Duane Reade

In my life, I’ve waited in some long lines to check-​out. For a drugstore, this was one of the longer lines. The line went well into the store and in order for me to shop I needed to kindly ask people to move so that I could reach the shelf.
I’m glad that there is such a shop nearby the subway. Extremely convenient.

Literally every time I have my prescription filled here it is either NOT filled or wrong. And there is always a long line — but the people are nice. Do NOT recommend.

I don’t even know how they stay in business– worst pharmacy ever — they don’t know their ass from their elbows!

Very nice DR always clear.
But in store stuff is too cool I was ask for something and nobody want to help to find it. I feel so bad I don’t like it but is ok I find it at another store

This store is pretty much the same old Duane Reade in a sleeker, less cluttered package. Which is to say, the staff is apathetic, lines are longer and slower-​moving than they should be, and going there is always a bit of an ordeal.
The second star is for the growler refill station, which offers solid beer selections at prices that can’t be beat. This said, one has to be assertive to get a refill. The cashiers are very good at ignoring people who are waiting at the beer station, right in front of them. You pretty much have to grab a Duane Reade worker and ask that person to call for assistance.
It is unfortunate and a bit weird that the beer station is this Duane Reade’s saving grace, rather than a nice bonus. When I don’t have a growler on me, I go to the CVS two streets up on Broadway for my drug store needs.

Veryyyyyy long lines with one or two cashiers at most, average wait over 20 minutes just to check out. Also, pharmacy is extremely slow, I have been waiting for an rx for two days now, there is no reason why it should take that long. One time I waited at the pharmacy counter for half an hour because the pharmacist pretended not to see me. On the upside they really improved their beer selection, just be ready for the wait.

I have never seen a transaction at the beer counter, but the store IS good for the usual other DR stuff.

You gotta keep your expectations low when it comes to Duane Reade. Sure, they have most things you need and stay open 24/​7, but this store, like the others have:
— Customer service that lacks
— Prices are always soo ridiculously high! One example from today…12 pack of Coke for $ 8.21. Really?
— The pharmacist was lazy and did not want to give me a flu shot because it was I am guessing later in the evening? It was a 24hr Pharmacy. Well, this is NYC we all have different schedules. If I make it all the way in, then I want to get what I need!

Ridiculousness — this Duane Reade had all systems down today — could take no PRESCRIPTIONS, and could not use credit cards. Funny thing is they had a backlog of scripts waiting but not telling anyone that machines are down. true incompetence. (I used to love this pharmacy — but true bad customer service ruins everything). It’s 2014 — not 1914.

This review is based solely on the beer bar housed in the store. I’m sure the rest of the Duane Reade is nice too, but this is really the tipping point towards greatness for me. Who wouldn’t want to grab a beer while also stocking up on lightbulbs and shampoo?
The bar set up is shockingly cool with an entire wall full of growlers all waiting to be filled up. The counter contains an up-​to-​date list of the current beers on tap (including ABV), and all are ready to be poured freshly from the taps on the wall. The list featured seasonal favorites such as Flower Power and Sam Summer, but also regionals like Bell’s Oberon.
What stands out most to me is how knowledgeable and passionate the guy pouring the beers was. He was ready to sit and talk all day, and knew plenty beyond the surface level information of each of the brews and companies
With comparable prices to fill ($ 5.99/32oz, $ 9.99/64oz) I’m confident I’m going to find myself making a stop in here more often.

Going to consult with Crystal, the great skincare expert!

I chuckle to myself whenever I come here.
Used to work here eons ago and the store looks exactly the same.
Pretty well stocked, nice layout, which makes finding things super easy.
I wouldn’t go out of my way to shop here but do pop in whenever I am in the area.

This is one of my preferred DR’s!
It’s generally clean, organized and has a great stock selection.
They always have my Sweet & Sara marshmallows :)
The best part is not only do they sell beer, but they have beer on tap for growlers! Awesome!

This Duane Reade is great! Amazing customer service! I just love how the store looks… It’s like an Apple store. Glass walls, clean, simple. They have a wide selection of items. All of the beauty products, the personal care and magazines are upstairs. Chips, frozen food, some fruits (don’t buy these here lol), yogurt, etc. is downstairs. The prices may be a bit expensive but hey you can’t blame them. It’s a corporation and they don’t have a say in their prices. Plus, I’m sure that their rent is expensive!

