Village Commons Market – Beer Cave

CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!
I was poised to give these guys 5 stars for the massive beer selection, until I popped open this Clown Shoes Galactica IPA. Tasted terrible, and I was shocked because Clown Shoes is the bomb. Lo and behold I was drinking on 11÷13÷15 a beer brewed on 3÷17÷2014!!!
I wonder how these motherfuckers would feel if I sold them grossly expired food?
They are also busting heads, $ 15 for a 6 of Bell’s Two Hearted. Shame on you guys!

One of the best perks about living in this neighborhood is most def The Beer Cave! 2 years living here and the staff is always ultra friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. Make sure to bring a jacket too because it takes a while to decide what you’re taking from the fridge… so much selection!

Take a sweater to this place, because you’ll be in the freezer for a while looking at their extensive selection of craft beers. Great place for beer

Great Beer Cave!!! If your man is like mine just be sure you allow time for browsing. There are hundreds of craft beers and we’re usually there for quite some time. Since I’m gluten free I also appreciate that they have a few gluten free beers and a great selection of hard cider. It’s also a great place to visit when the temperature rises. The cave is nice and cold!

A superb craft beer selection.
There’s some craft beer in the liquor store, but then you walk towards the back and there a back refrigerated room or «beer cave» full of more craft beer. It reminded me of the «beer cave» I also recently came across at the Whole Foods flagship store in Austin.
I was able to walk away with a limited run beer hidden at the front counter a couple of NoCal beers I haven’t seen any where else from the beer cave.
Highly recommended if you’re in Camarillo. A nice place to browse through some beers distributed up in the Ventura County area. They even had a nice cider from San Luis Obispo in stock which I tasted at MilkFarm LA.
They also carry some limited release wine.

I’d love to support this place more and give them a better score, but I just simply can’t. Three stars is even generous when it comes to some aspects of the Market.
Yes, they have most everything that other local mini marts within Camarillo have. Everything is stocked pretty well, its been rare when they haven’t had milk or ice, etc.
Yes, they have a stellar beer selection, BUT the biggest issue is also the fact that beer doesn’t sell and sits beyond its recommended enjoy by date. I have been in the cave and seen beers that have year old expiration dates. To clarify I’m not talking about Bud/​Miller/​Coors, I’m talking about the freshly brewed hoppy beers. They just sit on the shelf and don’t move. I refuse to buy beer from the Beer Cave if it doesn’t have a «brewed date» or an «enjoy by» date. Because they have so much beer that’s beyond its prime and its a shame people are subjected to not enjoying these fresh. Now this might be an issue with both the Cave and the Distributor or just one party. I love that they have such a HUGE selection, the largest in Camarillo, but I believe quality over quantity. Have a good selection of beer, BUT keep some type of quality control. Lastly, the pricing is a little steep on standard beer that is available at BevMo and the Super Markets. Its understandable to be a little higher because of the convenience, but 20−30% markup is painful.

This place SIMPLY ROCKS. The staff is absolutely f*cking awesome, and the selection of beer (in the amazing Beer Cave) is top-​notch. As a local (walking distance) resident, the Village Commons Market is great for everything from fresh deli sandwiches to last-​minute household stuff.
But what really blows my mind is the staff. My girlfriend and I are «regulars», and Moe and the rest of the gang are always helpful, and will always try there best to fulfill any requests! (Want a particular flavor of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? Just ask; chances are they’ll order it for you, and keep it in stock if you’re a regular)
Their outstanding demeanor, great selection of (including a great section of fresh Boars Head deli items and a bevy of liquor, beer, and wine… also a KILLER selection of craft-soda’s!) makes Village Commons Market my favorite little neighborhood shop in California. It’s amazing how quickly the whole staff learns your name, and treats you like family.
Stop in regularly, make some new friends with the great gang that works there, and have a sandwich on the patio. You’ll want to move into the neighborhood, I promise.
Pro Tip: Come in on a warm summer day, and pop into the huge Beer Cave for a quick cool off. (And have a cold one!)

The Beer Cave is a great place to find new beers and locate favorites that are hard to find. There is a huge selection of craft beers, many from local breweries and if you can’t find what you are looking for, ask! The guys will order it for you if it is available. Sometimes they will even pull out a fun new release for you to try that isn’t out on the shelves. Note: The Beer Cave is very cold, but if you don’t have a jacket with you, just check the wall across from the Cave door and you will find jackets for your convenience. Fun!

Best craft beer selection in Camarillo… plus they have a cold beer cave! I’m stoked they carry all 3 Einstok Icelandic beers and 4 blocks from my bros house when I’m in town!

The Beer Cave at the Village Commons market has an abundance of Beer that would accommodate most beer advocates. All styles are in that Cave. From the most basic Lagers (Budweiser) to Sour Beers (Dogfish Head) to Hoppy Double IPA’s (Stone) to my personal favorite West Coast IPA (Green Flash). If you’re looking to broaden your horizons regarding beer, the Beer Cave is the right place. The clerks are very friendly and accommodating. They will offer you help if you ask for it. If a beer is a bit pricey, its because its availability is hard to come by, the brewing process requires a lot of work, and its worth your money. The Beer Cave ROCKS!!!

This place is legit! They’ve got excellent beer, wine, snacks, & now a deli. Great customer service too!

Awesome people with a great selection of beer. The cave is amazing but you need to make up your mind quickly otherwise you will freeze marveling in wonder at everything in sight.

Moe is the most knowledgable and friendliest business owner around. The selection is fantastic, and they always find the most unique products around — from chocolate to bubbly. If you are ever around Pleasant Valley Park, a stop into «the cave» is an absolute must!

These are the friendliest, most genuine people in the county. Mo, Sam, Abdul, they make an effort to know you by name and will go way out of their way to help you out. It has a real community feel when you walk in, and its a market — not something that you find often nowadays. 10 stars if I could give it.

Love Village Commons Market! Was not feeling well and just really wanted some soup. YES, they sell soup!!! And Wine!!! And a ton of stuff!!! Love this place… and I can walk to it!

Pros: Dog-​parking to leash up your pet. Beer cave in the back with dozens of chilled beer. Found a couple really good gluten-​free beer brands. The only place to find heavy cream on Thanksgiving Day.
Cons: Stopped stocking the best gluten-​free, Daura.
Tip: Specifically ask for beers by name and maybe they’ll start stocking it for you. That’s how Daura was first stocked in the cave.

1. There is a Beer Cave.
2. Ken can get whatever beer you desire… that IS IF they dont have it already. I mean, you will freeze in the cave just trying to think about what you want! (Bring a jacket if you dont know what you want)
3. There is a Beer Cave
4. You can get milk, chips, slurpees and snacks while you are there, heck buy a lottery ticket. Talk to Ken.
5. There is a Beer Cave. How cool is that?
6. They have New Belgium Trippel. The only store in Ventura County to stock the stuff.
7. You guessed it… Beer Cave.