Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop

A friend told me to stop here while visiting Minneapolis. They had some great selection of bottles we can't get in Iowa. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable about their wine selection. Prices were also very reasonable.

The gift basket far exceeded my expectations. It was beautifully put together in a lovely wooden crate and my clients loved it as part of their Girl's Night event.

As much as we are not really impressed with their selection of meats and cheese as they can be mostly found elsewhere, I give them a 4th star just because they carry our beloved Dutch drink, "Genever" which is very hard to find.

Everything about this place is amazing. Amazing staff, amazing selection. Great place for whiskey. They have a cheese shop and a fun restaurant/bar. Food is great! This is the well known place that had multiple samplings, the famous Surdyks that chose to open the Sunday before the State of MN Sunday liquor sales first approved date.

Very knowledgeable employees. They all are willing to help you. Whether pointing you in the right direction or helping figure out the right wine for your special meal. Fantastic selection. Enjoyable visit. I'll be back.

Terrible. The pregnant blonde lady working there carded me at 45 yrs old and held my ID up to my face looking back and forth as if it wasn't me on my ID. Never once carded the younger lady in line before me. Then she marked my $20. bill with a fraud pen and held the bill up to the light for what seemed like 5 minutes as if I was giving her a fake counterfeit bill and that my money was no good. I felt very disrespected. She treated me like a criminal or a bank robber. Very rude!

What can I say, when I started legally drinking back 30 years ago, this was still a go-to Liquor store in the Twin Cities. There are very few places that take selection, display, quality and affordability all at the same time. They are cover everything better than almost everyone else, they cover wine, better and deeper than anyone else I have seen in town. France 44 being the next closest best wine shop I know of. This is a NE fixture and I do not see it going away. examples of it's age and history, a coveted and rare parking lot. And I mean rare, look around. The cheese shop is amazing and my closest amazing supply of amazing cheese a thing that I will indulge in periodically. There are people who eat cheese and people who savor it. This is a cheese shop for the later. The next best thing is the cheese shop on Grand and Lake in Uptown. But this one is one of the very best in town. Recommend this for all your liquor and cheese needs. As for wine this is one of the better trained staff in helping you. The family name behind the signage is still alive and well in blood and life long practice in running the best of the best in Liquor stores.

Nothing says customer service like an uncomfortably aggressive security guard forcing members to leave personal items at the door. Guess I’ll find another liquor store where I’m not treated like a criminal for walking in the door. One less regular customer. Cheers!

I've lived in the Cities area for many years and this is my first time in this famous store. I was looking for 'the blue book' wine and had taken a pic of it. When I entered the store, I asked for help and showed the pic. I immediately was taken to the wine. Such nice staff. Parking is easy with a dedicated parking lot which is great because the area around the store is busy. I walked a bit in the cheese store next door and loved perusing the many options for cheese. So fun. Great place to shop for that special party item to make hosting unique.

Such an awesome place! I've followed them on Instagram for over 6 months, and I finally had a chance to visit them while in the Twin Cities. We visited on a Saturday morning and there was plenty of parking in the lot right in front of the store. There are two entrances because, of course, Minnesota separates alcohol from other goods. The liquor store has a lot packed into a small space. This is not a bargain shop; you'll pay a premium, but you can find many items here that you cannot find anywhere else. My husband discovered a bourbon he's been looking for for about 10 years, while I found several new ciders to try. Then there was the cheese shop/cafe. Oh wow. Wow. Wow. For a cheese-obsessed person such as myself (check out my other reviews and the theme is pretty obvious) this is a dream store. An expensive dream, but well, that's reality for you. Just as with the liquor store, at the cheese counter you'll find a diverse selection of domestic and international artisan goodies that you won't find many other places. In my handbasket, I accumulated an eclectic mix of soft cheeses from Australia and France, plus one from Tennessee and two from local maker Alemar. I also grabbed a rose hip jelly that I haven't had before. Most of the people in line that morning were there for coffee, and with reason--my husband bought a cup as well and found it to be excellent. The nearby pastry case had some incredible looking offerings, too, but those will need to wait for a return visit. There WILL be a return.

