Kimbark Beverage Shoppe

Horrible service tonight. Guy with dreads used so much Profanity at the front end I couldn’t even complete my purchase. Also Big Black Woman was very rude and mean. I think she was the security guard or the stock person who unloads the trucks. I won’t be returning in store but you’ll be the last option if I decide to do Uber eats. I know it’s a liquor store and everyone is probably on the clock drunk but come on where’s the customer service at least a little?

Great booze shop. They sell an amazing variety of wine, spirits, and beer. They have many products that can be difficult to source in regular supermarkets, Most of the beers are refrigerated, as are a small selection of their wines - so if you're in need of some frosty cans in a rush have no fear. It's a independent business, so why go to Target to pick up your PBR, Pinot, or Pimms when you can go here??

One of the cashiers always has a bad attitude when I go in. She seems like she doesn't wanna be there... well quit!! No one is forcing you to work there. It's the same one every time, I try to go somewhere else to avoid dealing with the service but sometimes it's the easiest place to go to. I like to support local businesses but damn, Target has better service.

Good prices. They have lots of options.The rewards program is not worth it, it's free though so...not losing anything.

Been going here with my parents for over 30 years, decent priced stuff, better than Binnys, and the employees were nice and gave my 7yo a free lollipop as well.

I visit this store every week & Janet brightens my day. She’s always so sweet,friendly & helpful. Thanks for your great customer service Janet!

They’ve got a solid selection of everything - beer, spirits, and wine. This is my go-to place in the neighborhood for buying drinks. As a beer and whiskey person, I find they have a good local and regional beer selection of beer (and a really nice selection of micro brews in general) and a solid selection of whiskeys. Their staff is always helpful and always a fan of the live DJs and the tasting/samplings.

So many options!!! I discovered so many wines from local and black companies! Friendly service and quick checkout! Rewards program. I go out my way to get my drinks there! Very organized and they deliver too!

This is a hidden gem of Hyde Park. There's such a wide selection of wines and spirits here at rock bottom prices. There's something here for anyone, except maybe Alcoholic Anonymous(s). I'm very happy I stumbled across this place and the service and ambiance here was to die for.

Great locally owned Black business that's been around quite a while. The selection isn't as varied as Binny's, but you'll probably find what you're looking for. They'll also place special orders if you're on the hunt for something difficult to find. The staff is always helpful and there's usually a staff member offering complimentary tastings. Cans and bottles of craft beer are available in mix n' match six packs. Pro Tip: Sign up for their reward program if you plan to revisit. The points add up pretty quickly.

I love it here. The selection is great. There is always a sale or special going on, so make sure to follow them on IG or FB, as well get on their mailing/text list. I do not mind coming all the way from the NW side of the city to shop Black. I can always find the latest and greatest Black-owned products here. I'm a Uncle Nearest fan. One time, the store had a special where you got a free gift box of goodies with a bottle of Uncle Nearest. The box had a history booklet of the brand, a face mask, a glass, and other cool items. This was so nice! The owner was also in the store and I got to meet and greet with him. How cool! I'm a regular shopper who loves to support a small, Black owned business that can give you an unique experience.

With all this Corona jive I need a drink or two or five even more!!!!! I am so happy they deliver!!!! Delivery fee is $8! I called in my order. My two bottles of Sangue Di Guida was at my house within the hour. The delivery guy was nice and professional too. He was suited and booted for Covid-19! He had his mask and gloves on!!!! Great job guys! I am ordering more wine Friday!!

Love Kimbark Beverage Shoppe! Workers are so nice and helpful. Large selection of drinks and snacks.

I have to admit I only go this place when I'm in the area or really need to stock up. I went to get some wine, a large Frontera, but they didn't have the large anymore! It is not a large store like Binny's so htey only have so much room for new stock. I found a Midnight Red Blend by Frontera and it was Fabulous! Something about grapes harvested at night?? What took them so long to do that?? There was no line on Tues at 6, and they have a point system, where frequent customers earn points. I sometimes prefer a card or app, so I wouldn't have to speak my phone number to a weirdo in line behind me, but luckily I was alone!

