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France 44 Wines & Spirits
4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, United States
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France 44 Wines & Spirits
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Jo
Review №1

I impulsively bought 2 items from the deli and they were both exorbitantly expensive and were not half as good as they looked. The sweet corn risotto had no flavor other than the corn itself. The Braised Beets were actually pickled beets and the vinegar taste overwhelmed all other flavors.

Pa
Review №2

The most amazing shopping experience we have had ever!! Brilliant, friendly staff. The most eclectic meat, cheese and deli products you will ever find. You can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer while you shop. This is a bucket list item!!

Li
Review №3

Excellent wine shop! I love to visit for their their generous weekend tastings, large selection, and warm vibe.

Sa
Review №4

Favorite wine shop ever. Best staff, classes, tastings ever! Great selection, including local offerings. Recommend their loyalty program - initial investment, but it really pays off.

An
Review №5

Cheese and wine. Enough said. They provide excellent service, great recommendations and the employees always seem happy to be there (which says a lot). Thanks for always having what I’m looking for!

Da
Review №6

Another exceptional visit and collection of craft beer treasures to smuggle back with me to IL on the other side of the Mississippi River (dont laugh. Its a geographic boundary that limits beer distribution). Very knowledgeable and helpful staff in every department. I cant speak highly enough for the deep knowledge and recommendations from their craft beer stewards. Every time I visit family in Edina I go here at least twice. Once at the start of my visit to provision for my visit, and once at the end of my visit to take back home.

No
Review №7

Cheese shop is exquisite, great liquor options, and friendly staff. Visited for wine/liquor/beer tasting and ended up getting a club sandwich from the deli! Staff in the liquor store are very helpful and kind - I will definitely be back!

Jo
Review №8

This place is great, especially if youre a whisky drinker. I thought the person working was very knowledgeable and offered really great suggestions, too

Ke
Review №9

One of the best selections in Minneapolis. Will pick them over a Total Wine everytime.

Rh
Review №10

We walked into France 44 Wines & Spirits wanting a wine gift box. All I knew was what wine I wanted in the box. Adam brought us over to the cheese store and Sam suggested the perfect cheese, cracker, preserve and chocolate pairings to go with the wine we chose. They helped make the department gift to our boss extra special. I needed help and most other places requires you to order the gift basket online. This personal service cannot be matched. It was so easy, was delivered exactly when we wanted it to be, and it looked and tasted great (according to my boss!). Thank you Adam and Sam!

Ra
Review №11

Wonderful place for European cheeses and pastas. They also have a small restaurant and will make you some delicious sandwiches or sides.

Da
Review №12

New favorite store. Tequila and mezcal selection is awesome. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Ab
Review №13

Great selection of craft beers. And the cheese shop is an adult candy shop. Meats, cheeses and plenty of non-meat and cheese deliciousness.

Em
Review №14

The vegetarian surprise sandwich I had tonight was delicious! Unique and delightful. Best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Thank you to whoever made it!

Dr
Review №15

Pricey deli/cheese, but their expertise makes up for that, and then some. Good selection of spirits/wine/beer.

Ro
Review №16

As always very helpful, knowledgeable staff member gave useful suggestion for beer to use in my cooking.(Full disclosure: I am a former employee of this business.)

Ti
Review №17

The cheese and butcher shop, one the best that I have found in the Twin Cities metro area. Great cheeses, staff is extremely knowledgeable.

G
Review №18

Nice place, amazing selection...just cant stand dealing with the snotty, condescending staff.

Ka
Review №19

Great locally owned business- wide selection with a cheese shop attached! Also provide classes- highly recommend!!!!

Ma
Review №20

Love this place! Great selection and amazing service. Also if you give them some direction on what you are looking for they’ll come up with good recommendations. I asked one of the cashiers if they ever carried this specific Amaro that I was looking for and they ordered it for me. I came back few days later and voila it was in stock.

Ev
Review №21

Great staff, very knowledgeable. Wine and beer selections fantastic same with champagne/sparkling. Hadnt been to the cheese shop since pre-covid, they had a great selection of cheese, meat and sandwiches.

Ni
Review №22

This place always delivers a top notch experience. Their cheese selection is superb and sandwiches are god tier. I often do curbside pickup for lunch here and more often than not, Ill run in and pick up some stuff I wasnt even looking to buy.

