Binnys in St. Charles...

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  1. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    How is the selection at the Binnys in St. Charles. I've been to South Loop and found good stuff, and Always hear about the Lincoln Park location having great selection. I'm going to be going to St. Charles for a concert in October, and since it's right there thought I'd shop. If S. Loop or Lincoln is better I'll take the drive to them.

    Thanks for the feedback.
     
    #1 Fasnic, Sep 9, 2014
  2. rabbitguy

    rabbitguy Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2009 Illinois

     
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  3. rabbitguy

    rabbitguy Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2009 Illinois

    I was there a few weeks ago , great beer selection. Knowledgeable staff.
     
    #3 rabbitguy, Sep 9, 2014
  4. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    South Loop and Lincoln Park are much better than St Charles, especially in regards to getting allocation of the more "sought after" releases. Their selection is great, but the other two locations are definitely better.
     
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  5. PDZ

    PDZ Initiate (0) Jun 26, 2012 Illinois

    LP is def the best but dont sleep on the Glen Ellyn or Downers Grove binnys... They have sharp roofs, its rough on the spine. But actually they were both pretty impressively stocked last time I visited, and the staff were quite friendly and knowledgeable!
     
    #5 PDZ, Sep 9, 2014
  6. thewimperoo

    thewimperoo Maven (1,358) Oct 1, 2006 Illinois
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    St. Charles is one of the best stores for that area, but it's definitely not one of the top tier Binny's in the entire Chicagoland area. As said, LP Binny's is head and shoulders above it. Even staying in the western suburbs, Downers Grove, Naperville and Glen Ellyn have it beat.
     
    #6 thewimperoo, Sep 9, 2014
  7. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Exactly this.

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    #7 pmoney, Sep 9, 2014
  8. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    Great info all. Thanks a lot. I kind of figured that was the case, since I have Saturday open, driving to get a better selection is worth it for me.
     
    #8 Fasnic, Sep 9, 2014
  9. PlayaPlaya

    PlayaPlaya Zealot (631) Sep 19, 2012 Illinois

    St. Charles is also the newest Binnys in the area (afaik) . ..

    Their selection is quite good, in my experience. Certainly not worth driving to another city's Binny's, unless you're coming when a super .rar beer is coming out maybe???

    Lincoln Park certainly has more beer, but unless youre looking for something quite obscure(imported beer), I think you'll be more than satisfied at StC.
     
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  10. DrunkAl

    DrunkAl Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2014 Illinois

    I wouldnt get too hung up on going to different binnys, especially when it involves about a 3 hour round trip from St Charles, or at least an hour diversion on the way to St Charles. All the binnys are basically for the most part very similar, and all pretty much get the same stuff. Yes the South Loop and Lincoln park are bigger and get larger allocations. But they get larger allocations because more people shop there meaning stuff sells a lot quicker so it really balances out. If you are specifically looking for some hidden gem, chances are so are a lot of other people, and you are not going to randomly stumble upon it at Binnys.
     
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  11. Hopopotamus53

    Hopopotamus53 Devotee (312) May 16, 2011 Illinois
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    Go to downers grove. I live in st Charles and still take the time to go to the downers grove location
     
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  12. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    Not looking for anything in particular. I've been there usually in the summer, this is the first time at this time of year, so not even sure what I will run across. Part of the fun for me. I just go through and see what's available and what looks interesting.
     
    #12 Fasnic, Sep 10, 2014
  13. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    Is the Downers Grove location the old Sams? With a Frys right by it? That would totally make it worth it. :-)
     
    #13 Fasnic, Sep 10, 2014
  14. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Yes sir, that's the one. Right next to Home Depot. I still remember seeing stacks of '09 BCBS bombers just sitting around. Ahhhh those were the days.
     
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  15. KevinMc79

    KevinMc79 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2008 Illinois

    It you do any bars in STC go to the House Pub. Its the only one you need to go to.
     
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  16. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    Any nice restaurants in that area?
     
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  17. Sheva

    Sheva Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2013 Illinois

    DMK is close to Binny's Downers Grove. Good place for a good burger and a solid beer selection. A little further away in Glen Ellyn is the Bavarian Lodge. Definitely worth the trip. Amaze-balls food and beer selection.
     
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  18. Fasnic

    Fasnic Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2011 Ohio

    Thanks. This is a trip for a concert (Closest the band has ever played to us), and it's my GF's and I's 2yr anniversary, so a nice dinner is a good thing. The trip to Binny's (And lunch at 3 Floyd's on the way Home) is a nice bonus.
     
    #18 Fasnic, Sep 11, 2014
  19. Vav

    Vav Savant (1,049) Jul 27, 2008 Illinois

    Bavarian Lodge is one of the most amazing places to eat and drink in the state.
     
    #19 Vav, Sep 11, 2014
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  20. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Just for clarification, Bav Lodge is in Lise not Glen Ellyn.
     
    #20 JakeT469, Sep 11, 2014
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