COVID friendly ( masks, sanitizer and barriers) Friendly helpful staff Great selection of beer, wine, spirits and more Rewards points program Great location in Hyde Park

Everyone is generally nice. Really large selection of beer. It's a bit overwhelming for a neophyte like me. The staff is helpful, making sure I keep stacking my loyalty points. They're nice but not engaging, so much. The loyalty program is great. They deliver, although I have yet to use that service. They take most of not all payments, but register one has the keypad/scanner placed in a way that is both awkward and annoying. They're pretty good with COVID protocol. They have social distancing marked on the floor, and maintain a low capacity. Like many places it's left to the customer to enforce social distancing on their own. It would be nicer if they didn't. They have good sales, with the info available on their website, as well as some they text you. It would be nice if they had a beer catalog. Labels on beers are not equally informative and a catalog, that could be digital or printed out would be real helpful with such a large selection to choose from.

Good selection. Right next to Harold's so you can put in your order, pick up your drink(s), and be back just in time to pick up your food.

Absolute garbage experience! I have paid for a bottle was delivered the wrong one Gabe it back to the driver and never got mine?! So I ordered another and they canceled the order? So now I've paid twice for no bottles... can you guys not steal my money or bring me the stuff I paid for that would be great ...

This is a very reliable local liquor store. They have a wide wine selection and a pretty nice liquor selection too! A nice convenience feature is that they also deliver! There are many liquor delivery apps out nowadays but, sometimes it is cheaper to just order directly through the store. Every time I go here they have multiple promotions and deals going on that I typically find myself taking advantage of. Nothing too fancy here but, who needs that? It's a liquor store. Kimbark has gotten the job done every time for me.

Apparently, these guys are "formerly" Kimbark Liquours. Well excuuuuse me! This is a neighborhood staple. When I am in the Hyde Park/Englewood area (and sometimes just because) if drinks are on the agenda this is where I usually make a bee-line towards. I've been coming here since I turned 21 to be honest, and many of my friends and even family are long term returning patrons as well. I was here recently on a Friday night and sampled almost every alcohol or wine or liqueur that was out for tasting. Every vendor was kind and Kimbark staff was friendly per usual. I usually always find what I am looking for in regards to selections and even may find a fresh new hip or cool brand I'm not even looking for. As long as the name change keeps up the reputation and things go up, not down I'll remain a loyal and pleased customer :)

There is no store I visit more frequently in Hyde Park than Kimbark. The prices are reasonable. They have a fantastic selection (esp. beer). The staff is always helpful. Their playlist is always on point. I have nothing bad to say about this place. It's a great neighborhood staple. In addition to alcohol, they do have a selection of sodas and other mixers. They also have a small selection of snacks and cigars near the cashier/exit. They do have a rewards system, so if you come here often, it is beneficial to sign up. After you spend so much, you get a $5 off coupon that can be redeemed at your next purchase. You'll probably get a text or be told at the cashier when you reach it. There's usually parking in the Kimbark lot on weekdays, but it gets very full on the weekends. I usually just end up walking from my apt.

Good prices. They have lots of options.The rewards program is not worth it, it's free though so...not losing anything.

This boutique liquor wine and beer shop is awesome. They always have a great selection of fine wine from all over the world at great prices. The craft beer selection will satisfy even the most distinguished pallets. If you're looking for hard to find, bourbons, runs etcetera, Is recommend stoping by Kimbark. I really appreciate what Johnathon and his team has done here.

This place was a trip!!!! Never have I seen a DJ in a liquor store before, it really blew my mind. What a great touch. Everyone was nice and professional, and the lady doing the tasting table was awesome. She was very patient in explaining the different types of whiskey. The line was fast and efficient, and the layout made it easy to find the spirits you were looking for.

