Golden 7 Liquor & Deli

I know how it looks to be reviewing a liquor store. I thought that, maybe, I could tszuj* it up by calling it a craft beer and wine boutique… but, no. I can’t. It’s a liquor store… and I’m a fan.
Why?
1.) A surprisingly good selection given the size of the store. Don’t think that your only choices are Cisco, Mad Dog and/​or Thunderbird.** Here, you’ll have a pick amongst decent reds and whites to pair with any one of a number of meals at the various ethnic restaurants that adorn the street.
2.) Cheap! For bottles that don’t automatically come with a screw top and a brown bag, you might expect to pay for the privilege… especially in San Francisco. Not here! I got out of here with four bottles of wine*** for a very decent price. And, again, these were good bottles.
3.) Patient worker behind the counter. I can’t imagine that it’s fun or easy to deal with the denizens who stumble in to a liquor store. But, on a random Tuesday night, despite me and my friend taking way too much time to make a decision and talking way too loudly, I didn’t sense any sighs or side eyes. Sir, you are a far better man than I.
*Totally had to look up how to spell that bad boy.
**I did not have to look those up.
***There were four of us. What? I will not apologize for the one person/​one bottle rule. It’s 2014. It’s practically a standard.

Staff were helpful with selections. A great range of items were available. The shop was clean. There is a lot of stuff packed into this store. A shop with great appeal.

Rainier Ale $ 7.50 a six FTW! Those who have been following my saga will understand why that garners an immediate «good as it gets». AND it’s on the 30 route I take from BART every time I come into town. Now that truly is AGAIG.
I was in and out within 3 minutes, but looking at the other reviews it is very clear I will be a regular here.

awesome selection of stuff! The people that work here are super nice. Always say hello, and always a pleasure coming to their store. Thanks guys!

I recommend this place for their friendly service and attitude.

The employees were rude, overcharged me, and stole from me. I will never return and recommend that no one else does either. Im not sure about all of the other employees who work there, but the people working last night let me know that i should never go back there myself, nor should I let anyone I care about shop there. If there were an option for 0 stars, I would give them that rating.

The employees are very nice people. If I’m in need for quick snacks and drinks. I don’t come here as often because I moved to Richmond city but whenever I go, I always feel welcomed!
The employees remembers me. awesome!

The owners are really nice and the selection/​prices are great. The guys behind the counter always say hello and make time for the people from the neighborhood and they always have at least 1 brand of good beer on sale.

Golden 7 is great. We love Golden 7.
It’s clean, well-​lit and has friendly, non-​nosy proprietors. They recognize us and smile, but never wanna be buddies or make comments on our excessive Absolut consumption.
Yay! We appreciate Golden 7 as much as they appreciate us.

Thank You Golden 7 for:
…saving me from the drunk, homeless man who was following my roommates and I down Columbus.
…offering a decent wine selection.
…taking credit cards (min $ 5) and staying open later than Willie’s
…super cool and friendly owners
Save Me Golden 7 with getting:
…Coke Zero! For the love, get Coke Zero! (minus 1 star)
…Häagen-​Dazs frozen yogurt– Dulce de Leche
My roommate gives 5 stars for the «Pretty hefty porn collection! No seriously, Courtney, it fills like the entire two bottom racks!»
Bubble of thought above Courtney’s head fills: ‘The entire bottom rack sounds extensive, but it’s not like I’m taking notes on their porn selection for Unilocal.I wasn’t planning on it at least. But, hell maybe I should?!‘
Courtney speaks: «So, roommate, break it down… what are we talking here? Like, Playboy/​Penthouse, or crazy Barely Legal?»
Roommate: «Oh for sure, there’s definitely some amateur!» Lmao.
Get Coke Zero, Get 5 Stars.

I can’t speak to the deli portion of this business, as my focus seems to generally be on alcohol when I am here.
As far as convenience stores go this one is pretty damn good. The prices are reasonable and they have everything from 40s to fine wine and a great selection of the hard stuff… all in an easy to shop, friendly and clean environment. I would like to re-​emphasize clean because not many corner stores impress me in this category.
The other thing I love about this place is every single time I have been in here I see someone who looks like a rock star, and acts like a rock star… yet I can’t quite put my finger on who the hell they are.

I love Jared because he lets me buy twinkies in my pajamas (as long as they’re cute pajamas.) AND he actually made a convenience store look good.
And it’s fun to watch him counsel the drunken people of the world.

Stopped in here to get a beer and was impressed with their spaciousness, fine selection, fair prices, and friendly staff. Had a nice assortment of highend liquor and wine as well as 40s and $ 1.50 tall boys of Busch and the like. Well lit. A nice asset to the community.