36 bucks for malort. 15 dollars more expensive than retail. Has it always been this expensive?read more

Needed a specialty liquor could not find elsewhere. Owner was able to get it in stock next day,…read morereasonably priced.

The beer it's delicious in both can and tap, the people are great and the options are many…read more There really isn't much more you could ask from a local beer store. Love they are here.

Beer on Central is an unassuming, but great craft beer store. It is not very big, but it is…read morepacked with a large variety of beers. Brian, the owner was working on the day we stopped in and we asked him some questions about beers and he knew his stuff. This is not only a beer shop, but they serve beer , wine and mixed drinks. If in the area stop in,

Store has been completely redesigned and renovated under New ownership. Has the fresh look and feel…read moreand its very well organized.

Hold off on visiting this location. There is heavy construction going on inside the store -- it…read morelooks promsing as this place totally needed an upgrade. I was unable to exit the front door after the construction team -literally- locked the front door in front of my face, turned their back on me, and walked away. Isn't this a fire hazard to not be able to exit?

I appreciate their great selection of N/A options here, as they routinely have things in stock that…read moreSkokie doesn't have (both in terms of more quantities of items they both carry but Skokie sells out of quickly, and stocking certain items that Skokie doesn't sell at all). But it can be challenging to track down someone to help you find something, as the last time I was here (yesterday) there weren't any sales staff on the floor. I had to go up to a cashier to ask where a particular product was, and then she had to call someone over to help me (he was very nice and found the item for me).

Writing to share my common experience with the asshat manager. I stopped in to ask if I could have…read moretwo bottle boxes. Mind you, there are at least 200 of them out on the floor. The manager says, no, we need them. I explained that I am a longtime customer, have a Binny's card, and I only want two. He refuses. I will take my business elsewhere in the future because of this. I typically spent $300-400 year at Binny's over the past ten years.

We were in the area and saw online they were having their Annual Wine Warehouse sale so we decided…read moreto make a visit. This local liquor store in Skokie has been in business since 1936 offering an great selection of wines and spirits. They also have a small deli offering gourmet food products. Their retail store has a huge selection of spirits and wines. Prices are slightly higher than some "Box" stores but if you sign up to be a CAP member,prices are reduced on some items. Their Warehouse Wine sale was super crowded in a separate warehouse with thousands of cases of wines at reduced prices. They did offer free tastings of many of the wines on sale . If you love wine Schaefers in definitely the place to go when in the Skokie area.

Schaefer's is a great liquor store that really focusses on wine. They have a deli and a great…read moreselection of beers and hard liquor. We recently attended the annual Warehouse Sale. This is an event to mark your calendar for - great deals on wine for all price points. It can get crowded and crazy but you get the chance to try every wine available. Schaefer's has knowledgeable sales staff, competitive prices, and a friendly atmosphere to shop in, no matter your budget!

Had about 45 minutes to kill so I wandered into this little pub on Davis. Nice enough looking place…read morebut not the right music (too "poppy" for the environment). I couldn't make out the beers on tap so I asked the sad sack behind the bar (he didn't welcome me when I sat down) about the beers. He read off the names of the three (of six) I could see so I ordered one. The other three will forever by a mystery. He pours me a 12 oz. "Cold Time" (produced by local brewery Revolution) in a standard (read "dull") mug and places it in front of me. Then he hands me a menu and tells me it's happy hour for 45 more minutes. I ask if the beer he just poured me is the "rotating draft of the month" -- on the happy hour menu for $5. "No," he says (without explanation). So what I want to know is should I have a) just walked out right then and there, b) told him I wanted to change my order, or c) introduced him to the idea that maybe (just maybe) he might have told me about the happy hour special as soon as I sat down like a normal bartender (I bartended through my 20s).

Wow! So good! The complimentary chips & salsa were addictive!! They offer three menus with three…read moredifferent concepts in a super cool old time whiskey bar vibe. The service was fantastic as well! Highly recommend for a night out with friends or a casual date night!

Vinissimo has the best selection of wine, and I've not yet had a wine that has disappointed, the…read moreowner Guy is very knowledgeable about all wine and when I have not known what to buy, he always knocks it out of the park and recommends a great bottle. His monthly wine club too is the best and a great way to discover new wines. We've also attended some of his wine events which have been informative, fun and enjoyable Honestly this wine shop is a gem of a find, and not limited to just wine either, beer and spirits are available too.

No better place to find the right bottle for the right occasion, at the right price. Guy, the…read moreowner, is incredibly knowledgeable and provides great service.

A wonderland! This is what Pier One used to be in it's glory days!…read more I could have spend a mint in here. All the stuff you don't need, but want. Seasonal decor, clothes, fancy soaps and scents. Weird food and snacks from different countries. Booze! Furniture, candy, candles, kitchen stuff - a LOT of good stuff! And liberal discounts for new customers.

We always make a point to stop in here whenever we are in Evanston. I'm so disappointed that there…read moreare no World Markets located by me, but I'll stop in this store any time! I was so excited (and dismayed) that they already have quite a wonderful selection of Christmas ornaments (it's October) and staff were busily setting up seasonal displays with foodstuffs, decor. I'm dismayed because I'm not done with Halloween so I can't be thinking about Christmas yet but everything looks so festive and fun and I must..put...down...the...cute...ornaments...and...walk...away... I'm coming back for you,baby!