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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my two favorite wine shops in the City. Kafka, first of all, is completely unpretentious. Secondly, they have tons of wine that is inexpensive and of great quality. Finally, you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I see this place has a 4.5 average. Then I read about the reviews people give this place and why. Taking down a star because of the lack of beer. (AHEM) Have we READ the name of the store? Kafka WINE…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by here on a Friday late afternoon. I was going to be staying in for the weekend and wanted to stock up on a few goodies. One being some bubbly. I had just picked up some cheese and knew of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I went in here I asked about beers. I was told there were two available. Given a recc. and I purchased it. I turn to walk away and I see below there are eight other kinds....hmmm.... The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine selection and the prices are hard to beat. The staff is also very nice and helpful. There is also an adorable dog that walks around the store.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is this shop full of light, and beautifully decorated, it is also one of my favorite places to go in the city! I always find something new to try, and the owner, Joe, always has great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a huge fan of Kafka and the wonderful, friendly and helpful salespeople there. Unfortunately, after the horrible experience I had last night, I won't be returning. I was one of two…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I knew the name of the guy who is always working when I meander in to this wonderful shop, because his smile and helpful suggestions always make me leave so very happy! And when I purchased a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love the Kafka. The perfect place for a snobby wine novice like myself. This is how I shop at Kafka:
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I frequented this cute little wine shop when I lived just down the street from them. Really low prices was the selling point for me. The staff was nice and always very helpful. I like the dog that…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place for wine: I need to make a stop by here more often! Big selection of cheaper wines, all kinds of interesting combinations with a section for every type of flavor. Not just the cheap…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BYOBYOBYOB... You get the picture. This place will slap your brains silly. 200 bottles under 15 dollars. The only down side is, I need an hour to get a bottle before dinner. But, who's complaining. I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about this place is that they'll take random requests and find the perfect bottle of wine to fulfill it. Case in point: "I want a bottle of red to give my boss for Christmas. It should be…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection, great staff. Perfect for preparing for a BYOB dinner or for stocking your wine rack. Love a local place that provides.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kafka has it all! Great prices, friendly employees and wine that always tastes great.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly. Reasonably priced (except that mysterious $59 bottle of Veuve) wines and never a bad bottle in all my visits. Popped in last night while out running errands, five minutes before close....no…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come all the way from the burbs to Kafka's just for the terrific, helpful service (not to mention CHEAP) The boys are the best!!! Little Professor Beakton (the boston terrier) always greets me with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over 200 bottles of wine for under fifteen bucks? Hell, yeah! The owner is my "Chicago mom's" neighbor and is quite a guy! He's really down-to-earth and honestly feels his customers' satisfaction…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Kafka's! They have a great selection of wines and have the most accessible organization for a novice wine drinker that I've ever seen. I love other places when I know exactly what I have in mind…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite wine stores. Although they can be a little more expensive sometimes then some of the other discount stores around, you cannot beat it for services and variety. And, they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kafka will make your head spin. So many cheap, excellent bottles of wine. Always pay attention to the little tags w/ the staff's recommendations. You will never go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Justin B. -- what's not to love about hundreds of bottles of wine for cheap? Plus, the staff at Kafka gives good recommendations on food-wine pairings. The presentation is clean, casual…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not give a place 5 stars that boasts that it has 200 bottles of wine for under $15 and then actually delivers? I mean seriously. And it isn't like their selection is a bunch of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of friends and I went to the First Fridays wine tasting 8/3 and had a very good time! We tasted wines from Germany that nite and were surprised at how tasty and affordable they were (6.99 -…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kafka! My friend suggested it and since it's in the neighborhood I decided to stop by. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. While I'm a big wino, I usually drink the same wine every…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here Friday for a bottle to take to HB. They have a really great selection, some harder to find bottles and some quality old standbys, and the prices are very reasonable. They also had a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just introduced to this place a couple of weeks ago by some friends. We were on our way to Sura and decided to grab a bottle or three on the way there. The guy behind the counter was excellent…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kafka Wine Co. for a wine tasting a few months ago for a sorority event. It was a blast and our wine guide was funny and informative! I definitely have returned since to purchase the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty great. I don't know much about wine, but the guys don't treat you like you should. The prices are great and I've never been disappointed with their recommendations.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their wine selection. It's simple, not too expensive, and diverse. I went for the first time last week to pick up a few white and dessert wines. The person at the front counter was very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the way they display the wine - beautiful and easy to understand. My only complaint is I feel the staff is snobby and not helpful to new people. It seemed like they only wanted to give good…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love? The store can service the biggest wine snob, but is really set up for the casual drinker. It's a smaller, well planned out space where the wines are categorized by flavor profiles…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kafka. I told the owner I wanted a mixed case and asked him to recommend bottles under $10. He had so much fun offering great selections for my approval that we ended up with 13. oops! I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love Kafka Wine Co.! I love the first Friday wine tastings. I love the owner. I love how knowledgeable they are about wine. I love that they carry a variety of wines in all different…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their focus is on inexpensive wines (under $15), which makes it great as a pit stop before heading out to your favorite BYOB spot. It's a small shop, but their selection is reasonable and the staff…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strolled in here on Monday with the roommate and our pup (which the resident Boston Terrier loved). Staff was very helpful and nice! Left with a bottle of wine without even planning on it!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Until recently, I used to live dangerously close to Kafka. And what a life saver it was! Walk in, describe what's for dinner to the person behind the counter, and walk out with a bottle of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a wanna-be wine expert (meaning I like to drink it, but have almost no vocabulary or knowledge about it) and Kafka is the kind of place for us fools. Honestly, I usually choose a wine based on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop - huge selection of inexpensive wines from all over the world, helpful unpretentious staff, and the resident Boston terrier is quite a sweetie. P.S. - check out the polaroids/captions on the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great wine shop - knowledgeable staff. Best part is, if you give them your info, they'll save all your selections in their computer ... good for those of us that enjoy a wine and then forget what it…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kafka is awesome. The organization is great and they have 8 wines under $8 at all times. Also 250 wines under $15. I love wine and I love it even more if I can buy it without breaking the bank.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Kafka is a great little wine shop that used to be walking distance from my place, and I took advanta...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Kafka is a great local wine store that has variety and great service. I am always greeted in a frien...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kafka has a great wine selection, including many affordable bottles. If you're unsure about what you're looking for, just ask and the salespeople are more than happy to assist. It's always imperative…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a good place to pick out a new wine. They arrange the store by flavor and not all the wines are super pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite a nice little shop for wine, and great to stop in if you're out for a stroll or on your way home and looking for something to pair with your evening meal. Due to its cozy size, Kafka's is also…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not sure what kind of wine to get or are just open to new recommendations, Kafka is a great alternative to the bigger stores like Sam's and Binny's, since it's easier to get one-on-one…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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