The Wine Goddess - Evanston

Simply the best wine store around, with an expert owner who cares about her business and knows wine. Well-curated selections at various price points with expert advice plus a convenient location provide a perfect spot to buy really good wine.

Are you looking for a VERY interesting place where you can find unusual wines from everywhere for that special girlfriend lunch or romantic dinner? Or do you have a very hot date and you want to go to a beautiful place for wine, cheese , and appetizers before dinner? This is it! Warm, personal, the epitome of good taste unusual in the best way look no further. This place is a small jewel you need to discover. You won't regret it.

I was looking for Off Color Dino S'mores all over the city. One big grocery store said they had them in stock. I went there to purchase it, they said it won't be in til end of October. The Wine Goddess was on my list, but it was in Evanston. Not too far for me, but I'd have to catch a few different trains to get to. After work I called them to ask if they had Dino S'mores in stock. They checked and said they did. So I went after work. Hopped on 3 different lines. Short walk from station. When I walked in, an associate asked what I was looking for. Off Color Dino S'mores. The manager who spoke to me on the phone recognized me. The original associate who spoke to me went to the cellar and grabbed 2 single cans. I asked if they had 4 packs. He brought up four 4 packs plus 5 singles. Asked if I wanted to buy all of them. Had to think about it. That's 17 cans that are 16oz each!!! I didn't have a car. He said he can give me a discount. He rang all the cans up and gave me 10% off. Then they packed it up so I could carry them. Had to carry some in my backpack, but it was worth it. This was for my friend's birthday today. It will make his day even more special. Kudos to the amazing staff at The Wine Goddess for making my day and my friend's birthday!!! Definitely will be coming back here. Will recommend this shop to everyone I know!!!

Best place to buy booze, obviously. Borderline wholesale prices and they have nearly everything, unless it's a highly sought-after rare bourbon. Then they hide it in back.

This is pur absolute favorite spot in Evanston. I've met one of my best friends here, just drinking lovely wine and frozen cocktails. This woman owned buisness is friendly to everyone, with great service and wonderful chill atmosphere.