Rite Aid

They put themselves under the refill ink cartridge so I drive all the way there and sure enough they don’t.

Nice, helpful staff both at the counter and at the pharmacy. Always have what I need. Glad this is within walking distance of my apartment.

If it wasn’t such a hassle to transfer regular RX’s I would. Never mind, if you need Tamiflu during flu season-​not stocked, weird leg rash-​ointment not in stock. I feel for the pharmacists because more often than not, it’s only a pharmacist working, register, phone, and dispensing. If you need to refill a RX and don’t use automated phone system you will wait on hold for 20 minutes.
As for store clerks, overly friendly like they work in a dentists office. Calm down!
Overall, fine place to buy limited items, but don’t except too much except overzealous clerks.

Over the past year, this store has gone from 4 to 5 star in my opinion, in no small part to my main man, Connor. People like him take average stores from just that, average, to a new level, awesome. I have gone to the length of writing corporate office and the store manager about what a great guy Connor is. The rest of the staff is also very friendly too. If you live in the area, go check it out. NOTE: They almost always have top notch dark chocolate on sale at 2 for one prices (between $ 4 for two Ghirardelli & maybe $ 6 for two packages of Lindt — my favorite). The Godiva goes on sale too, but I prefer the Lindt. Go in! Ask for Connor and say hi. Great local drug/​department/​convenience store. Just great!!!

It is so nice having a rite-​aid around the corner, especially since they have booze, reasonably priced booze.
I find myself here at least once a week. they have buy one get ones all the time on coffee, makeup, advil, snacks. . I love it.
Customer service is great, i like to be left alone while shopping so I find it nice that they don’t buzz around me the whole time. Its also like never packed here, I have yet to be here when they have a line at the registers.

This Rite-​Aid was so ridiculously bad, every time I or someone I know has been there, that it barely qualifies as a drugstore. Were I to review it as a permanent installation of absurdist performance art, it might get a few stars, but as an actual purveyor of pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous items, it is shit-​the-​bed terrible.
Other people seem to have had great experiences. I’m jealous.
Their selection is oddly limited, in that within their small computer section they might have a specific kind of ink cartridge, but no basic printer paper. Sixteen kinds of shampoo but no hand soap. They are often out of basic necessities — twice I have had to make another stop because this place was out of AA batteries. AA BATTERIES. While I have experienced some courteous staff at this location, for the most part the employees seem distant, almost impaired. Not rude, exactly, just not really there. I had a staff member tell me I couldn’t lock my bike to the pathetic bike rack. «But it’s a bike rack,» I protested. A blinking battle ensued. Tectonic plates moved imperceptibly.
Once I took two pretty basic prescriptions to be filled here, since it was on my way to work, and I had to wait at the drop-​off window while another employee chatted with the pharmacy tech for a solid five minutes before either one of them noticed me. When the tech finally did, he had me hand the prescription over while the other employee (not a pharmacy employee) was standing right next to me, still at the window. I’m not huge on privacy, but I believe certain laws are. So, like, get the hell out of my way, you obnoxious bastard. Then, the tech simply glanced at my prescriptions and said «we don’t have these.» He put them back on the counter (face up) and resumed his conversation. You’re not even going to check, dude?
A friend of mine stumped an otherwise articulate clerk while looking for motor oil, an item which said clerk had never heard of, and in fact couldn’t correctly pronounce, even after multiple repetitions. The closest he got was a confused stare and an attempt that sounded like «Mutta wah.» Motor oil. Surely everyone has at least *heard* of it, right? Nope. Not here.
Also, as with every goddamn Rite-​Aid, there’s always at least one guy spanging in front, which the employees never seem to do anything about.
Maybe these are all coincidences, but my guess is that a city planning error is letting some kind of noxious gas into the store, blurring everyone’s consciousness. Avoid this location unless you want to end up the same way. Also avoid if you actually want to find what you’re looking for.

This Rite Aid captures my hopes and dreams of what a corner pharmacy should be!
It’s small, yet carries a lot of products, convenient, HAS ICE (screw you Safeway [on the 4^th of the July]), and offers a really great staff. Conner is always super friendly and helpful.
MY ONLY NEGATIVES: No Thifty’s ice cream. I real bummer AND, I swear to the heavens, they are often out of «cash back» in their registers. Frustrating, sure, but not a total deal breaker.
Love y’all!

Why write a review for Rite Aid?
1) Convenience
— An easy stop on my way home
— Although small and sometimes there is trash there, it does have a private parking lot
— When those parking lot spots run out, there’s usually plenty of meters right outside
— It’s a small store, but I usually find everything I needed
— There’s a pharmacy here as well, but I’ve never used it
2) Alcohol
— Yup, they sell it here and it’s reasonably priced
3) Ice cream
— Maybe this should have been #1, but yes, they have their award-​winning ice cream that I’ve had since I was a little kid
4) Customer service
— Some of the guys that work here are super friendly!
I’m sure I’ll be back.

I never thought to write a review for a chain place like Rite Aid, but the awesome customer service for this one S Street is just worth it. The guys at the counter, Conner (I think?) and Paden are always SO, SO nice. It’s refreshing from the usual «blah» customer service you usually get at convenience stores like this.
Specifically, I always see Conner and Paden both always ask how customer’s days are going with a friendly smile (and it seems so sincere), and let me bring my little dog into the store. My boyfriend agrees; every time he comes back from walking down the street to Rite Aid, he’s like «Those guys are so nice there.» :)
Oh, and I love that I can walk there because I live nearby.
Thanks!

