Total Wine & More

1317 reviews

525 NE Northgate Way #5, Seattle, WA 98125

www.totalwine.com

+12063650572

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Total Wine & More is a Liquor store located at 525 NE Northgate Way #5, Seattle, WA 98125. It has received 1317 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-10PM
Tuesday9AM-10PM
Wednesday9AM-10PM
Thursday9AM-9PM
Friday9AM-10PM
Saturday9AM-10PM
Sunday9AM-10PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Total Wine & More: 525 NE Northgate Way #5, Seattle, WA 98125

  • Total Wine & More has 4.6 stars from 1317 reviews

  • Liquor store

  • "I went with my wife to grab some drinks"

    "Great store and everyone is super helpful and knowledgeable"

    "Their group ID policy is ridiculous"

    "Not much to say, it's a consistently good store with a good stock and helpful employees"

    "I am a young woman almost thirty"

Reviews

  • Le Zhang

I went with my wife to grab some drinks. She typically doesnt bring her wallet since we were only shopping. I was not aware of the policy that all people in line had to ID. The manager was asked to come and refused to entertain photos of her ID, and even a physical provisional license given by the state(cause no picture). On top of that the manager was rude, gave no apologies on the policy. He also treated us like we were in the wrong and said that if I try to come back alone, they have camera footage. All in on, the policy is very inconvenient and not applicable to state law(where the person paying needs an ID). The manager just acted liked he was on a power trip. Not a good experience. The selection is great, but lots of private labels. Its better to support a local liquor business than this chain.

  • Oliferous McMayoFist

Great store and everyone is super helpful and knowledgeable. It can just be a little difficult to find some one to get help from sometimes but as soon as they notice you need help, they are on it! If you've never been there before, whatever type of alcohol you're looking for, look for the yellow/beige type colored tags that say "spirits direct". These tags indicate that the item is solely available through Total Wine and that the store has purchased a boatload of that booze so they can offer it at an incredible value for the price! You can get 20 and $30 bottles of alcohol that are in comparable quality of brands/distilleries to to three times that price range easily! I've been a bartender for over two decades, I know these things

  • Hongduo Zhou

Their group ID policy is ridiculous. They literally monitored me and my wife who didn’t bring ID with her and headed back to the car while I went to the cashier. The manager went straight to me said I couldn’t buy anything for 24hrs. They just arbitrarily tell who is together with your group by seeing you walk in together into the store. If they really want to impose not selling alcohol to minors, they should really check your ID when you enter the store, rather than let you waste the time it the store find what you need then be told you can’t buy anything at the cashier. Finally, if you really don’t want to let minors consume alcohol, why not stop selling alcohol?

  • Dutlech

Not much to say, it's a consistently good store with a good stock and helpful employees. One note I will make: They are VERY strict about carding every single person in your group even though this isn't required by law, and if anyone is under 21 or forgets their ID they will not sell to you even if that person leaves. This happened to me once when a friend came with but left their ID at home, which was disappointing but understandable. Their selection is generally good, and while they don't have everything I ever want, they will have it sent to their store if they can. I'm a big fan of this place.

  • Rhea Keller

I am a young woman almost thirty. When I come in with my partner (a man) the staff is nice and will ask us if we want to sample wine. As soon as I came in with my friend (also a woman) multiple staff members either followed us, stopped and watched us, or asked us what we were looking for- making us feel extremely unwanted and like we shouldn't be there. I have legally been buying alcohol for years. I don't know if it's ageism, sexism or a little of both. Seems like bad business to me to harass your customers like that. A simple ID check at the register should be enough.

  • Shelley Sabin

Great selection but had a strange experience with the sales staff. First person was very quick to lead me directly to a bottle of wine that he strongly recommended. I was thankful and grabbed it (was delicious!). Second sales person led me to the exact same bottle (strange coincidence?) and then when I explained that I was looking for something else she couldn't answer any of my questions or give any further recommendations. I'm thinking that they weren't really knowledgable and were given instruction to push specific product.