Great selection of alcohol from around the world and nice items local to the Twin Cities. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. You might have to ask them to help you, but once you do, you get top rated service. The deli is a great place on it's own and well worth the trip even if you don't need to buy any alcohol.

From the outside, you would have no idea that this was a hidden gem. This place literally has everything you need and more.

Surdyks is the best liquor store in the cities. They have a huge amount of unique products, so it's easy to find what you're looking for. Surdyks also has weekly tasting events, which are a blast. I have gotten to try wine, beer and liquor that I would not have.had the opportunity to otherwise. The cheese shop is also a delicious option for all your bread, cheese and specialty food item needs. I can't get enough!

My fave spot in the cities to buy cheeses and meat for charcuterie boards. Staff know their stuff, they have cheese from all over the world . I used to like the liquor store but frankly it's a little too small for how busy it gets ,really hard to navigate your carts around but they do have some decent wines esp when they have their sales. 5 stars for the deli for sure,just be patient when it gets busy and take a # in line

Such a fantastic place! Stock up on wine, cheese, gifts, and grab a fresh panini at the deli. Free parking is a nice bonus.

This place is a great place for all your spirit needs. I'm convinced everyone here has PHD. They are so knowledgable about everything Liquor & Cheese. Came here all the time, but last time...came for a yelp event. What an amazing event. The whole place is so alive & just festive. I don't like Halloween event but this was just so festive maybe I'd reconsiders Halloween. Every time I came here, I discover something new. This time: La Crosse Distilling company "Robbers Straight Rye Whiskey" I can't believe this is from Wisconsin (sorry no offense Wisconsin). Also learned that California has pretty good Cabernet Sauvignon. I guarantee you have to try really really really hard and have amazing level of discipline to be able to leave this place empty handed. Who wants to be that discipline anyway...cheers!

Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese shop is an extremely convenient one-stop shop for those living in the neighborhood like myself. They have a very wide range of liquors, cheeses, and other more specialty deli items. On top of that, they have some premade meals you can grab, a small walk up coffee shop, a pastry counter, and they have a full sidebar as well (it has its own Yelp page). I go here to grab my liquor and drinks whenever I need to come here. They have basically everything you could think of, the staff are super friendly, and they also carry mixers. I am more of a seltzer, tea, lemonade kind of guy and they had some really cool options I have been meaning to try like the Simply alcoholic beverages. If you come here regularly, make sure to enroll in their rewards program. The prices are reasonable, not too expensive, although definitely not super cheap either!

Well, of course I recommend Surdyk's. When you go, please bypass the attractive ladies serving wine samples. They are very nice but you have other things on your mind. Find one of the older gentlemen and go talk with him (I don't know the lovely ladies there) about what kind of wine goes with such and such. They will be delighted to go through the aisles with you and suggest some options. You will make both their day and yours. Get something weird and try it out. Fernet Branca comes to mind. You say, "what are you, nuts?" Try a normal cocktail you like and add 1/4 ounce of Fernet Branca and assess the effects. It might work. Maybe not. The point is to stretch out a bit. Whatever. The point is go to Surdyk's. If you find Tusker beer let me know.

Great Deli Sandwiches.. very large Wine selection.. Highly recommended if You want done thingy I eat and don't know what You want.

Love this place -- it is possibly my favorite spot in the twin cities. They carry some great wines and liquor and have a solid selection, they're not one of those enormous warehouses but they have more than enough. The cheese shop next door is what makes Surdyk's truly special. Again, they have a great selection of cheeses and some tough-to-find provisions for purchase, such as boquerones, high quality ricotta from Calabro, Edmond Fallot mustard, and beans from Rancho Gordo. Don't miss their ice cream pints either, they pair a deliciously rich and eggy base with creative flavors.

Really like this liquor store. The cheese shop has some amazing cheese, some hot deli items, a dessert case and artisan coffee drinks. The liquor store has a decent selection, not quite as extensive as other places but still worth a visit.

