Looking to sample the best beer, wine and spirits around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable beer, wine and spirits hot spots in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Trader Joe's
Topping the list is a member of the chain Trader Joe's. Located at 721 S. Washington Ave. in Downtown East, the grocery store, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, is the highest-rated low-priced beer, wine and spirits spot in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp. Look for eggs at the shop.
Yelper Hailey P., who reviewed Trader Joe's on Dec. 2, wrote, "So convenient! I love the downtown location of this — a huge win all around!"
2. Zipps Liquors
Next up is Seward's Zipps Liquors, situated at 2618 E. Franklin Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The spot is family-owned, according to the website.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Zipps Liquors.
"Zipp's opened in the vibrant Seward neighborhood and has remained in the same location since birth," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "The store has remains a neighborhood staple and still offers great finds at great prices. We love the business we are in and continue to be passionate about what we sell."
As to what the business is known for, "Zipp's specializes in kegs, craft beer, interesting spirits and a large wine selection," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. Chicago Lake Liquors
Powderhorn Park's Chicago Lake Liquors, located at 825 E. Lake St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more four stars out of 41 reviews. "The inventory changes and expands often," according to the website.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Chicago Lake Liquors.
"Minnesota's highest volume liquor store!" the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile.
Concerning signature items, "Everyday low prices on your favorite wines, spirits and beer!" it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
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