Walgreens

This Walgreens is the worst. A good amount of their merchandise is on lockdown. Everything from normal stuff like vitamins to stuff you don’t really want to have staff assistance in picking out.
It’s cool, I get it, theft is a problem. What’s not cool is that it is next to impossible to get someone to assist you. They have these fun little call buttons there for you to press for assistance but for all I can tell, it’s just a little blinking light on the notecard sized sign. You press it, then you get to stand there like an idiot while the other customers try to guess what you’re trying to buy.
Since I could tell that no one was rushing over, I went over to the pharmacy where the pharmacist was being held captive. After trying to use the broken intercom to page someone, he finally went to the front himself and got someone to help. That star up there? That’s for him.
I needed something else quick today and went back… to find this item on lockdown as well. I pushed the little button, waited a bit, wondered why I was insane for doing this again, turned around and left. If you have a choice between this Walgreens and any other one, choose the other one.

Worst Walgreens I’ve ever been to. Unfortunately it was the closest to my apartment. The staff and management is super lazy. Most times it’s like pulling teeth to get them to open another register. My most recent visit involved the pharmacy. There was a line of 3 people. Me being the third. Two idiots in front of me were together and being extremely obnoxious. I know this is not Walgreens fault but it made the minutes I was in line tick by very slowly. Well they finally got there chance to get their meds. As they were picking up their prescription, a third friend came to the line and wanted to purchase liquor cutting right in front of me. The cashier explained she would have to do the liquor on a different transaction. She started ringing the liquor and asked for ID, but of course the guy paying doesn’t have his ID, so they have to void that transaction so the other moron can pay. After 20 minutes they finally got their booze and meds and left. I asked the cashier if it was standard to let customers purchase liquor with medication at the pharmacy counter while other customers are waiting and her reply was: «I thought it would be okay cuz it was just you waiting». I switched to CVS after that.

I too had some initial issues with the pharmacy at this Walgreens location, but I must also give kudos to the pharmacy staff for connecting me with programs that actually pay the co-​pays for a number of very expensive prescription medications I must take. Once the transfer of my prescriptions from an Atlanta Walgreens was fixed, I have had no issues with the pharmacy whatsoever. As with all Walgreens (and CVS and RiteAid and all the other major drugstore chains) they are overpriced on most of their health and beauty aids and other healthcare items, but they do throw a good sale and now with their Balance Rewards cards, no more cutting out tiny little coupons to get the sale items each week. Their photo center is top notch and are happy to re-​do orders if they are not to your liking. I do agree that its a little disconcerting to have the man outside the entrance selling Streetwise (perhaps he could move toward the intersection of Clark and Wilson) but other than that, I am pleased with the service, cleanliness, and quality I receive at Walgreens.

Walgreens is generally my preferred location for prescriptions, except this location. I was appalled on my most recent trip here by the levels of ineptitude that was on display from the pharmacy techs. one told be three contradicting things, managed to lose a paper that had just been handed to him by a coworker and mumbled that i should just come back later when they have more time to fill the prescription (I had been told it would be ready the day before and again that it would be ready that day). I’ve never had a problem at any other Walgreens.

I’ve never had a prescription filled here, so I can’t say anything about that. But I can say I have been coming here for 8 years and have had nothing but great customer service. My bf and I had our passport photos taken here and it was really fun. The guy kept making us laugh and our passport photos are hilarious. Apparently you aren’t supposed to be making silly faces on your passport, but they were accepted. The staff is always helpful– once helping me pick out whitening strips by comparing ingredients. There are certain products that I can only get at Walgreens so I come here pretty regularly. Cashiers have always been courteous and if a line forms, someone usually opens up at the cosmetic counter or another lane. I really think that if you don’t have a SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT, you will have a good experience too. So– if you make $ 90,000 + per year and get bent out of shape when you have to wait a little bit, try working at a drugstore full time on your feet all day for ¹⁄₃ of what you are making now and see how fucking excited you are to provide service to hundreds of people a day. I really appreciate the employees here and treat them with respect.

