Fantastic owner with great service accompanied with unbeatable selections of wines and various liquors. Family owned for two generations.

Pros: great customer service and if you buy in cases some wines are pretty cheap. A reliable place and you can call ahead and check if they have what you want. Cons: not the best selection and some things are overpriced. read more

It is very uncomfortable shopping here. The staff, especially the older man with white hair, follows me around the store, watching me while I pick out my purchase. Today was especially bad. I was approached and followed by two people while I selected my bottle of wine. Very strange! From reading the reviews it seems that they do it to everyone. Not a good tactic to make your customers feel targeted like that. They also are slightly pricier than other shops. I will take my business to the liquor store on east 23rd, their prices are better and no one follows me around. read more

Truly superb selection of wines, super clean, super friendly staff, and reasonable prices for Brooklyn. I also was impressed specifically by the rosè selection and sparkling wines. Wow. This is a wine store not to be missed as summer is quickly approaching and lighter wines are going to the top of my list!! The woman who answered some questions I had was super courteous and patient. I thought it was pretty cool that you can get all your lotto fix in here in this pristinely clean store so you can avoid the local bodegas. Quick pick anyone? Rosè and quick picks all day in Marine Park!!! Lol Ok, well when I am visiting my friend at least! read more

I'm not an expert at Wine or liquor but when it comes to getting a great recommendation, amazing products, unbeatable prices, and trustworthy people, this is the place to go ! I've also known the owners for a while and I can confidently say, some of the best people I've ever meet in my entire life , more than just friends, I consider them family. P.S They have two lovely dogs Luna and Tito read more

Part of what makes a good liquor store is the staff, and this one has the best in the area. They're very knowledgeable, and give great recommendations if you're not quite sure what to choose. My mother has come home quite a few times with a new wine on their suggestion, and the whole family ended up loving it. If you want it or need it regarding alcohol, these guys can find it for you. And if they don't have it, they know who does. And they still need to find a new "U" for their sign, because it's been "LIQ ORS" for years now. read more

I went in to buy plastic wine cups and the cashier asked me for my ID... for the plastic cups. That is all I was buying. I wish I was making this up. read more

This business has an adequate amount of wine to choose from, though it can be a little more costly than other local shops. They try to remedy this by slapping "sale" tags on every item like they're the Costco of wine in order to mislead average consumers that may not know better. In my opinion, this is a scummy and underhanded way of creating the illusion that you're always getting a good/better deal there than you would at any other local shop. If you're looking for honest and genuine reviews of this establishment, look no further than the reviews that have 1 or 2 stars out of 5 on Yelp. Make no mistake, many of the highly rated reviews here about this business are created by the family that owns the business and their friends in order to inflate the positive ratings of this business. This can be easily confirmed by noting the names of the people who are leaving glowing reviews as they are the names of the family members that own the business. I've also noticed other websites with reviews on this establishment are also inflated with positive reviews, either by the family that owns the business, friends of the family, or paid google bots that spam highly rated reviews that all have similar or exact sentences. Platforms where they can control the reviews, like Facebook for example almost exclusively consist of positive reviews. If you're looking for a place to work or shop, I'd likely steer clear from this place. The family that owns this business will likely smile in your face and curse you once you turn your back from what both other customers have said and employees that have worked there have said. read more

My go-to liquor store for my favorite and sometimes hard to find wines Jeff is extremely helpful when selecting from a region I'm not familiar with. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable with their suggestions. Thrilled that they deliver!! read more

Beautiful store, great selection, however there is a shortage of courtesy from the management and owners.

Great selection, huge store, knowledgeable sales people. Best kosher wine prices before Holidays. Also, plenty of hard alcohol choices. Some have complained of profiling. Guess what? I'm white, dress nice and the sales people still follow me throughout the store and ask if they can help me. I don't take it personally. A Turkish owned grocery store on Kings Highway and E 18 does the same thing to me when I walk in with a briefcase from work. A wine store on Avenue P used to follow me around as well. I ignore it. I know small businesses lose 10-20% of their stock to theft so I empathize with them, am glad they're in business, and don't take offense if they want to follow me around. Grow up people! This is NYC. Feel for the shop keeper. Too many closed stores these days with Big Box retailers, mail order and high rent and high min wage killing off the locals. read more

Went by there today. Remember my father shopping there- 60 years ago.... although a bit smaller and further up the block. Once got bitten by their German Shepard guard dog when I was about 5- but a different story. Any way, they have great prices, service and selection.. Worth the trip. They do have signs saying " sales"- but the prices on their sales were about 20- 25% below what I usually pay... Yes seems like "the older white man was following me"- but was trying to help not make someone feel uncomfortable. I only wish it was closer to where I live now. read more

