“This place is Gucci! Not only do they have a wonderful selection, but they also have a well organized establishment. From the sought-after European beers, to the unique selection of wine, to the hand curated selection of spirits, Giselle does a fantastic job of keeping a super selection. Customer service was on point and friendly with genuine smiles that care. I will be shopping exclusively from here on out.”
“My fav place to wine shop. You don't need to know everything about wine to shop here. They can help you find something you'll love and the prices are competitive with grocery stores that are less quality.”
“Just inquired about some interesting wine at Meritage--they sought it out, and ordered some for me. They are a full service wine shop, staffed with very knowledgeable and friendly folks. This shop has close ties with many top winemakers in the U.S. and Europe, and often have wines that are hard to find anywhere else. Have been a customer for--um--decades. They even delivered wine during the Covid shutdown--true lifesavers! Have attended a number of their wine tasting events, and have learned much about my favorite bev from them.”
“You know... I fit a stereotype where I usually get watched and or not get good service in stores... But Holiday Wine Cellar's employees are always cordial, polite and very knowledgeable! I went there for stouts because I knew they'd have a selection unlike anywhere in North County! I was not wrong. I spent at least 30 minutes looking at the different options.Left with a white chocolate dipped pretzel stout!!! If you're looking for anything out of the ordinary or anything special, go here man!!!!!!”
“Recently found this gem and can’t stop coming back! I’m amazed by the huge selection and variety of products. Truly a one stop shop! From the exotic snacks and energy drinks, to the HUGE selection of wine, this place is where it’s at. They also have (literally) everything needed in a pinch; deodorant, cutlery, birthday cards and stationary, tools. You name it, they have it. Also can’t miss the friendly faces up front and all the vapes, wraps, glass, and lotto behind the counter!”
“Don't sleep on this gem! I have catered and have been in the paying side of the biz. There quality and service is outstanding! Highly recommend for family dinner - when you want to take a night off.”
“Owner is a great guy, very helpful and definitely cares about his customers. I recommend him and his business to anyone. Store has a great assortment of products, and if it doesn't have what your looking for the owner will do his best to get it for you.”
“The store is under new ownership and the improvements are incredible! The shelves are now loaded with the absolute best quality (often highly allocated) wines from around the world. They also have a huge selection of half bottles, spirits, dessert wines, as well as some older vintages. I attended a cabernet tasting and all of the wines were thoughtfully selected and very good. Also, the wines I purchases were below the lowest price I could find anywhere on the internet. The new ownership definitely warrants another visit.”
10AM - 8PM
960 S Coast Hwy 101 #108, Encinitas
Liquor Stores
“Very lovely store with a plethora of wine from around the world. There are several wines I was told that were non sulfuric organic. Wish I knew which ones those were. The store did have cookbooks and other small goods and snacks. Curious to know what does the sun do to the wine when it is sitting exposed to the sun? Does it turn and change the wine composition?”
“The selection is overwhelming! They have what you are looking for. If they don't, you can wait a few days, and they will get it. They do have samples of specials. The staff is helpful. Prices are pretty good, depending on what it is. Big bottles are where the prices start to shine here.”
“I love the fresh squeezed orange juice matins that you can operate yourself. It tastes so much better than typical bottled orange juice so I highly recommend trying it out! They have multiple sizes of bottles as well as pre bottled juice.”
“Decent store in a challenged area. Prices are a big high but Escondido PD often hangs out in this lot via all the other stuff going on in the area so it's safe.”
“Ooh so so yummy good. The sandwich was delicious I went with the club and I also grabbed a bag of these Nicki Minaj chips which I do NOT recommend. But the sandwich was great and we walked over to benches that overlooked the Pier which was so nice and this dog there named Brûlée was wanting a bite of this sandwich sooooo bad !!!! Goes to show it was a good sandwich. The guys working were super nice and friendly. It's really close to some nice beaches that you can walk over to and see so many pups !! It was really nice !”
“Great customer service and amazing deli and endless choices in their specialty depts. When purchasing a cut of meat or seafood the professionals behing the counter will guide you and even explain cooking instructions if you need! Famous for their Cardiff Krack (Tri tip), you can also purchase a cooked or uncooked roast or a sandwich to go.❤️ Seaside Market!”