I have filled my prescription there for years. The staff is always very helpful with the prescriptions I have filled for my family and I.

Sadly, I must drop my original rating down. I placed a prescription transfer online to pickup. The order said 3pm. I arrived 2:45 and was told it would be another hour.
Not to mention, the rep was snippy. For no reason. It was friggin 2 in the afternoon on a Friday and the store was empty.
I returned an hour later and was told it would be around 3 minutes and that I would be called. The old staff was gone. I’ve gone through this before at Wags, they say they’ll call, and they don’t, so I’m left wandering around like the village idiot. Another 30 minutes pass. Nothing. I guess 3 minutes is really 30 here. Amazing. I went to sit in the area hoping someone would notice me. «Oh, it’s ready now…» I left the store around 5:30pm for an order placed at 8AM, promised at 3. Never again. What a waste of a day.
This was for a very straightforward order that was placed around 8am. I guess same day orders are a problem here. Next time I’ll just have it mailed to me. But from somewhere else, because. .. drum roll. .. .
And to add insult to injury — they doubled their prices! Even with the prescription program. And no warning. Nothing. Just double money, please. Had I known that, I wouldn’t have bothered.
FYI there is a Staples right next door, so if you get caught waiting like I did, at least there is something else to do … and that’s about it around there, save a couple of clothing shops and a sketchy liquor store on the corner.
The only plus point was that I got a $ 25 gift card for the transfer and bought me a nice oscillating fan to help me get through these dog days of summer. Nice! I love happy endings (not those kind…).

Been coming here for a long time, only because it’s close to my house.
I once went to the cosmetic checkout while purchasing condoms. I went to that cashier specifically to be discreet and the cashier made comments about it! I don’t want to know that she enjoys unprotected sex. But that’s what she hinted to me, no joke.
Jesus.
Like all other Walgreens, it’s overpriced and yes they do have a contract with a towing company. Do not park in front of Walgreens then walk somewhere else because someone is watching ²⁴⁄₇ and they will tow you fast.

I’m surprised that this location has 3 ½ stars. There are ALWAYS long lines at the checkout (although several times they’ve opened the second register to help remedy this, so, kudos). BUT, I’ve wandered around aisles to look for specific items and had employees pass me who clearly recognize I need assistance, and they never offer help. I always have to approach them. Also, it really bothers me that they let the homeless beg outside their doors (granted, I haven’t seen this in the last few visits, so hopefully they’ve taken care of this). I don’t want to be hassled to give up spare change when I walk in and out of a business. The pharmacy people are quite nice, however. I asked for a specific OTC medicine, and unfortunately, they can’t special order it. Not their fault, but they were so polite in trying to track it down.
I live two blocks from this, so I’m forced to patronize it. N for Needs Improvement.

Okay, granted, I’m a little late with this review.:(
This has been my neighborhood Walgreens for the past 7 years,
about 2 blocks from where I live.
I also would have had a picture to post with my review but I
somehow deleted it off my I-​Pod.:(
Hey, I will be 50. like next month!
Mistakes happen.;(
So, today I found myself strolling through the aisles of Walgreens,
and what can I say, I simply love Walgreens!
Everytime I come in everyone in the store says Hello to me,
they are all so nice, but I do miss my friend Antoinette who
transferred to another store.
I can always find what I need at Walgreens, when I run out
of cat food for Bugonia and Trouble I can always find Fancy Feast
for them, I can get their kitty litter, this makes for some happy felines!
Okay, I also buy my anti-​aging cosmetics and my anti-​gravity
moisturizers and other assorted things for the mature woman.
Oh, damn, that would be me!
It’s okay, Walgreens has got me covered!
And, they are never in short supply of milky way bars, this is
always good to know.
But seriously folks, they call Walgreens the shoppers center for
a good reason.
They have great sales, and you can usually always find what
you need/​want.
Other chain drug stores do not even compare to the quality,
inventory/​stock and prices that Walgreens has.
Myself and my friends agree, Walgreens has our business,
Would’nt waste my time anywhere else.
So glad I finally got around to reviewing my Walgreens,
A little late but right on target.:)

Ugh. I have been living two blocks away and going to this pharmacy for the past six years. Their customer service gets more terrible with each visit. At this point, I continue to fill my prescriptions here only out of the sheer convenience of its proximity to my home.

