super kind and generous owner! Great restaurant and bar around the corner with cozy atmosphere and urbane hip menu & great drinks. Thanks

Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT overlook this GEM in Brookside! Underdog Wine Co is fairly new to the neighborhood. Fairly small, we skipped by a few times, boy we didn't know what we were missing. After seeing it in business for a number of months, we finally stopped in... so happy we did! Love their weekly 6-for-$60. Always a great deal, have always enjoyed their selections. We aren't huge wine club people but we've maintained this one for sure. We enjoy the monthly selections and usually end up arguing at who gets the last glass! The best part is the special attention to details the owner can assist you in finding... if you want a certain / specific wine, he is more than accommodating and helpful. I feel it important to call it out and remind folks, this is a locally owned and operated business in the heart of our delightful neighborhood. Appreciate it for what it is and SUPPORT LOCAL. Give the owners the credit for what they are providing us... a lovely spot in the heart of our neighborhood where we can procure some lovely wines. Ryan - you've done well, Sir! Congrats on keeping small business alive in our community! read more

We love this place! Wonderfully curated selection of finer wines and whiskeys. The owners are deeply knowledgeable and will help you find what you're looking for. We regularly order in our faves to keep on hand at home. They also have great wine pairing classes and you can have a small gathering in their lower level area. It's just a great spot to gather with good friends. Highly recommend. read more

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This delightful treasure trove is deliciously packed from head to to toe with a well organized assortment of liquid adult refreshments. As described to me, by the ever helpful owner, bolder, full bodied wines are at the front of the store, and get progressively lighter towards the rear of the store. There are 3 different levels of shelves in the side walls, each shelf has it's own price point. The higher the shelf, the lower the price range. So...decide your price range/ shelf level, and then move to either the front or the back of the store to determine the body of your wine. There is a tag displayed below each wine, to aid in your selecting the perfect wine for your picky palate. The tag lays out the 1) Varietal, 2) Aroma, 3) Palate, 4) Body, and 5) Finish. There is a special shelving unit designated to "6 for $60"; a combination of any 6 bottles for $60. For those of you that are bargain hunting. There is a central unit stocked with an assortment of liquors for those who prefer a stiffer libation, and If beer is what you desire then you're in luck, there is an area consigned to the brew. No matter what you seek, the Underdog has made every effort to please in a way that just makes sense. read more

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Underdog Wine Co. opened this week in Crestwood Shops next to Cafe Europa. The store offers a big selection in a small space. It may be less than 600 square feet, but that didn't deter owner Ryan Sciara from filling it with more than 400 bottles of wine. Walk past the fresh flowers and tastefully arranged rows of Riesling and Rosè and you'll find a fine selection of craft beer, spirits and gourmet chocolate. Although the space is small, it's well organized and comfortable. And the shop's size has other advantages, too, because there's help nearby if you need it. Ryan's expert opinion is always just a few feet away. For example, I wanted to know a good "springtime wine" so Ryan and his friend Pete helped me pick a delicious Rèserve de la Saurine Rosè. Underdog's selection is unique, and provides plenty of affordable options for all types of budgets. Chocolate-lovers will appreciate the delicious varieties offered at Underdog - including one of my local favorites, Askinosie Chocolate, in addition to Patric, Olive & Sinclair (pictured above) and Parliament Chocolate. Underdog Wine Co. is open Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. read more

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Probably the biggest ripoff I've been to. Don't have any special alcohols that grocery stores don't have. They have all of the same stuff as grocery stores just 5-10$ more. They sell maraschino cherries that are 5$ at any store for 28$. Ridiculous read more

Very helpful customer service and excellent knowledgeable and super helpful staff. Can't find specific wine you're looking for? Just ask. They will certainly find the perfect wine for your specific palate. read more

This is actually for the other location on Gillham Hill rd, but couldn't find it in yelp. We did a private wine tasting for 6 people ($30 per person) last weekend at the shop. It was a great experience to the point where I actually am writing a review for the first time here. Chad was our host and did an excellent job choosing the wines based on my email and teaching us about them. I did it as a surprise for my husband who is very into wines and he even was able to learn a lot. Not only that but he choose wines that were affordable and when we liked one would describe several other similar wines we could try. We were there for several hours (we did have 5 full bottles of wine and plenty of great cheese) and it was an amazing way to spend the afternoon. Hands down would do again and think overall this is a great store. read more

Thank you very much for the good suggestion and your 6 for $60 deal. These were some great wines. Friendly service and very pleasantly calm atmosphere. read more

I live in the neighborhood and have tried to converse with the owner who is never friendly nor helpful the two times I've gone to his store. I don't get it. read more

Why is this store perfect for me? 1. I love wine. 2. No really, I love wine. 3. I don't have much wine knowledge, but appreciate bite-sized learning opportunities 4. Sometimes I can be a cheapskate. Underdog Wine Co is about the tiniest little wine shop I've ever seen, and through organization, organization, and more organization, the owner has brilliantly structured his space to make the most of every inch: First, the store as a whole is organized like a wine list: Look left when you walk through the door and you'll see sparkling wines. As you go around the room, you'll see whites, roses and reds, progressively growing more bold within each category. Second, starting from the top shelf and going down, prices are organized by price. The entire top shelf is $15 or under, with each lower rung hitting a slightly higher price point. Third, every single bottle of wine has been handpicked by the shop's incredibly knowledgeable owner and he has provided handy informational cards. It's great that you can read up on tasting notes for any bottle you get. Typically I find myself selecting wines based on the label, so it makes me feel better making these decisions based on flavor profiles. I suggest snapping a quick photo of the cards for bottles purchased and using them as handy references. Drinking + Learning = awesome! There are a lot of other reasons to like this place, from the friendly ownership to the small but well curated collection of hard liquor to the dangerously tasty selection of artisanal chocolate bars. If I could, I'd give this place all the stars, but since I only have 5 to give, that'll have to do. read more

