Otto's Wine and Spirits - Oakland

Wait what, I've never reviewed this location yet have been shopping here for about a decade?!To be fair, I am usually getting the same things BUT they have good prices (sales often) for what I buy and lots of options if you want a selection. I'm not sure of the rules around this, but they will possibly order you something special if you request it and buy a case or if they see it as a possible selling item.The store is employee owned and it seems they don't have much turnover with employees which is a good sign. Another bonus? Covered parking which is nice in inclement weather and just because no one wants to find street parking. Sometimes the lot can be busy at peak hours but they get people in and out quickly. Remember to pull up as close as possible to the wall or people can't get through. They also have security guards at night for sure, mostly because of thefts in the past but I've never seen anything weird happen when shopping. Ott's on Oakland is most certainly my go to liquor store because they have the best prices and selection combined in the area.

Otto's is our local liquor destination. Why do I use the word destination you ask? They literally have EVERYTHING! From less expensive options to high end, liquor to beer to mixers to bitters, there isn't anything beverage related that we have had to go elsewhere for after a stop at Otto's!My best pro-tip for Otto's is that they often have sales on some of the higher-end liquors, you just have to be on the lookout for their neon sale signs posted on the price tag of the shelf. We have scored some great deals on Oban, Casadores, Grey Goose and Glenfiddich in the past, so you can't go wrong there. The checkout staff has always been super friendly, but there is a gentleman there who can be a little gruff sometimes - when asked where I can find something or if he can unlock a cabinet so I can access a bottle, I have been met with "well it is over there on that shelf so you can get it yourself" comment, which was slightly off-putting, but also, very accurate at the same time. Don't forget that the parking lot is a one way -- enter off of Oakland, angle park, and then exit into the alley!

Please don't advertise free merch / glassware with purchase if your employees don't know where the merch / glassware is. This has happened to me twice in the last month, you owe me 2 Terrapin glasses and 1 special edition New Belgium glass. I'm done spending my money here.

What an amazing selection at this unassuming liquor store. Terrific prices on high end tequila, bourbon, and other spirits. Eclectic wine selection with tons of hidden treasures. I like that they also provide the placards for wine enthusiast reviews where appropriate - some serious bargains in here if you are knowledgeable about standard pricing on spirits, many of which were 20-35% off of any other store I've ever seen.Great find if you overlook the gruff charm - if what you care about is a terrific selection at some amazing prices, this place absolutely has it.

Noice!been going to ottos off and on for like 5 years now. always great prices, good selection of sake and whisky, always helpful staff if you ask question.20 bucks for a bottle of jack, cant go wrong there

Awesome selection. Super duper comprehensive. Huge wine selection, killer beer choices, any type of liquor you could want. Anything, really. Some weird eau de vie? Fernet Branca? Bear Republic and Rogue beers and Silver Oak Cellars' wines? Ruffino Chianti Classico? Wait! Arg! does. not. compute.It's strange. I mean, for being near a college, their selection is amazingly amazing. But they're oft thought of as a college liquor store. But they're doing it right.Though,Otto's is not organized terribly well. In fact, it's kind of confusing. I think its proximity to UWM means that Otto's makes a killing off of cheap beer and cheap booze, but they also stock awesome. I like it, don't get me wrong. My brain just doesn't know how to make sense of it all.Does. Not. Compute. (... in a good way.)

I lived in Milwaukee during my time studying in the MA philosophy program at UWM. Otto's is the place I would always go for beer and wine--they have a great selection of both (and their prices are better than other nearby liquor stores!). Their specialty bottles of beer seemed to rotate seasonally; I always liked perusing the beer aisle to see what they had in. My favorite is when they have Avery's Maharaja and Alpine's Duet. Also, the staff is always friendly, and they are helpful if you have questions. Sadly, tonight is my last night living in Milwaukee. But I am enjoying a 3 Sheep's Waterslides thanks to Otto's!

This liquor store has a huge selection. You can probably find anything you need here. I could have used some more signage because I wasn't sure where everything was. On a bumpin' Saturday night, though, they have plenty of staff and they knew exactly which direction to point me and other customers. I like that they have a covered parking lot but it's cramped and the spaces are terrifyingly small.

Let's make this simple. It's a liquor store for goodness sake.+Lots of beer to choose fromGood representation of Wisconsin products in all booze departmentsBike rack outsideParking is convenient if there are spots still left. Otherwise you have to park on the street.-Low amount of the beer is refrigeratedYou have to ask for limited edition stuff. Oftentimes it behind the counter. They do bottle limits for rare beers (as all good shops should do).

Ottos Wine Trickery at Shelf Level100% of the on shelf Wine labels ( Eleven) in Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay that promoted a "90 Point or 92 Point Wine of a Brand and it's Year.....the year of that wine advertised as 90 points was not on the shelf. Other years of that brand were on the shelf. As anyone that knows wine even a little recognizes the year of a high point rating matters with a wine. This is total deception. I spoke to an owner Melanie Rochelle at check out and she just shrugged her shoulders. Beware!