Tip Top Liquor Stores

I'm very happy I found this place. They strictly I.D. people and even pay attention to credit cards not matching the person. (E.g. a female using a male's credit card.) The cashier who worked tonight deserves a bonus or raise, both even. Not kidding, he deserves and I'd even buy him lunch if I could. I praise the owner for hiring such a smart and aware cashier. Along with my experience tonight, I noticed that they have a great selection of spirits, and this cashier was friendly and approachable to other customers. Dear Owner, please keep this cashier! He is a very valuable asset to your company and consumers. I wish I caught his name, but it's October 27th 2019. The cashier closing tonight, him, he is exactly who you need in your store! I love meeting someone who has the shop's best interest at heart. Great job you guys!

The only reason to visit this liquor store is its location. Don't get me wrong, the staff is usually just this one guy, and he is funny and helpful. The place is pretty small and the selection is small as well. Nothing special about the prices. I will gladly run to this store if it is the closest but I would not go out of my way.

This is my go to liquor store because of it's proximity to my house. It's in the Overton Square area. It doesn't have as large as a selection as say Buster's, but it has a surprisingly large selection considering it's a small space. They recently remodeled the inside and the outside and it looks a lot nicer now. The owners/staff are super friendly. They remember you and are willing to help you always. The prices are fairly average.

When I am in need of a spiritual uplift I come to Tip Top. They have recently begun some renovations and all... I must say I am glad about one thing. They still are selling $7 champagne and wine!! Most of them are either moscato or table reds and whites, or Cooks brand for the champagne but for $7 I can dig it. We went in the other day and I noticed he also sells high gravity beers. This is mostly my place for wine and champagnes bc the only liquor I really drink is tequila and he has very limited selection in that area. But if you are a brown liquor person there seems to be alot to choose from. Overall its a pretty nice place. Not too big but he makes the space work.

Tip Top Liquors is an unassuming, rather plain- dare I say it, even ugly- liquor store in Midtown. What I enjoy about it is that it isn't anything more or less than what it claims to be. It's your average, run of the mill, seedy liquor store. These were a dime a dozen in my hometown and because of that, Tip Top offers some comfort. Well, as much comfort as a seedy liquor store can offer I suppose. There's something lovely about not trying too hard. And let's just say Tip Top won't win any awards for trying too hard. I totally agree with Martie P when she says this is a great place to stop and pick up last minute liquor for your parties. Everything about this place reminds me of being 21 in Chicago- when we used to frequent the corner liquor store for cases of beer and bottles of Boone's Farm before heading to so-and-so's kegger. Sure, Tip Top has some competition in the Midtown/Downtown areas. Their competition is fancy and shiny and pretty. The competition's employees are well educated on the pairings of wines and will steer you in the direction of something fabulous should the need arise. You won't find this at Tip Top. The dude behind the counter here is a tad bit sketch to say the least, he might be wearing plaid flannel, smell of Marlboro Reds and stale beer- and if you ask him for his advice of what to pick up he might set you up with some 40s or a case of Miller High Life. Let us not mistake that for him not being friendly. Nope, he's friendly as all get out and will talk your ear off if given the chance. There's nothing wrong with that- it just depends on what exactly you are looking for in your liquor store. For this gal? Well, I love an expensive bottle of wine as much as the next guy, but I also have some trash in my veins- and for that? Yeah, Tip Top fits the bill perfectly.

What's not to love about walking 2 blocks and getting some spirits? Super friendly human at the counter!

This place is really close & convenient. It's quite small, however. Somehow, I don't think it caters to the wine crowd (the wine they had was pretty dusty). Although, it has a little bit of everything. Prices seem to be on par with Joe's (on Poplar/Belvedere). The employee answered the "do you have such-in-such" question more than once with, "we used to have that it stock, but it wasn't selling." They have a decent selection of liquor, including a wide variety of sizes, as well, as package deals - I saw jager bomb set ups sold with jagermeister, for instance. If you're looking for a great selection of wine, go to Busters. But, if you want to pick up a cheap bottle of wine, like Crane Lake, or grab some last minute liquor for a party, then this is your place.

The "staff" (it's always one guy) is very helpful. Occasionally you can catch an unknown brand of liquor on sale but this place is more convenient that competitive price wise. Although the major brands are represented well and almost always have every available size for purchase.

Customer service unsatisfactory to say the least. The gentleman was Extremely rude and disrespectful to a new customer. Would not recommend if you are searching for a place to find alcohol and not a "regular"

I am absolutely shocked at possibly the rudest interaction I've ever had with a business. And as I've been there several times, I know it was the OWNER who answered my call. All I wanted to know: 1) what the hours were and if he expected them to change 2) if they had unfiltered sake. Before I could finish asking about possible hour changes or closures, he aggressively said "your guess is as good as mine", then hung up. I called back and asked if we were disconnected or if he actually hung up on me. He says, "ma'am, I have no time to answer your questions. I don't know. Right now we are open". I said I actually did have a question about sake but wouldn't take up any more of his time. He hung up on me again. After years of spending a lot of money on scotch and champagne there, I will Never go back, and will always remember this exquisitely abrasive conversation. My family and friends will share this experience too. I suggest no one ever call this business if they want to keep going there.