Walgreens

Uncomfortable shopping experience. Too hot especially during the summer. I don’t know how the staff can stand it. It’s hotter in the store than outside. Get the air conditioning fixed. It’s not that difficult.
Charging for bags is expected here. I always forget but whatever. It’s always a surprise when they ask me for a bag when I have wine, milk, a card, a toy maybe etc. well of course I need a bag.
Fix the air before summer.

Rounding up from 3 ½ stars. It’s not all that well organized (signage could be better), and prices aren’t always low, but staff of late have been helpful and efficient, and they have some good deals on camera cards. My favorite Monterey area pharmacy (not so much for medicine as for other stock/​layout/​familiarityfriendliness). Sadly, their sidewalk is often inhabited by homeless folks and/​or panhandlers.

That feeling when they already locked the doors but decide to let you in. Walgreens, you da real MVP

Our group walked in looking for some beer and wine. We opted for this place instead of the other corner grocery store that was closer to our hotel. There was a homeless lady with a dog in front of the store. The beer and wine are immediately to the right (which is probably easy for beer thieves). There’s not a wide selection, but we got some Coronas and moscato. We also got some chips, candy, and trail mix. I’m usually not a big fan of Walgreens in general and actually prefer CVS. Pricing is okay/​fair. Service was standard.

The pharmacy here is great. The staff is extremely helpful and really go out of their way to help you. The store is cleaner than most stores I’ve been to and the cashier’s at the front are very friendly.

It’s a Walgreens. They didn’t have my full prescription available so they gave me a partial fill. They were supposed to call me when the remainder came in which they didn’t. This particular location is a bit challenging to park at.

I have had such great experience at this Walgreens and never had such great service! Friendly sales people who seem to like their job and enjoy each other! I frequent this Walgreens and they have everything you could need!

Totally sketch… The neighbourhood seemed run down and scary. Drunks everywhere, there is a pub nearby. Yelling and stumbling were common. Inside the store it reminded me of a small run down corner gas station store. Not dirty, but that sort of old you just can’t get clean no matter how hard you try.
The selection is maybe a quarter that of a real Walgreen’s, or at least the kind we’re used to in the Rockies.
The staff were very friendly.

Although this Walgreens has the same sales as the other ones do, I consider this one to be more pricier. This store has a lot of touristy merchandise which it seems to have more of then the basic merchandise like medical supplies.
Interesting fact: before Walgreens was here, it was a Woolworth’s store.
Pros:
–like all Walgreens, it has an area of clearance items, can find some good deals there
–most of the same items as other Walgreens carry
Cons:
–slight bit pricier then other Walgreens
–caters more toward to the tourists then the locals
–lack of basic medical supplies

I walk up to the counter, this not-​a-​gentleman behind it does not unpack my bag to ring me up, he stares at me, I have to unpack it. Then he rings up all the items and leaves them sitting on the counter, again stares at me, it’s my job to bag up my purchases, Rude just rude!

There are sale prices posted everywhere! Great deals. After waiting forever for the clerks to stop chatting with customers and take care of those of us in line, the cashier I went to asked if I had a club card. I said that I didn’t. My item rang up at full price! Really people??? So I entered my phone number, got a card (that I will never use again) and got my item at sale price.

I was visiting and we needed baby diapers. We got some of what we came for. However, we also wanted a frisbee which they didn’t have (what???) and some snacks. Food was very expensive. Maybe that’s just the cost of living in Monterey?

Walgreens does not take Tricare! What a disappointment.

Service for the business is typically good, but there are always aggressive bums hanging around outside, blocking the entrance, or yelling obscenities at passers-​by. The police don’t seem to care, nor does the management. For that reason alone, I’ve switched to going to the Rite Aid at Del Monte where it seems like the staff cares about their customer comfort and takes some pride in their storefront. Mall security is better at policing up drunk, smelly bums than the Monterey PD. A police officer told me to stop riding my bike (slowly) in front of Walgreens the other day, but had no problem with the three pan handlers passed out against the garbage can in front of the store.

This is the old school Walgreens that has everything in it accept a diner.

What the hell, Walgreens?
I was shopping yesterday for clearance Halloween items and it said «75% off select Halloween items».The whole aisle was flagged, including right in front of the things that I got, and I get up to the register and ONE thing that I had picked up rang up as 75% off. Everything else was just ½ off.

This is a typical Walgreens with the standard merchandise consisting of what you would expect to find in drugs, cosmetics, sundries, cold drinks, snacks, seasonal items, etc., and if you are lucky, some great bargains. Leave it to Walgreens to establish themselves conveniently in downtown Monterey, and right next door to the Monterey Hotel. Since my boyfriend and I were staying at said hotel, it was nice to stop in as needed for some Arizona ice teas that happened to be on sale for 2 for a dollar! These are the large sized cans! Also, I was glad they were close enough for me to pick up a few things that I neglected to pack.
Even though this store is a little smaller than some of the Walgreens I’ve been to, they still carried a little bit of everything that is important for a woman’s survival!

I needed ear plugs to sleep because the walls at our hotel are so thin that was kept awake most of the night before.
The staff pointed me to the back wall where I found 2 rows of a variety of ear plugs — foamy type, waxy type and the water proof type for swimming. I got a box of 10, that should last me for a while. It’s a fairly large Walgreen’s right in the middle of Downtown Monterey. You should be able to find most everything you need from a drugstore here.

With the word Green in the name I expected something more floral however I was pleased when I got inside and saw the gorgeous floor, lighting and shelves. Unlike Pharmmaca with its pretentious name and inflated prices Walgreen’s is the real deal. Try finding a proper poultice or Jimmy Rub and you will see what I mean. Plus the parking is tied to Trader Joe’s and Peet’s. Terrible situation.
After a day of lost wanderings in Monterey I found myself at the portal of this fine establishment. In I strolled like the cock of the walk only to find out there is no longer a soda fountain at the Walgreen’s, any Walgreen’s! When did that happen? No matter, I was able to browse the shelves and wile away the hours looking various geegaws and oddities. It’s like a freaking Ripple’s museum in that place, and now I speak of the customers.
I was totally transfixed on a Sham Wow, have you heard of it? I was struck dumb by the thing. When did they start letting lazy eyed felons pose for product shots? I almost bought one. But any-​whoo I was transfixed when I was bumped by a youth in a rush to heavens knows where. The moment was gone. I tossed the Sham Wow and made tracks for the door.
Great prices and selection.

So… I am a big fan of places that are aesthetically pleasing.
Walgreens with their vinyl flooring, harsh florescent lighting, rickety shelves, processed food stuffs, insulting greeting card selection, has just never fit the bill for me. I prefer to hoof it over to Pharmaca frankly.
However, I need something in an asap emergency. So I ran from my office down to Walgreens. I walk in and as per usual am confronted with the usual selection of nonsensical crap at prices I am sure few can resist. Who can say no to a two for one pedi — egg or helium balloons on a stick. Anyways, so it is a holiday rush in there — it is a beautiful summer day and the store is packed. One lone ranger behind the cash register, typical. I needed my wares and I needed to pay stat. I go up to the pharmacy portion and I asked the super nice lady (Mina) if I could please pay there — she was so nice and helpful. I just wasn’t expecting friendly and kind. Pleasantly surprised. Thanks Mina. You really made my day.