Walgreens

I seriously hate this Walgreens. I hate everything about it. I hate how old and outdated it is. I hate how it feels like I am walking into a Hoarders house when I visit things sloppily arranged and dusty. I hate how things are always ‘out’, and how long I have to wait at the pharmacy newsflash get some more staff at the pharmacy and maybe some that speak Mandarin to help out the customers who primarily shop here. I hate the overwhelming feeling of depression and how sloppy the staff and managers usually look. I hate the chatty male cashier with glasses who seems to work every single shift slowing down the line to an exasperating halt with incoherent small talk about things that are none of his business i.e. if you are a Christian and repent to Jesus. I hate that there are guards who make you feel like you are entering a military compound when all you really want is some deodorant and toothpaste, oh and by the way the deodorant is behind lock and key so good luck getting someone to help you in the aisle. Also, stay away from the ‘fresh’ food because it looks slimy and old. I hate that no one knows how to work Apple Pay here and they look at you like YOU’RE crazy for even attempting to use it.
The only nice people in this whole place are the ladies that work in the photo area I wish I knew their names but they are usually okay (again it is hit or miss, sometimes they’re great and sometimes there’s someone back there who really doesn’t understand what they are doing and will look everywhere for your photos EXCEPT the box with your last name letter on it, and then when they find your photos there they will say, oops should have checked there first). I hate the lighting and the floors. I just hate my life when I shop here honestly. The only reason I go here is because of my prescription but I swear if my prescriptions weren’t with Walgreens I would go somewhere else.
Hey corporate if you’re reading this SERIOUSLY look into this store, it needs a gut rehab and a complete overhaul of it’s staff.

Busy day, Friday afternoon rush-​hour traffic … I was expecting to regret stopping in here for something quick. But despite my dire expectations, my stop was painless and hassle-​free: Parking spot right off the street, a courteous and helpful security guard, even a sale on the pack of gum I bought as an impulse buy.
In Chicago at rush hour, I’ve been at stoplights that take more time!

This morning I wanted to picked some allergy meds at pharmacy where only one person was waiting for a prescription to be filled, my wait was 25 minutes. pharmacist and store manager decided to have a lengthy conversation about store hours!

I am frustrated with this Walgreens. I am aware that my home number is probably listed with them; However, Walgreens should not be discussing my prescription with someone other than myself. My dad picked up the phone and he has a manly voice, so there is no mistaking him for me. The fact that they were specific with the medication name makes me angry because I am the only person that knows I am taking the medication. Luckily, my dad didn’t remember what medication they said. I feel like what they did was a breach of my privacy and I believe illegal. I am on my own insurance and over 18 years old. I do not understand why they would do that. I have had previous positive experiences with them, but because my parents could have found out, I will be filing a customer complaint to corporate.

This location lacks the frills of its downtown counterpart, but it’s to be expected being a neighborhood location and all. The parking lot is a major plus and really the only reason I stop in. Good luck trying to find an associate to help you or even finding the products that you want in stock.

This was my go to Walgreens when I use to live in the neighborhood. The area a few years back was sketchy, but seems to be better now.
They have the Starbucks K-​cups locked up and the security guard had to help me get them and he didn’t seem too pleased.
Still an older Walgreens compared to all the other ones in Chicago.
Parking lot can get hectic sometimes.

This place is fucked.
It is very uncommon for me to find an individual store so horrible that I find myself avoiding the chain itself, but this Walgreens has somehow managed that feat.
The pharmacy is just, intolerable. Dropping off a prescription has taken me over an hour. And that’s long after I’ve given up on them to fill it while I’m waiting. On more than one occasion they’ve told me it’ll be 15 minutes, and an hour later when I wait in line again and ask the status, they just grab the prescription that’s been sitting there the whole time and hand it to me.
On top of that, I once tried to fill a prescription a couple weeks early as I was leaving town for a month. They denied it and «red flagged» my account. Basically accusing me of writing my own prescriptions. After an embarrassing verbal argument and calls to my doctor, there was not even an apology.
So why do I still get my prescriptions filled at Walgreens? Because the incident above led me to call their corporate office, and receive a card that has a huge discount on prescriptions for life.
The store hasn’t changed though. The last time I walked in, I looked at the lines and the mess, and just walked out and drove to a different one.
Pro tip: They will tow your car while you wait for prescriptions.
This place is fucked.

I go to this Walgreen’s primarily for the pharmacy, they’re pretty fast and efficient. The other item I usually buy is milk, they carry Dean’s and it’s on sale often enough and usually cheaper than the grocery store or Cermak Produce across the street.
Other than that, even with their recent rehab, they seem stuck somewhere in the 80s.

Gotta say…
Been previously frustrated with long lines, not having my medications in-​stock, difficult parking, weird intersection, etc etc etc… however…
Tonight a Pharmacy Tech personally called me to tell me my asthma medication was ready. She knew I was without my medication for a couple days & made the extra effort to get it to me pronto. Such kindness!

Nothing special to write about, just a local pharmacy and last minute stuff you forgot to get at your favorite store.
The only thing I like to get here is the red box movie rentals.

While this may not be the BEST Walgreens out there, they’ve come through for me on numerous occasions when the one specific thing I needed was easily located, attained and purchased here.
Perhaps it’s the medication talking, but I had a very pleasant experience here today that I felt deserved a full review — especially since my day today involved a root canal that was highly unpleasant and the last of my numbness was slowly wearing off as I waited for my prescription.
The pharmacists there were very polite and helpful, answered my random dumbass questions (I’m really not much for medicines, so on the rare event that I have to take them, I’m pretty much clueless) and were able to process everything and get me my pills in like 15 minutes. Again, I don’t know how good that is compared to whatever, but I found it to be helpful in the midst of a crappy day, and I don’t know about the previous reviewer, but everyone I talked to was all smiles and helpfulness.
My only complaint about this Walgreens is that they allow a drove of panhandlers to loiter outside the store to harass every customer who enters and leaves. Maybe if they had someone coming out every hour or so to rustle the bums away and make their patrons feel safer about shopping there, they’d earn that 5^th star.
Of course, I’m feeling pretty generous… (The Vicodin helps…)

Echk! Don’t ever come to this Walgreens. Their employees are extremely rude and their photo center will always screw up your photos in developing. I’d rather go to the Walgreens just west on 35^th than this one.