Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store

They have a really good selection of reasonably and cheaply-priced sake, Everywhere else I've been has either not carried it, or charged absurd amounts- I wouldn't be cooking my delicious Japanese meals without it.I've also grabbed beer, spirits, and packs of White claw here on occasion- Some of the best prices in Minneapolis. I've personally never experienced any issues with riffraff, though the neighborhood is undeniably rough.I don't live far, so that's an added bonus.

I've been to this liquor store every once in a while it's pretty small so it's overpriced that's to be expected. The problem is the service. Today was especially bad. 1st. I walked up to the aisle and both clerk's were on their phones and didn't acknowledge me till the security guard said something. The clerk that did help me didn't say anything no hello, no how our you nothing he gave me my change and never said a word to me and didn't ask me if I wanted a bag. I'm doing you a favor by giving you my money not the other way around. This will be the last time I shop there.

I was in search of a bottle of Jameson for a friend, and I decided to try out Nicollet-Franklin in hopes of saving a few bucks over my neighborhood liquor store.I noticed the organization of the store immediately upon entering--they had a whole wall of whiskeys with labels such as scotch, single malt, etc. It made finding what I was looking for super simple--which was great, because I had a Yelp event I had to rush home and get ready for! A few other notes...The staff is super friendly.The parking lot has ample room--so no parking on the streets....and the prices were just where I'd hoped they'd be--a welcome sight in the area!

I believe I once wrote if the Eat Street district was the Wu Tang Clan, then the area from Ping's to just around the McDonald's on 24th and Nicollet would be the Ol' Dirty Bastard section. Well, Nicollet-Franklin Liquor Store would be the infamous footage of ODB cashing his welfare check while MTV filmed. Forget the kitschy drive-thru signage, this place is grimy as a roach leg or the tip of a stank ass drifter's dreadlock. I stop through here and there when I'm in the area to grab a six-peezy of dem Hamms. Without fail I witness a scene in the parking lot, near the entrance, or at the register. And yep, I anticipate and treasure each scene. Life, brehs - it's out there lurking in the parking lots and at the registers of liquor stores. It can be distilled from that strange and ineffable moment when a one-legged transsexual gets barked at by the store manager for trying to smuggle a Botabox of pinot grigio out the door, then falls face-first into the newspaper stand... Such absurdity! Such power! Or the transient claiming "I got a thou-wow in my pocket" as he purchases a single mega-can of beer. The stories - as they say - write themselves. The staff here is appropriately testy and sick of your bullsh*t. The television is often showing the Twins game. Occasionally a strange man will approach you in the parking lot and ask a seemingly tangential question like "you know where I could get a laptop?" Maybe i have problems, but I love this kind of stuff.

One of the consequences of living in the Steven's Square Area is the sad history (and relatively still existent) alcoholic Native population. What this seems to mean is there are no bars in the immediate area. The nearest seems to be Rudolph's over on Lyndale, and it really is a part of the Uptown culture. The next best thing would be Nicollet-Franklin Liquor Store.The outside is a remnant of the 50's. A large neon sign guides your way, adding to the charm. The location, however, gives this relic a fairly creepy vibe. Driving into the parking lot is like a real life paperboy game with people and cars jumping out at you. The people in the immediate look a little rundown and only add to the creepy factor. Once you run inside, all is well. While I have not personally had a Cheers moment, I don't doubt that it is possible. The interior is well kept, with a decent, although not exhaustive, selection. The people inside are as eclectic as the neighborhood. From hipster bicyclist buying PBR to the Wheelchair-ridden Vet buying a 40, everyone is part of this atmosphere. The Twins game is usually on, and the workers and patrons will pause if there is a big moment.The neighborhood may not have a local place to meet and greet, but Nicollet-Franklin Liquors seems to try and fill the void. And for that, I applaud them.

For a while, Nicollet/Franklin was my regular liquor store. I never really had a problem with it then, it was a smaller place so they didn't have everything, and of course what they do have costs more than I'd like to pay. I can understand the division, the places I go to when I want something simple and I want it quick, and the places I go to when I want something a littler harder to find or think I can get a better deal.When I moved a couple blocks west, Hum's became my regular place. They're actually probably equally close to me, but Hum's is closer to other stuff I walk to, so it seems to fit into my routine better. Sorry, NicFrank. It wasn't you, it was me.I happened to bump into NicFrank the other day, swung in for six pack (and walked out with a 12. Sound familiar?)Ah, liquor nostalgia. But hey, what's this? They've expanded the beer selection. Now they have a big fridge or two of more exotic microwbrews and Belgians. So that was a cool little discovery.The balance may be tipped a little back in NicFrank's favor. I'll have to remember that when I aim to make a quick run.

How is it that this liquor store didn't have a review on here yet??This place is ALWAYS busy. It's such a great little place because they have a huge selection for the neighborhood, and they aren't as overpriced as Greenway is!I am a usual here :-)

This is a liquor store that typically charges more than other places. Maybe not the most expensive in town, but I gave up on them a while ago. I maintain a list of scotch and beer prices at stores around town, and I see no reason to shop here when I can take an extra 10 minutes and go to Surdyk's or Chicago-Lake.

Not a great store. Not well kept and bad management. I'd suggest driving to Hum's or really any other store nearby as it's the same price but much easier people to deal with, and that's just in the time to walk in and get beer

This is my go to liquor store as it is close to where I live and they always have what I'm looking for. Staff is pleasant and often offer to help me carry out my purchases to my car. Can feel a bit sketchy at night but that's no fault of the store, just the area. I have no complaints.