Pa
Review №23

Great selections across the board. I came in for some N/A beer and whoa! Left with a nice mix! Stop by their cheese shop for a sammy on the go!

Ca
Review №24

Great full stock store.

Wa
Review №25

We always find something new. The local beer and spirits selection is among the best in the Twin Cities.. The staff is always eager to help. Bring a jacket if youre looking for new beers, their walk-in cooler is huge with great choices.

Je
Review №26

We get the best here. They always be have hard to find limited releases. And the staff is super knowledgeable.

Ag
Review №27

Nice selection of imported wines and local beers. They have a deli w/prepared sandwiches and specials as well as great cheese selection and other odds and ends to make a great charcuterie board

Li
Review №28

Lovely service and knowledgeable staff, food is incredible

Ja
Review №29

I am Deaf and I love that they have a Deaf employee, her name is TK Mehlhaff. I can talk in my native language- ASL- and ask many different questions about wine since I am newbie to wines. She is very knowledgeable about wine. I am often impressed with their variety of beer and wine. It’s huge for a local liquor store! A bonus, they have a small but great variety of root beer; I am a crazy fan of local root beer. This local shop shares the building (with two separate doors) with a local cheese and meat shop, it’s a great place too. With no surprise, I go here often, so I got in their loyalty program which is one time fee $44. It comes with nice perks. They also provide classes (virtually for now until the pandemic ends). This place is worth stopping by!

Da
Review №30

Loading up on beer for the weekend. Was pleased to find bombers of Surly Darkness Russian Imperial Stout and Odells Barreled Treasure Coconut and Chocolate Stout. Both impressive and delicious beers. As always, staff were helpful and friendly. My favorite liquor store for the last 20 years.

Za
Review №31

Great place to get all your booze needs. Solid selection of beer and wine. There is also a meat and cheese shop attached, so really really convenient to stock up for a party (when those are safe to have again)

To
Review №32

Great selection on beer, wine and spirits. They cary Cranberry Gin from Koval! Ots so good.

P
Review №33

Tried place online order for curbside pickupStaff said website messes up sometimes and I’dHave to start my order all over again.Customer service was terrible and not veryKnowledgeable or helpful

Ch
Review №34

Great customer service and very useful app that tracks your purchases, reward points, likes/dislikes and future orders. Dustin is great! I went in and gave him my taste profile and asked him to give me recommendations and hes done an amazing job and have introduced me to some new favorite. They offer a variety of classes on wine as well. Clean, professional, and well stocked/organized.

Ph
Review №35

Liquor store has a wonderful selection with super friendly and knowledgeable staff.The cheese shop has some of the best fresh ingredients around. Sandwiches are to die for.

Ca
Review №36

Fantastic selection and knowledgeable staff. Got a bottle of Scotch Whisky (Glenfarclas 12) for my father as a Christmas gift here. Their adjoining cheese and grocery store is also great.

Er
Review №37

Great wine tastings and cheese samples. Check this place out when you are looking for something special!

Jo
Review №38

Want to go here often. Great selection

Be
Review №39

France 44 is the best place for cheese in the Twin Cities! They have a huge selection of cheeses that you aren’t likely to see anywhere else. And their staff is very knowledgeable. Same with the spirits side of the store! Their loyalty program is well worth the one time fee ($44 when I signed up). It’s easy to accumulate points and get rewards dollars (aka free cheese!) Their classes are also amazing!

Mi
Review №40

Huge selection of wine and liquor and if you are a beer person, their walk in cooler is 2nd round none. Friendly staff. Very good covid protocol and simply put, a great experience. You will not be disappointed.

Da
Review №41

Best selection of craft beer I have ever seen! It is almost overwhelming - they have everything! I will for sure be coming back!

Pa
Review №42

Great variety of beers

Ro
Review №43

Great place to shop for Wines & Spirits.Plus they have a Deli to the left as you walk in.Great Friendly service very knowledgeable .

Sa
Review №44

THEY HAVE EVERYTHING. Not to mention that everyone there is polite, knowledgeable and happy to help. Ny #1 place for liquor, beer, cheese and deli for a while now. Highly recommend the membership too, it pays off quite a bit.

Br
Review №45

Great selection and helpful staff!

Ke
Review №46

Now THIS is how you run a liquir store. Theres a cheese shop inside that is INCREDIBLE and could easily be its own stand alone deli. Amazing beer/wine/liquor selection. Its expensive, but is actually worth it.

