San Tomas Liquor

0.2 mi

Came across this place when searching for distributors of Ocho Extra Anejo tequila. Grizzly…read moreSpirits has a really amazing world class selection of tequila and mezcal. They have a more complete and curated selection of premium imported brands such as Volan, G4, Adictivo and Ocho than much bigger stores like Total Wine and BevMo. They actually do a lot of online business, so this storefront acts as something of a showroom. Their owners are extremely knowledgable about what they carry and what they are waiting on to restock. They mentioned that they took over an older liquor store named JP Liquors, which is a completely different business from theirs. It now resembles a library-like gallery of premium spirits from the floor to the ceiling! In addition to their tequila and mezcal, they also carry bourbon and whiskey. I picked up a bottle of Yamazaki 12 for a good price. Most surprisingly, they have the infamous Empirical Spirits Doritos liqueur in stock. Empirical sold out of it for awhile and had a waiting list for their new batches. If you're looking for a rare bottle, chances are that these guys can help you find it for a fair price. It is a real gem if you are a fan of tequilas and mezcal.

Always friendly and have a good stock of most things but unfortunately I have found that like today…read morethey often close early, just an FYi.

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This is my go-to Bevmo! I always receive such wonderful and warm service from the entire team,…read moreincluding Lisa and Erik! Highly recommend this spot to get your drink of choice

I am writing to share a serious concern about my experience at BevMo!, particularly regarding the…read moreconduct of Miss Clementina. As a delivery driver, time and efficiency are critical to my work. During my visit, I experienced unnecessary delays that directly impacted my ability to complete my delivery on time. Items were difficult to locate, and instead of receiving helpful assistance, the process felt intentionally slowed down. It created the impression that items were being withheld or not clearly made accessible, which forced me to spend excessive time searching. This kind of delay can negatively affect delivery performance metrics, lead to penalties, and ultimately impact income. Whether intentional or not, this type of experience is unacceptable for delivery drivers who rely on cooperation from store staff to do their jobs effectively. There needs to be a greater level of professionalism, urgency, and support when assisting drivers. I strongly encourage management to review this situation and ensure that delivery drivers are treated with respect and efficiency moving forward.

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Bobby's Liquor

First of all no prices on the merchandise, they were not welcoming, when I ask for price they were…read morefeeling lazy and do nothing with their job but watch tv. I'm Never gonna go here again

I was here to get snacks and some lotto tickets. Service was quick! I was in and out within a few…read moreminutes. This is the place that has whatever you need to bring to a party. From cute tiny 1 shot bottles to full size.

My 6 yr anniversary with my bf .desided to treat ourselfs to this delisious Champaign to celebrate .

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One of three aisles. Lots of choices!

C&D Liquors

Love this little store. There are a few laundry/home basics that cost you much m9re than Walmart…read morefor the large size, but in a pinch?? It'll work. Tons of liquor and wine...not big on beers or ice creams....kind of a bummer, but that's ok. Gil is super sweet, and Sandhu is the friendly guy at night time. And they're really nice to my pup, lucy, too!

Customer service was terrible. Was impolite and rude as I was trying to purchase. Made me extremely…read morefrustrated and was very angry at how he talked to me

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Santa Clara Liquors

I've been here twice (so far) during a 6-day stay. The same person was working. He's friendly,…read morekind, and efficient. They have a wide selection of beers, lots of great craft brands, but I was looking for a bourbon cocktail and found the Gold Bar Whiskey "The Golden Joe". The guy behind the counter is a big fan of this one, he told me how good it was BOTH times I visited!

Always friendly great selection and open till 12 even on weekdays . Very good selection of craft…read morebeer spirits and wine.

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Lucky Liquors

The best of store Customer service, friendly, and they…read morecarry on the item that I want.

5 stars! You're automatically greeted by the owner and her small dog. The owner was very friendly…read moreand sweet. They had a large variety of liquor. I was also able to find all my favorite snacks and soft drinks like soda, energy drinks, waters and much more. The store is on the smaller side so I recommend you go one person at a time or in smaller groups.

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(1 review)

1.1 mi

I went here while I was in the area to pick up a Lotto. The prize was a billion and a half and why…read morenot...I know it is silly but it is still worth the fun. The lady working here was super nice.

