“I have been using the Lakewood Wine Academy Superstore for years. They have a great diversity of wines, spirits and beers. I have never been disappointed.
This December, I needed wine for a couple Christmas parties. The gentleman that helped me was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He helped me select a wide variety of wines and varietals. I personally love Italian wines. I got a few bottles of Brunello di Montalcino. They were excellent. My wife’s favorites are Spanish. He again got me a very nice selection of Tempranillo and Rioja bottles. These were for my own use besides the case for the Christmas parties. I got a nice discount for getting a case+.
Just recently and the main reason for this review is the customer service I was afforded by a gentleman named Neev Chapani. I am also a big fan of tequilas. They had a tequila advertised, Cava de Oro. Unfortunately it was out of stock. I kept checking but it didn’t seem like it was coming back.
I emailed the Wine Academy to inquire if they were going to get it back in stock. Neev very quickly responded and said they were waiting for the supplier to restock. Neev went well beyond what most stores would do and frequently emailed me to keep me informed. He was happy to tell me that they had just received a new order but had not been able to get it on their website yet. He told me that it was available and I could get it then, before it made it to the App.
I have to praise Neev and the Wine Academy for their exceptional customer service! I will continue to patronize them. If you need a store with a great selection and salespeople who are more than willing to help, go to Wine Academy Superstore in Lakewood.”
“Will and his staff are absolutely amazing! The second you walk in your made to feel at home. No huge cases were everything is hidden away. Whether it be a bourbon hunt a date night bottle of wine or just a six pack this is your new local spot. Between the conversations and selections you’ll have to keep track of time but when you do leave you’ll be satisfied and awaiting your next trip!”
“The man who works here was very helpful not only getting me to what I was looking for but making helpful suggestions since they don't carry a certain brand I normally use. He also carried everything out to the car for me.”
“These guys are always so helpful every time I am in there. Their prices are great, and the service is even better! Will always continue to come to Silverton Buy Rite.”
9AM - 10PM
2360 US-9, Toms River
Liquor Stores
“Staff always friendly!!! They even said God Bless You and blessed Saturday!!! In a world that hates Israel it means a lot , so NICE 🙂 God bless them :)”
“Nice selection, clean, and reasonably priced. Helpful staff on the floor. Some of the cashiers seem quite miserable for the most part. Wish all the best for everyone. God Bless.”
“Absolutely beautiful women working out the counter and I mean gorgeous but that's not why it's five stars very good service no issues pricing was good it's spirits large selection”
“Great selection, great staff, but not so great prices. Try to buy at a discount outlet before you get into town, but once you’re here, this is a fine place to go for beer, wine, and spirits.”
“Best place to find an aged and/or quality bottle of wine. Never disappointed by the selection. The selection of wine and spirits (even imported) is awesome. 5⭐️ staff, owner is amazing, just over all a great place!! Definitely stop in and check them out if you haven't.”
“Fantastic selection of beers and booze! Love it, the workers are knowledgeable and friendly. Not sure why others have had issues here. Prices are as good or better as other places in the area. Don't blame the retailer for inflation!”
“I myself do not drink alcohol. But everyone around me does so. I go to lenopy liquors to get liquor for my friends. For special occasions, they have a very large selection and are very competitively priced. And the people there are always nice and friendly”
“I love a lot about this placeEmployees, always so nice and helpful. The store flows. It's not difficult at all to find what you're looking for. The parking, I mean always a front spot. Prices are great.”
“Went in to grab a 4 pack of craft beers and got to speaking to one of the employees Owen and mentioned that I was trying to taste as many flavorful beers as I could. He showed me that he curates multi-packs of craft beers there and took some time with me putting together a custom 4 pack of stouts. Amazing customer service and wonderful selection. 10/10 would suggest.”
9AM - 9PM
589 US-9, Waretown
Liquor Stores
“Wow!!! Buyrite is like a warehouse that has everything and their prices are amazing. One particular item cost us $35 elsewhere, is $27 here. This is the place to go!”
“Great place there. I got great selections. They got a lot of offerings with a lot of great prices and it's close to a lot of restaurants that are BYOB as well so you can bring a bottle or so and have you nice yourself a nice dinner”
6AM - 10PM
1000 NJ-70, Lakewood
Liquor Stores
“Love this store. Friendly and a nice walk. Hoping you get a nice restaurant in there to replace that disgusting pizza place.A nice BYOB and you will quadruple your profits!”
“Hands down the largest liquor store in the area. The staff are super nice and helpfull. They have everything!!! And ice great enough to go in your drinks not just around them.”
“This is my go-to local liquor store! Good selection, convenient location and friendly owners. On one visit I was looking for something specific but didn't see it so I JUST ASKED and was immediately assisted and shown to what I was looking for. Pro tip for my fellow Yelpers: most shop owners are not psychic and don't know if you want help or if you're just looking around so you can JUST ASK if you have any questions. It's not hard.”
10AM - 10PM
1401 Grand Central Ave, Lavallette
Liquor Stores
“More bang for your buck than Lavallette Liquor. Price comp at Lavallette Liquor was 38 percent higher than Cornerstone Liquor. Only issue is Cornerstone does not accept Wells Fargo visa.”
“Everyone is so helpful and my boyfriend LOVES their craft beer selection!! Workers are super outgoing and willing to help you find another store that carries something you want that they don’t have in stock. Brunette girl recently recommended me Santa Margarita so good. 10/10.”
“This liquor store is so convenient and is so well managed! The owners are so friendly, we've been coming for years and they've always been amazing. They have tons of variety and always have the new summer drinks. It's also very well organized and clean!”
10AM - 10PM
2111 NJ-37, Manchester
Liquor Stores
“Not the laegest store in the chain, but they somehow still have the best selection of beer. The staff is always available and friendly to help find a new flavor or that one drink from months ago you can't quite find. They have an adequate selection of liquor and wine, enough to do in a pinch or if you aren't super brand loyal.
Only bummer is that not all items in the cooler have prices, particularly the craft beer. But if you have to ask, it likely is already too expensive.
Parking lot is easy to get in/out of compared to other liqour stores and they are open the latest permissable by NJ state law.”
“"I recently visited a bar where the staff impressed me with their exceptional service. They were attentive, friendly, and created a welcoming atmosphere. A definite highlight of the experience!"”
“The best liquid store in town, for that matter in the county. Atmosphere is AWESOME, These guys are great, and I'm not forgetting Mega she's great, gives the best lottery tickets around. Very friendly”
“Good selection, good prices, but the service was too notch. The guy was super helpful and even said if there's something we like to regularly get he's more than happy to have it in stock.”
9:30AM - 11PM
718 Boulevard, Seaside Heights
Liquor Stores
“This store had what I needed and was located in a convenient location. Prices were reasonable and I was in and out very quickly. Definitely an easy store to access!”
“Continently located near restaurants that are BYOB!
Wide variety of alcohol!
There's a beer cave with so many beer choices, chilled and ready to be enjoyed!
Like the tags on the shelves with the Employees recommendations!
Cheers!
Plenty of parking!”
“Conveniently located 4 minutes from our dinner reservation at a BYOB restaurant.
Clean.
Wide variety of wines and liquors.
Found what we were looking for quickly.
Parking on site.”
“They got a good selection but I picked up tequila seltzer that is over 2 years old and tastes kinda funky idk why they kept it. just do not go to the spring clearance section other than that solid place”