Did you know that after 5pm, the pastries are all 50 cents? Trying to spread the word!
This duane reade is pretty average, though it is ²⁴⁄₇ and has two stories.

I love this Duane Reade location! I frequent this neighborhood a lot and I always pop into this Duane Reade rather than the scuzzy one up on 72^nd and West End.
The space is amazing. The first level is dedicated to snacks, food, drinks and beer. They even have a bar! Upstairs, I can’t even believe! It’s kind of chic. I feel as though you could get lost in this place but I view that as a good thing. I’m obsessed with skin care and cosmetics and love how this Duane Reade carries so many products! No matter what you’re looking for in this location, you have a lot to choose from! The space is clean, bright and clearly labeled leaving everything easy to find.
My one complaint is that their magazine selection is incredibly small. I realize this isn’t Barnes and Nobles but I’ve seen Duane Reade’s with larger selections. Also, nighttime seems to be when there are long lines that move along too slow for my taste. Additionally, I have noticed that if you spend too long debating over what to get (ex: nail polish) employees start to hover over you or pretend to do stuff nearby to keep an eye on you. Relax! I’m just trying to figure out if I should get OPI or Essie!
Fin.

Duane Reade is Duane Reade. I found myself visiting after a night of being out and needing to pick a thing or two up before making it home. The store was well stocked and organized. There was however some huge odd thing that was impossible to overlook. The manager was pulling out what seemed to be endless gigantic bags of bottles and cans to be recycled. …very odd indeed. I had to squeeze by in order to make my way upstairs because of the many bags scattered across the floor
The manager was still nice though, even though he could not let me use the restroom because it was buried in the back.
Since I’ve come to NY, it is a continuous conundrum to me where one is to go to use the restroom late at night if they aren’t patronizing an establishment that has a restroom for it’s customers. Where do you go? IDK

Clean, spacious, and open 24 hours. Next to Trader Joe’s and Bank of America. They also have a beer filling station where you can fill up growlers. Score!

As far as Duane Reades go, this one isn’t bad. It also has a «produce» «section» and a beer filling station. And open ²⁴⁄₇.
But, like every other Duane Reade, there is a massive line at all times. Shocker.

I don’t tend to wax emotional about drug stores, but this experience kinda blew my mind. This is, hands down, the best Duane Reade on NY’s west side. And that’s saying something, given that there’s a DR on almost every corner of our fine city. But why do I make such a proclamation, you ask??? Good question. I shall give you a good answer.
This new location has 2 levels, first of all, and offers everything from cough drops to chocolate to giant fans to bananas (fresh produce, wha???). There are more options for more products than any other drugstore I’ve patronized (ha ha). It’s clean and well-​organized, has good sign-​age, and the people who work here are über-​friendly.
I know, so far it sounds fairly standard, right? Well, on the second floor, not only is there your requisite pharmacy with helpful people on duty, but there is a Walk-​In Clinic. Das right, you heard me. Have a sore throat and can’t wait for your primary care doc to fit you into his/​her hectic schedule? Nooo problem! You don’t even need to call, just walk into this drugstore and go upstairs to the in-​house clinic, where you can see the Doc On Duty. They take all kinds of insurance, including Aetna, Empire, BlueCross BlueSheild, Medicare, Oxford, etc. (check here to see if yours is on the list:
). Thus far I’ve never experienced a long wait, although this review may screw me.
The second floor also boasts a beauty section with a make-​up counter and a consultant (!), while the first floor — watch me now — has a BREW YORK CITY GROWLER BAR. No, I am not joking. There is a BAR in this Duane Reade. They have growlers of beer which you can purchase on-​site, with a list of brews on tap. This week’s selection included Brooklyn East IPA, Brooklyn Lager, Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner, Ithaca Apricot Wheat, and Sixpoint Sweet Action — and that’s only to name a few.
I’m sorry, have I blown your mind? Sit down and have a nice tall glass of Vitamin Water and cool off.