Rayan’s Liquors

OK, so I deleted my earlier review simply because I wanted to consolidate all of the info in one place rather than have a big, wordy review out there that no one would read.
So…
I purchased a keg from Rayan’s back in May and we had a problem due to a defective pump. After some frustrating back and forth, I finally connected with the manager and he very generously settled the issue. I’m back in the fan club now.
You can get a pretty wide selection of quality beer if you pre-​order and they have a pretty good selection of beer and wine as well. This is a good neighborhood place.

Best beer selection in the city ! Hands Down and great customer service !

This Place is amazing ! Great selection of craft beers and wonderful gluten free options! Thanks for being in the neighborhood !

I bought a keg for a bday/​graduation party from Rayan’s. When I returned the keg there was a misunderstanding about the deposit required. Regardless of the amount, I had proof on my bank statements. When I got the keg all they told me was to bring the card I used to pay for the keg when it was time to return it. However, this clerk told me I need a receipt and he started to be rude after I asked him if they can look it up on their POS System with my card. I told him that I will file a complaint with the BBB and his exact words were ‘cut that better business bureau shit out!’ I used one card to make the reservation and another card to make the purchase and this guy called me a liar and a piece of sh*t! I couldn’t believe this so I asked him for his name to let the manager know but he didn’t so I took a picture of him. This guy came around the counter trying to fight! This lady that worked there kicked him out and apologized and told me that he doesn’t even work here (even though he was behind the counter and dealing with customers). She was able look up my transaction and finish the keg return. She ‘apologized’ but as I left she rolled her eyes and began laughing. As I left the store a customer who works at the UofI student legal services witnessed the confrontation told me to file a complaint and do something about this situation. These people I dealt with at Rayan’s are very unprofessional and incompetent, I have never had an experience like this at a place of business. I am never supporting this place! If I can give them zero stars I would!

BEST SELECTION AND GREAT PRICES!!!
Exemplary customer service! This is a family owned business and they treat their customers with the upmost respect. Every time I walk in I am always greeted. They have all your party essentials and they are the best in the city for kegs as well. They provide delivery services as well. Very clean and well kept store. I live two blocks away and I refuse to go anywhere else! Rayans is the place to get what you need. The best part about Rayans is that if they don’t carry something that you need they will get it for you on their next order!!!

Visiting Chicago is already an amazing experience, then stepping into this clearly hand crafted well respected family establishment I realized why Chicago is the great city that it is! I can go on and on about the selection but its the people that make this destination truly on the national map of hospitality! The wine is chosen by the staff that is actually there everyday! The people who work there must be trained wine sommeliers, they have bottles that I cannot find anywhere in Chicago let along the entire country! The gentlemen and ladies who work there were gracious, kind, and more than welcoming. Love beer? the beer selection was epic! They have so many choices for all occasions and then kegs! As I was looking through the beer selection they mentioned the kegs they offer for wonderful gatherings! They even said if there anything I ever need they will seek it out and bring into the store!!!
A Business that is willing to accommodate my needs, add to their already large inventory, and make me feel like the most important person in the world… words still even with this review cannot describe how 5 STAR this experience was! A family institution, Chicago needs 50 more locations of Rayan Liquors!

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RACIST BUSINESS. By far the most unprofessional business I have ever been to. My brother and I rented a keg for a party. We paid the deposit and everything else that needed to be paid for. When we came to return the keg and collect the deposit the guy behind the counter accused us of «cheating him out of money» and that we «lied» about the deposit amount we paid (which we had receipts for!) The argument escalated and the guy hopped over the counter and got in my brother’s face! When the owner comes out to see what’s going on we find out the guy doesn’t even work there! He was there helping the family out. The cops get called and WE were at fault for taking a picture of the guy to report him. Bunch of racists. They really deserve 0 stars but Unilocal won’t let me post this without it.

Excellent selection, service, and price. Family run clean store I really enjoyed my experience at rayans I be stopping by again real soon. Overall a hidden gem.

Fantastic liquor store with an absolutely HUGE selection of everything you’ll ever need.
They also offer delivery via the Drinkfly app. Nothing cooler than browsing Rayan’s inventory via the Drinkfly app while sitting on my couch and then having amazing craft beer delivered to my door in less than 60 minutes!

I’m a fan of this place.
Off the top, the guys working here are extremely friendly. I’ve bought enough booze from them that they’ve started to recommend beer to me before I’ve picked up a bottle that day… and it has always been something that I liked. It is an oddly comforting yet slightly sad feeling when my favorite liquor store recognizes me.
Selection-​I typically buy the bombers/​pints of beer. I like how they have a nice variety! They have beer from all ranges of breweries with a nice blend of seasonal, small batch, and stand-​bys. The 6 pack selection is pretty decent too. This is all the more impressive when you realize that this joint is pretty small. Like, there are 7/11’s in the Loop bigger than this entire store.
I haven’t been going here that long (maybe 5 months?), but the location is nice. They have around 8 parking spots behind the building for customer use. The store is always clean, well light, etc.
They have vendors come in and do tastings! I tried a few new Lake Front Brewing beers via one of their tastings. I wasn’t expecting that from a corner liquor & mini mart.
I’ll be back there, repeatedly, until I move out of the area.

