What the deli inside of Country Club Liquors lacks in atmosphere, it more than makes up for with thick and fresh sandwiches, reasonable prices and the convenience of being inside a convenient store.
Located on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Oswell Road, Country Club Liquors is a close location for Bakersfield College students to purchase both sandwiches and the necessary “fluids” to consume them.
There is also a wide array of wines for those who want to add a little class to a meal they feel like cooking themselves. However, keep in mind that although Country Club Liquors has dining areas, alcohol is not permitted to be consumed on their premises.
On the recommendation of an employee, I decided to have the hot White Cadillac, which consisted of ham, turkey, salami, lettuce, vinaigrette, pepper jack cheese and cheddar on a sesame seed French roll. Costing $5.49 alone, I chose to add mayonnaise, mustard and tomatoes to it at no additional cost.
My White Cadillac was absolutely stacked with exquisite ingredients, which were prevented from falling loose by the adhesive melted cheese.
Everything on the sandwich was toasty and fresh, unlike the often-funky Subway meat.
I usually feel guilty buying a sandwich because I feel I should’ve just made one for cheaper at my home, but the White Cadillac left me feeling satisfied and a little bloated.
I could’ve bought any chips to go with my White Cadillac, but for some peculiar reason, I bought Sun Chips, which I forgot have the texture of sandpaper. The sandwich, bag of chips and a fountain drink all cost approximately $7.20, which is a far better value than can be provided at Subway or Quizno’s.
The added convenience of the liquor store really completes the experience.
Not only can the everyday liquor store purchases (candy, cigarettes, and of course, liquor) be found, but Country Club Liquors has its own U.S. Post Office bureau located right inside.
Country Club Liquors may not have a person in a uniform delivering your food to you and picking up your mess, but it does have a deli, post office and liquor store all under one roof.