Da
Review №47

The selections are incredible. Best I have seen in the state. Staff very knowledgeable too.

Ti
Review №48

Super selection of cold craft beer in their refrigerated walk-in cooler. This store is one of my favorites! They also have a good stock of Junkyard Brewing Co. beer.

Kr
Review №49

Very good selection of wines, helpful staff and fair prices!

Jo
Review №50

Thank you for all of the great wine helping me through this pandemic!

Wo
Review №51

Although on multiple visits to this liquor store over the years the staff have always seemed like it was a burden to help with any questions the phenomenal selection more than makes up for it!

Ra
Review №52

They have an amazing local beer section, which is what we go her for primarily. Their prices are also very good, especially for the area.

Jo
Review №53

Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful staff in all areas of the store, spirits, wine, beer.Outstanding selection for all needs and prices.

sh
Review №54

The staff is knowledgeable and the selection is amazing! The store is clean and organized!!!

Ji
Review №55

Ive never experienced such a knowledgeable beer guy before. Fantastic advise in the non-alcoholic category. The cheese, etc store is an added bonus. Thank you for offering a great place to shop!

Jo
Review №56

Great selection of wines and spirits. I will surely come back.

Ra
Review №57

I really enjoy France 44! Their selection of alcohol products is large, unique, and in a nice range of prices. I love walking in knowing I can find something new I’ve never seen before, or an old favorite. Staff are friendly, willing to answer questions and offer advice. The cheese shop is a fun addition with a nice selection. The store is always clean and well kept. I go out of my way to stop here because of the selection and atmosphere.

Be
Review №58

Do yourself a favor a walk into France 44 Cheese Shop once day for lunch. Give yourself an hour and disconnect so you can enjoy the food because it is truly exceptional. Order the surprise sandwich.Who cares what’s in it-try it for goodness sake.Order something to drink.Sit down with your lunch in airy dining room or outside.One hour later you feel amazing and are recharged for the rest of the day!!

Ra
Review №59

The curbside pickup worked very smoothly. They send an email with a link so you can let them know when you have arrived.

Ga
Review №60

Ok, might be my new favorite shop!!!

Sh
Review №61

This review is long overdue. I don’t know where to begin with my overwhelming praise for France44. All our friends know that we now affectionately refer to it as “the happiest place in earth.” The overall service, combined with the most amazing food and wine selections makes it an extraordinary experience every time we visit. I have traveled all over but this place is unmatched.Every person who works there is a special person and each one is always helpful and friendly. There is no cheese or meat shop within a 500 mile radius that compares. There are other spots in town but the service is not even close and the product selection is exquisite.If you aren’t shopping here - make a point to start. I can say that every single time I walk in I am met with smiles and I leave with a smile. Amazing gem right here in Mpls

Ph
Review №62

Great selection

Ra
Review №63

They had Paulander beer und Schwartz bier. Mega fine wine choices. Great on the wallet. 👍

Ch
Review №64

Great selection. Fair prices. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Je
Review №65

Super friendly staff and very knowledgeable! Yes, they have a great selection of wine, beer, and more but don’t forget to check out their cheese & meat shop inside!

Ma
Review №66

Great selection of wine, beer and spirits. Lots of tasting opportunities and the staff give really good recommendations. There is also an awesome butcher shop, cheese shop, and deli on the other side of the store. This place is great for quick visits or you could make a day of it!

gi
Review №67

Great selection and customer service. Curbside pickup is awesome, the curbside girl is really nice.

Co
Review №68

They get such excellent advice if youre looking for suggestions and the price is about average. Highly recommend shopping here

Do
Review №69

Was looking for a very special bottle of Scotch to celebrate my retirement. Neighbor texted me that they had a bottle that fit my criteria, so over I went,..bottle now waiting till January 14th of 2021,..then pop goes the cork,

be
Review №70

Good spot to source harder to kind drinks. Its the only place I can buy a bottle of soju near me

La
Review №71

Fantastic selection of prepared and gourmet foods, ranging from fresh meats, vegetable entrees and sides, to housemade broths and frozen cookie dough. You can order a reasonable meal to eat in the store (I like their grilled cheese with tomato soup). The cheese selection is very well-curated and the staff is highly knowledgeable. The alcohol store is perhaps even better.

Am
Review №72

Selection is great! Amazing beer selection!