Surdyk's has it all!! They have a huge selection of wines and any other types of liquors. If your looking for a locally distilled liquor or one hard to find, they usually have it. Surdyks also offers a reward program. Surdyks cheese shop has a huge selection of cheeses from around the word and the region as well.

Preparing for cheesefare week for the Orthodox, I thought of this place. They don't have the variety of cheese they used to, to be expected. I found a good swiss, 4 yr. cheddar, and one that's pock marked. I love the various venders they use. One of the favorites is pastry chef, Bruce. I tried the walnut torte, very moist for a torte and a bite of a carrot cake. another favorite was Route 11 potato chips. They are not as thick as most which is nice on your teeth. Sour cream and chive was delicious on the way home in the car. I'm off of soda for health reasons but I felt justified in a grapefruit flavor and it was delicious. Super friendly and helpful.

We used to be a regular customers, and I mean we were there every week spending tons of money, but we will no longer shop there since the racism incident last year 3/7/2020, reported in detail by John W in his review below. I can't believe the company not only hasn't addressed it, they haven't even had the courtesy to respond John W's review here on Yelp. There are plenty of other great liquor stores in the Twin Cities, and even some closer to my house, so I see no need to shop there anymore.

I love Surdyk's! The have a great cheese shop and an amazing beer selection. Adam Carolla came to town a few years ago and signed his Mangria cocktail. The cheese monger recommended some great cheese when we asked for a "Stinky" cheese. Lots of options and I need to try their new restaurant when the COVID restrictions are lifted.

Use to love the bakery with fresh baked goods now that were reasonably priced now that they have updated their space the quality has gone terribly down. Stale baked goods that have been out by the pick up window open the whole day and overpriced. Sad to say but not worth the return.

There is a lot more competition in the market now but Surdyk's remains the gold standard for wine stores. I have been a Surdyk's customer for years and have tried other place as well. But I keep coming back to Surdyk's for their service, variety of product offerings and, yes, PRICES. Surdyk's has the best selection of wines from around the world. A huge selection of domestic and international wines. All you need to do is ask the staff what you are looking for and they will help you find it. Or make a recommendation for a specific food pairing. The employees are super knowledgeable. The beer and liquor section are equally as good. The selection is better than any store in the twin cities. Plus a complete section dedicated to local brew. The beer area is right next to a massive humidor. If you don't look you'll miss it. Prices at Surdyk's are equal to or better than the chains like Total Wine. Plus the quality of the products are so much better. Combine that with terrific staff and I don't even bother with the big boxes. I have not even mentioned the deli with its amazing cheese selection and prepared food. Plus a gourmet grocery store that is unmatched. This is not a large space but it is packed with product. There are always hot entrees of the day, sandwiches, coffee, desserts, etc. All this goodness in one spot!

Struggle with out of stock items. Stick with BevMo for your liquor or support local. Good selection of cheeses. I recommend their rewards program also if you shop here. Their delivery prices seem fair. Also, their gift baskets are good when you are short on time to out together a gift.

High end cheese shop with one of the more diverse and decadent cheese selections in the city. They also have a variety of sauces that you won't find at Lund's or Cub Foods. Currently only limiting 8 people in the cheese shop at a time. I got one of their hot sandwiches which was the Chicken Avocado BLT panini. The name accurately describes the sandwich. Delicious panini with delicious bread and fresh toppings. One of the better counter sandwiches in the city for sure. Solid selection of chips and side salads to complement the order. Beer and wine selection is epic with wine's from virtually every country. A damn good seltzer selection and they normally have some deals with very helpful/friendly service from their staff.

The wine & cheese Mecca of Minneapolis! Such an amazing selection of wines, local beers, booze in general! The cheese counter is incredibly well stocked ! Soups are great too!

