Wagner’s

This is the best store of its kind in the neighborhood because they have a beer cave and their staff is helpful – they even take care to protect their customers from foolishness.
Their meat is good and reasonably priced.

Oh, Wagner’s. I had to review this place, because I am here 3 times a week, and doesn’t even have a listing on Unilocal!
Unilocal doesn’t have enough categories for this place. They have SO MUCH different stuff– beer, wine, booze, meat (and a butcher too!), fruit, snacks, candy… the list goes on. I wouldn’t recommend running here for any random household items like aluminum foil or drain opener, but they have basic late night staples.
Their beer selection is kind of surprising/​amazing. Tons of ciders (my jam), nicer local beers (Nola, Abita), and an impressive canned (read: cheaper) beer section. The trick is to go in the cooler. It sort of looks like you aren’t allowed to, but do it anyway! There are lots of singles for your biking-​while-​sipping pleasure as well.
I can’t vouch for their wine, but it does appear to be on the lower priced end– think wine coolers and things that come in jugs or boxes. There are crazy sales often, right near the register.
The staff are really friendly, which is a change of pace coming from Hank’s down the street. Wagner’s is the question and the answer to all your (non-​household) problems.
There is also a daquiri shop next door, which is rarely open. Famous for it’s ‘DUST MONEY’ drink, I can’t wait to check it out!