“A great little place to buy hard to find liquor. The dude at the counter was cool.
Pro tip... if you're looking for non alcoholic options, look at the bottom shelf, shamefully buy it and quietly leave while the real drinker buy a case of beer, tequila, and the ingredients for a pickle back.”
“This is the best of convenience stores by far. They're open 7 days a week, they close at midnight on Friday and Saturday. For the other 5 days they close at 11pm. This store has everything from AAA batteries to zucchini. They've got a good selection of cigars and a good selection of hard liquor too. All the staff are friendly and can tell you exactly where a product is that you want to buy (if they have it in stock) right down to the inch!! This store gets 2 thumbs up from me.”
“My favorite store in town with lots of organic items including a well curated selection of natural wines, cider, pet-nats etc. we stocked up on pasta, nuts, honey, brownie mix etc. would have gotten the fresh sour dough & milk in glass bottles, but we were leaving next day.”
“What a wonderful place, especially Albert amazing person. He made it extremely quick and enjoyable experience each and every time I went. Well over 50 times thank you Albert hope to see you next time I visit up the mountain.”
“Large selection. Long history in Big Bear.Groceries. Wine. Hard stuff. Beer. Camp gear. Sodas. Candy. Cleaning supplies. More.A well stocked SoCal Liquor/Convenience Store.”
“Exceptional. The attendant, who I believe to be the owner, was very kind, offering suggestions on how to buy a great bourbon at a very good price.
If you are in Big Bear Lake, I don't think you will find a better price and, if you find something at a better price, you certainly won't find as much friendliness and kindness in the service.”
“Best Market on the mountain-Friendly service, clean appearance, and they have the best snacks! If you’re wanting to impress your kids grab the viral TikTok candy and icecream ( ask the cashier where they are!)
Don’t forget ice for your cocktails. Enjoy!”
“I stopped by to purchase our office pool Lottery tickets instead of buying them at a big corporate supermarket. The cashier was very nice and friendly while she handled my multiple transactions for Super Lotto. The store seems to get their regular local customers as the cashier seemed to know everyone coming in.”
“Booze run for Superbowl, I recently stopped by Stater Bros. Markets and had such a great experience that I felt it deserved a proper shoutout. From the moment I walked in, the store felt clean, organized, and well-stocked. You can tell right away that they take pride in keeping everything looking sharp and easy to navigate.
What really stood out to me, though, was the employees. It’s not every day you go into a grocery store and feel like the staff genuinely wants to help—but that’s exactly what you get here. Every employee I came across was friendly, approachable, and more than willing to go the extra mile. Whether it was helping me find an item, answering questions, or just offering a quick greeting, they made the whole shopping experience feel welcoming instead of rushed or stressful.
The checkout process was just as smooth. The cashiers were efficient but still took the time to be personable, which is something that seems rare these days. It didn’t feel like I was just another customer in line—it felt like they actually cared about making sure I had a good experience.
On top of that, the selection is solid across the board. Fresh produce, quality meats, and all the everyday essentials are easy to find, and everything looked fresh and well-maintained. It’s one of those stores where you can come in for a few things and end up getting everything you need without having to run somewhere else.
Overall, this Stater Bros. Markets location really stands out because of the people working there. Great customer service makes all the difference, and they absolutely deliver. If you’re looking for a grocery store where the staff is helpful, the store is clean, and the experience is consistently positive, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.”