Binny’s Beverage Depot

I called my mom on Christmas and said «Mom, I am a horrific person. I completely forgot to buy my stepdad a gift. What can I buy him?»
Mom: «Well, you know he really loves X beer but he can’t find it anywhere.»
We started searching the Binny’s website and found that they keep it in stock at our local Binny’s. Not only could we order it online but we could place orders for a larger amount than what they have in store. When we went in the store the next day, they only had a single 12 pack even though we had ordered 2; however, the store told us that if we placed an order online, we could get as much in as we liked. Good information for those who like very specific, hard to find beers and want to stock up.
This was our first stop in this Binny’s and our first stop before two family Christmas events. The store is insanely huge. Probably the largest Binny’s I have been to in the suburbs. If we had more space in our home, we probably would have done a lot of stocking up because of some really good prices compared to what we pay at our local stores.
I noticed that they have almost any kind of wine or beer you could possibly imagine. My boyfriend made a joke about bringing my stepmom a Kenyan wine since they had recently returned from a trip to Africa. Binny’s actually has a section of South African wines!
We were so incredibly impressed with the size and the advance ordering. Even though we live really close, we had never been here in the two years we have lived here. We will definitely be back!

Finally got the chance to check out this Binny’s location recently. Was there for a craft beer tasting a couple months back and was really impressed with the selection. I mean this place is HUGE, so if they don’t have what you’re looking for, then it is truly is a rare breed of booze.
Plus it’s right down the street from work should the need arise :-).

Stopped by here on Tuesday, I could believe the selection! WOW, GINORMOUS, both in liquor and their humidor. That’s where it stopped.
I asked the guy behind the counter when I walked if I could go in the humidor, he replied yes. I walked over to it looking at other merchandise as I went and noticed he had followed me over. He unlocked the door and proceeded to follow me in, nice (to answer my questions, right??). NO, the gentleman just plain watched me. I tried asking questions which were answered by a quick hand gesture or a yes or no. He actually followed me thru the humidor, closely. I actually felt like a shoplifter that was about to get caught! Wow. I tried to explain to him who I was and still got the cold shoulder. I asked if there was a cigar specialist, he responded «yes, they are at lunch», nothing more. Again, wow.
I made a VERY quick selection and handed it to him so there was no mistake. Got the bag, paid for it and left.
I would like to mention the lady at the cash register was their saving grace, she was very polite and tried to engage me in conversation, (my advice, move her to the Humidor, she would be a better salesman than the other guy, cash register operator,)
Just goes to show the difference between a cash register operator and a salesman.

Been to this location 2 times now. One of my favorites.
Large stock of everything. Your normal binnys lay out.
Customer service is great. Anthony G is my favorite. He’s very knowledgable and super friendly and great sense of humor.