Been a regular for years, a frequent flyer, if you will. However, since the pandemic protocols, I find Kimbark Liquors to be a somewhat risky environment -- clerk not wearing mask properly, security guard lingering by the check-out also NOT wearing a mask at all. Serious? While it has always been convenient and decently stocked, I DO NOT need to pick up the virus to go along with my six-pack.

Solid choice for booze in HP and a long-standing business in the neighborhood. Added bonus...they are right next door to Harold's so you can browse for adult beverages while they cook your chicken. The place can look a bit sketchy after dark but remember that this is the U of C's neighborhood too and the police are never far away...as in, probably sitting in the parking lot. As an added bonus, they carded me. Wife was jealous.

It's a liquor store, the kind that alcoholics frequent so you know it's cheap. They have wine sampling on weekends, and a very large wine selection, but no longer stock organic wines (to give you an idea about their customer base). The beer selection is large, but more expensive than their competitors, unlike their liquor, which is relatively cheap, especially when on sale. It's not dirty per se inside, but not exactly spotless either. On a positive note, they're open until 11 most nights, so the latest place next to Open Produce to buy liquor in Hyde Park.

I am all for supporting small businesses especially minority own businesses but what I will not tolerate is poor customer service. I had such a positive interaction with everyone that encountered in the store except for man that was the cashier. I don't know if he was having a bad day or or what but his mood was trash. I spoke he barely mumbled anything back, he asked me a question I responded politely his follow up response was quite curt. I showed him my ID he basically threw it back at me. That's when I said to myself it's not me it's clearly him. I'm not going to let his bad energy stop me from supporting but damn Bro! Maybe he needed a shot or needed to order a 6 piece from Harold's, either way I hope his tomorrow is better than his today.

They have an excellent wine selection... someone has really put some thought into it and done a great job. It's a small store so you have a smaller space but wow is it used well to bring attention to some great options. Appreciated the New Zealand reds which many places don't carry. Also liked the signs for black-owned wineries, just different and cool.

One of the best liquor stores in the entire city! I have never had a problem finding any of my favorite spirits here. The staff is great and always willing to help you find what you are looking for. Prices are great and sometimes they have a sale on the items. Great area in the heart of Hyde Park. They usually have tastings near the checkout line, so if the line gets long (and it usually does on Friday evenings) you can have samples of some good stuff! Whenever I am visiting a friend in Hyde Park, this is my designated stop before the festivities. Sure this place isn't a Benny's (which I also love!), but for a mom & pop joint, this more than gets the job done!

One of the front door security harrassed my wife saying a sexual comment about her looks as we were checking out. The manager said he'd deal with it. The same man also called one of women cash registers a fool because she was giving wine sleeves to people. It's ashame. The place always had great samples and friendly workers. Until I know this issue is resolved, not our business... I had a good rewards card going but fuck harassment.

great liquor store w a great customer loyalty program. fabulous selection of wines and local breweries. everyone who works there is also dope love kimbark bev

Pretty damn good wine selection for a place that is a smaller store, and they have a good variety of beer and spirits too. I particularly like this place for the staff which is always pretty talkative and friendly. I also love the fact that they always have tastings going on. If you go on a Friday night- you typically can try about 3 or 4 different things before walking out (and get your night started right, even before getting home or to the party). Since I tend to buy my wine in bulk, I usually hit up Sam's or Binny's on Roosevelt (since they are bigger- there are usually cheaper prices and sales that are better deals than here), but if I am just looking by the bottle or to stock up on my staple beer (either PBR or something else on sale) then I am happy to come here. This place also comes in handy when you are next-door picking up your Harold's for the night, or better yet- when you make a trip to Cedar's (BYOB).

The whining and low reviews of Kimbark are all ludicrous. Is this a perfect store? No. Does it offer a genuinely huge array of wine, hard alcohol, and beer? Absolutely yes. I don't quite know what people expect...the selection here is miles above pretty much any grocery or liquor store on the North Side, barring a few notable exceptions who have more room, and thus a bigger range of options. No single store can be everything to everybody, but I can honestly say that most people living in hip and/or cool neighborhoods in Chicago would die to have a place like Kimbark nearby. And good luck even imagining that most places have regular free sample nights, or much else beyond the minimum. I've been going to this store for far longer than I'd like to admit and seen it really change to reflect the full range of current tastes and options out there. I hope they keep working to do so.

