“Underrated business. Unique & cozy decor with a homey vibe. Variety of talented musical groups on weekends & open mic Thursday is always fun. Honest & reasonably priced drinks, bikes, & service.
Great customers & owners.”
“Wife and I were looking to try something new and we recently heard that they make all kind of sandwiches here, it’s not just a deli like you’d expect. Went there for dinner, I had the Italian sub and she has the caprese sandwich. Both were out of this world. The woman working there was so kind and talkative with us. Really the best experience you can hope to have when trying a new place. We will be back for Friday night sandwiches in the future!”
“Great store with a wide selection and a clean, organized layout. The staff was friendly and helpful when answering questions and recommending options. Prices were reasonable, and checkout was quick. Definitely a convenient place to stop if you’re looking for good variety and good service.”
“I love the products and prices, but the self checkout is a major pain point that I’m sure store ownership is also upset with. I’ve never had a good experience with them and it was so bad today that I just grabbed all my stuff I had already scanned and just brought it over to an employee checkout line. It doesn’t save me time, and it isn’t saving the store resources when employees have to frequently fix them.”
“I’m always popping in here to try out some new bourbon on the wall. Prices are very fair, plenty of space to sit and enjoy a drink. Whoever is behind the bar is knowledgeable about the products. And if you have the chance to attend an event, go.
The alcohol and beer selection on the shelves are plentiful too, you’ll find what you’re looking for!”
“This is a large store with a big selection of spirits. However, the wine selection is not as extensive as might be assumed given the floor space. The staff are excellent.”
“Best store in Elgin, they have perfect selection for beer and top notch product collection in taquilla and bourbon whiskey. Environment is so friendly. Boni is the best guy. If you ask him something he always helps and get your product in week.
Best go to liquor store in town .worth to spend here”
“Selection is great, prices are good. Only downside is in order to get the secret Buffalo Trace shipments you have to be some sort of Binny royalty. I’m changing my score due to actually getting some allocated BT.”
“Best liquor store around! They have a variety of drinks and there is always a crowd in the lounge chilling out like a normal bar! The owner is great and is running an awesome store!”
“Great liquor and pantry store. Competitive prices. They always have my favorite energy drink in stock, which typically isn’t replenished elsewhere. Owner and workers are all friendly. I’m always in and out quick, hassle free, with exactly what I’m looking for.”
“The staff is always really good at helping you find anything you’re looking for. I get in and out really quick and the store is always really clean with great variety of choices.”
7:15AM - 6:45PM
2100 Randall Rd, Carpentersville
Liquor Stores
“Guys here are great. There’s been a big increase in price for full synthetic but service is quick and totally worth it. Posted pics of new pricing as of 1/13/2025.”
“Super nice guy owns this place!
And, cheaper than most places around here. Yeah I know we're used to going to Island Liquors but let's take care of ALL the small businesses in this town.
P. S. - nice smoke shop collection!”
“I went in here today looking for Buffalo Trace. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I was so impressed with the customer service that I will go out of my way to patronize this business in the future! Highly recommend!”
“Love this place. Come here every week. Just helped me out in a great way with a small issue. Good customer service is disappearing everywhere but this place is setting a great example. Just look at all the other great reviews. Cheers”
“Love this place where can you get a pizza a excellent prepared Pizza wonderful steaks wonderful prime meats, prepared foods this place rocks,Jerry's Pizza alone set the standard, but when you have prime meats,awesome!, this is a classy top rated place in my mind for food drinks steaks from the orchard prime meats, fresh prepared sausage so many meats, I can go on and on”
“Best place around… they have great prices and they always have everything in stock… owner and the staff is very knowledgeable on the product and they make really great recommendations.”
“The staff here are really friendly and know their products. Especially the wine crew. The guy from the cigar area was helpful as well. Just a good experience every time I head over to this location.”
“Items can be a bit pricey, but there's plenty of interesting things to look at especially in the snack/food section that has items from different parts of the world.”
“Great selection and very friendly employees. If they don’t have something you can request it and most times they will not only order it but they will start carrying it regularly for you.”
“I travel for work alot and I love a nice drink when I get off. This place was great! From entering to checkout the customer service was great! Thanks, and the selection of Tequila I was helped with and recommend was perfect.”
8AM - 8:45PM
27555 IL-120, Lakemoor
Liquor Stores
“If you're willing to go on a maze to kill time, this is the place! I always find interesting stuff in this mile long store. Sometimes it's cheap sometimes it's not. Giving the fact it's open 24 hours.”
“I absolutely love going to this store. The owner is always so friendly and funny. Good vibes 😎. The store is always stocked with everything. It’s definitely a hidden gem in the area!”
“Best selection and prices i have ever seen,this place has consistently allowed me to impress family with whiskey not found anywhere else or upcharged beyond its worth. This is the only store I suggest family to, and they all place orders when I'm making a run. Thank you for always providing a positive experience.”
“Bobby & Lake Liquors are the BEST around.
Bobby was able to supply Beer, Liquor, Sodas, & water for our sons wedding of more than 80 people. Great communication from start to finish with Great prices as well. He came through for us with great expertise on pick-up day & also had a family member at the store to help us load everything.
We are lucky to have such great business that is willing to go above & beyond to accommodate their neighbors. Lake Liquors is a BIG plus to our community.”
“ORIGINAL REVIEW 3 years ago: Changed owner. New owners follow you around store trying to sell.. The prices also have moved up. I dont mind paying a convenience fee, but it's out of hand. $10 6 pack of coke. Apothic wine $11+UPDATE NOW: Prices are better than other option in neighborhood AND they don't charge a surcharge fee on credit cards.FRIENDLY owners that mean well by the neighborhood.Stock has gotten way better too!”
“Absolutely blown away by the collection here! The staff really knows their stuff and helped me find exactly what I needed. 10/10—I’ll be back for sure.”
“I’ve been a frequent customer here for quite awhile now and just realized I’d never left a review. First and foremost KP and his staff are fantastic! KP is great at managing his inventory and always makes a point to let me know when he’s running low or restocking my preferred brand. When it comes to price he is more than fair and offers deals when appropriate. His also makes recommendations and is always looking for new products his customers might find interesting. Moreover, when he isn’t on the premises the staff he has the in store and s very friendly and upholds the standards he’s set for his business. As others have stated they do have a surcharge for using credit cards but it’s posted at the register and offset by his very competitive low pricing. Absolutely 5/5 rating - would recommend to anyone looking for a preferred shop in the area.”
“I scout Bourbon to add to my collection and enjoy through the winter, these guys are always super nice even though they probably get hammered with questions for allocations. Great selection including some hard to find spirits and awesome customer care, this is how all other stores should be.”
“Very nice, friendly, and respectful staff. I brought my kids there to get candy and I'm disabled and they were nice and understanding. I didn't expect that. I just moved here and it's nice to see.”