“Jerry, at the meat counter, cut some very nice steaks for me; he was very helpful. Imelda at checkout was friendly and efficient. Everyone from the deli to the bakery and the cashier were friendly and very helpful.”
“Probably the best wine market in town. Very wide selection, correctly priced. What stands out, though, is Nhoa’s and his colleague competence in suggesting the best wine in relation to your budget and intended pairing. Definitely recommended!”
“we are new to the area and decided to give this shop a try. we walked in and it already looked legit...we immediately saw an excellent selection of European and domestic wines at all price points. the man and woman working in there, who I think are the owners, were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and we left with a selection of very interesting wines that they helped us select. they said that they also do tastings and wine dinners so we signed up for their mailing list and are excited to attend some of them in the future. highly recommended.”
“So we were on vacation and on our way to Santa Barbara to attend a family venue . On our way we stopped here and what a place to just take in the morning . Gracias ,?? we enjoyed our experience great customer service .”
“this place has been my a stop after work for years , the staff always treat me like friends and family and the store is always clean and well stoked . 5 stars for excellent liquor selection as well.”
“Fantastic wine shop featuring a wide variety of wines at reasonable prices. The owner has an encyclopedic knowledge of the wines she carries and can make some good recommendations. Don't let the ambiance fool you, this is a serious shop. Parking is in the back.”
“WOW, just WOW. Mesa Liquor is the little store that COULD! Not only do they have seemingly every possible kind of liquor you might ever need, but they also have some beautiful high-end, hard to find liquors like the sipping tequilas I've bought there this year.
BUT, a store with an astoundingly great inventory is nothing without staff that understands the product.
Rabi is THAT guy. A legit connoisseur who can guide you to discover some truly fine adult beverages. I love being able to talk to someone who has tasted some of the finest flavors and can speak––not from a sales point––but from the perspective of listening to and accurately and deciphering MY tastes.
Yes, Mesa Liquor has become THE place for me and I hope to know Rabi a long, long time. ??”
“We were on vacation in Santa Barbara, and a friend asked us if we could bring some beer when we came over to visit.This little neighborhood market has a huge selection of all kinds of beer. And a good wine selection and a pretty good selection of spirits. It was also very clean and had friendly service.”
“I love World Market. I go there for the wine and candles, both have an excellent selection to choose from. I miss the scented votive candles that they use to carry, but they do have small scented candles in glass containers that are excellent. Their inventory is so much fun, esp if you have time to browse. Only hiccup was the gal that checked me out. Slightly short of really rude.”
“Just met the owners/family at the Santa Barbara Roar and Pour. By far the best table at the event and the friendliest! They also had the best wines out of everyone there. I will definitely be heading to there shop for more wine.”
“I live in Boston and wanted to send a mixed case of wine to some friends in Santa Barbara. I called Jason out of the blue and he put together a fantastic mixed case and arranged for it to be delivered. These guys have a fascinating selection of wines, deep personal knowledge and a real service attitude. If I lived nearby I would be there every week.”
Open 24 hours
1236 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara
Liquor Stores
“They have a pretty unique selection of liquors and beer. A lot of them are not found elsewhere in SB. They also have a delicious menu in the back. Food is quickly prepared and affordable.”
“Stumbled upon this super cute cafe off Santa Clause Ln in Carpinteria and was super impressed with not only the menu selection, but the freshness and taste of everything I tried! Will definitely be back!”
“Love going to this store. Family run business to help out the Santa Barbara community. Nice place to stop by for a cold drink or hot coffee. Owner is very nice. He's also single and good looking so ladies make sure to stop by”
“Fathi is awesome. Genuinely, it's been a pleasure to have met and built a relationship with him. Great conversations and stories can be had there, along with a wide variety of your "grab and go" convenience needs on the Westside of Santa Barbara. The early bird DOES NOT catch the written here though!”
“Basic but convenient little store. They don't make 'em like this anymore. I know that Talevi's recently moved to the building next door from their prior location, but walking in is something of a time warp to a simpler era. It's very old school inside which I enjoy - but is kept very clean and organized. I've found Talevi's to have a good selection of booze, especially craft beer. I enjoy the beer area tucked away into a back corner of the shop. This place also has your standard snacks and merchandise as well, and I've never found their shelves to be empty or unorganized. The staff are all very friendly, especially the owner. Customer service at mom-n-pop convenience stores can be a hit or a miss, so it's rather refreshing to see that this place cares about the customer. It's reasons like this that make me want to come back here again.”
