CVS Pharmacy

I used to go to the one on Nostrand and Parkside Avenue where there’s little or none available parking and the staff was incompetent (including the pharmacy) as well. This one at New Utrecht Avenue is convenient due to easier parking and the staff is usually helpful (you might need to be stern about what you want at times, but it’s ok). The place is decent and they got most of the stuff a person could use and the pharmacy usually got the meds you need for daily living.

One of my favorite CVS to shop in… Staff is super friendly and greet me with a huge smile… Mind you I coupon and they don’t get annoyed with me in fact they cheer me on… It’s always super busy in there smile bear with them they are really nice people… Give a smile get a smile

I am forced to come here being that it is the closest CVS Pharmacy I reside by. All the newer and more modern CVS pharmacies have resorted to using self check out cash/​credit registers so you would think that I would not have anything to complain about with the service. However that is not true! As I was checking out on my own, my debit card didn’t go through. I guess the employee was annoyed, but I do not see a reason why. There was no line behind me /​I was not holding up the line. She spoke to me as if I did not understand English, repeating everything she said twice while giving me the rudest glare ever. Not only to mention the employees were lacking, but also the supplies of their products. The shelves are full with only 1 – 5 products all scattered out to sketch out the idea that they are indeed «supplied.»

Bad service here. The associate that was trying to manage the self check out today was rude. While I was checking out, she walked over to me and I asked a question about the coupon that I have. Not only did she not answer politely but in a mean attitude. I replied back by saying I didnt know. I just think associates should be more polite.

Ugh… nothing annoys me more than a mess once you walk into a store. It looked like a crowd of hoarders or one of those extreme coupon-​ers came in and wrecked the store trying to find a sale. They had workers in the front doing god knows what but if you see a bunch of stuff in the wrong place its usuallly suggested to put it back (christmas sale crap with a box of condoms in the mix… really?). The overall set up and aisles are a mess. My husband politely asked someone if they were on line for checkout. The person rolled their eyes and rudely announced «if anyone needs help let me know.» Sorry if no one was able to notice that you are an employee. There are better CVS places that are more organized.

This place is located next to my place, making it very convenient. It does have excellent customer service and a good variety of cosmetics and goods. One issue is the availability of just the self service kiosks. So if you have a crumpled up bill, you might as well take the walk to rite-​aid. Towards the back the store gets messy which gives me an unappealing feeling, but in conclusion this store is pretty well organized.

They have decent prices when they have sales. The younger workers, though, are quite rude. There were two young women working there who were talking to each other. I waited to get their attention, because I needed to ask a couple of questions bout the photo center. Before I finished my question, they both said, «It’s not working.» turned away and kept chatting. I stood there, surprised, because I had not gotten the answers I needed. They don’t pay enough attention to customers. I have found that the older workers are more respectful.

I come to this CVS if they have a particular deal because I usually use Rite Aid as I am a gold member and get 20 percent off. This is a large but average CVS with a manager who is helpful to the point of annoying. If I need help I will ask. Other than that it has the self checkouts and my opinion to CVS is if you want us to check ourselves out and bag our own stuff than give us an employee discount. Plus there is always a problem, prior time I went I am waiting to check out when a woman just moves ahead of me, my loud ahem makes her turn and ask «oh were u waiting» «No», I replied, «I just like standing at store checkouts with a basket. Weird fetish of mine». She didnt appreciate my sarcasm. Today the machine wouldnt give my change and they had to open it up. Oh the lost humanity!

The head pharmacist is always here when I come in, and probably knows more embarrassing things about me than my own mother!
This branch is in a fairly popular area so the pharmacy is well-​stocked and most prescriptions can be filled within 15 minutes. The location is great too because I can hop across the street to Waldbaum’s and get groceries while I’m waiting to pick it up.
In that past year or so, they’ve removed all but one cashier counter (it’s also their photo center) in lieu of self-​checkout machines and one or two employees around in case you run into trouble. This is perfect if you’re someone who, like me, hates to wait in line. It’s very easy to just swipe your ExtraCare card, then your items, pay, and get the heck outta there!
On more than one occasion, I have come here looking for a specific item and the only one left was either damaged or looked intentionally vandalized. If you take it to a manager and ask nicely, he or she can give you a modest discount for taking it anyway!

I usually come to this CVS, even though I live closer to the one on 65^th st & 18^th ave. There’s a parking lot here and you’ll always manage to find a spot. Other locations frequently run out of sale items, but most times this location had what I was looking for.
The pharmacists and technicians here are knowledgeable, caring, and extremely helpful. They have employees that speak different languages (Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Russian), so that’s a plus. Sometimes, it can get a little busy, so be patient and give them a little extra time instead of having them rush, so they can accurately and appropriately fill your prescription.
FYI: the parking lot has entrances on both New Utrecht ave and 85^th st, but the actual entrance into the store is on 85^th st.

I love the store. not so crowded and have parking space.
however? Don’t waste your time at photo center. It took an hour to print 3 pictures. Machine wasn’t working. Card reader can’t read. Facebook terribly slow. It looks like dialup… Everything gone wrong. For pictures order online and pickup at store. Thats faster. Also colors of pics terrible. Only use if desperate.

This is a well-​stocked CVS that does the job.
Much like every other location, they’ve got all the toilet paper, toothpaste, trash bags, shampoo and everything else you ever wanted. They’ve got the apathetic service. They’ve got the self-​checkout. They’ve got the longest receipts in the business. You know, CVS.
Oh, and the entrance is on 85^th. I tell you so you don’t walk all the way around the building like I did.

I’m not sure why there were so many empty spots when I last stopped in, but I feel this place generally has apathetic people working there. I suppose it’s possible someone totally cleared them out of all the items I wanted, but it’s highly unlikely. I usually prefer the Rite-​Aid on 18^th Ave…

I come here only when I really desperately need something, because I find this CVS poorly stocked, and the lady who monitors the self service check out stations is a real bee eye tee see ech.

When you’ve got to take your anti psychotic pills and time is of the essence. Do not count on them getting your pills on time.

I love CVS but do not care for most of the Bensonhurst locations which are all crowded with rude staff and sold out sale items. This store is not only clean but the staff is really great and the lines move along easily.
This location has the best selection of any CVS I have come across in the area. If you can avoid the 86^th st and 18^th ave locations, do yourself a favor and make the trip a few extra blocks to this location.

The manager Michael at this location is VERY helpful, patience and great. The best CVS manager in NYC.

very nice environment. Reasonable price and cvs brand is even cheaper.
Very nice pharmacists.

Excellent pharmacy. Great people work in the back and your scripts are out fast.
The front is another story. I only go to fill my perscriptions. Private parking lot helps a lot in this area.

This is one of the few CVS pharmacies i have no problem with. Their pharmacists are excellent and will do whatever they can to help you out.
The space is large and pretty neat compared to other locations and most importantly their self checkout actually works! The photo area has never given me problems and they have a new area for sandwiches and quick eats which is useful if you are on the run.
They were opened 24 hours for a short time but that has ended, and don’t be fooled by the location because the entrance is on the 85^th street side and if you are driving from 18^th avenue or New Utrecht ave it may look closed when it’s really not