With all the liquor stores in town, I can't understand why anybody buys from these moron! The clerk's at Surdyk's have to be the dumbest group of people on earth! I came to the store 12 minutes before closing. One clerk said hi to me as I walked in I shopped for a few minutes and asked another clerk, where could I find the mead. She had no idea what I meant until I said honey wine. Then I asked her where the Minnesota wines were, and she brought me over them. I continued to shop for another few minutes and with a bottle of wine in my hand, asked another clerk if they had chilled wine. He pointed me to the back corner of the store. I walked around a bit more, and then I walked up to the counter and presented my ID as soon as the girl turned to the register she said oh it's just turn 6 o'clock and I can't sell you anything. I laughed, thinking she was joking. and suddenly I realize she wasn't. When I said you got to be kidding!? the manager walked over and said no it's state law I looked at him and said you've gotta fucking be kidding? He said no I can't sell it to you. I looked at the girl and asked her if I could give her $20 and come back another time to pick up my change and she said no. I asked her why nobody told me that at the moment, the clock struck six that I couldn't buy any liquor? Their only comment was that it's a state law! I'm walking around the store for 10 minutes with a bottle of wine in my hand looking around expecting to be able to check out and because 6 o'clock rolls around and nobody tells me oh we can't sell you anything after 6 o'clock I'm out of luck.

Free parking while you shop for your favorite drinks. First I stopped into the cheese area to get some local MN chocolate and Hawaiian lava sea salt caramels to ship to my mom later that day. Moving onto the beer I was impressed with the beer selection mainly local and regional beer from breweries like Dreker brain squeeze was absolutely delicious. Dissatisfied that there wasn't more singles or that you couldn't mix and match but we still got DDH cans of Modist double vision. While in line I purchased a small bottle of banana pudding liqueur to take home.

This place isn't hard to miss. They have a beautiful deli and cheese shop inside of a huge liquor store. The deli was packed with shoppers looking to get there last minute meats and cheese for the holidays. The options all were fresh and I even got the chance to enjoy some samples. Then I entered the liquor store where they have a very large selection of all types of wine and liquor. Everything is priced very reasonably. The staff is also very helpful when it comes to wine pairings. I truly enjoyed this trip. What was originally a short errand, turned into a 1 long trip. I highly suggest visiting this place and enjoying the experience.

They have great sales, aka "the best free happy hour in Minneapolis" haha. They have a rewards program for dollars off future purposes. Free parking. The selection is deep, on wine and liquor, as well as a broad beer selection. For convenience, they also offer drive up and load your car with your purchase for free!

The cheese shop is always a must. During the holidays they even have figgy pudding and hard sauce. So now when they sing "bring us our figgy pudding" I actually deliver. The cheese selection is great and they can also order special requests. Plus you can try before you buy. They have accompanying meats and garnishes as well. There is also a small grocery area. The wine shop has a good selection and the staff are knowledgeable. I like their special 4 packs on Thursdays. They also deliver.

Epic liquor store and cheese and wine shop on the north side of Minneapolis! My friend Drew comes here every time he goes to the cities, so I thought I would pop in and get some brews I have never had before.. The selection of beers from around the world, and local/regional crafts is pretty amazing! I got a few things from Europe to try at home, the prices were great and the staff was super nice too! The store is super clean and it's always fun to go to a massive store that just specializing in one this! And does it right! Also huge parking lot, so thats nice!

