Siciliano’s Convenience Market

Pretty fine beer selection. The guy working there though asked me if I was doing OK an abnoxious amounts of times to the point where I knew it was to prevent theft, which really bummed me out. I take my time shopping for beer to find can’t miss things and to look up reviews on Ratebeer. It was my first time coming in and within the first 15 minutes the guy already killed my vibe and made me feel guilty for taking my time picking out beer.
I understand there are asshole who ruin it for everyone, and I’m sorry if there is apparently a theft problem at this store. But you can still be helpful to customers without making them feel uncomfortable for something some other dickhead did. If it were just two times when he went «Hey man, if you have any questions I’ll just be right here,» it would be fine, and it would achieve both of his goals to prevent people shoplifting and to provide help. But it got to the point where he asked me just about every minute if I was doing OK. I’m not dumb, I understand what he’s doing. Instead of being stoked about the selection I found myself checking out just to prove a point. I would have placed my selection on the counter and walked out empty handed, but I figured he would have felt like he got it right. I probably should have handed him my coat and asked him if doing that would allow me to take my time shopping for beer, because it got so weird to the point where I made sure my hands weren’t in my coat pockets just to make HIM feel more at ease. I’m 25, I was pretty well dressed and I don’t think I looked suspicious other than looking the beer over carefully. There are plenty of beer shops, and that was my first and last time coming in.

My fiancé and I go to Siciliano’s on a monthly basis. This market is the reason that I skipped the «shitty college drinking phase» and got into craft beer and spirits. The staff are very friendly and helpful! They’ll usually ask you if you need help finding anything, and they’ve answered many of my questions in the past when I’m trying to select a new beer (without making me feel embarrassed or inexperienced). My best advice is to go to Siciliano’s to try new beer, then pick up a six pack somewhere a little less pricey. Some of our favorite beers are only available here, but many companies, such as Founders or Short’s, are also sold in grocery stores. I’ll keep a running list on this Unilocal review of the beers I’ve tried thanks to Siciliano’s — and whether or not I recommend them to you!

I have gone here a few times for brewing supplies. Never feel welcomed. If you home brew, you know there is plenty to learn and it is a huge help when there is a local home brewing supply store in your area that can provide assistance, preferably without an air of judgement. I hope this is not the case with everyone because they have a good selection and decent pricing. Support your local shops, but you might want to widen your search when it comes to this one.

I am a Siciliano’s regular and live in close proximity. Today I went in and looked at tobacco pipes as a present for my brother. While asking some questions to the lady at the counter a worker (who was not at the counter) walked up and rudely interruped saying not to buy one. Do not get your brother a pipe as a present. Bad idea… Confused I said «no he would really like one» and continued to TRY to interact with the lady at the counter. He kept interrupting and feeling very uncomfortable I turned and walked away.
Will not keep customers this way. Very unprofessional.

This place rocks. Amazing selection of Michigan beers to mule home and everything is available as a single. Yes, everything I was looking for I could take home as a single, I did not have to buy an entire ⁴⁄₆ pack of it. I love this because it allows me to try as many beers as possible so I can purchase a ⁴⁄₆ pack the next time I’m in Michigan.
I guess it’s a little out of the way, but well worth the trip.

When it comes to a home brew supply shop one thing is very important: helpful staff. Every time I’ve come to this place i just get a smug feeling from them. Like I’m an idiot for being new to this hobby. Like they all drive around in Prius’s smelling their own farts all day long. IDK.
Anywho. If youre in GR and are new to home brewing go to O’connors on Lyon. They are WAY friendlier. Also, they are a about 10−15% pricier but i find it is worth it.
Cheers

Siciliano’s is the the end of the rainbow for craft beer lovers.
Tons of specialty beers from a wondrous assortment of both local and national breweries. The staff is knowledgeable without being overbearing, they let you do your thing but are quick to help when needed. They have a decent selection of wine and other liquors but honestly we don’t usually make it past the beers. Its a grown up candy shop for beer lovers.

Sciliano’s is great. they’ve always got a ton of cool beers, but you better arrive on a friday to snag anything special because they’re not a secret. everyone knows scilianos gets rad beer. they also have tons of awesome brewing supplies for way cheaper than any other supply stores i’ve been to possibly anywhere. definitley my personal favorite beer store in GR.

Awesome staff and very knowledgeable about home brewing. They can answer any questions you have about brewing

SO… I don’t drink. :)
However, this is the best, and cheapest (with best quality) place to get raw honey in Grand Rapids. Enjoy.

A sweet little spot for tourists and locals alike. Whether you are a home brewer looking for some advice and great product or just looking to put together a mix-​and-​match six pack of good beer to bring to a party — Siciliano’s has got you covered. As a tourist from Chicago, it was pretty neat to walk through here before heading back home and pick up some of the great local brews I had a chance to try over the weekend.

Went here for the first time and was pleased with my experience. The staff is nice and knowledgeable. I was instantly greeted upon entering the store and asked if I needed any help. I saw the employees wandering around offering help.
The craft beer selection here is immense. The idea is that you can take a bottle of any beer there and create your own six pack. There is great selection on the shelves as well as in the refrigerators. The beer was reasonably priced as far as craft beer goes.
They also have some wine there, some spirits and a lot of beer making supplies.
They also had Founders KBS (for about 3 hours) and it was priced at almost the price they paid to get it from Founders (not extorted prices as I just found in Allendale).
Overall, great selection and great staff. This is a premier beer shop.