Okay this place has some pretty good deals and a rewards program for the frequent customers. I think its a great addition to the Hyde park area. It's pretty popular and so at times it can get crowded. Only once did they run out of an item I was looking for.... Which was a bummer. Overall the staff seem friendly and knowledgable about items. Just don't forget your ID :-)

Good people here!! Every trip to Kimbark has been great. Solid selection of all beer, wine and liquor. Staff is very helpful. Thanks for the great recommendations.

I will tell you this folks: if you are in Hyde Park and need some booze or wine, do not go anywhere else. Not only is this gem of store well stocked its pretty fairly priced too. Staffed by very friendly staff and a wizard of wine, Mui, you can find everything from Barefoot to Barolo and a little something in between at every price point and varietal. They have excelelnt tasting programs that let you try before you buy and a fabulous craft beer collection that will make your head all hoppy! The cashiers are fun and friendly and will always point you in the right direction and if their wine director is on duty don't hesitate to engage him. He will gladly hold your hand and guide you to a palate pleasing pairing for whatever the occaision. A combo of discount liquor and well rounded offerings with fantastic service = major win.

This store is packed full of alcohol. When in search of spirits to drink for a party, this is such a good thing. Shinju Sushi, a sushi restaurant which is located a couple of blocks down the street does not serve liquor, and is BYOB, so I always make sure to stop here for sake. They do not disappoint in that department. I've asked the staff for suggestions on wines for parties and they have not disappointed. The prices are a bit high, but some I know just call that the premium of Hyde Park. The patrons range from twenty somethings getting refills for a kegger for a frat party (not stereotyping either, on one visit, that's what they told me they were doing and then invited me to said party, awesomeness), to ladies who lunch picking up wine for houseguests, to the average person who just wants something strong to go on a bender. Unlike Binny's which is a short distance away, this store is open later and if you need help carrying things to the car, they will always oblige and do so without tip. A few times I've come in to witness them giving out samples of something, and while I always try to taste to see what the new offering is, I usually don't because the staff always want to see my ID. I mean, come on...I'm not that much older than 21, BUT I remember when a teenage Ashley C. would try to sneak in with my mom, the clerk with the glasses would yell at me in his best Michael Clarke Duncan in Planet of the Apes voice to leave. I'm past those days, and that clerk is long gone. Thank goodness, because that dude was SCARY. Anyway, off topic... So they offer tastings and samples to educate those interested in wine. They also offer samples of gin, vodka and other liquors. Part of me is waiting for them to offer samples of that $500 a bottle stuff that they keep behind the glass..but I think that I shouldn't hold my breath waiting on that one. Parking here can be a bit dicey, as people going to the Harold's, the Chase Bank, the Laundromat, Cedars of Lebanon, Hyde Park Produce, CVS and Leona's all have to park in the same lot. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings especially can be a pain. So just be careful and ready for slight urging of road rage as (stereotype is coming) most people who live in Hyde Park long term cannot drive. They need tractor trailer size space to back out of a space, or want to ride in reverse the entire length of the parking lot for an empty space...etc. Add in alcohol to this equation and yep, Houston, you might have a problem. I've never had any bad experiences here, just a bit of a situation waiting at the checkout, but they seem to have gotten a bit speedier with it. They take debit, credit all that, just make sure you have that ID. If not, it's gonna be a problem and who knows, that man with the glasses just might return to yell at you. LEEEAAAVVVEEEE!!!!!!

Simply the best. They have an awesome selection and I can almost always find what I am looking for. The staff are friendly and helpful and it all makes for a quik, easy, and painless trip to get the weekend started. They also have tastings frequently and I even got a free t-shirt once!