According to the internets, it is a glorious time to be sober. I read some crazy stat recently that sales for beer last year went up .2% and sales of non-alcoholic beverages went up 3.9%. (http://www.startribune.com/the-sober-curious-are-driving-sales-of-nonalcoholic-beer-for-minnesota-s-craft-brewers-and-beyond/564677472/) It doesn't take having a Masters Degree in Making Money to know that means capitalism is going to provide for us sober folks this year, Santa-style. The trick is figuring out where to buy things locally. I read months ago about a UK company called Seedlips who was making non-alcoholic spirits for the first time and my first reaction was, "FUCK YEAH COCKTAIL TIME I'M PUTTIN ON MY SHOES" and my second reaction was, ".... in 10 years when it finally makes it here." So I forgot about it. But I went into Surdyk's yesterday, took one look at their n/a section, and got a cart. They had everything. a) They had Seedlips! All three varieties! I bought the Spice and mixed it with tonic like my Surdyk's helper suggested and holy damn. The toughest thing to nail in non-alcoholic drinks is the burn; the second hardest is complexity. It didn't burn, but it was multi-layered and aromatic and made a damn fine cocktail. b) They stocked Hairless Dog, the brand new Minneapolis n/a brewery. Good news: mouthfeel and taste of delicious, malty, hoppy dark ale and exactly the n/a beer I've been waiting for for 10 years. Bad news: turns out I've been sober too long and have lost the ability to drink a whole can of beer. c) They had Fentimans Rose Lemonade, a total standby classic- not too sweet, floral, light. Perfect for Treat Yo Self (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Na2__y5gpE). And last but not least, d) Hobby Farmer Switchel- a friggin delicious local anti-winter medicine that'll light your sinuses right up. All the burn! Some complexity! Major props to Surdyk's for providing such thoughtful and diverse options for folks who don't drink booze. It's so deeply appreciated.

They have everything you could possibly ask for from aquavit to zinfandel. The staff is very helpful. I haven't tried the cheese shop yet because I'm afraid I'll spend all my money.

First visit to Surdyk's during COVID and following the changes to the cheese shop and addition of the bar. Very impressed with the look of the new space and much easier to move about. Likely more in tune with the changes to the neighborhood (all those new apartment towers), but my primary driver to go there was the cheese shop knowing they usually carried specific cheeses I liked and needed for specific cooking (e.g. Raclette). The new space only offers a smaller cheese selection focused on very high end cheeses, (some approaching $30/lb). Everything you need for a high end charcuterie plate and won't find at Byerly's, yet I felt the selection more limiting. I did not try and of the food offerings (which have always been great in my book) or the new bar. So this rating is specific to cheese shop only.

They are back and back and better! I was on my daily walk and starving. I remembered that the cheese shop had re-opened and I was excited. I got my favorite chicken curry salad. It was yummy as ever. I quickly went through the store because I am going back tomorrow with my daughter. It is beautifully designed with plenty of space to peruse and socially distance. There are more market like options and I couldn't be happier!

Quite the selection Snobby booze-hounds' dream come true Where's the Thunderbird? While they are not the cheapest liquor store in town (that would be Chicago Lake), they probably have the best selection. Awhile back I was looking for a certain brand of Brazilian rum and Surdyk's was the only place in town I could find that had it. I am not as much of a wine drinker as I once was, but their wine selection is unparalleled as is widely known. However, I am guessing they don't have Night Train or the aforementioned Thunderbird. Not that I was looking (at least not today, anyways). Best to go on Saturdays when they have several free sample stations all over the store. However, it is also a zoo on Saturdays. Felt like I was in a game of Frogger maneuvering my way through the aisles today. Tried some John Henry Spiral Oak Aged Blended Brews at one of the free sample stations. Quite tasty with high ABV ranging from 9.1 -9.4%. Never seen this brand anywhere else before. Made at the Cold Spring Brewing Company. Picked up the variety pack of 3-750 ML bottles which I am looking forward to sampling this evening while I watch the Badgers destroy the Cornhuskers (fingers crossed, knock on wood, but looking good so far).

Wonderful selection of cheese. As a Certified. Cheese Professional I highly approve. Try the Comte

Surdyk's Liquor infuriates Surly Nation!!! I pulled this interesting headline from a post complaining about the price of Surly Beer (a popular local brew). Here's my Headline: If they don't have it, you don't need it! Houston has Specs and the Twin Cities has Surdyk's. In business since 1934 (and still in the family), Surdyk's has an amazing assortment of cheeses, deli stuff, wines, liquors, beers and cigars. The only issue I have is that when I'm in a place with almost too much choice, I can't handle the overload. During my too brief stroll through Surdyk's, I was impressed with the well considered selection and the overall knowledge and service of the Staff.