“The Waterfront Snack Shack is one of those places you may not give a lot of thought to, but this Gem of a Business is something Special!Richard and his wife Dolly own this Family run Boat Launch Institution. Now that Summer is Kicking off they've Enlisted the well paid help: their Grandsons Dash and Jack .Richard is a Korean War Veteran, as a fellow Veteran we are Kindered spirits. Spending time chatting I sometimes help deploy the Flags. The Snack Shack Hot Dog is World Famous with locals, Visitors, and Celebraties. Their pictures adorn the the walls throughout the building. Next time you're in the area stop by and say Hi, grab a drink, Snack,and maybe the Hot Dog! Take a seat at the picnic table and watch the World go by! Happy Summer Santa Barbara Ronnie S”
“Always friendly, good place to pick up a quick drink or snack. There are always people coming and going. Very busy place. Usually plenty of parking, but sometimes the parking lot can get full. You just never know. I go here all the time for lottery tickets, and NO I haven't won!”
“Good place to pick up some beers, good selection of spirits.. they know their stuff. Lottery tickets, ect .. a small Mexican kitchen in the back. Didn't try it.. tacos, burritos, meat market.. maybe next time. Don't go to 7-11... go to Kim's.. support small businesses!”
“love this little market, the cashiers are always kind and helpful and there’s a great selection of stuff for it being so small. they seemingly have anything you need in a pinch: quick snacks, ice cream, lots of drinks, peanut butter, cereal, canned goods, even paper towels and toilet paper!”
“Such a fantastic selection of cheeses and great customer service! I am definitely not a cheese expert however the manager who served me was very helpful and really spent the time with me to figure out what I liked. I will definitely return for more yummy cheese!!”
“Crown liquors is a great spot for a wide variety of alcohol beverages with affordable prices ranging from beers to hard liquor with an endless supply.Numerous amounts of cigarettes with name brand and off brand if you prefer.Customer service is very professional, always greeting you at the door, at the counter when ready to pay, once before departing very polite and always smiling.The cleanliness of the store is unbeatable, I couldn't ask for anything more, smells fresh, counters and other areas are always disinfected along with all the windows and door handles, everything is in order from the different variations of chips, soda, coffee, juice and many other of your favorite snacks of choice.One thing I love about this place is everytime I walk in, the atmosphere is amazing, I feel comfortable that I can find anything that I am craving such as my coca cola, and when I can't find what I'm looking for witch is not very often, I simply ask the clerk and they walk over and guide me to where this specific item is, if you are looking for something like this then Crown Liquor is your only choice.Crown Liquor is my number one store for all my necessities.”
“Very nice place clean nice atmosphere people are very friendly and helpful they got good sense of humor there's mainly one guy Sam he may be from another country but very fun to be around and helpful I would go there”
“(Translated by Google) Everything you were looking for I find it well clean and everything organized! and the owner very friendly(Original)Todo lo que buscó lo encuentro bien limpio y organizado todo¡! y el propietario muy amable”
“Decent place. A bit too many undercover cops lurking in the lot passing as pedestrians... Problem is they look so nervous... As green as you are.. lighten up u guys... And Y'all look the same deer in the headlights look of , "I'm just an ordinary bistandard" y'all got the same police edition headphones with a hedonistic dressing schedule too, And that makes macy's look like bloomingdales.. and your to chicken to look anybody in their eyes.. y'all stupid. And shouldn't be paid a dime girlscouts!!”
“Stay safe, and always remain as vigilant as possible, you guys may benefit from hidden cameras inside random-looking objects for some extra "blindspot" coverage might be of some use for you guys;Plus you guys might even save money on”
“Excellent customer service. Claudia and the other super pretty girl are so polite and nice. Also there are a couple nice young gents. Everyone is polite and attentive. The car wash is a good deal too. But the self serve fresh ground coffee with refillable mug is a $1. Get the mug. Best cheap coffee in California. Only thing I would improve: Better fresh cream options (bagged milk dispenser maybe)? and if the car washes were $1-2 less I would get them more often. I like their build a 6 pack selection.”
“My go to spot for suds after an unnecessary complaint from Presidio Market.. and my French press coffee tastes better.. plus I found out he was putting milk in the half and half container.. didn't have to kick me out of the store.. I kicked myself out.. PeAce”
Open 24 hours
101 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara
Liquor Stores
“Great station and service but BRING BACK the free car wash that is decided by just the Make OR the Model, NOT BOTH. And not just some of the time, every week! Please and thank you.”
“I live in Carpinteria, work in Santa Barbara. I pass by this place all the time but just recently stopped in to buy some Tequila and mixers. Holy Cow the bottle shop has such an incredible selection and the prices are right on par! The clerk Angelique was most friendly and helpful when I asked for advice on which spirits to purchase. I am definitely stopping by here more often and would recommend to friends/fam.”