So today I tried ordering drinks from Lakeshore Beverage here in Arlington Heights for the first time. Wanted cold beers and some soda for a little backyard hangout tonight. Here’s exactly what I did step-by-step.
First off, I grabbed my phone around lunchtime thinking maybe I should just drive over there. But nah, too lazy to park and walk, plus it’s hot out. Heard you could get delivery so figured let’s give that a shot.
Finding the Right Delivery Spot
Opened up one of those food apps on my phone – you know the popular ones. Typed “Lakeshore Beverage Arlington Heights” right into the search bar. Boom, it popped up after a second. Checked their store hours on the app. Still open. Perfect.
Picking the Drinks
Scrolled through their menu pics. Lots of stuff! Got a 12-pack of that local IPA my buddy John likes. Added a 24-pack of lemon-lime soda cans too – kid pleaser. Saw chilled wine bottles near the bottom and tossed in a pinot grigio since wife mentioned wanting white wine yesterday. Easy click-add-click.
The checkout part was simple:
- Saw the delivery fee was like 5 bucks – fine for avoiding the drive
- Tapped “Schedule Delivery” for 5PM-ish
- Double-checked my apartment number and parking spot notes for the driver
- Paid with my saved card right in the app
When the Drinks Showed Up
Around 4:50PM got a notification saying “Joe is arriving with your order in 5 minutes.” Texted Joe our building door code. He rolled up right on time in a car loaded with other deliveries. Just walked to the curb, he popped the trunk, handed me the three boxes all cold and sweaty – exactly what I ordered. Gave him a cash tip because why not. Whole thing took like 10 seconds.
So yeah, worked smooth as butter. Cheaper than an uber there and back honestly. Didn’t talk to a single human except texting Joe the code. Cold drinks on my doorstep with zero hassle. 10/10 would do this again when feeling lazy. Kids tore into that soda immediately too – sticky mess but worth it.