I can't rate this place for the quality of alcohol they serve, but I absolutely love their deli and cheese section. For the 4th of July, my buddies and I decided to have ourselves a little picnic at the park. To me, there is no such thing as a complete picnic without good meat, cheese, crackers, and wine. And where did we find it? At Surdyk's! We tried 3 different types of goat cheese and meat, and they were all absolutely delicious. I can't remember the names of them for the life of me, but I doubt there's anything less than delicious at the place. For wine, we just got a simple Riesling and it complemented well with our picnic items. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone 18+, especially those who wants to have a romantic picnic date. The cute decor of the place might even tip you in favor of the girl's approval if she's into cheese and wine, so go there if you have a chance!

Not the Minnesota Nice Management send some secret shoppers in to see what I saw. Very disappointed will not be back.

Until today, I would have given an easy 5 stars. I am a frequent customer at Surdyk's and enjoy visiting, often with friends. For numerous years my household has shopped at your store and told more people to shop there as well. We've spent a large amount of money at your store. However, on March 7, 2020, after witnessing employees forcefully move a woman who was handcuffed to a back room against her will, while other employees laughed it off and continued business as usual, my previously positive perspective of the company has turned to serious concern and disapproval of the way people, in addition to the woman, were treated by staff. The employees allege the woman stole something, but then gave it back. Multiple people recorded video of the incident and event more observed nearby. The woman struggled to be released and vocally repeated cries requesting go be released, but the employee, Jim, continued to forcefully restrain her handcuffed body. He also claimed the woman assaulted an employee, saying his forceful restraint of the woman was justified. When police arrived, store employees also informed onlookers that they were trespassing and demanded they leave the store, which they did. The police escorted out the woman, talked with her outside, and released her because they said it was not a bookable offense. Officers did not say whether Minnesota law permits business employees to physically restrain someone using handcuffs. If the woman committed a crime, she should be held responsible, no question. But whether or not the woman attempted to steal a product, this company policy of physically restraining a person, using handcuffs, is unproportionally forceful and inappropriate, especially considering the market value of products and the potential harm inherent in any forceful interaction between people in a psychologically charged situation. The employees who physically restrained the woman, including Jim, were unapologetic and disrespectful toward customers who asked about what happened and about company policy. Along with more than ten customers in that moment, I left the store after abandoning the products I had planned to purchase. We find this practice of physically aggressive interaction and interpersonal disregard of customers to be unacceptable, irresponsible, unsafe, and unprofessional. I will not do business with Surdyk's until your company, Jim and the other employee specifically, publicly apologize for physically aggressive behavior toward people and you change the company policy to what one police officer on the scene said he recommends to businesses: don't touch anyone, and call the police and let them handle it. Until you apologize and change your policy, you've lost my business.

The bakery is an absolute scam. They show you huge pieces of cake that you can buy by the slice and then when you go to buy it, they take the cake and put it on the back counter so they're cutting it with their back to you so you can't see and cut the slice in half from what they advertise for. Then they put it in a box and seal it up so you can't see the size of it until you already paid and are home. MASSIVE RIP OFF. I will never spend a dime here again. Straight up intentionally ripping people off. If I lived closer I would go back and ask for a refund because honestly this is HORRIBLE customer service. Not to mention, we bought this slice of cake at 5:30pm so there is literally NO reason why we should've gotten the skimpiest piece in the world. There was still half a cake left they they won't even be able to sell by tonight anyway. I'm actually so baffled I can't even believe it. The pieces they advertise were 2X this size for $5.... Beyond disappointing. And it's not even moist. Go to Lunds & Byerlys over this place 100%