  • Cody Shaw

Amazing helpful staff here. I started off at a tasting that I didn't expect they'd be having for a few beers and ended up purchasing quite a few items from recommendations the stocking employees were giving me. They all seemed very knowledgeable about the products too. One of them even found a beer I had been looking around for a long time to find! I will be back here whenever the need arises again to get some more alcohol that I can't find other places. Very well run and the prices are quite fair for the area.

  • Matt Perrone

Total Wine & More is a great place to buy adult beverages at a great price. They have lots of great gifts for housewarming parties, birthdays and other events. They also have a lot of random drinking "accessories" but you need to check out their clearance sections. Lots of time there are things you normally wouldn't buy because they are too overpriced but are on sale for less than a dollar! The staff is nice and helpful, so make sure to ask for help if you need some.

  • Singh Deep

The total wine staff is very rude and racist. I been customer to this store from last 6 year, I always carry my Identification card to buy liquor. But from last 10months these guys are giving me hard time to buy liquor I m partially blind and these never treat me properly. This is very humiliating and disrespectful to me all the time. I will stop going to this store and also tell my known people not buy anything from this total wine store.

  • B M

Excellent selection of meads and if you look kind of downtrodden the customer service is better than the normally excellent service. I was getting tips for good liquors from three different staff members all in the space of ten minutes in my grubby carrhartts and thermal underwear. The checker remembered me and is of a jovial and relatable sort. I hope it is because I made an impression other than buying too much alcohol for one person.

  • Alan Unis

I enjoy perusing the selection of liquors and wines. The sales staff were very helpful when I was looking for a specific item. It feels a little shocking when you check out since the prices on the shelves don't include the actual amount you pay due to taxes. No gas station would get away with that! But I am happy at having the selection! Life is too short for the limited choices one has in a State Liquor store.

  • Blaine Le Comte

This is a well organized store that make finding thing pretty easy. Also, the staff here is very helpful. So if you're u don't want to look for what you want, ask them and they will take you right to what you are looking for. This store have a large selection of wine, spirits and beer. If they don't have it they can order what you need. Another good thing is they have parking that is easy to get in and out of.

  • josh brzoznowski

wanted to build a case of wine. I hate the baskets because the metal handles make carrying more than a few bottles painful. saw a U-boat with empty boxes. asked an employee if I could have it and he goes "no. there are boxes at the front." end of conversation. walks away. for real? terrible customer service. decided to get wine at QFC and whole foods instead where boxes are less important to the staff lol

  • Kt M

This is where I get all my hard liquor and lots of our wine. The beer selection is pretty fab too. Friendly & super helpful staff, awesome selection, and good sales! The tastings are always fun too. Love the sales and the good staff tips on the cards everywhere. They have all the drink accessories and lots of good snacks too. Love this place. Don't know if there's even a way to improve it.

  • Kyle M.

Selection! Knowledgeable staff! Awesome on both. Only downside were the derelict customers being a bit too overtly “forgetful” of things they brought in with them (which is a pathetically transparent contrivance to create an opportunity to steal merchandise under the pretense that they’d just real quick run back and grab what was theirs AND leave with something not theirs, too.)

  • Ardeña Americana

Very good selection of cigars. Unfortunately after going frequently for the past 6 months and waiting for a new id they did not allow me to enter. Fairly annoying since the manager who told me I could not go in has seen me enter about 20 times now. Unable to make basic accomadations for frequent clientele. Will be purchasing cigars from local companies instead of a mega Corp.

  • Rev Justin Almeida MDiv

Total Wine is a great place to get everything you need re: wine and spirits. They carry a wide selection of local products along with imports from around the world. Their prices are amazing and their sales cannot be beat in comparison to other stores, even ones like Costco. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable; I never hesitate to ask advise or recommendations. Cheers!

  • Winston Kingsbury

Good selection, best prices. Completely subjective but I have never liked any recommendations made for liquor. I have made several inquiries about Gin Tequila and Bourbon. After purchase and taste I have regretted every one of them. Sticking with dependable brands I know from now on. But this is the cheapest (beat Bevmo on my selections) deal on booze in my area.

  • Cody Liu

Always good service but today. The cashier is more interested in his cell phone. Didn’t ask if you need a bag. Didn’t ask if you have a phone number with them. Once payment is done he handed over the receipt and got right back to his cell phone like nothing ever happened. I like their service from time to time but today was really not great at all.