From the owner: Top Liquor and Convenience store in the Arearead more

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Short Stop Food & Liquor

New owners are great! They are nice and friendly and have cleaned up the place. They increased…read moretheir liquor selection and have a good craft beer selection. Owners take your request seriously if you ask them to bring in one of your favorites.

If I could put zero stars I would . Lived in Santa Clara my whole life , been coming to the laundry…read moreMat that's next door . I've had expired regular drinks almost every time I purchase a drink , they don't usually open at there set time . I've tried turning in lottery tickets at 9am and have been told that they don't want to give me the cash because it's too early in the morning .

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Gateway Food & Liquor

Stopped by for a case of beer and had a great first experience. Cashier was super friendly and made…read moresure I got what I needed. Great selection. Great service. Will definitely be coming back.

Ryan is a great cashier excellent customer service Ryan is a great cashier. Excellent customer…read moreservice.

Locked and loaded for the holidays!

New goodies! If the picture is up, that means we still have it as of 11-20-18

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Mann, is a knowledgeable, joy to deal with!

Academic Coffee

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! matcha so yummy and high quality and allie was so cute and sweetread more

Cute little coffee spot infront of valley fair! I love love their matcha it tastes so good and not…read moreoverly sweet. It's small but there inside and outside seating if you want to study or do work. Ive gotten it with oat milk so my drink comes out to be 8.50. It's definitely on the pricier side. Also parking can be tricky since they have limited spots behind the shop. I would recommend parking on the street or crossing over from valley fair!

Small interior, very limited indoor seating, but lots of outdoor seating. Great for pups!

Dirty Chai & Melon Matcha

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Indoor seating area with a lot of nice natural light and views to the park beside the shop

Molly Tea

Love the Jasmine Citrus!! The manager Lanny and the employees there are very nice as well :)read more

Love the workers they r so nice :)) Their service is super…read morefast and love the quality of the tea!!

Pistachio Jasmine coconut

Premium jasmine matcha

Jasmine matcha

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Croissante

When we're in the area, this is our go to stop for pastries! Everything tastes as good as it looks!…read moreDuring this visit my son ordered a triple chocolate croissant and I got a ham & cheese croissant with a banana latte! These were perfect snacks for a park day, along with an hour bike ride! The service was great & although there was a line (thankfully not out the door this time), the wait wasn't too long and the workers work very efficiently & smoothly! There is tons of parking & again- the pastries are on point- not too buttery and they're flaky & moist! Will definitely be back!

3.5 stars! Look, it…read moretastes good. If that's all you need to know, definitely check it out. They're good with flavor. Unfortunately the quality seems inconsistent. Pastries and breads are often not uniform in size. Pastries that come out smaller or torn, damaged still get selected to be sold to customers instead of seen as a quality defect and pulled. In comparison to premium bakeries in SF, Palo Alto, or even Los Gatos, this was disappointing. I would think it would be better to pull the one or two pastries in that tray. Heck, even Paris Baguette would pull whole trays if it didn't fit their quality standard. (But I don't know if that's still true haha.) Given its premium pricing of $8-15 a pastry, I would expect all the qualities that would justify it. They are a step above bakeries who have frozen products, but do not hit the level of premium in quality of pastry. The prices they had in the beginning were fair, but with the recent increase along with those issues, I'm sad to rate it lower.

French onion soup- too salty

Indoor dining option

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French Toast

Sulbing

Service: kiosk is only for take out, so order with the cashier at the front for fine in. Quick and…read moreeasy where you put in your order and get a number. There are screens around the restaurant that displays all the numbers that have been called, which is a nice touch. Ambiance: spacious place with plenty of tables and seating. Tables are easy to move and merge if you have larger groups. There were outlets along the walls and free wifi with purchase, so studying/working here is easy. Food: - Injeolmi toast: 4/5. friend ordered it to share. I never had it before, so didn't know what to expect. It reminded me of a sweet pizza (in a good way!). Took me a bit to grow accustomed to the taste, but once I did I couldn't stop nibbling it. - Black sesame latte: 2/5. Tasted very watered down and bland. Spoke with others who also got various drinks and they would not recommend, either. Definitely more of a food spot Tldr: great spot to socialize and work. Skip the drinks, order the food!