I would live my life completely void of fear if I knew that Surdyk's existed in the afterlife. Surdyk's has a big parking lot and even a drive-thru, which are rare and very appreciated conveniences in the area. Every time I walk in, I'm sure I look as wide-eyed and bushy-tailed as the first. I usually just enter the deli area to the right, which is packed with artisan meats and cheeses, desserts, cured olives, prepared deli salads and other dishes, soups, fancy jams and mustards, and other many other treats. The employees here are so awesome. I'm usually in the area right before they are closing, so I'm that a-hole that busts through the door when they want to start cleaning up. Regardless, they always kindly and patiently help me pick out several cheese and cured meat items. Since their selection is so divine, I don't think I've gotten the same thing twice, and have loved everything so far. They are experts in helping me choose cheese based on my inexperienced preferences, ("Uhh, I like cheese that tastes good?" "Can I get one with stuff in it?"). Cured meat, artisan cheese, fancy wine and spirits... what more could you ever want??

Aside from the insane crowds and madness associated with a popular wine AND cheese shop ... it's pretty darn cool. We enjoyed a few tastings, found a solid selection of options for our weekend, and escaped with our wallet intact thanks to some very good specials they had going on with some of the local wines.* The problem with a great spot like this is that of course it's going to be extremely popular, and I'm not a crowd guy. So I could have gone for wider aisles and a little better organization, but that's no big deal. Definitely worth your time. * Now granted, one of those wines turned out to be absolutely terrible. Who knew the $8 bottle wouldn't be outstanding?

I love Surdyks. I also live two blocks away, which is a bit of a problem. I often stop by after work on Thursdays to check out their 4 for $40 wine tastings. More often than not, I take advantage of the deal and walk away with at least 4 bottles of wine. It really appeals to me on a variety of levels: it's a good deal, an easy way to discover potential new favorites, there's usually cheese samples (which are typically as pricey as they are tasty!) and, oh yeah, it's a free wine tasting! I also like to stop by Surdyks on the weekends for quick and easy host gifts if I'm going to someone's place for dinner or a party. Besides wine, my other favorite gifting alcohol is whiskey. My typical process is to locate an associate to help me, vaguely describe what I'm looking for and how much I want to spend, and they give me a few recommendations. They've been super friendly and knowledgeable, and it's always worked out well for me. In addition to the wide variety of wine and whiskey, they also have a nice beer selection - especially seasonal or limited edition beer.

To be honest, I've only ever patronized the liquor section of this fine establishment - when I was just out of college our party palates were more finely attuned to Cool Ranch Doritos and Totino's Pizza Rolls than a mossy brie. On a more recent visit we'd already done our fancy cheese shopping and the store down the block, so only needed some wine and beer to round out the night's offerings. The store is well organized, there are tastings galore on the weekends, you can bring your dog (shoutout to the two huge newfies we shared the aisles with), and the staff knows the stock well. We were in on Halloween weekend, and my friend wanted to get some spooky wines for her party. Surdyk's was on our wavelength and had pulled a display of creepy labels and placed flags in the aisles with other Halloween deals. The only letdown came with their complete lack of pumpkin beer. After scouring the beer aisles twice, we asked a clerk to point us in the right direction, figuring they may have been moved to an end cap or the Halloween display up front. We were informed that the shop had pulled all pumpkin beer a couple of weeks before Halloween to make room for wet-hopped IPAs or some niche offering along those lines. This is where your pretension comes to bite you in your behind, Surdyk's. It especially makes no sense when they had a full Halloween theme running throughout the wine section; if Halloween was completely below them, fine, but seeing as the one pumpkin beer label that remained was completely cleared out I'm sure we weren't the only folks in a store full of costumed adults that came in looking for pumpkin beer. I do appreciate, though, that the clerk walked us over to a wheat beer that he felt would appeal to people who enjoyed pumpkin beers instead of just telling us we were out of luck.

Really great place for selection, would be regulars here. Today I forgot my ID with my friend, so I moved along in the line and apologized for my mistake. My friend still wanted to purchase her alcohol but the tender refused. That was fine, it is what it is, it's how alcohol is regulated and we understand that. As we were leaving another worker stepped right in front of us and said "how are we supposed to regulate this?" We continued to step around him and he rudely said: get out, get out of here. I feel really bad about the situation but there was no need for another worker to treat us like we were criminals.

