couple moments where workers at the tasting stations came off a bit off putting, but that has been outweighed by the other staff who are much more engaged and helpful. If you are looking for a place with a wide selection and people who can help you choose, this is definitely worth checking out.

Our nearest and go to liquor store for beer, seltzers, wine, liquor, etc. Staff are always friendly…read moreand ready to help! The store is clean, easy to navigate and they seem to keep up with the newer items available. Their prices are at or less than other places. Never had anything not in stock. Check them out for liquor needs!

I'm not normally in this area, but I was running around getting errands done. The parking lot is…read morehuge. I waltzed right into the liquor store a specific mission. I first went to the back wall, which was all coolers for beer. I found what I needed right away. Then headed to the liquor. I was surprised to find a 2 shelf tribute to local spirits! I impressed by this suburb liquor store! I had to get my favorite whiskey (see pics), and head out before I bought more. The lines were getting long, but a second cashier came up right away. This place was pretty big, so they carried a lot of brands and types of alcohol. Stop by if in the area.

Always great staff, and different items for sale, I always leave with more than intended to buy!read more

Friendly, local. The same family has run this store for generations and it is obvious they care for…read moretheir community.

Love Minnesota craft beer and liquor? Ombibulous is da spot! Buy singles of almost any beer in…read morethere and the best guys runnin the shop. Always freindly and knowledgeable.

This is one of the best liquor stores in the twin cities for local beer. Residing in a former gas…read morestation, Ombibilous is easily accessible off Hennepin Ave, welcoming you with it's bright lighted sign. The store has an extensive but well curated variety of local Liquor, Beer, Bitters, Syrups, Ciders and THC drinks. I'm always impressed by their stock of slightly less mainstream beer types/breweries. Definitely a great neighborhood shop and a spot to check out for a gift as well!