Spec’s

I know that there are locations that are a bit bigger, but honestly this one is my favorite. They have a very good selection of wine, and a very helpful staff.
On Fridays and weekends they have tastings so if you are into that stop on by.
Also for a smaller Specs, they have a great cheese and food selection.

I went in to choose a vodka to make limoncello. I was a little bit overwhelmed with all of my choices, so I finally caved and asked for help from a young clerk. He listened to my questions and even explained the science behind infusing fruit into alcohol. I was afraid to use Everclear because I didn’t want to be fall-​down drunk, but he told me that it was actually the best product to use for my purposes and thoroughly explained why.

A friend of mine and I were getting together to just chill and relax and thought that maybe a drink or two would make our day date all the more better. She told me she had pineapple juice in the fridge that she wanted to get rid of, so we agreed to get something that went well with pineapple juice. Thought it would be an easy task, being as indecisive as I am until I walked into this fine establishment and remembered just about anything goes with pineapple juice!
Had the guys in Specs not been so knowledgeable and helpful, I would still be in there trying to decide. One of the workers, didn’t think to get his name, approached me and said he was an expert in liquor and decisions and I looked as if I needed his expertise– lol. Boy was he right! He recommended a great drink with this random pineapple juice my friend had in her fridge, and a few other fun sounding drinks that I will try out next time.
In the end, we had a great day date with the help of Specs!

As a business owner I well understand the value of service to customers — you have an outstanding employee, Dee Smith. Every time I shop at your Sugar Creek Specs store I am greeted with her smile. She is both attentive and efficient. She is an amazing member of the team!
Thank you,
Tom Magliaro

One of the friendliest Spec’s I have been to. They are always eager to help and make suggestions. They have a good selection of everything and the store is a good size. The cashiers are always so nice and have the best customer service skills.

Eh, honestly not impressed. Maybe because I am spoiled living close the warehouse downtown, and by a few near the galleria, but this place sucks. Their beer selection is a joke and they don’t have many special things. I’m a scotch drinker and enjoy going to the downtown warehouses to buy my nice scotch and see other ones. In the downtown location, you’ll see special ones behind glass that are thousands of dollars. I’ll typically buy a nice $ 200 scotch from behind the glass. When I went to this SL location, I believe the nicest one they had would have sitting on the normal shelf in the downtown location– and I don’t mean just by price! Not a good selection whatsoever on really any liquor, unless you just want cheap stuff.

Over the years I’ve stopped in here I’ve found the staff to be very good. The people at checkout are generally top notch, and those working inventory and assisting customers further back have never failed to be helpful and knowledgeable.
On my last visit, though, things have gotten a little fishy, and a suspect someone in upper management is up to something resembling a bait-​in-​switch scheme. I basically suspect low-​balled physical pricetags, hiked up when rung up at the register, customers they hope wouldn’t notice, and a windfall going to the upper management culprit, and any fallout going to some patsy down the ladder. And yes I have seen a lot of Oliver Stone movies.
Then again, why is it the last time I pointed out a hiked-​up disparity, getting the ticket price was such a long drawn out process, and the people assisting me wanted to sort it out the ordinary, above-​board way [the employee brings the old price tag to the register, then it is put in a file so the inventory guys know which tags to update], but it seemed they were specifically instructed not to. The low-​balled price-​tag stayed where is was, and the lady managing checkout rather nicely, and apologetically told me the next time it would be the «new» price. Not a necessary communication if the price was simply updated. I can be over-​imaginative with these kinds of things, but it’s happened before at other locations.

This specs is interesting, the set up is a little cramped compared to others but the staff is really pleasant. I like how clean and organized the store was and the products were fully stocked.

Great prices!!!

How can you not like Spec’s? This location always seems to have friendly staff, and often some sort of samples be it food or drink on the weekends. My favorite thing is the clearance cheese… but I probably shouldn’t have told you all that… cause now it won’t be there when I go. =/

Specs! Boozerific place stocked full of many varieties of beer, including domestic and imported. Not being a beer drinker, I can’t tell you much about the beer except that I do know quality and unique when I see it and Spec’s has it. The names of many of the brews are entertaining and just funny.
Spec’s carries many wines from basic and cheap table wine to fine wines from many locales. Maybe you like the hard stuff? Spec’s has that, too. From aged scotch to any flavor vodka you can imagine as well as light to dark rums, it’s here. Pretty much this is an «if you drink it, we got it» kind of place.
I do like the wines carried here. From a perfect Pinot Grigio to a robust red, I’ve never been displeased with any wine purchase. Being partial to all things sweet, I have found some good Moscato here. I even found a meade that I tried at The Texas Renaissance Festival, Bunratty.
Spec’s isn’t just a place for wine. There’s many varieties of cheeses and meats from local to imports. You’ll find coffees, teas, crackers, cookies, hard to find candies, imported chocolates and much more. I love the smoked Gouda and the coppacolla was delicious, also. Irish cheddar is a top, as well, plus many more great meat and dairy creations to go with your wine.
Even thought I’m not much of a drinker except special occasions and with a good meal once in a while, I do enjoy coming to Spec’s to look around. There is more than just alcoholic beverages here. Whenever I want some fine wine or something unique, I know I can find it here.

I am glad this is close to our home because if you ever want to try to make a special type of drink its hard to find just the right liquors and this store has everything you can imagine in the liquor department and if they dont have it they are more than happy to order it for you. The beer selection is quit extensive.

Great selections but still room to grow but i know that most of the time that just depends on the distributor rather than Specs… but close to home and even carries my favorite cigars!
I still have to check out the one down town, suppose to be a whole lot bigger than this one…

I am very fond of this spec’s. Not only did I go to them on my 21^st birthday, in which all the cashiers rang the bell across and said happy birthday, but they’re very willing to help find what you’re specifically looking for or even make great recommendations.
One day I went in looking for a awesome French wine for up to $ 30. An employee asked to help, and I told him just that. Then he proceeded by asking me questions about preferences of tastes and dryness. This sent me to one that was $ 28, that he and his wife had enjoyed. I told him thanks and later that weekend I was EXTREMELY pleased!

I don’t drink. I just don’t like alcohol. So, what am I doing at Spec’s? Well, sometimes you need wine to bring to a dinner party. I have a great friend who is making us dinner and I know she likes wine. So, I ventured out to Specs in Sugar Land to find some wine. I went in with some trepidation, as I knew I’d be a ‘fish out of water’. I was pleasantly surprised how helpful some of the guys in there were. The first guy I found really couldn’t help me much but then the ‘wine guy’ found me and showed me a bunch of wines. I was pleased that they didn’t just try and sell me the most expensive wine since I obviously knew nothing.
The place is in an old strip mall and the interior could use some ‘freshening up’. But, I’d still go back because of the good customer service.
They give a 5% discount for cash (and check too I think).

This is always my go to alcohol store when I come back to Houston. They have everything that you could need from beer, wine, to liquor it’s pretty much a one stop shop. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable. The only problem sometimes is finding someone to help you. As for the store itself, they keep it well stocked and clean at all times. There’s also a cheese and pâté section as well.
I love the fact that if you pay using cash, debit, or check your purchase is 5% off. I’m not really sure how they manage to do this but as long as there is a discount, who cares?