What a crazy awesome and large place. The deli/foods area was way too crowded so im sad i didnt have time to catch much of it. The liquor part is huge! Reminds me of a place in Austin which is similar in style. Wines, spirits up the wazoo. However I was trying to track various Suntory lines of Whiskey and was unsuccessful. The back row gets over crowded from tasters, shoppers and employees doing inventory so it's a huge traffic jam. Watch out!

Take my review with a grain of salt as I am sober and allergic to cheese. That being said...a friend dragged me along to this shop and even I was able to find things to get excited about! Their cheese selection is quite impressive and if you take a number they allow you to try as many as you would like! I picked out a few truffle variants for my friends to try on my behalf as I am a sucker for truffle. They really enjoyed every cheese that they tried and the person helping us was very personable and enjoyable! It was a lot of fun reading the descriptions on all of the cheese and learning about them. Besides cheese they also offer a variety of local and imported goodies. Their chocolate section was tantalizing and I regret not buying the citrus ginger dark chocolate as it sounded absolutely drool worthy. They have a huge cracker section, condiment section, and more! I purchased some gluten free vegan beet and "goat cheese" crackers and I am here to worn everyone to NOT purchase these. They are disappointment in a bag. They tasted nothing like beet nor goat cheese. They tasted like salt and sadness. That being said, it is not at the fault of the shop as it was not something they made themselves. There is a nice deli section to choose from with a variety of olives, pre-made sandwiches (including a Brie and asparagus sandwich that looked really fun!), ice cream, and more! This is a great place to pick up some lunch on the go. The shop is pretty small and VERY crowded so it was a bit difficult to maneuver around it. I felt cramped and rushed at looking at everything it had to offer. It was probably my fault for going to it on a Saturday afternoon though. The liquor shop is your average run of the mill liquor shop with a bit more variety. It is big but that is about all I have to say for it. All in all I would say this shop is a pretty neat little place and certainly worth checking out!

It seems as though Surdyk's will prove to be a great place for my (very limited amount of) beer/wine shopping. The one time we were craving drinks, we were looking for a place that had a specific cider we tried at Red Cow earlier in the month. Surdyk's was one of the few places in town that had it-so we were pumped! Their cheese shop also looks great. With sliced cakes, cheese by the pound, and plenty of oils, pasta, sauce, and bread options, this could be a perfect place to shop for a nice Italian dinner you'd like to cook at home. I will definitely be back to actually try a lot of the food that looked sooooooo yummy. Also, as a side note, staff is very friendly!

I am so glad that Surdyk's sells a remarkable variety of international delights. The Cheese Shop and Deli is wonderful and so are the specialty groceries. Their cheese selection is positively mind-boggling. Love that they have items that are hard to find in Minnesota. If you're British South African like me, you'll enjoy their selection of mustards, chutney, jams and relishes. I believe I might have seen Mrs. Balls Chutney, and Coleman mustard powder in the yellow tin. Favorites of mine from my childhood. I get excited when I see Marmite, which you can't find at a lot of places. Usually I can get it at World Market but not all the time. They have olive oils from South Africa, France, Greece and Australia - to name a few! If you're looking for local - they sell Gray Duck chai which is absolutely delicious. They also sell organic, fair-trade Intelligentsia coffee which I am very pleased about. Taking a trip to Surdyk's has become a gourmet, culinary adventure. I don't come here nearly as often as I'd like to these days, even just to simply peruse their selection and to see what's new each season. There is always something new to find and something to suit everyone's taste buds. Thanks Surdyk's for being an oasis of joy to so many dedicated shoppers, and for being a Minneapolis legend!

Major wine selection and at very reasonable prices. I walked in here to just take a look really quick since I have heard great things. I ended up walking out with a bottle of Cherry Pie Bourbon for only $6.99, which easily retails for $15+ at other establishments. There was also a massive wine sale going on which almost tempted me to grab a few bottles for my cellar. Too bad I just stocked up, but I will be back for more when some of those bottles disappear.