Lightner Retail Liquor store — Local services in Wichita

I've been going here on and off for 15 years. I loved the big black guy that used to work there and always had a big smile and was personable to you. Even one time the owner daughter was working at the time and my car got stuck in the street during a blizzard. She called one of her family member to help get my car out. One of many reasons I loved that place. Now? Idk who hired who but it's not like how it used to be. I called to ask a general question and was cut off with a big "NOPE!" twice and felt rush to say bye and hang up. Not even a sorry! Just a big "NOPE! and silence! The only reason I still go is that they carry my favorite brand ...but after this? I will not come...

The store has a wide range of all things alcohol. I went looking for a banana flavored IPA for my son in law. I was a little overwhelmed by the wide variety of choices but nothing obviously banana flavored. The store manager asked what I was looking for, found me several choices and retrieved several bottles from the back room. Further, he took my name and number and offered to call me later with availability of another banana flavored beer.

They have my business, respect...

1ST TIME,BUT THE 2ND TIME IN 3DAYS! LOST MY BUSINESS!!It would be great if they would actually stay open until the time they advertise! 2nd time in one week they lock the door early frantically. While they literally see you pull in the parking lot! I know at any job I've worked at I have to continue WORKING/KEEP THE DOORS OPEN until the end of the shift not 10mins early!! LAZY...