The ambiance of the establishment is undoubtedly cozy, and the service is warm and attentive, creating a welcoming experience. This type of venue is a much-needed addition to the area, and it holds great potential.
However, there are a couple of areas where improvements could elevate the experience further. As a wine enthusiast, I found the selection to be somewhat underwhelming. While the current options are acceptable, they lean toward the average rather than showcasing truly standout wines. Expanding and refining the wine list would greatly enhance the overall appeal for those who appreciate quality offerings.
Additionally, the pricing feels slightly above what one might consider standard. For instance, two glasses of wine accompanied by a small charcuterie board—featuring prosciutto, blue cheese, jam, and olives—came to $90 excluding tip. While the service remains commendable, a better balance between price and value could improve the overall experience.
In summary, this is a charming place with excellent service, but there is room for refinement, particularly in wine selection and pricing. With a few adjustments, it has the potential to become a standout destination in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
C DE
rude staff
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jennifer Lydigsen
Top notch place to enjoy some wine and charcuterie. The cheese counter is fantastic and the staff knows everything about their products. They also make really tasty lunch sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Rachel Kaplan
Vintage 53 is a great place to shop, relax and enjoy some great wine and charcuterie plates. The store itself is beautiful and has a wide range of products to explore. Plus, Mario, the owner, and his staff were incredibly welcoming and kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Albert
Fun little place to enjoy a wine and cheese board outside on a warm evening. Fun & unique kitchen instruments inside make great gifts. Would recommend. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Rhonda Sullivan
Definitely have to check out. Great staff and great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon O'Shea
Loved this place! Tasty cheese, excellent wine, and a super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Sanchez
Having movie night, looking for a charcuterie board. Can I just say amazing, I am so glad to have walked into this place. I know that we will be back. Thanks for sharing your expertise on the meat and cheese pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Kinzle
This is a really cool area in downtown St. Charles. Great place for wine tastings and the best exotic cheese selection around. Cheese with espresso, cheese with water buffalo milk. Really wild. Good selection of wines too. 50% shop, 50% 100% fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik C
Love this place. I love the fact that you can get a great cocktail and wine, sit at the bar and then buy it to take home. Everyone is awesome here!
I just finished a wine and cheese tasting class focusing on the Pacific Coast at Vintage 53 and found it to be a great experience. I have taken the bourbon experience as well which was delightful as well. If you have a couple of hours, sign up for a class and enjoy a great experience. The staff is top notch!!!!!
Jennifer Tormey
I was in there for the first time yesterday and not only is it a cool store, but they have a wide variety of cheeses and excellent selection of wines. Their customer service is outstanding and I had a lot of fun trying out a few cheeses and wines before purchasing them. The knowledge of the gentleman who helped me was great and he made the experience and decision choices really fun and easy! I'm definitely going back!
David Orr
We really enjoyed the wine and cheese pairing class. Can't wait to go back!
Keith Mulhall
A really lovely spot for a date night. Great selection of cheeses and wines. The two guys that served myself and my wife at the bar helped us out with some recommendations for downtown Chicago as well as helping with wine choices. I highly recommend Vintage 53. See you next time we are in town.
Caleb Anderson - Realtor - Tom Ferry Coach
Vintage 53 is a gem in our community. We came in for a glass of wine and some À la cart charcuterie. While we were waiting for our reservation at a local restaurant. We were blown away! Whether you are stopping by to grab some Gourmet cheeses and specialty entertaining items, just coming in for a glass of wine or attending one of the many events they hold. It will always be an excellent experience. Plus You will fall in love with the staff I know we did!
The ambiance of the establishment is undoubtedly cozy, and the service is warm and attentive, creating a welcoming experience. This type of venue is a much-needed addition to the area, and it holds great potential.
However, there are a couple of areas where improvements could elevate the experience further. As a wine enthusiast, I found the selection to be somewhat underwhelming. While the current options are acceptable, they lean toward the average rather than showcasing truly standout wines. Expanding and refining the wine list would greatly enhance the overall appeal for those who appreciate quality offerings.
Additionally, the pricing feels slightly above what one might consider standard. For instance, two glasses of wine accompanied by a small charcuterie board—featuring prosciutto, blue cheese, jam, and olives—came to $90 excluding tip. While the service remains commendable, a better balance between price and value could improve the overall experience.
In summary, this is a charming place with excellent service, but there is room for refinement, particularly in wine selection and pricing. With a few adjustments, it has the potential to become a standout destination in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
rude staff
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Top notch place to enjoy some wine and charcuterie. The cheese counter is fantastic and the staff knows everything about their products. They also make really tasty lunch sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Vintage 53 is a great place to shop, relax and enjoy some great wine and charcuterie plates. The store itself is beautiful and has a wide range of products to explore. Plus, Mario, the owner, and his staff were incredibly welcoming and kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun little place to enjoy a wine and cheese board outside on a warm evening. Fun & unique kitchen instruments inside make great gifts. Would recommend. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Definitely have to check out. Great staff and great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this place! Tasty cheese, excellent wine, and a super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having movie night, looking for a charcuterie board. Can I just say amazing, I am so glad to have walked into this place. I know that we will be back. Thanks for sharing your expertise on the meat and cheese pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a really cool area in downtown St. Charles. Great place for wine tastings and the best exotic cheese selection around. Cheese with espresso, cheese with water buffalo milk. Really wild. Good selection of wines too. 50% shop, 50% 100% fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. I love the fact that you can get a great cocktail and wine, sit at the bar and then buy it to take home. Everyone is awesome here!
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I just finished a wine and cheese tasting class focusing on the Pacific Coast at Vintage 53 and found it to be a great experience. I have taken the bourbon experience as well which was delightful as well. If you have a couple of hours, sign up for a class and enjoy a great experience. The staff is top notch!!!!!
I was in there for the first time yesterday and not only is it a cool store, but they have a wide variety of cheeses and excellent selection of wines. Their customer service is outstanding and I had a lot of fun trying out a few cheeses and wines before purchasing them. The knowledge of the gentleman who helped me was great and he made the experience and decision choices really fun and easy! I'm definitely going back!
We really enjoyed the wine and cheese pairing class. Can't wait to go back!
A really lovely spot for a date night. Great selection of cheeses and wines. The two guys that served myself and my wife at the bar helped us out with some recommendations for downtown Chicago as well as helping with wine choices. I highly recommend Vintage 53. See you next time we are in town.
Vintage 53 is a gem in our community. We came in for a glass of wine and some À la cart charcuterie. While we were waiting for our reservation at a local restaurant. We were blown away! Whether you are stopping by to grab some Gourmet cheeses and specialty entertaining items, just coming in for a glass of wine or attending one of the many events they hold. It will always be an excellent experience. Plus You will fall in love with the staff I know we did!
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