“A great store. Has been for years and they just keep adding little touches to make it that much more attractive for the consumer. Drop in for a wash, some gas, some booze, a cigar and some Mexican takeout. Dicks”
“Service! Very well organized and when I bought 4 Ritter Sport corn flake chocolate bars next time in the store 30 days later the proprietor tells me the moment I walk through he has lots of Ritter Sport CORNFLAKE chocolate bars on the shelf. That is a good memory.”
“Amazing staff at this location. Alanna and Masan went above and beyond to help us figure out a coupon issue. They made sure other customers were not impacted by opening another line. The store is clean and it has a good selection of international foods. It was a very pleasant experience to shop there.”
“This is my go-to place for wine values. The selection is far better than Costco and some of the prices are competitive. Their free membership entitles you to discounts. If you've not checked this place out in the past, you really should.”
8AM - 11PM
149 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach
Liquor Stores
“The best store. they have big collection of fine liquor bottles and also some good wine,Beer cave is amazing!Best thing about this place is all the guys who works there.”
“This store has a huge selection of wine, spirits, beer, and snacks. It's is genuinely an amazing selection to choose from, stocked floor to ceiling. Every time, the staff has been friendly and helpful when I needed help locating something in the store.On the inside of the store, it's very organized, clean, and well lit. There is a large refrigerated section to pick up cold craft beer. They have beer by the bottle, can, large and small packs.lot of the selection is local to San Diego. They also carry unconventional alcohol like Sake, which is hard to find at other stores. Aside from the drinks, they have a lot of the last-minute things you would need for a party. There is also non alcoholic beverages, sodas, and a great selection of water to choose from.There is a large parking lot with wheelchair accessible parking located to the right of the front entrance. There is also a ramp up to the front. The lot can get busy depending on the time of day, but there is enough parking that you can always find something.This is a great spot to stop by if you have multiple errands to run. There are many lunch spots nearby, a gas station, and a Starbucks as well. It is very convenient for a one-stop shopping experience.”
“There are all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and food resca lottery and tequila and for school there are also parking lots for everyone, for the elderly and the people who serve you are good people”
“Fantastic Deli Sandwiches and Salads. Made with love, care and best quality ingredients. We had the Turkey Club, Pastrami Reuben and Three Cheese Veggie, each excellent. Will make this a stop on all of our ways in and out of San Diego.Great liquor selection and always super helpful.”
“Amazing Liqueur store.
I bought wines as valentine gift with the store gentleman advices, and It's been a very wonderful memory.
Thank you so much!”
“Had to pop in here quickly on the way somewhere and parking lot pretty full. However the prices were competitive and good array of items. Helpful team here as well.”
“I love Total wine & More. I got a really great coupon because I signed up for the emails. So I bought some Karl Strauss Red trolley which is my favorite beer. Also got some wine, and it was delivered curbside to my car because I had my dog with me. The girl who delivered it was in love with my dog lol. Very nice place!”
“On a day cruise down the coast, stopped in this delightful place for lunch. The food (sandwich) was out of this world delicious! The focaccia- like bread added amazing taste and texture. The ingredients were fresh and portions generous. Service was highly attentive and atmosphere was casual, relaxed, and inviting.”
“I remember this store being an Alpha Beta in the 70's, thus being, it's old and small, lacking the modern conveniences you find today in most supermarkets. There is no deli, bakery, fresh cut fruit. I shop here often and find most of the employees nice and friendly, and some that completely lack personality. The meat department is excellent, can't say the same for the seafood.”
“This liquor store saved my ass! My dam dogs chewed up my charger for my I-phone. I knew that some liquor stores sell chargers. So I went on Yelp, and entered liquor stores in North County. And a list of stores came up. Well Liquor Stop was the first store that I called, and the man who answered said, yes we have the charger that you're looking for. I was so happy!! Thank you "Liquor Stop"”
“Has a wonderful whiskey and tequila selection. While some bottles are marked up secondary prices, there are hidden, underrated gems. There are discontinued bottles and old releases at good prices that cannot be found at your total wine. If you like to collect and try interesting spirits, definitely come by this location.”