Tenley Mini Market

I used to frequent here, but they wronged me. I bought something from there on a sunday at 3:30 pm. My motorcycle was parked in the lot and had issues starting. At 6 pm they called the police and had my car ticketed for $ 250. Why was that necessary? Selfish businessman. No empathy. Their interactions with me since have been cold-​blooded. I feel disrespected. I’ll take my business elsewhere, and encourage you to as well.

OK, so I would’ve never thought that this place would offer a deli such as this & provide a great breakfast!!! I’ve gone here twice and OMG the food is soooo good… so glad they have a nice little deli like this near by my work place, you get tired of trying to make McDonalds or one of the other locations near by the only thing you can consider as your breakfast or lunch, that get’s boring. Having a deli that is mom & pop shop good, makes for a great variety in the area!

Great deli and they are very nice and helpful! Must come here!!!

A+++ the girl that helped me was sooo courteous I will be coming back again!

These guys are a bunch of incompetents. I purchased a keg from them along with several cases of beer for a large party I was throwing. After hauling the keg all the way to my house and setting up just in time for my guests, I learn that the keg is un-​tapable. They sold me the wrong tap for the keg. Single-​handedly ruined my party and not so much as an apology the next day when I returned the un-​used keg. Long story short, go elsewhere for your beer needs.

One of the upsides of my old living arrangements was that it was located literally 45 seconds from Tenley Mini Market by foot.
You’ve got a few stragglers who sit outside on the sidewalk behind their dumpsters… I think they wait for anything to be thrown in so they can fish it out. They’re mostly pretty nice if you’re not rude to them.
That aside, They have a great selection of liquor AND edible things. The cookies there are out of this world. I don’t know how they make them — but they do — FRESH — and they’re so good. And cheap.
By the dumpsters you will notice a line of parked Taxis. None of them will let you get in if you need a ride, they’re all off-​duty. Probably eating cookies. But anyways, if a rack of taxi drivers are there… you know that good and inexpensive grub is nearby.
A girlfriend of mine caught one of the thirty buses off of Wisconsin Ave after buying a bagful of delish cookies here, and when she got on, the friendly bus driver flirtatiously asked if he could have a cookie, too. She gave him one– and according to him– they ARE hands down the best cookies in town. Props to this cool bus driver… she got to eat her cookies on the bus!
Another plus: It’s better than 7 – 11 if you’re on the run in the morning, speeding toward the metro and need to grab something to go for lunch — they have a huge selection of juices, yogurt, all that good stuff. Likewise, if you’re on the way home and need something for dinner that you forgot about, they’ve got it, too.
And the suspicion that Alexis G. Unilocaled about? They do that for everything… I almost expect them to ask me for my ID just when I stop by for a soda.

Tenley Mini Market: It’s Frat-​tastic!
This is the 2^nd-​best option in Tenleytown when it comes to buying bulk booze for a party. They constantly have specials on kegs, cases, and the like, so if you’ve been to any parties in the neighborhood that have had High Life kegs as opposed to Natty Light, you’ll know why.
Their «associates» (I love using a term like this for a liquor store) are really helpful in making sure you get all of your «party supplies» into your car. The place is very well-​run, and management does a great job with store traffic — it helps when you have your own parking lot.
Otherwise, the only other items I have purchased at this store that were non-​alcoholic might have been soft drink mixers, cups, and ice — so yeah, if you’re coming here it’s gonna be for the booze. Drink up, pledges!

Love the previous comments! You want booze, quick and cheap? Here’s a good place. Be prepared to stand in line if you play lotto. Never ate here (I didn’t even notice they had a deli for about a year, since it’s on the opposite side of the store from the beer aisle). Just buy beer and wine here and it’s a great place.

How does this place stay open when it’s right across the street from 7 – 11? It has more booze than those other guys! I bought alcohol from this place when I was in college, and got a thrill from their glaring eyes when they would angrily question if I was of age or not. One thing about getting older is that people in liquor stores trust you more. You lose touch with that sense of rebellion you felt going up to the check out counter at age 19 with two 40s under your arms. That’s why I like coming to Tenley Mini Mart — they still think I’m trying to pull a fast one on them. Their suspicion gives me refreshing sense of continuity.