This place may actually be one reason to make the trip to Hyde Park. This liquor store is in west Hyde Park, has a parking lot, and has prices that can't be beat. It's not a large place, but selection is good, refrigerated section is large, and the staff there always seems really happy and congenial. Skip Binny's. Come here.

This is a good liquor store, and it's in a very convenient location. It's great to stop in a grab a bottle on your way to the car from HP Produce, or on your way into Cedar's for dinner.

Been going to Kimbark for years. Probably the best liquor store on the southside of Chicago and easily the best in the Hyde Park area. One of the best thing about Kimbark is the specials. Almost every week its something new on sale. And given their wide selection of products, you are guaranteed to find something on sale for relatively cheap. Staff is always super friendly and on weekends they have tastings going on throughout the store. And unlike a lot of places, even during their busier times, they always manage to open all lanes for you to get in and out.

High energy as you buy. Large selection, service always good and prompt. Large wine and beer selection so you will never get bored with the selection. Sometimes the DJ pumping the tunes get you in the mood of relaxation and energy. Thanks for being our local safe spot to purchase a nice selection of cocktails.

Here is why Kimbark Liquors (as it is sometimes called) rocks! Thumbs up: 1. Selection of Beer/Wine/ and other Liquors 2. Tasting hours...they have vendors handing out various booze most Fridays...its fun to taste things before you buy them. 3. It does not feel congested here as opposed to Binny's...although Binny's have excellent selection of rare beer. 4. You can order what they do not carry. 5. Nice cigar collection Thumbs down: 1. I could use a better collection of Belgian ales or porters.

Selection wise, this place is pretty good. Loads of wine, pretty good beer choices (although coming from Colorado most liquor stores will be found wanting) and decent liquor selection. As far as prices go, pretty standard; if you want any decent beers expect to pay at least $10-11. Where this place shines, though, is the music. The ambience overall, really, is quite phenomenal. I've never come in to this place when they're not playing Al Green's greatest hits on a continuous loop or some other seventies R&B stuff. Now, I know that not too many people choose a liquor store based on the music they play, but in that department, you can't really beat Kimbark.

Great selection of liquor and beer. I think the wine section could use a little bit of help. But for what they have, there are some decent choices and for a very good price. It is not terribly crowded and they move people through the line quickly. There is free parking in the Plaza where they are located along with a few options for food such as Harolds and Leona's and CVS Pharmacy.

I heard about Kimbark on WVON 1690AM. So I decided to take the trip to Hyde Park. Surprised to meet the owner, Robert. He was very helpful. This was my first time shopping here. He took the time to show me around. The staff are great too.

Kimbark Beverage Shoppe has a wonderful wine selection. They even have a delivery service option.

This is a great liquor store in the Hyde Park area because it's open fairly late, so if there's a festive event going on, it's great to drop by. Their selection, though not the biggest I've seen, is still moderately diverse compared to other places. And they carry a lot of brands that I was surprised to see on their shelves. They are good about recommending certain liquors, but don't ask about wine. Maybe it's just me, but they recommended Martini & Rossi...and no one particularly enjoyed the bottle. But the prices are decent, and the selection is nice.

I come to the strip mall here at least once a week. I usually grab a bottle of wine at the Kimbark store after doing some light shopping at Hyde Park Produce. The parking lot is chaotic but the stores are very convenient and I like to support local businesses whenever possible. So as much as it pains me to say this about any "beverage shoppe", I'm kind of a regular. That is, until today. I recently bought a bottle of vinho verde here. If you've never had vinho verde, it's the perfect summer wine. Crisp, bubbly and inexpensive. We're talking under $10. Not a big investment at all. I got it home and opened it up, anticipating the refreshment I was about to enjoy. Darn--it was bad. Now sometimes things taste off and I'm not always confident that it's the wine and not me so I had my friend try it. She literally spit her sip out. Bad wine...it happens. This is not my gripe with this establishment. My gripe is as follows. 1. You do not stand behind your product. I brought it back in for an exchange or refund. We don't do that, you tell me, once the bottle is open. Okay well if you have a method for rooting out bad wine without opening the bottle, please do share. I'd love to learn. You should print your "no refund" policy on your receipt. Strike one, Kimbark. 2. You embarrass your customers. Thanks for telling me that there's nothing wrong with the wine but that you'll give me a refund just this once. I really appreciated everyone in line thinking I'm some pain in the butt lady who just didn't like her bottle of wine. I explained that I buy this wine all the time, that I like it, that I'd be happy to exchange it. But no, I'm a liar. Strike two, Kimbark. 3. Making me so annoyed that I walk out with NO wine. Which means I drive down to Binny's. Which means I get stuck in Hyde Park Community Days festival traffic and can't get to Binny's. Now I'm not just annoyed, I'm mad. And I have no wine with which to console myself. Strike three, Kimbark. And YER OUT!