  • Terran Wheeling

I could wander around here for hours, huge selection of boozes and wine, and they have kegged beer. Staff are friendly and helpful. Generous parking, too. During peak times, it can get crowded feeling if you're a social distance warrior. Reaching regular status. Update: looks like the wine tasting room is back open post mandates.

  • Leah Schulz Living In Seattle

Todd is awesome, my “Wine Store Husband”! Always willing to help me find a Gruner-Veltliner, or reach up to that top shelf that I can’t reach! Always so helpful and his knowledge is extensive. I’ve experienced other wines that I wouldn’t otherwise have tried out! Thank you so much Todd, and everyone at total Wine and more.!

  • kashakesh

Great selection with reasonable pricing. I like that I can choose between dozens of brands and origins of things I want. From regional and seasonal wines to gins and whiskeys, they have had me covered. Beyond shelf items are in stock and ordering online is simple and had guaranteed sometimes limited stock on these items.

  • Zach W

The guy who helped me worked very hard to find a wine that would suit my needs and I never felt like he was trying to upsell me or anything. They also had some useful accessories at reasonable prices, and a LOT of selection when it comes to spirits. Mask wearing was kinda lax, but that's par for the course these days

  • Jam Jam

Massive selection, knowledgeable staff. I had a bad experience with a cashier, who obviously didn't want to do his job. He told my wife that becoming a member was a waste of time and then when my friend who was with us insisted he'd like to set up an account, he became visibly annoyed. That was just 1 visit though.

  • Don Kim

Went in for a specific bourbon, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, which isn't always carried elsewhere. Unable to find it on my own, an associate eventually found it on an odd spot. Then the bottle leaks in my way to the car, but I was able to get a replacement right away. Good service and of course, great selection.

  • Mikey H

They have all the liquor and wine you want. They make recommendations to me all the time. For any kind of cocktail I want to try and re-create, I can find the liquor I need here. The beer selection is also very great. They always have staff to point you in the right direction. Pics are of their keg lists.

  • emily p

What can be said about my favorite store on the planet? They have a tremendous selection of all things alcoholic. I can even find some more challenging imported beers here. I love the online ordering system and contactless curbside pickup. They are always fast, friendly, and my order has never been wrong.

  • Justin

I went in looking for some specific, and came out with more. I'm a big fan of cider, but most PNW cider is super dry. Pineapple cider often does the job, but I didn't know Schilling made one. I gave it a shot, and let me tell you, I will be back for more. I'm also a Trappist fan, and love my gravity 10!

  • Allycin Hild

I had a great experience today at total wine in northgate! Frank was an amazing cashier and helped me with a payment issue. His manager was extremely kind as well! Everyone made sure I found what I was looking for without being intrusive. I love this store. Great prices, very helpful staff!

  • Chris O

I have had generally good experiences with Total Wine and More, but they have missed elements on orders that were delivered, and they won't make good on the orders. They refund, but they won't make a second delivery to fix their mistakes. Be cautious about ordering online for deliveries.

  • Ray Habib

This location is my favorite shop they have amazing huge selection great price and helpful employees. Just picked up Maker's Mark FAE-02 one of the almost hard to find bourbon at wonderful price if you like bourbon try this bourbon can compete with all expensive and hard to find bourbon.

  • Erik Norman

Yeesh, terrible customer service. Called looking for a specific bottle, guy who answered just couldn't be bothered to be pleasant, said they're busy as if that's an excuse for being brusque. It really doesn't take much to not be a jerk, maybe customer service isn't the best job for him?

  • Coco

This is the second time in 2 months that a bottle of wine I bought was sour. This was $52 bottle if wine. It is a hassle to take wine back and they only will give you store credit. I do not recommend Total Wine. They should take better care of wine if that is their main business.

  • Laura

Amazing experience! Lauren took care of me and really listened to what I needed and was looking for. She shared real feedback about reliability over time of different mattresses. She was patient with me and offered me all the options without pressuring. A wonderful experience.