How does one leave a review for a liquor store without sounding like an alcoholic great store, friendly staff, very helpful. Love the variety of products ! read more

Horrible experience. Older Register lady is rude and has 0 customer service. They just want your money and nothing else. Their prices are way to high and you can literally go down the block and save money and get better customer service. read more

If you want to be insulted when you ask a question about wine, then this is your store. I asked Jeff a question that apparently set him off. He was rude and basically berated me. I get that he fancies himself a connoisseur but it is really poor salesmanship to get crazed when a customer asks a perfectly reasonable question. I ended up walking out of the store. I won't be back even though I have shopped there many times over the past 20 years. There are plenty of other liquor stores in this neighborhood that are far more professional and accommodating. The prices here aren't even that good anyway. read more

I came back for another Kosher selection. They have a large section marked "kosher for passover." The staff was quite knowledgeable and helped me pick out one. Beware the staff behind the counter. They are nice enough and ring you up really quick, but they really don't know much beyond that. read more

If it was possible to give less than zero stars I would. I stopped in here on the way to a retirement party and wish I would have gone somewhere else. I wish at the first nasty look I would have walked out and I also wish I would have read the terrible reviews before going in. The owners should be ashamed of the way they treat the public. I can't imagine a situation where I would speak to customers they way they do. I'm so hesitant to leave bad reviews but I just cannot believe how bad my experience at Tops was. The owner and his wife truly need an HR class or some type of sensitivity training. I do, however, commend the cashiers because they not only apologized for the terrible behavior of their bosses but assured me that this wasn't personal, just regular for the both of them but particularly for the wife. And, as a side note, their workers aggressively followed around any black customer who entered the store. I would never step foot in this establishment again. read more

This has got to be one of my favorite liquor stores ever. I have met Jeff twice and he is amazing. He is quite knowledgeable about his products and can give you some fantastic recommendations. The taste bar in the back is awesome. I travel from Queens to this awesome little Sheepshead Bay Treasure. Check them out if you are in the area. read more

I use Yelp to read reviews and don't write reviews but I absolutely must for this store as this review is long overdue. I have shopped here for the very last time today with my family. While the store is nice and has more than enough product to satisfy your needs, I care more about how employees are treated and how employers treat customers. Each time I walked into the store, there was always something unacceptable happening. Either the older gentleman at the cash register is profiling people that come in, particularly African American customers by following them around the store and watching them or an older woman is disrespecting her cashier employees by embarrassing/humiliating them in front of customers for minor petty mistakes or the owner of the store is screaming at the top of his lungs from across the store and cursing at employees (yes, this happens quite often from what I've heard. So much so that customers have walked out during his manbaby tantrum). It's like a circus. The employees that work there are very nice kids, I only wish they knew they were worth more than that disgusting place. I can't imagine what they're going through to feel forced to work there. This is a family owned business that was passed down to people who don't understand how employee and employer relationships work. They don't know that these kids are offering a service for their paycheck. Labor for pay. Instead, they act as if they own these kids and that the employees must obey them like slaves and take the disrespect if they want their minimum wage paychecks. I cannot recommend this place based on principle. Please take the initiative and spend your money elsewhere as well. If you thought about working here, you could do a lot better. This store goes through new cashier employees like no tomorrow; that in itself should be a sign. I also won't be missing the owner's constant talk about his daughter at every given opportunity. Want a nice bottle of wine? Get ready for a story about his daughter. Want to know what the weather is like? Get ready to hear about his daughter. Thinking about becoming an astronaut? Another story about his daughter. read more

If you're a person that loves to get followed around and profiled this is the place for you ! They have such a wide selection of wine (which is the only reason I come back time and time again) but every time I do I feel uncomfortable and just want to get my stuff and get out. My latest visit has to be by far one of the worst experiences I've had here so far. I was meeting up my brother to pick up a bottle of vodka for a party we were going to be attending on the weekend. I told him I would meet him inside since I got a bit sidetracked at work. Right before I walked in I received a text from him which was very upsetting, and I quote "Can you please hurry up. I don't like being profiled". As soon as I walked in I could spot him right away. How? Well there were about 3 employees "stocking shelves" around him and the older gentleman standing maybe 2 feet away staring at him. When I walked towards him he just gave me such an unwelcoming look. I asked my brother if he needed anything else if not let's just get what we need and leave. As I walked towards the vodka section with him I could see from the corner of my eye the older gentleman staring at us as we walked away. We get to the vodka section and look for the one that we needed. About 5 seconds later I turn my head and there he is at the end of the aisle staring us down. At this point I just wanted to get out. I grabbed 2 bottles and walked away, to where he then proceeded to follow us to the register and watch until we left. There were many other people in the store at time which he could have helping, but was so persistent on making sure we didn't steal anything. On a positive note the employes I've encountered on other occasions are sweet and know when to leave you alone when you say " No, thank you" read more