Charming off the charts! This little hallway of a shop is bursting at the seams on weekends. Is it the custom built wood displays? Is it the location just south of the Plaza? Is it the creative and varied selections? Is it because it is locally owned? It is all of things, but here's the most important thing- owner, Ryan Sciara and his passion for wine. More importantly Ryan has a passion for sharing his knowledge. He takes pretension away and replaces it with wonder and excitement. Just go already. read more

Went for the bubbly tasting. Had a blast! Loved the staff and the pours. The bottles on the shelf show very discerning buying - impressive! This place is small but mighty! read more

Very special wine shop. Well-rounded selection and price points. Both locations offer similar selection and helpful people. Chad was especially helpful with suggestions to round out my case. We were able to buy a wine that isn't available in most stores. This is a wine shop to be that go to place for your wine buying experience. read more

Extraordinary customer service! I was in a pinch and Chris went above and beyond to help me secure wine in a short period of time. I am truly appreciative and it is amazing to know there are good humans in the world! If you are in KC and love wine, then you must go to Underdog Wine Co.!! read more

What a great shop for all your needs - including great advice from the friendly owner. Don't be fooled by the "wine" reference in the name, Underdog carries just about everything you'd need + more. Having just moved to the neighborhood, it was great to go to a shop where I automatically felt like a part of the community. Beyond the warm atmosphere and conversation, the store's selection exceeds many similar retailers in much larger cities. Simply put, they succeed in making every shelf count. Every bottle has a story and a reason for being there. If you don't believe me, go and explore for yourself. They also have some weekly events, samplings, and a monthly wine/spirit club! Be sure to swing by when you're in the Brookside/Crestwood area. This shop is simply on a different level compared to the local competition. I look forward to learning more with every visit, and surprising friends with new discoveries from their shelves. read more

Live out of town and wanted to send some wine to a friend who lives close to this shop. Ross was so helpful, personal, and super quick to deliver! Great shop and from what i can tell over the phone, wide selection! read more

Great selection but wine tasting is only on Thursday. Disappointed. He made no attempt to converse with us even though we were the only two people in the store. read more

Best damn lil wine shop there ever was! Great selection at every price point that you won't find just anywhere! Good whiskey too! Get on the email list! Can't miss deals on that too! read more

I really liked this small, but well organized wine shop. I truly appreciate how the wines were organized, because it was simple to follow. They also had very unique and fancy hard liquors in the middle of the shop. The descriptive cards for each type of wine is thorough but not super crazy detailed so you can't understand it. I would love to go back when they do a tasting or have an event. read more

This is a super compact place full of nice wine choices, along with some spirits and a handful of beers. Prices range from daily drinking choices to special occasion purchases. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. read more

Ryan and his crew are awesome and really know their wines. Underdog is a really cool boutique, high(er) end liquor store with an incredible selection of wines, whiskeys, champagnes, and beers that were new to me. He really helped me out with some Christmas gifts and I'm excited to come back to try some of the small batch bourbons he has in stock. read more

I only buy wine from Underdog now. Ryan offers a really thorough variety at many different price points. You can pick up a fantastic $12 bottle and you can pick up a fantastic(ker) $50 bottle. Each wine is accompanied by a comprehensive description. He also doesn't stock anything he wouldn't drink (or is it recommend?) himself. It's narrow, and often crowded at the free Thursday tastings, but a shop like this deserves to be crowded. I've also called in ahead of time, told him what I'm making for dinner or for a party, and he'll pull a couple of bottles for me. He carries my all-time favorite wine and stocks several favorite California wineries. I always find what I'm looking for. read more

Arrogant and condescending. When I said "I loved this one wine, here's a pic" the owner said "I am not a fan" and just stared at me. A suggestion for the owner: don't insult your customers' taste even if we aren't as worldly as you. I almost walked out but was late for an event and needed a bottle. Won't be going back. read more

I found Underdog Wine Co to be unreliable and lacking the slightest customer service. I received a gift of monthly wine shipment. Underdog never sent the wine my relative prepaid for unless I called at least once and sometimes several times. They never once apologized for failure to send the wines and sometimes didn't even return my calls. When they failed to send the last few shipments, I called again and they abruptly told me that they had discontinued the monthly wine club and that they weren't going to send the wine my family had already paid for. I'm sure my relatives would be appalled if they knew their gift was so poorly handled. read more

Underdog--not expected to win against the Big Dogs but with so much promise and possibilities! That's what anyone will find at Underdog Wine Co.--a whole lot of promise earnestly delivered and wine, spirits and chocolate with so many possibilities. If you are a wine extraordinaire or a rookie you'll gain a new perspective (AND a new bottle..) on select bottles of wine and whiskey that help keep YOU interesting! Ryan's is all about continually learning and his selection include the lesser known producers--the Underdogs--of wine and spirits. Diamonds in the rough. Stop by this cozy, neighborhood shop--and never stop rooting for the Underdog! read more