  • HAIHENG AARON

Cashier is rude! Extremely rude. They saw an Asian walking pass behind me and then immediately keep questioning me is he your friend? I answered a few times but she still ask that question. Because we all looked like Asian? How can she make that assumption and been rude to me?

  • Wellness Lady

Awesome store.. overwhelming selection of booze.. a Costco for booze and more.. glad I don't work there..wouldn't want to do Inventory.. The staff is great; really helpful when looking for some unique vodka or mixers that are hidden upon 1,000 of other bottles.. …

  • Dirtyhippy

Great selection and service. I was asked multiple times by different employees if I needed any help and where I could find help of I needed any. Being in a huge store with lots of choices I found this extremely helpful. All of the recommendations I got were excellent.

  • 206 4Life

I go to this store to take advantage of the great walk in humidor they have. Great selection of quality cigars, for all budgets.. The staff is always very courteous to me. I would recommend this store for those looking for a great selection of cigars to choose..

  • Laura Fredrickson

Looked up a bottle of tequila online then sent my husband to the store to purchase the bottle. It was way more than advertised online and then were not willing to honor the price posted online though they acknowledged that it was priced as such on the website.

  • Holly Reichmann

I love the friendly people that work there, always willing to go the extra mile! Impressive and unheard of these days! Excellent selection, ideas and prices! Always clean, well stocked and they sell YETI'S and cute extras! One of my favorite places to go!

  • Anthony Rasmussen

Great employees that are very helpful when you don't even know what you want! Always hit the northern wall which always features their limited time offerings for something new and exciting! Also, garage parking is nice for the frequent Seattle rain!

  • Jasmine J

The selection is really great. And i get that they have to be on high alert for theft but to have two security ask me 4 times if i need help over the span of five minutes is a little annoying. Guess dont shop with a large bag over your shoulder lol.

  • John Ivey

Went to the Northgate location today and received outstanding service. I asked about several items and Jamie literally became my personal shopper. Not only did he know where every item (5) I was looking for he was knowledgeable about each of them.

  • Matt

Huge selection and low prices. We’re talking Costco-level low prices. I was expecting a store that has specialty items to have high prices but that was not the case at all. I had driven by this store many times and didn’t realize how big it

  • Christine Dizard

Very helpful and friendly associates. They are all very helpful when I am looking for something specific. They always greet me as soon as I enter no matter how busy they are. It's really a great store in all the ways that are important. ☺️

  • Dorina Groves

Went in tonight, was looking for more Diet Coke since the front coolers were empty, Kevin (store manager???) saw me apparently with the straining face of someone looking for something, called out “what can I help you find” - showed me to

  • Альберт Баликбаев

I do not recommend this store. I was not sold the product because I was with a friend and she did not have the documents with her, I think this is not right because I was the main customer and because of this I had to go to another store.

  • Kristen Cash

Great deals on wine. My favorites are usually $3-$7 cheaper here plus they have discounts for club members and 10% off if you buy 6 bottles and a bunch of other deals. The staff clearly love talking about wine, they're super helpful and

  • Tob Raham

They've got wine and liquor out the wazoo over here! Also a really good selection of beers from the Northwest, and around the world. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and usually there's one asking me if I need help selecting

  • Galen Davis

Great prices, excellent selection of hard-to-find selections, and excellent help. I couldn't find a bottle of The Prisoner, which was missing from the shelf, but they got up on a ladder to grab one for me from the overstock.

  • Gina

Huge assortment of all things alcohol and more. I've been here about 4 times over the past 2 years, always clean, friendly and helpful employees. Parking garage is free and easy to get in and out of!

  • Jennette Saltsman

5 stars for customer service. We bought delicious vermouth AND we needed some boxes for our liquor collection due to our condo flooding and they let us take some boxes. Total lifesavers! Thank you!

  • Scott Myricks

They have it all. From kegs to that top shelf bottle you've been wanting to try! Would have given a 5 star rating except employees followed me like I was a thief. Spent nearly $350.00. Lmao

  • Brandy çrabb official

I am a merchandise rep who visits this store. I enjoys working with this staff they're truly amazing as well as helpful. They know there products. Convenient parking and handicap parking.

