With six locations in Illinois and three locations in Missouri, Friar Tuck is a chain selling…read more'wine, spirits, and beverages' in the central Illinois/St Louis region, headquartered in Springfield. We stopped into the Edwardsville location for a quick visit, picking up a bottle of red (from Australia) and a bottle of white (from New Zealand), along with some other stuff. I really liked how the wine sections were organized with large ceiling signs, allowing us to focus on specific types and then narrow it down by price and ratings. Checkout was a snap, with friendly, helpful cashiers.

Great selection of items! You truly will find something you'll love in every category. The store is…read moreextremely organized so it's easy to find what you are looking for and the customer service is great. They have a large parking lot so it's easy to get in and out.

One of the best smaller wine stores I've run across, coast to coast. Well curated selection,…read moreknowledgable and patient folks there to help you out... And best of all you can pick a bottle, sit at the bar, and for (I think) a $6 corkage fee, have them serve it to you there. They also have some selections by the glass. You can order outside food for delivery there, and Cleveland-Heath (quite excellent in their own right) is literally next door. Still, might be fun if Bin 51 had a few snacks available... or perhaps even a cheese/meat/cracker tray... That notwithstanding, the wine selection is robust for a store of its size, and well thought out... and you can drink it there for much less dough than you'd pay for a bottle of the same stuff at a restaurant. Go for it!

One of my coworkers has been telling me about this shop/bar for years and I finally had a chance to…read morestop by and do a wine tasting recently. They had 2 sessions for the wine tasting - the first hour was with the winemaker and after that, people were free to stop in to do the tasting at the own pace. It's a small space, so with people lingering after the first tasting, things were pretty cozy, but we found a spot to squeeze in at the bar. The bartender was very nice and got us through the tasting quickly. I would definitely come back to do another tasting again sometime or just order a glass of wine a la carte! Also a great place to stop if you need to pick up a bottle of wine for a party!

This is a hidden gem in Collinsville. Looks like they focus more on wine and whiskey but…read moredefinitely found some really good craft beer. Staff was very friendly. They sell single cans which is very nice. Cheers!

Bourbon tasting was great. Thanks Dean's Liquor. We samples several of the Penelope line and putted…read morefor Pappys. Good time.

To be honest, I was not impressed. I walked out without buying anything and that is unusual for me…read morewho has a fully stocked bar at home. I thought the variety of liquor was poor and leaned towards the lower end of quality and price point. With that being said, my local grocer beats them on price. I was not impressed with the mixers, garnishes and bar accessories, too. However, they did have an extensive selection of beer and the prices were good. For me, a cocktail snob, I'll make the drive to Edwardsville or Saint Louis for a better liquor store.

Way over priced terrible service certain liquors are seven to $15 overpriced some of the wine us 3…read moreto 5 dollars overpriced and say they have the best prices in town

I love this store. It is so worth the drive from my home in Godfrey…read more The produce department, just blows my mind. The variety and freshness of all the vegetables and fruits is huge. I can find unique items that you do not see at other grocers. I am wanting to eat healthier this year and this department is helping me achieve that goal. Another department that I enjoy is the, Deli and Prepared Foods. I have ordered from the prepared foods department for many of my parties. It makes life so much easier and everyone loves the appetizers. The butcher/meat department is as impressive as the produce. Also, the Dierbergs label is just as good as a name brand and it helps you save money on your total bill. If you're a drinker, the liquor department is a mini liquor store located inside a grocery store. The variety of wine and beer is huge. If you over drink and do something stupid, you can use Dierbergs florist to help get yourself out of trouble. The staff on the floor are helpful when I cannot find what I am looking for and the cashiers are friendly and move the lines quickly. Reminder: The store is in Edwardsville, so take your own bags, otherwise you'll be paying 10¢ a bag.

"Stick to the knitting" is the phrase that comes to mind. I believe it's a chapter title in an old…read morebook by Peters & Waterman called "In Search of Excellence." It summarizes their advice to businesses that have diversified so much that they've diminished the value they once provided in their most basic services. Here's why the phrase comes to mind in reference to D-Edwardsville. Years ago when it opened, it became my first-choice grocer, a moderately expensive but close-to-home alternative to specialty grocers in St. Louis. We could find nearly everything we really needed there, including gluten-free items. I was particularly happy that the fish counter offered fresh and previously frozen items that were as good as those I picked up 30 - 40 miles away. In recent months, I've been less enthused to shop at D-Edwardsville. Whereas the traffic flow of the east end used to draw attention of the shopper toward produce, deli, fish, and meat, now attention is drawn just as much toward the prominent placement of an expanded and generally high-priced wine-liquor section. The produce selection rarely seems as good as Schnuck's or Walmart. And the fish counter that I used to love is now a place I avoid, especially after some bad fish purchased during the yearend holidays. So bad that citrus juice and even alcohol rinse (with sake) could not save it. I imagine Edwardsville grocery competition is stiff these days, and D has a difficult challenge retaining market share and making a profit. I sympathize with the dilemma, but from my perspective, more alcohol or a phone app with coupons won't make much of a difference. In my opinion, flawed as it may be, I'll be muttering quietly as I roll my cart out the door, "Stick to the knitting.

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

Always friendly here! If indeed help finding something they don't hesitate and love their app for…read moredeals. They aren't crazy busy when I go which is nice. They do samples sometimes. This location is right next to Aldis. If you need to hit multiple stores it's convenient. Large parking space.

Total Wine is essentially a liquor warehouse, with a large selection of both mainstream and lesser…read moreknown, more unique alcoholic (and some non-alcoholic) products. Their prices are generally competitive, augmented by further promotional discounts via the store app, points earned thru their loyalty program, and special prices in-store on the end cap displays. Staff are usually friendly and helpful. Their inventory is decently well-organized into various categories (e.g., all wines in the same area and grouped by type and/or region, vodkas together, craft beers together, etc). If I go in wanting some bourbon without a particular brand in mind, this is very helpful. Where I occasionally run into trouble is when I go in looking for a particular brand. I can usually find the category well enough, but spend many minutes trying to find the brand I came in for. Overall, though...I recommend for the vast selection, pricing and helpful staff.

Admittedly, I stopped in after hitting up Total Wine down the street, as I ventured from downtown…read moreSTL. I wanted a specific rum that they have at the large City warehouse. Alas, it was not at this location. That said, the selection on other things is decent but it's a lot of 'one bottle only'. The store itself is a bit dated, like the liquor store you had to go to with grandma as a kid. I dunno, I'm indifferent on it. The liquor I had just bought down the street was $9 more here but I don't generally find that to be the case at Randall's.

This place is your one stop shop for beer and booze! They have a lot of great beers and liquor from…read moreall over the globe. If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask and the friendly help will do their best to stock your brand. My only wish is for a larger cold section of beer.

Ever since the new owners purchased DK's, it has gone downhill rapidly. Today I tried to buy…read morechicken tenders and the people at the deli could not understand the difference between bone and chicken and the chicken tenders that they have on their menu. Twice my grandson came out with bone in chicken even though one time I had him on the phone on speaker telling them I wanted chicken tenders. They should just close this place and start over again.

They have a small selection of groceries which are fine for to run out and get something. I've had…read moretheir fresh food that they prepare and no good. The first time I had the brisket it was burnt the second time I had the slab of ribs and they weren't cooked enough. They were still hard and you couldn't chew them so I wasted money and two different dinners.