Hum’s Liquor Store

Hum’s is your friendly neighborhood liquor store. It’s small, but the prices are decent and it has a pretty good selection for its size. I’d say its target market is primarily the young renters who live in the densely populated Wedge/​Whittier area, and it serves these folk (myself included) very well. You’ll often see who I assume is the owner hanging around, a guy with a long, thin, braided beard. He’s extremely helpful when it comes to wine, and I’ve frequently seen him chatting with folks about the different options. One time I saw a guy step out of the store and promptly drop his bottle of wine and break it all over the sidewalk. The owner popped out the door, confirmed the bottle he had, and just gave him a replacement.
Also, they’re dog friendly, so feel free to bring in your furry friend as you browse the selection.

Bad. Just… bad.
Used to live right behind Hum’s so I would go there purely out of convenience. A couple of sweltering summer visits were enough to motivate me to shop elsewhere — it gets hot inside and reeks of BO. Avoid this place in the summer at all costs, your nose will thank you. And it’s just plain grungy inside… all the time.
There isn’t really much of a selection at all, mostly just your substandard mass-​produced beer and lower-​shelf spirits. And I get it, it’s not supposed to have much of a selection, but it’s over-​priced. It’s a corner liquor store, a convenient place to go in a pinch.
I feel like I’m being judged if I buy anything other than PBR or (insert beer that is currently trendy among hipsters here). And they may as well not have a parking lot because it is a disaster and unkempt-​looking individuals tend to hang out all day smoking back there.
It gets a star for people-​watching. And for delivery. I would rather do that than ever enter the store again. I can people-​watch from outside.

There’s a Billy Dee Williams bobblehead behind the register. And they deliver. Automatic 4 stars despite a somewhat limited selection.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS BOBBLEHEAD!
*pop-​locks to The Pointer Sisters’ «Automatic”*

on a busy evening, i picked up a case of black label and dropped it. cans were rolling all over the god damn place. i felt like an idiot and said i’d pay for it. they laughed at me and said «no, you’re not, and you’re not helping clean it up either.» they gave me a new case and wished me bonsoir. everyone who works here is a biker or punk, and i love them all.

Can I get a «hell yeah» for liquor delivery?! I’ll pretend like Hemingway and I had this raging party where we just couldn’t break away from our guests to run to the liquor store… when in fact it was a boring Tuesday evening with re-​runs of the Office playing in the background… I digress… Hell yea for booze at your door!
Selections of anything are slim, but I stay at a solid 4 stars for this iconic Uptown joint. Have some PBR, it’s good for the soul.

Horrible. the African American guy is so rude .I used to walk and spend money here all the time, even brought a bunch of friends… He looked me up an down as if I can’t pay for things. excuse me. do you need glasses? I just handed you my credit card with my name and picture on it… I can walk here but they are not the only liquor store in town, in fact I counted 4 more in walking distance. bye bye humm’s no more of business from me or my friends for you. I called the manager, and he said «I’ll talk to him:» He was rude too and does not seem to care. Guess you’ll care when you loose more business.

I love this place. They always have what I want in stock, even if it’s a bit off the beaten path. They also deliver for a nominal charge which is amazing. I’ve been here many times and the staff is always helpful and friendly. Love them.

great small liquor store. good selection

I. LOVE. THIS. LIQUOR. STORE!!!
The staff are nice, prices can vary, and they are fully stocked.
I highly recommend!

I feel like I am entering a penitentiary when I come in Hum’s, but for being a corner booze store, it’s doing its job. The prices are decent, the clientele is dubious at best, and the staff is appropriately surly. I know that I will be able to find what I need in a pinch and when it’s too much of a hassle to hit the bigger places.
I am often disappointed that they don’t have what I’m looking for (I tend to go top-​shelf or no-​shelf) but I realize that discerning boozehounds aren’t exactly their demographic. Still, if I ever need a handle of cheap Phillips gin and a box of Franzia to bring to a so-​so party, Hum’s is nearby and fits the bill. (Franginzias. Good for what ails you.)

As a corner liquor store, Hum’s does its duty. No more, no less. It’s a small shop so the beer and wine selection is sort of meager but they have the basics. Brew experts and sommeliers should stick to Surdyk’s or France 44 though.
Hum’s does go above and beyond the call of duty with their delivery service. DELIVERY! In a lazy booze emergency or inclement weather situation, Hum’s will bring your bottle of choice to your door.

They deliver. 5 stars right there.

So, I am not exactly sure why I keep coming here. I mean, really, they have a terrible location, a tiny parking lot, and the area in which it is located is packed with people everywhere. Despite this, if you are on foot, or bike, this is a pretty decent liquor store. They don’t have much of a selection, but if you know what you are looking for, and just stopping in to pick something up quick, then I would recommend this place.
It usually can be pretty crowded too, especially towards the end of the night. With the two lines, sometimes, too, it takes forever to check out. It sounds more like I am complaining about this place, but I come here a lot. I still don’t know why!

There’s really only one reason why I like this liquor store. Convenience.
On the way home from work, I can get off the 4, hit up the Wedge for groceries, run over to Hum’s for my spirit of choice, all in time to jump on the following 4.
The selction in quite limited, and the prices are… eh, ok.
If I’m ever too inebriated to make a beer run, I’ll try the delivery service. For this, I wish I coud give a half star.

When I say I’m going to the liquor store, this is where I mean. It’s the liquor store. I can walk to it, and remember on the walk back that reasonable amounts of beer get heavy after a few blocks.
I would call their selection «acceptable». I wouldn’t go assuming they had that great new microwbrew (maybe they do, maybe they don’t). They don’t have Surly (boo!). However, I know they have several beers I like. I’m far less a connoisseur of liquors, so I can seem to find what I need. I’ve never looked at the wine selection here. There can’t be much, this place is on the small side.
They do seem to be concerned about knuckleheads. Besides their obstacle course entrance and exit, they have signs reminding you to not buy booze for the teens or drunks hanging around the door («there’s a reason we don’t serve them»). I’ve never actually encountered these mythical teens or drunks.
One time, as I was checking out, an older woman got in line behind me with a bottle of vodka. My mind was momentarily amused. As she stepped forward to the till, the clerk snatched the bottle away and said «No. You’ve had enough today.» Her eyes went wide, desperation rose up within her. All she managed was a quiet «Really?»
Oh, the liquor purveyor’s burden. It was heartbreaking to see it in person.

Great place to stop for some «Sparks» when you’re walking your ass off. Prices aren’t bad. Parking in the back. and… THEY DELIVER for just a few extra bucks. THEY DELIVER!!!