Staff could be more helpful and dress cleaner and not smell of smoke. They never have 7 days passes when I need them and they are slow and some don’t seem like they wanna be there. I do love the girl behind the photo counter she always has a smile and wears cute flowers in her hair. If you see her she will be nice

Ghetto, but not Ghetto Fabulous.
Run by incompetent, lazy, rude-​to-​old-​people and dumb as dirt staffers.
Things take much longer here. I can’t wait to move away and get healthier quicker.

This review is a month overdue to give kudos to Mike, patron saint of the photo center.
Jetted over there to have 80 photos (old school kind) scanned during a time crunch. Incorrectly assumed it would be a drop off job, but found I had to scan each one myself… Flinstone style. I had a 5 minute time budget for a task that would easily take 30 minutes. It was a busy Saturday, but St. Mike noticed my impatience (brow sweat, shaky hands, mumbling) and took charge. He kindly offered to finish the job while I went about my biz. I (graciously) agreed and left for a few hours.
Like a true saint, he wasn’t there when I returned but left a note with my name attached to the perfectly finished project. He saved my day without expecting any favor in return. Now, that’s a righteous dude!

There has been a large NAZI symbol on the Walgreen’s cement waste container directly in front of the store at 1500 West Wilson Ave in Chicago. I HAVE ASKED MULTIPLE TIMES for this to be removed. it is very offensive and yet the manager will not move to address it.
It has been there for OVER 8 DAYS!!! Unacceptable. THEY NEED TO REMOVE IT.
= fail

The pharmacy staff at this location are incompetent and rude. Every time I call to get a refill I’m met with short tempers and bad attitudes. My doctor e-​prescribed a few refills for me, and when I called to have one filled the pharmacist told me I had none left and my insurance wouldn’t cover my prescription. I hung up with him, called the doctor’s office and spoke to the nurse, who reassured me the refills were at this location. She went on to tell me that this Walgreen’s pharmacy is the worst in the city, and that she would call them back herself but they always put her on hold and she didn’t want to be on the phone with them for half an hour.
I’m taking my prescriptions elsewhere.

For me, this place works fine. Go in, get TP and beef jerky, pay, leave.
It’s a Walgreens.

Had to get into an argument to get my prescription filled. ALL of the problems stemmed from their incompetence. They were rude and disrespectful.
You really can’t have employees of a pharmacy with that attitude. People’s health care isn’t something you can be difficult about (not that you should accept that behavior somewhere else, but this is just unacceptable).

Oh Walgreens employees: you’re so surly and lazy. At the checkout counter, stocking the shelves; all your movements are just about the visible spectrum of movement. Velociraptors would be unable to stalk you. Maybe it’s an evolutionary advantage from the Jurassic.
If Wag’s wasn’t 30 feet from my apartment I’d go here maybe once a month. As it stand I’m probably here every other day. Prices on eggs, milk, TP and snacks on sale are usually pretty good. Be prepared to wait behind 5 people who do all their grocery shopping here. Women and men of giant proportions living off of soda, chips, and bottled water purchased with food stamps. A real success story for the kids.
Be prepared to avoid the jolly streetwise guy, the surly streetwise lady and a couple hobos asking for change or selling electric mixers they just stole from inside (true story) on the way in. And be prepared to grab and employee to follow you around as nearly every item is under lock down: eye drops, deodorant, razors…

Dear Walgreens on Wilson,
Our 6+ year relationship is over. I’ve endured your snide comments, disregarding me, ignoring my questions and just general rudeness for the last time.
Remember when the sale priced item rang up full price and I showed you the sale price in the current sale paper? You wouldn’t even look at the page, telling the register knows the price. That was when you sent me to ask the manager. So I did ask the manager and show him the price. That’s when he told me to tell you…
I know you won’t miss me or even care, but I’m seeing another Walgreens now.