Sulbing is a pretty solid spot for bingsoo, though I don't think it'll be my go-to. It's tucked…read moreinto one of those plazas lining El Camino Real, and the parking is pretty limited. Not only does it get really busy after work hours, many parking spots are reserved for other businesses. It's also usually crowded inside, making snagging a seat a bit hard. It's a popular spot, and I can see why--the menu features many different bingsoo options alongside other desserts, and they're all very beautiful and cute. There's also free WiFi and bathroom access. I will note that they don't seem particularly diligent about cleaning up between customers. You pick your own seats, and when I finally found a table, there was food residue visible on the tabletop. Their prices are a little higher than some other spots in SJ (ranging from ~$13 to $19 pre-tax), and I don't think the quality of the bingsoo is noticeably better to justify the price. I tried a pricier one (the premium strawberry), and found it to be quite good, but not $20 good. Plus, some aspects seem designed more for pictures than for eating. The little cheesecake slice is a bit hard because it's cold and difficult to eat with the shaved ice. That said, their bingsoo does taste good! The fruit tasted fresh and sweet, and the portion was enough for me to share with my partner. I wish the condensed milk was provided on the side instead of already poured on top, but I didn't mind the amount they gave. I may not be back immediately in the future, but I wouldn't mind visiting again. I would probably stick to the lower-priced options myself, though. If you visit, do keep in mind that it's usually really busy--your order probably will take a minute, and whether that's worth it or not is up to you.

Mango cheese sulbing

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Mochi Toast

Rocko's Ice Cream Tacos

Women-owned & operated

Eco-friendly

They have a good variety of ice cream flavors to choose from! I believe they use Straus as their…read morebase so the quality is there. I chose to do a DIY regular taco with s'mores ice cream, peanut butter dip, and oreo toppings. The flavors mixed so well together! None of it was overpowering the other, so you're able to enjoy each bite and not feel overloaded by the end. They freeze dry the taco as well so it doesn't melt right away once it hits your hands. This is the perfect place to grab a sweet treat on any occasion! BIG heads up though, it can get extremely busy especially on a weekend (was here on a Sunday evening). I think we went on a day where they might've been short a few people, but we did wait over an hour for our order. From my observations there is a process for the tacos. They have to mold the ice cream in, then keep it in the freezer for a few minutes for it to hold its shape, and customize it after. If you're willing to wait that long for ice cream then I'd say this place is definitely worth it.

there wasnt much of a wait when we went and our tacos came out fairly fast. there were a lot of…read moreoptions and they also had vegan options too. few seating inside but enough to finish the taco and dip. i got the dubai chocolate ice cream + milk chocolate dip + pistachio, it was pretty good and surprisingly kind of filling. i couldnt taste much of the ice cream flavor bc it was overpowered by the chocolate dip so i would probably try it without the dip next time. a positive experience overall and im glad i tried it!!

Regular size split taco (mint chip + cookies n cream) dipped in milk choco & sprinkles + almonds

Ice cream tacos

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The OG Taco: Vanilla w/ milk chocolate, almonds | $6

Matcha Cafe Maiko

I was visiting the West Field with my brothers family. I usually go to another dessert place to eat…read moresomething cool in a cone, but I walked by this place instead. I have had it once before in The City, so I was curious to try it again. There was quite a line, but it moved really fast. And the service was rather exceptional. Vanilla and Matcha Swirl: The flavors worked well with each other. The vanilla was subtle, but the matcha was very distinct. I enjoy the flavor of matcha, so I had no issue with it. However, I can see some people wanting it to be a bit more tame. Still, I enjoyed the cool treat and the cone was a perfect amount for me. Overall, I can see myself coming back here and probably trying their other stuff, such as the drinks.