Bl
Review №73

We come here so often they know us by name. Very friendly and generally knowledgeable staff. The wine tastings are such a fun way to start the weekend. Always fantastic groups to try from and often you get to meet the winemakers themselves. The cafe has great sandwiches and always a really interesting and delicious cheese case as well and the staff is very helpful.

Li
Review №74

Great beer and wine selection. Employees are amazing

Ke
Review №75

Great beer selection with staff recommendations that are very good

Br
Review №76

The best selection of great craft beers. Plus, they get their deliveries before most other stores. So, if you are trying to chase down a newly released beer, give them a call. Their customer service is always top notch.

Ad
Review №77

These folks are great! Lots of staff that are excited about what they carry while their buyers do a wonderful job in beer, wine and spirits.

He
Review №78

Ordered the Signature Chevre and it was delicious. An item was not included with our order and they immediately rush it to our door step with a bonus desert item. 5 starts for customer service and excellent quality.

Je
Review №79

Nice little deli with great selection of non-standard food items. In house butcher offers nice cuts and great quality.Wine shop has a wide selection up and down the price ladder. Prices reflect the location.

He
Review №80

Wow. Probably my favorite liquor store & cheese shop in the area. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Em
Review №81

Best liquor store in town. Awesome selection. Great, helpful staff. Always good deals. And the tasting events are amazing.

Am
Review №82

Dave goes there every day

An
Review №83

Great selection, prices are a bit steep, the thing that irritated me most is they charge you for a bag?? Are u kidding me, I spent $96, and then you ask me if I want a bag for an additional 5 cents!?? I respectfully decided and he took my cart and I had to carry all products to my car. I will definitely be taking my business elsewhere, due to a bag tax........

St
Review №84

Cant find what youre looking for? Its most likely at France 44. Great selection of wine from Spain and France. Wide selection of fun craft beer too. Plus, the cheese shop off the charts!

An
Review №85

Fantastic sandwiches offered in the cheese shop. If youre feeling adventurous, the Mystery for $10 is always a good pick. They also offer some soups and hot sandwiches, as well as a wide variety of cheeses, spreads, crackers, jams, and more!

Ji
Review №86

I like craft beer, they have a great selection in the cold room.

Am
Review №87

Am excellent selection, and knowledgeable service make France 44 the foremost wine and spirits store in the Twin Cities (at least in my opinion). Another one of the stellar qualities that make this establishment shine is the fact that they allow tastings of certain bottles, allowing you to fully understand their suggestions, and inform your purchasing decisions.

Am
Review №88

Great selection, I would have gave it 5 stars but both times I was there none of the employees were friendly or helpful

An
Review №89

Only place I can find wine from Croatia!

Ky
Review №90

Great selection of meats, cheeses, and olives

Ke
Review №91

Youll be VERY hard pressed to find a better cheese shop. Great selection, excellent and expert service and the dips, spreads and crostini are absolutely awesome. I have never had anything there that I didnt love. The liquor store is just that. Theyll have what you need to accompany the delicious food you buy.

Me
Review №92

Very helpful & friendly staff & its a blessing they stay open after 7:pm

D
Review №93

Really nice selection of wine and spirits, Sam is very kind and knowledgeable, cashiers are a bit meh

Gu
Review №94

The liquor selection here is incredible. I highly recommend the cheese and meat shop. Very knowledgeable staff. We were very happy with the cheeses we purchased. If you want something different its the place to go. Its also worth joining the loyalty club with its one time fee you can save money on your purchases.

Da
Review №95

Very good liquor store!Good (not great) selection of different liquors. They do have some good rare finds and high end bottles.Great staff here is always willing to help.This store features an extensive sampling station, which can help save you from purchasing a bottle you dont really like

La
Review №96

Staff was extremely helpful. They didnt have everything I needed, but was worth the trip there regardless.

Ca
Review №97

Wonderful curbside pick up service during COVID. I really appreciate the selection and recommendations.

Ki
Review №98

Great staff! Very friendly! The sandwich I had was so heckin good. 👍🏻 It was a special that day, so dont forget to check that part of the board. Nice atmosphere, extensive cheese selection obviously. If you love cheese you should definitely make the trip to France 44.

Sc
Review №99

Great selection and knowledgeable staff

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  • Address:4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, United States
  • Site:https://www.france44.com/
  • Phone:+1 612-925-3252
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Liquor store
  • Wine storage facility
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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