We went to Kimbark on one of the hottest days last week. The meter maid seemed to have taken one too many sips of the sauce and was sauntering around the parking lot hiccuping and caring less about writing tickets. Inside the place was blazing hot. I assume that the ac was out. The line was long and they didn't have O'Douls (non-alcoholic) in the cooler section. It was on a shelf collecting dust between a bottle of Vermouth and some crystalized lime packets. I guess if only a few people buy O'Douls it makes no sense to keep it cold. Overall, the place has a lot of alcohol stuffed in shelfs, round displays and coolers. Definitely a wino (like me) dream. :-)

Fun place especially on Fridays when the DJs are in. Small store but a great selection.

This business has the nerve to advertise delivery service. No matter what day or time I called I got over fifteen minutes in hold time before being asked my name and address. I answered both questions and went back on hold. I decided to be patient holding......holding.....holding. When a person returned to phone I asked, "What is a better time to place my order". 4:00 pm was the time given. I called at 4:00 pm and got a totally different person. "I would like to place an order for delivery please". " Could you HOLD"? I sit patiently waiting. He returns to the phone as if I am a personal bill collector who is interrupting his job duties. He blurts, "YOUR NAME? I was speechless because of the attitude. I hung up! I do not believe Kimbark has a delivery service. How can a cashier waiting on customers fulfill my phone order? How is a cashier be capable of leaving the register to deliver my order? Drivers are not sitting around store waiting for an order. This business should NOT offer services that are NOT available. Delivery is NOT available. It is apparent that there is no system in place for orders. My hold time was long because the cashier cannot ignore customers in the store.

They always have great prices, especially in comparison to their competitors. They usually have pretty good deals, too. Customer service could be improved, but it's nothing major.

When I moved down to the south side from Old Irving in the spring, I was saddened at the void in life which arose due to lack of delicious beer products. Then we discovered Kimbark Liquors and all was right with the world again. They've got a decent selection of microbrews and their selection of refrigerated bombers also makes me smile. My last experience in there this weekend left me a bit sad though. I'm a big fan of Abita, moreso a big fan of the seasonal pecan ale. Alas, I am not sure when this specific brew actually becomes available. I asked one of the guys working there if he knew, and he had no idea, so he decided to ask another guy there, I'm not sure if he was the manager, but he was sitting at the computer, so whatever, I figured he'd know. Now I wouldn't have been upset if he just said that he wasn't sure, and perhaps suggested that they would check, but the only acknowledgement I got was some sort of half-hearted mumble. The guy I was originally speaking with suggested that they would talk with the distributer, but I don't know if that's going to happen. Maybe it was just an off day??

Update: Bea is no longer there but the customer service is still amazing. AND they carry Cheladas now so I don't need to shop for alcohol anywhere else! Not a bad selection but for the love of God, start carrying Cheladas so I can stop driving to Bridgeport to buy them! Shout out to Bea, who is the "bees knees"!

Best liquor store in Hyde Park and a wide selection of beer and wine. Would be nice to see more beer for under 3 dollars a six pack, but they do have sales sometimes. Super friendly staff which is what you want when you're paying for alka-hawl! A real neighborhood asset.