I’m not sure how «Convenience Market» is the official name of this place. It is a specialty store with a ton of craft beer, wine, breweriana, and brewing supplies. It is very nondescript from the outside so it is easy to pass. Also, the building looks like it could be an old Blockbuster Video. Don’t be fooled! There is a treasure trove inside for winos and beer geeks.
I stopped in here before a trip to Founder’s which is about 4 miles away and they were stocking their shelves after a delivery. I asked if they had anything special, and I’m glad I did! They had gotten a limited delivery of a beer that was only brewed once, in 2012! You can’t find this stuff on shelves anymore! They were extremely helpful and willing to dig through boxes to grab me a bottle.
I highly recommend this to my out of town beer geeks. All of the locals already know.

Siciliano’s is just perfect. It is in the middle of nowhere North of the city. I visited a few beer/​wine/​liquor places in South Grand Rapids trying to find my husband some local craft brews to smuggle home in my luggage to California. They did not have the names of the local places my husband suggested to me but Siciliano’s did!
By the bottle or can craft beers at great prices! Drove out of my way 30 min in the snow to come here and it was worth it: Founders, Bells, Shorts, Frankenmurth and Right Brain Brewery all in stock. THe young lady who worked there was friendly and eagerly helped me– suggesting great choices my man was very pleased with.
THank you for existing Siciliano’s!

Everyone brags about this place for brewing supplies, etc. Sure, i’m sure they have what you want, but I found the grey-​haired guy to be very off-​putting and disinterested.
Just an FYI Sicilianos. Not everyone is an expert and I certainly am not. I had questions and was seeking to make purchases and get informed. This guy really made me and my friends feel very uncomfortable and dumb for asking questions… Apparently we put him out of his resting place (behind a couple of boxes with his head atop his elbows). It certainly was not the experience I was hoping for, in fact; it soured me!
By the way, I had intentions on spending likely over $ 300 on supplies and kegging… Instead you get $zero. It’s obvious you dont need my business, so I wish you the best. You were arrogant and condescending, grey-​haired guy. I’ll brew some other day…
I have no more questions.

I’m glad I stopped here, even though I ultimately didn’t get anything. This is a great place to stop if you love craft beer and/​or homebrew, as there’s a pretty large homebrew section with helpful employees who know their beer. The most intriguing thing about this place is that it seems EVERY BEER can be bought as a single, and the prices are a touch cheaper than places closer to my house. Additionally, there’s a pretty nicely sized refrigerated section for people who want to mix-​a-​six, and then. Well. Drink a six when they get home or to a party. This is a beer store done right, and I wish it wasn’t all the way in Grand Rapids.

During a recent visit to Grand Rapids we stopped by Siciliano’s a friend’s husband is a home brewer, so he wanted to check out their brewing supplies. They were also hosting a home brew fest at a local park that day.
I liked you were able to create your own six pack from any beer in the market. A few places here in Cincinnati allow you do to so, but not on every beer.
If you’re in the Grand Rapids area stop by Siciliano’s you won’t be disappointed.

Best beer & wine store in the state.
There is no reason why this place should ever get less than 5 stars. They carry every beer availible from their suppliers. From PBR to Chimay, Founders to Lagunitas. they have a bottle of wine or sake for most price ranges as well (for sake try Voices in the Mist).
On top of beer, wine, and liquor, this is the place to go for all your homebrewing needs. The guys are super friendly and extremely knowledgable about EVERYTHING! You can tell they have a passion for it and arn’t trying to just sell you stuff.
Tons of pre-​packaged grape juice, my mom loved the Malbec I got her. Carboys, and other equipment.
They told me if I brought in apples that I could use their juice press in back for brewing my own cider!!!
The coffee and tobacco selection is also one of the best in the city, perfect shopping place if you’re looking for a gift for the man in your life.
If you have any coinsiderations about brewing, start here. Go in to the store and start asking questions, they sell all their beer by the bottle so make yourself a sample 6 pack, see what you like. Also, the 50 bus stops right in front of the store so if you can’t drive for one reason or another, you have options. Although, don’t make the mistake I did and try and bring your 5 gallon carboy on the bus with you…

This place isn’t much to look at from the outside… BUT, this place is SO much more than a liquor store. They have a wonderful selection of cigars, coffee (they have free samples in the store for coffee and it is DELICIOUS), tea (dirt cheap too), jerky/​sauce gifts, cookbooks, and tons of home-​brew gear. I’m serious, TONS of homebrew gear. I haven’t seen anything like it near where I live.
As far as beer goes… while they didn’t have anything super duper hard to find, they did have a really great selection, for as small as the space is. They have all the Michigan essentials, lots of imports, and even a small section for ginger beer/​root beer. As a beer lover, I was impressed.
We ended up walking away with a few customized six packs, some tea, and some Faygo and spent around $ 30. Considering the calibre of beer we got, this was a good deal. Plus the staff is SO friendly, and you can’t beat that. I will definitely head back here when I’m in Grand Rapids again.

It looks like your average crappy liquor store from the outside but the inside is a whole different story. Inside they have a huge selection of domestic and Michigan specific microbrews along with a huge selection of hard to find Belgian and German beers. They say they carry over 500 in total and all beers are priced by the bottle so you can try anything without the commitment of a 6 pack. The staff also knows their stuff and is helpful in pointing out things you might like based on what you know you like. If you like to try different beers or are looking for a hard to find one you should check this place out.
I don’t home-​brew but they seem to be the local experts on that too…