It is so nice to come into a store and find someone who is helpful in choosing the right kind of wine and beer for a dinner I was hosting. I wasn’t familiar with anything that would go with African cuisine but it was really a relief to find him confident in the choices to make and I left feeling good about the nice customer service.
The dinner went well and the wine and beer complimented the dinner nicely!

Open ’til 10p on Xmas!!! For those that might have forgotten to pick up a few things or ran out in the middle of the holiday cheer, they are open on Xmas day to help you acquire the holiday spirits!!!

Friendly helpful staff, great selection of beers, clean and well stocked.

A wonderful spot which fulfills all the prerequisites and more of a «corner liquor store». A parking lot in the back and dual entry doors greet most patrons. Once inside a plethora of drink options are available at a very reasonable expense but that’s not all. An offering of higher-​end grocery items are also available, from gluten free options to cheese and juice offerings (unsweetened, organic cranberry for one). The staff is knowledgable and friendly. The location convenient, the selection and price competitive. It’s a worthwhile go-​to for your drink desires and sometimes more.

This Rayan Family biz is tops. They run a tight ship and take pride in the appearance, management and big ass selection in their store. I’ve never had to deal with riff raff or nutzos while making my purchases and for that, I thank them and am glad to have them as a neighbor.

Rayan’s definitely has a great beer selection. In fact better than most. However, where they strive the most is in their extremely friendly and reasonable customer service. It proves that family owned businesses done right are the basis for a successful Chicago business.
I recently purchased a half barrel keg for a party we were having and I had some discrepancies with the keg itself. I casually mentioned the issue to the staff behind the counter when returning it and next thing I know, they’re making phone calls and going above and beyond to correct the issue. I didn’t even attempt to raise my voice nor did I receive any negative feedback from them. All I heard were apologies and promises to correct the situation.
I was so taken aback by how quick they jumped into action to resolve the problem that I am still speechless. So beyond the quality beer selection, I recommend shopping here for the dedicated customer service. These guys figured out how to please the customer on a much higher level than most.
Cheers to Rayan’s!!!

It is very nice to have Rayan’s Liquors one block from
my apartment.
Rayan’s was remodeled some time back and it looks phenominal,
very consumer friendly and a great selection of alchohol/​liquor.
Now. normally I try to avoid liquor stores in general because I
am like a kid in a candy store, trying to choose between Veuve,
Miller Lite, or my other new favorite Redd’s Apple Ale.
But tonight. maybe because it is just beer drinking weather I
went in and got a cold sixer of Miller Lite. sorry to all you
«Craft Beer“Drinkers but Miller Lite Rules!
And. did my eyes deceive me? If ever the need arises I can get a kegger
of Miller Lite for $ 84.99. I like this thought!
Anyway. this liquor store has been here all of the seven years I
have lived in Uptown, and before they did the remodeling it looked
kind of shady but now it looks sleek and inviting!
I believe the Rayan’s also run another liquor store on the corner
of Montrose and Ashland and the little strip mall on Clark and Montrose
is Rayan’s also.
So. if you are ever in the need of a cold sixer or some other kind
of liquor check out Rayan’s.
As far as I can see their prices are competitive and you may
be able to catch a sale.
Now if only they’d lower the price on the Miller Keg.

I often come here before I do hoodrat stuff with my friends.

So, we all know I’ve done my fair share of time in the liquor and wine stores don’t we? Don’t judge. Its an occupational hazard. My due diligence is your gain. Cuz I have the 411 on whats up and can hook a brother and a sister out by pointing them in the right direction. Let’s break this down:
1) Great wine selection for the equivalent of a convenience store. Yes there is Barefoot but there are great higher end wines, ports, sherries and spirits too. Frei Brothers Pinot Noir priced the same as the Jewelz with way less corporate greed.
2) You can buy some Lotto tickets, Genoa salami, Mission tortilla chips, some frozen pizza, a flask, chewing gum, insulated foam cups and eggs to go with your bubbles and sour mash whiskey,
3) They have regular tastings with various vendors so you can try before you buy thus avoiding the wine bottle roulette.
4) Near the front counter is a «Hot Deals» stack. Tonight’s deal: UV103 Vodka (4xdistilledyo) 200ml only 2 for $ 5.00. That equals about fifteen cents a shot of pretty decent vodka. Don’t do the math, I’ve done it for you.
5) Super friendly staff. I mean as in «Hey, you can get a holiday gift pack with 2 awesome Maker’s glasses for the same price. Put that back and let me get one for you»
6) Kegs: they deliver. And if you want some fancy schmancy brew, I bet if you asked real nice, they would special order it for you if you pre pay. Not sure, but most likely.
7) This is a family owned business and my extra dollar here warms my heart for the little guys. They know their customers by name as well as their dogs and they may or may not sometimes have a treat for Fido. Top that Binny’s.
They do have a $ 10 minimum on credit/​debit cards which by-​the-​way-​crazy-​chick-​who-​claimed-​to-​work-​for-​Visa is not illegal and was part of legislation enacted well over a year ago to protect small merchants from losing money while remaining competitive.

Great wine selction for great prices. great liquor selection. Friendly, clean, and quite convenient to walk to! This is also where I discovered an ice cream called milk and cookies from those two fellas from vermont. ;-)
Rayan’s rocks… only wish they were open until 2am!