  • PhilE Sloniker

This is a great store with great products and an awesome selection. The staff is super friendly and very helpful but I'm learning to trust your own judgement on new alcohols to try

  • Paul Goldberg

Only issue was a fairly small non alcoholic section and a good number of the items were out of stock. All the staff were super helpful in helping me find stuff and checking me out!

  • Kathleen Tutu ma.

Found the wine my husband wanted then was given a good recommendation for another liquor. It's nice to find people that are in the know and you, too, will find them here. Cheers!!

  • Sylvia King

This was a great experience. Spencer was very helpful and efficient and kind. I was able to find everything I needed for a big purchase. I would highly recommend this store.

  • Rob Levak

The merchant gets a 1-star for advertising fine wines but then selling a different vintages of the wine. They need to work on their inventory system and online advertising.

  • The Stockingers

Holy sheep this place is huge. The only thing I couldn’t find here was The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur. They have everything else, including awesome brandied cherries.

  • Garrett S.

This store is less busy than other Total Wine locations. The staff is genuinely helpful and they have made some great recommendations when I’m feeling indecisive.

  • Synthiea Kaldi

Very helpful staff. Checkout staff has a great sense of humor. They all make it a pleasure to shop there. The prices don't hurt either. Wheelchair accessible.

  • Mike B

Staff was incredibly helpful, and the store offers a phenomenal range of wine, beer, and liquor. It's worth a trip just to check out the selection available

  • Travis Westwood

Always polite and quick with service. Great selection and plenty of options to get what you are looking for for , the store, or your location.

  • Paola Figueredo

This is our go-to store for beverage needs. Great location with covered parking, good selection and fair prices, also great customer service.

  • Gregorius Xaverius

Really good place to find beer, wine,liquor etc. If u are confuse abt what should u buy, u can ask the worker there and they will help u.

  • Sandra Wallach

Wow! The selections of wines are amazing. I loved the extra security presence. It's nice to shop feeling secure. Great prices also.

  • Martin Donati

Can't say how much I love shopping at total wines. The have great staff the place is immaculate and the thelection is extreme

  • Erika W

Excellent variety of wines, spirits, and beers!! Always have a good supply of top shelf wines and staff are eager to help

  • Carlos Acevedo

Entrance is inside the garage and not clearly marked from the street. Best selection, friendly staff, and it's HUGE.

  • Tiffany White

Great sales the day I went, a friend of mine got 3 bottles of tequila and spent less than $50 because of the sales

  • David Kam (ExP)

Before you go anywhere else. This is the spot for the northern folks. Holding up the wall for all the Nightswatch

  • Kent Siegfried

Parking in a free garage beside the store. Had Cooks champagne which Costco no longer has, also found Drambuie!

  • J D

It's great, sometimes the beer gets stale from sitting so long, but mostly it's a good place to find everything

  • DEBRA MCLELLAN

Ordered online for delivery. Received ordered products, no problems. Only suggestion is to send text alerts.

  • Jon Westlake

Great selection, no dumb paid memberships to buy allocated bottles (except for ultra rare bottle raffles)

  • Argola Russell

Much better customer service and vibes this visit. Was appreciated. Outstanding Tequila selection.

  • Adam Dow

The front door is shut and there is no clear sign that directs you to enter from the parking lot.

  • Gregory Miner

Great customer service. Willing to answer questions and give recommendations. Lo-hi end stuff.

  • Blake Wilson

Great staff. Huge selection. Usually in stock with many different types of adult beverages.

  • Steve Shaiman

Huge selection. Good prices. Make a list of what you want before you go and stick with it.

  • Jachelle Sologuren

The staff are super nice at this location! Great selection as well as great deals!

  • Courtney French

Staff are very friendly and helpful. I love going to their free tastings!

  • Leyla Rafi

Very friendly workers,nice place ,find everything what I was looking for

  • Casey C (FoxyDude)

Massive selection wuth quality products and very friendly staff

  • Danita Day

Great selection and has a parking garage behind building.

  • Lynx Armstrong

Amazing selections and very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Ryan Alcorn

Great selection, helpful staff, and good prices!

  • ZihSiang Syu

Good selections and friendly staff!

  • Joe McEvoy

A little pricey but great service.

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