Saw they had a stall in the mall decided to try. The girl working the stall seemed annoyed I walked…read moreup even though i was the only one there. Another employee was talking to her on the side of the stall and I felt I interrupted their conversation by trying to order. Got a large double matcha latte with soy milk. I forgot to ask for it half sweet, although the other cafe Maikos I've been to automatically came half sweet. I will say the matcha was incredibly sweet and I could not enjoy this matcha. Plus the matcha had a lot of chunks in it, wasn't whisked well. I literally had to throw the drink away after a few sips. I really did not want to since it was almost $9 but I could not keep drinking it. So sad it went to waste.

Clockwise from left: 2X Lychee-Yuzu Mix Soft-Serve, Matcha Soft-Serve, Adzuki Sundae

Matcha Latte Float

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Matcha latte

MoDo Hawaii

My daughter woke up craving mochi donuts…read more Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Friendly service! The yums were ready in less than 5min. We got half a dozen of nearly all the flavors and they did not disappoint. Ube, black sesame, cookies n cream, matcha, glazed, and dark chocolate (tasted more like milk chocolate though). Soft, chewy, warm, and the glaze was the perfect amount of sweetness for the Asian palate, which is to say: NOT TOO SWEET; the highest compliment, of course. They also have poke here, which I may try next time. And while you're waiting for the glaze dipper to do their magic, there is a fun 10-second buzzer game to try your luck for a freebie mochi!!! We did not win. 9.84 seconds was our best attempt. :( but our mochi cheered us up :)

My company catered MoDo Hawaii for the week, and I was excited to finally give them a try. I…read moreordered the Shoyu Poke Bowl along with the Churro Mochi Donut. While there wasn't an option to customize the poke bowl with additional toppings like some other poke places offer, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of salmon. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the bowl. To finish off the meal, I had the Churro Mochi Donut, and it did not disappoint. It had a crispy exterior with a soft, chewy mochi center, coated with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. It was the perfect sweet treat after the savory poke bowl. Overall, the meal was satisfying, the portions were generous, and I would happily order from MoDo Hawaii again whenever I'm craving fresh poke and a delicious dessert.

7/15/24 FYI

Mochi donuts

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Tencha (Matcha) Latte

Crepes Bistro

I just went to the Crepe Bistro for the second time and I really enjoyed myself…read more The first time there were six of us so the owner kindly set up a table for all of us outside. We tried all of the different flavors of savory crêpes and they were all wonderful so it was difficult to choose what to eat on my second visit, but I went with the Mexican lamb one. Also had an excellent moist blueberry muffin. Most of the things that they prepare can be done gluten free, which is a plus. They also sell olive oil from their farm in Jordan. There is a huge parking lot in back so parking is never a problem. There are really nice photos and paintings on the wall to peruse while you're waiting for the food.

Tried their Mexican Birria Crepe. Good serving portion…read more Crepe itself was good. The meat was a combo of beef and lamb. The meat had a pretty mild flavor by itself but together with the mozzarella cheese, onions, cilantro all wrapped in the crepe; it works. There's a slight spicy kick, too. It came with a side of sour cream, which added another layer of flavor. The sourness of the sour cream highlights the beef flavor. One order is enough for two people. Nice art work on the walls. Simple dining area. Food took about 15 minutes.

Cross section of the crepe

Inside

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Mexican Birria Crepe. There are four pieces on one order

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ELLYN M.

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51

4

12 years ago

I put a review on here last week and it somehow vanished. Just wanted to let people know that the older couple who run this joint are super rude!!!..Everytime I go here I leave here in a very bad mood!!!!. Try another liquor store as there are plenty around which will leave you leaving happy... not depressed!!!!!!..By the way ive gone here at least 20 times before I realized the damage they were doing to my personality. read more

Ben W.

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16 years ago

A clean store, but as fas as customer service goes, I think that the owner is incapable of smiling or actually being friendly. If you don't mind a service without a smile, with the occassional rudeness, then this is the place for you. read more

Eagle E.

17

3

0

12 years ago

We have been coming here for years, not anymore! Indian male jerk-off, very rude too my daughter. His wife stole my wife's $100.00 lotto ticket! Cant believe she would do that to us. We will never come back again! read more

Susan D.

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2

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6 years ago

They person behind the counter was rude, there were people in there with no masks on and it looked like urine on the floor.

Bryan P.

216

15

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15 years ago

Decent prices all around

San Tomas Liquor - beer_and_wine - Updated August 2026

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