I normally stop here when I go to my favorite Mexican restaurant to pick up beer…read more Super friendly store with a large selection of beer and wine. They also have a nice selection of snacks and nonalcoholic drinks as well. In the back they have some video gaming machines.

Great selection of beer and wine. Super friendly new owners. Always very welcoming. Sometimes they…read morehave tastings!

Just before Thanksgiving I was trudging home after work and passed by the store a few minutes…read morebefore closing time. I spotted a sign for glögg being sold and thought of someone special who loves it. I popped in and tried to be quick about my purchase so they could continue closing, but in my haste I left my ID case with my credit cards on the counter, not quite in sight of the register clerk. It was a couple days later that I actually realized my ID case was gone (as I much more often use mobile pay). In a panic, I retraced my steps over the weekend. When I got to their shop and asked about my case, they immediately presented it to me right at the counter. They had even gone out of their way to find me on Facebook, though I hadn't spotted their message until after retrieving my case; and they had apparently considered dropping the case off at a nearby clinic since they noticed I had a card there, and they would have my contact info. Very thoughtful and clever! So this isn't about the shop's products (though the glögg was a big hit and I bought a few more bottles) - I think that shopkeepers who actually go out of their way to try to return important/sensitive items to their owners, rather than just dropping it into a lost and found behind the counter to be forgotten, is a business that I want to continue supporting - luckily I live just down the street now (unfortunately my ID hadn't been updated yet!).

This neighborhood provider of liquor has everything but adequate parking. A huge wine selection,…read moreand always some great varieties on sale. Staff can assist you in your strange requests and tastes as they are very knowledgeable. Bee1r selection is well thought out if not super huge. Complete menu of common and exotic spirits and liquors. You really can find it here, for a good price.

Rude! The original owners were rude since 1981! But these new guys take the cake. Dang. No more…read morefifty cent barware either I guess. Also that one guy does not know his inventory!

Out of business? Their # is "disconnected - no longer in…read moreservice" and they randomly canceled an order I placed w/o any explanation or contacting me. I got a message to call them but could not. ????

Love the store, the owner, and the employees they're all great! Also, their selection of snacks and…read morebeverages are great!

Admittedly, I felt like a straight-up alcoholic walking into a place called 'Houston Liquor &…read moreFoods.' I flashed back to college days of long drives to 'wet' counties, shifty looks, side-eyes from the clerks, and brown paper bags filled with Boones Farm and/or Cisco. But, when in Rome and without wine for a party, ya do what ya have to do. Plus, I should have realized that I was in North Center not... non-North Center. There's a reason why folks want to live in this neighborhood -- stuff's nice! At first glance, the spot is your requisite licka sto' -- complete with a selection of brightly colored, HFCS juices. Daddy like. But, after some digging into the wine selection... what's this? First, a selection. As in, choices. Real choices. In classy-looking bottles. Secondly, the wine selection is BROKEN INTO COUNTRIES! You heard me right: this small, neighborhood liquor store has a wine section that's broken into regions. Maybe it was the shock from my lowered expectations, but I was really impressed. I was not at all expecting to make this kind of find. To further sweeten the pot, the wine was priced at licka sto' prices. So, I was able to buy a fairly decent tempranillo that left a nice wad of green in my wallet. Who knew? Even the licka sto's in North Center are nice! Movin' on uuuppp....

I posted on Google, but might as well post on Yelp!…read more Amazing, just amazing. I was looking to pick up some beer since I was going to a byob restaurant down the street and Google let me to bottles & cans. This shop reminds me of a beer shop in Syracuse, NY and it brought back so many good memories. I picked up a 4 pack from the fridge. If you aren't looking for cold beer, it looks like you can break the cans off if you wanted to create your own pack. Staff was very nice. So much beer, cider, wine and other stuff!

Really nice and helpful owner. Incredible selection beyond just the standards. Merchandising is…read morestraightforward without being overwhelming. A must stop when in the neighborhood.

The service here was amazing. Sam was a very nice and helpful person. He had some wine to sample…read moreand me and my friends I enjoyed all of them. I've never left review for a place ever but this liquor store really stood out to me! I definitely recommend to anyone!

Great service and choices. I like shopping at a local shop also. Owners are great and friendly.read more

When I get off the train and don't want to hassle w/ getting my beer and liquor this is the spot…read more Usual liquor store prices and right under the El (next to a taco stand too so bonus points!). I was so excited that this was one of the few stores in Chicago that began carrying Shiner Bock when it came to the city! and at a reasonable price too. The only thing I hate is that you have to spend over $10 to pay with a credit card which when I buy a 6 pack of Summer Ale doesn't work out, so fine...through in a small bottle of Captain Morgan...no wait...at that price might as well go up to the larger one, more worth the money. Dammit! I've been had again!! Only down sides are - this place is fully of sweaty disgusting Cubs fans on game day for hours before and after. But that's life in Wrigleyville! And the guy that works here has zero personality. None. You say 'hi, how's it going?' you barely get a grunt if anything. One time he asked me how I was doing and I about fell on the floor. Since then, nothing...but it's right there under the El and if I'm feeling lazy and ride to Addison instead of taking a nice walk from Belmont (stopping at Gold Crown Liquors on this walk) then this is the place for me!

Best liquor store in Chicago!! The selection is amazing and the staff is so helpful and kind. John…read moreis the best, so happy I had the chance to meet him during my trip. Will for sure return when in the area!!

A unique bar / liquor store hybrid! The tap room gives off a European / old school hollywood vibes…read more While the liquor store gives an old school vintage feel. I had a draft beer (PBR) and a well tequila shot (Quervo) for incredible value. Very crispy PBR! They have AMI , Pool , Slots and multiple TV's. This place is packed with regulars! Service was great. Ella has a great personality and provided great service! Instagram : @Divebarboyz for full review

I've only been in here a few times, but I have enjoyed the vibe. It is especially fun to sit at the…read morewindow that faces Lawrence and Pulaski for excellent people-watching. It's a rather basic Chicago bar with drink selections and prices one would expect for a place of this size. It's certainly a "regulars'" bar, but we always feel welcome. We laughed at ourselves this summer for finally figuring out the significance of the "L&P" moniker! I guess we had just never devoted much thought to it!