Brown Derby Wine Center — Restaurant in Springfield

June 2025 update: still the premier beverage source in town. I love this place. This is where I go when I don't feel like settling. I like craft beer. They have probably one of the largest selections of craft and imported beer that I've ever seen. If you're on a budget, I'm sure you can find things here no problem they're not overpriced but this place is upscale. I wouldn't recommend showing up in PJs and big fuzzy slippers. I mean do whatever you want, I would never judge you, all I'm saying is that you're probably the only one wearing those lime green fuzzy shoes and leopard print pajama pants. Do what you want to do, but I digress. The wine selection is probably eight times the size of the beer selection, you want tempranillo or Malbec? Choose from 50 different labels. You want Pinot Gris? Sauvignon Blanc? Tamarac cellars Firehouse Red? If you love variety, this is the place for you. You have got to go check it out if you haven't been, and you appreciate wine. If you like wine and you haven't been here, I would be surprised. Anyway, for beer drinkers, check out their Belgian lambic selection and get ready to spend some dough on many, Abby made, liquid delights. My bank account is always in danger when I go here because they always have something I haven't tried before because one of my guilty pleasures is tasting a new high-quality import. I cannot describe how many choices you'll have when you get there. Oh yeah, you want French brandy with a whole, ripe pear grown in the bottle? They probably have two or three different labels. Do you drink sherry out of sherry Glasses? 😭 God bless your heart, they have a lot of that too. When you check out, make sure to be nice to those folks and ask how their day is going. They deserve it and they work very hard enabling you to enjoy the finer things in life. Also when you're checking out, if you see little foil wrapped pear candies, you should get a few, they are so good! They're pear brandy-filled, dark chocolates. Oh yeah if you're a teetotaler, they still have things for you. You want some foie gras? Find cheeses, charcuterie or bakery items there. You can eat there at their small cafe with your best homies! They have pickles, olives, hot sauce, tea, I can't even say everything they have. They have Christmas decorations they have a million items and they're all on the finer side of things. This is a high-quality place and I love it. I hope you go and check it out if you haven't seen it yet because I bet you'll love it too. If you're still reading, thanks for reading my novel, I bet you're falling...

This is such a fun lunch spot. The feel is old - world tea room, so the appeal is there for both genders. I've seen folks there on business luncheons, students prepping for tests, couples on a date and those lunch break folks. We like to make our order, then taste cheeses at the cheese counter, while we wait. We always leave with a new favorite cheese or a bottle of wine. But back to our eating experience - the food here is great. They serve fresh, healthy soups, salads and sandwiches - with several gluten-free options available. Food presentation is lovely, and wine is always on the menu, though we usually get water. This is fast becoming one of my favorite lunch spots, except for the space problem. Not only are they packed at lunch, the tables and chairs are so close together, it's nearly impossible to make your way thru the maze, to claim an empty spot. Time to expand, International! You have a winning plan but you need more winning space! Just a little less crowded seating and we will grant...

WOW!!!! WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!!!! This was quite a delightful surprise for a weary traveler heading along the I-40. You local Springfielders certainly have a gem here!!!! If anybody wants an unbelievable selection of every possible wine you could imagine you will need to spend HOURS perusing this incredible place. Shelves of liquors and beers abound as do some very lovely and reasonably-priced DRAUGHT (on tap) wines which you can sit and enjoy over food in a bistro-style setting in the middle of this cavernous space. If you want take-away there is a deli and bakery counter as well. If you are anywhere near Springfield you really must take the time and treat yourself to a visit here. Although the bottle prices in American dollars are very reasonable, sadly for us Canucks, once you add the 35% to 40% exchange rates most of these products are actually the same price or even cheaper here in Ontario. But next time I will take the time to enjoy the restaurant and...