Expensive! Bought Wild Turkey 101 (i liter) for $31.99 w/o tax and Bulliet orange for $36.99. Went to the new liquor store on Nostrand and Ave Y and the Wild Turkey was 23.99 and the Bulliet was $31.99. Big diff. read more

We can't say enough good things about Tops Liquor and Jeffrey Cohen. We bought wine and liquor from Tops for our wedding party for about 220 people. Jeff completely guided us through the order, helping us to order the perfect amount and made sure we didn't run out of anything. His knowledge of wines is unparalleled. He helped us pick out incredible, delicious wines at the perfect price point for our budget. Above all, Jeff and everyone at Tops are super patient and accommodating. No question is too small and no switch is too inconvenient for them to help you with. The store itself is beautifully laid out with lots of great options. We will be using Tops every time we throw a party and we will be going to Tops to stock up for our personal bar. We highly recommend them to everyone. -Taylor Williams & Danny Wolohan read more

Absolutely horrible customer service! Jeff, the owner has no sense of how to teat a customer and actually listen. And this is coming for a customer who leaves 3 block away and USED to shop there regular. That is until his wife (be in a bad mood or whatever) decided to get cute with me instead of being "professional". Of course Jeff is not only refused to listen to one word from the customer, but even insisted that he didn't need the sale and said to leave the store. Needless to say, this is the last time I will ever shop there, in fact, I will make everyone in our building (2569 Ocean Avenue) aware of what happened and will ask them to avoid shopping there. Horrible, horrible, horrible! read more

There are two listings for "Tops" here on Yelp, same address. Not sure why. Anyway, I love this store, I have been coming here since before they expanded, and I am a very satisfied customer. 5 stars. read more

Pretty good selection of Wines, Bourbons & Scotches and they have good hours. However, they used to be far more competitive in their Bourbon pricing. I am finding that they are more expensive on most bottles, sometimes as much as $5-$10 per bottle. That is just too much of a discrepancy for me. I guest I'm going to have to start purchasing my Bourbon elsewhere. read more

Tops used to be my go to place for wine. Even though Jeff has great recommendations the word discount should be erased from there advertising. I recently was in the neighborhood to see a friend and I stop to buy a bottle of wine. One my favorites is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. The average price is 13.99, I have seen it for 11.99, but at Tops 16.99. That is price gauging. On the receipt, they claim regular price 24.99 32% discount. I purchased this exact wine in Brooklyn at Brooklyn Liquors for 12.99 regular price. Beware of the discount deception. read more

Always my go to store when I need something, or looking for something new. I always know if they don't have it, it's gonna be a pain to find but they will still help you find it. They have a great selection on wines anything from affordable to expensive,and if you don't know what to look for the staff is so helpful they will help you find it. Also who can dislike a store that let's you taste it before you buy it! read more

Very helpful staff and extremely neat shopping set up.. Plus, I couldn't believe there was a tasting bar in the back!! I've been a customer for several years (even before they were at their first original location, down the street), and it's so pleasantly surprising that the owners always recognize my husband and I. "Jeff's Picks" are my first look options, but if I'm looking for something different for a holiday, Jeff and his staff are available for great recommendations. Love this place!!!! read more

Not the cheapest place in town, but they have a great wine selection. And you can't go wrong with Jeff's Picks. We're regulars.

Our wedding caterer recommended Jeff for our wedding day. He was such a pleasure to work with. We went in to the shop to taste wine and talk logistics. The tasting was free AND he let us take home the bottles to make sure we liked them! He was always professional, but also so personable. The whole experience made me feel confident and relaxed for the day of the wedding. It's not exactly in my neighborhood, but I will be making the extra trek to shop here. And without a doubt, Jeff will be my go to for our next event! read more

Best & most reasonably priced selection of kosher wines I have found. Regrettably the store's ownership is not Shomer Shabbos & also sells too many non-kosher products including mescal with a dead worm in the bottle (!), but again, you won't find better kosher wine deals anywhere in New York unless a merchant deliberately cuts their prices substantially just to get your business. Some of the male staff members are fairly knowledgeable in wine. read more

Jeff is always helpful and has an extensive knowledge of wines. Every wine Jeff has recommended to me has been excellent .I recommend this store for its great prices on wines and Jeff's great service . read more

I've been to tops a few times. Great selection of wine! Jeff and Merrie are the best!

Joining Brian S. below, this also my first Yelp review, but I just had to write this considering the absolutely disgusting experience we had. Went buy holiday wines for our party, nice selection, bought over $260 worth, and when we asked to wrap 1 bottle of champagne we were informed it would cost $1 extra. My wife mentioned to the female manager/owner that it seemed wrong and in response woman said and I quote "when I buy a $1000 pair of Loubitons I have to pay to get them wrapped too at Neiman Marcus." What a jerk, kindest word I can find. So lady, take your $1000 Loubitons and your disgusting attitude and stick them where the sun don't shine. It's not the charge for wrapping, it's your nasty, fire back at the customer mindset that is intolerable. That $1 for wrapping was the last dollar I or anyone I ever talk to about buying wine will spend at your crap store. I'd rather pay twice the price at a place where at least they know how to treat people (BTW, she was also publicly berating the staff). Also, prices are not so great, some were way above Brooklyn Liqours at Costco, try there instead, or anywhere else. read more

This is my first Yelp review ever. I just had to write something. Please read this, it is a pretty good story of a sad miserable man. I cannot believe I am even doing this right now or even taking the time to explain myself but the world should know what a sorry rude prick Jeff (the owner) is. I am a school teacher who works with children of special needs and after school I coach a track team for kids in East-Flatbush. After both jobs I went food shopping for my son's birthday party. When I was shopping my wife texted me to get a bottle of wine. I went to Tops (the place I now used to go to) and being that I had a long day and wanted to rush home I went straight to the back of the store to see what cold magnums of white wine were in the fridge. I b-lined it back there and a nice gray haired gentleman that I have seen many times (because I did frequent this wine store) asked me if I needed help, I said no, like I always do. I prefer to look for wine by myself. I did not like the wine selection in the fridge and quickly looked at the wines on the shelf. A man named Jeff asked me if I needed help. I said no. I went to see what wines were on sale at another part of the store and Jeff approached me again and said, "Well, do you need help? If you don't then you are obviously here for the wrong reasons, my apologizes if you are not." Let's get this straight, he did not say 'my apologizes' in an apologetic manner. Jeff continued to stare at me and pace around me in circles. I was a bit bewildered and said, "Did you really just say that aloud? Did you accuse me of trying to steal?" Jeff basically told me that I had crazy looking eyes, that he did want to have a conversation with me and was done with it. I just wanted a bottle wine. I asked who was the manager and he said he was the owner. All the while he just paced around like some type of dog senselessly looking back and forth. He added, "better yet, why don't you just leave." I walked out of there absolutely confused and will never ever step foot in the place again. read more

Worst place ever!!!! Owner is so rude and unprofessional and bad selection of wines. Save your time go to another store( there are a lot of them on ave u) read more

the staff is very helpful and they have a great selection (especially Kosher). I have had nothing but positive experiences at this store. And their prices are very competitive read more

Went to Tops for the first time to purchase a bottle of scotch as a gift. I had done my research and came with the name and picture of the bottle. A nice younger man came over to me as soon as I came in and asked me if I needed any help. I showed him the information on the bottle I was looking for and he referred me to an older man. They didn't have what I was looking for, which was okay, I was fine with picking something else. However, I asked this man if he had anything comparable to the scotch I was looking for and his answer, I swear I quote, "I don't know, I don't drink scotch"... REALLY? I'm looking to buy a bottle of alcohol that's going to cost me over $100 and that's your answer? I guess he made all the money he needs and doesn't care about customer service anymore. To add to that the cashier was not exactly welcoming. She was glaring at me from the second I walked in, and when I brought the bottle I did select over to the register I said hello and she barely glanced at me demanded I give her my ID, and proceeded to stand there staring until another girl scanned my ID card. Now that I'm thinking about it, I really wish I didn't purchase anything in that place. I'm only going for the two stars (instead of one) because the worker who initially approached me was very nice, and the girl who scanned my ID was nice as well. If it wasn't for them this would be an easy 1 star review. My parents buy a lot of wine there and now that I've shopped there myself I cannot see why. I mean, this is a liquor store there isn't much they need to do to in terms of customer service, it's not like their products are made by them. Smile, be friendly, know something about your stock - and if you don't personally know it have someone or something available to help you. read more

Great place for kosher wine. The older fellow really knows his stuff and has always made great recommendations based on my descriptions and price range. read more

Incredible customer service! And a very homey environment. The staff was very welcoming and Jeff was available for as long as I needed with assistance and gave me great recommendations. I've been there just a few times and Jeff remembered me and what I got the last time I was there .. This place is awesome !! read more