Just happy to see that my buddy Paden cashiers here.
It’s just like any other Rite aid yet it is SMALL. not like WAY small, but yeah it’s pretty fuckin’ small.

So let me get the bad out of the way first…
They don’t sell Brylcream… My hair yearns for it. And they don’t sell single condoms… Why buy twelve if you only use one a year? And there is no parking…
Other than that, pretty speedy prescription fill and good selection of everything else. This place does ooze generic big box store, but the staff is always friendly to me and seem content in their work. The pharmacist seems to know what they are talking about, but that isn’t saying much. I feel like I could be a pharmacist: «WebMD says this about your meds and don’t take with grapefruit juice.» Simple.
Everything here could be purchased at a number of other places, yet convenience and customer service keep me coming back. I always find what I am looking for thanks to excellent shelf-​stocking and kind direction. I like having this place around the corner from my house.

I usually go to this Rite Aid once or twice a month…
Pros: Convenient location, well stocked and friendly employees.
Cons: Not the cleanest Rite Aid on the Sac Grid.

Excellent customer service from Connor right up front!
I drive up 21^st street on my commute to work. This Rite Aid is right on my way, and Connor has greeted me at the door and directed me each time I stop in. His courteous, upbeat attitude is WONDERFUL!
Everything here could be purchased at a number of other places, yet convenience and customer service keep me coming back. I always find what I am looking for thanks to excellent shelf-​stocking and kind direction. Selection is great for my needs, and the convenience (quick in, quick out) cannot be beat.
Note: I give 5 stars, but the parking lot is … meh. I like to be able to see my vehicle, and the lot is behind the back and out of sight. I now park on S street right across from the front entrance. Easy-​peasy.

I was disappointed with my experience here. Not only is this store small and cramped feeling inside, the staff and selection leave lots to be desired. I was looking for a particular deodorant and couldn’t find it. Then I needed some Neosporin and band aids. I went up to the front counter to find an employee busy texting. I asked her if they had my deodorant and she replied «not sure but everything we have is out.» Then she went back to her texting. There were a couple other employees walking around that never acknowledged me. All this isn’t that big of a deal, but there are much better places to shop.

Never thought I’d be writing a review of a Pharmacy, but idle hands are… uh…well, anyways, here goes. Went to the Doc today in search of a cure-​all for what seemed to be an ear infection. After the usual battery of tests confirmed my suspicions, I had the meds sent over my local Rite Aid.
Usually, it takes about an hour from the time the prescription is received until it is filled. Since I was feeling a little like the underside of a public school desk at the time, I figured I’d go directly to the Pharmacy and see if my drugs were ready. I must be wearing my lucky underoos because things fell right into place. Upon inquiring as to the state of readiness that my order was in the Pharmacist told be that he had just pulled the fax of my order and that it would take a few minutes. Before I had enough time to take a lap around the beer cooler, lo and behold, my order was ready.
Fast, attentive service and a general adjacency to my apartment will keep me returning to my neighborhood Rite Aid for all of my Pharmacy needs.

Every time I go into drug stores (i.e Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS, etc) I encounter the most interesting customers and workers. I was here because I was biking by and wanted to pick up some soup. Everything in the food section is usually overpriced and my can of soup was about marked up to $ 3.50 even though I’m sure it sold for $ 1.50 at Target or Safeway. Anyway, I was in a rush and needed the soup quickly.
I strolled by the cosmetics section and must admit they have a very extensive cosmetics department with lots of coupons, deals and saving opportunities.
The line itself to check out was pretty long (4 – 5 people in line) with only one person ringing up at the register. Come on people, get a clue. I realize that customer service is non-​existent sometimes.

This is IT! Its not as equipt as the Alahambra location– but hey! Conner, Trixia and a few others who work here are simply AMAZING! It doesnt hurt that the new summer hours M-​f are til 10. They even carry my Mothers (from down south) brand of cigarettes (Capri 120s) Liquor is cheap– check out is always ready– and photos are quick– thankful to have this just a few blocks away! (they also take JCPenny cards!)

I love Rite Aid. If I’m in this store it probably means I’m buying something that will improve my life in the near future.
Whether it’s a roll of Tums, Tylenol PM, a twelver of High Life, Pamprin, 5 Hour Energy, extra dry Korbel or some emergency postcoital contraception, Ride Aid really knows how to improve my life in a hurry.
Just wish it was open past 9PM.

I don’t normally go out of my way to write a review on a chain pharmacy, but I feel like the pharmacist Louis deserves major kudos. It’s not like I visit the pharmacy that often, but when I do, Louis is warm, friendly, and extra helpful. Most of the time he can remember my name and prescription without me having to tell him, which makes me extra happy. I never got excited over pharmacist friendliness before coming to this store, but that little perk makes my day. Thanks, Louis!
I’ll also mention the store manager’s response to customer needs. I don’t know his name, but if he’s there, he’s asking if he can help me find something. My best example: last fall I got a massive case of explosive diarrhea from a trip to Morocco, and the doctor told me to drink lots of 7-​Up. I’m not keen on filling up on empty calories for the sake of «health,» so I went looking for diet 7-​Up, which the manager told me they didn’t have, but that he would order some, and since then they’ve carried it. *high five!* How’s that for customer service?
The store may be on the small side, but I don’t have ANY complaints as far as its employees.

Absolutely ridiculous customer service and intelligence run rampant through the shift supervisors/​managers at this store.
A black man who I found out is either a shift supervisor or manager told me ‘If you could please hurry sir” as I looked over my medication to see if I had any questions for the pharmacist. I’ve never been asked this before so I said; «huh?»
In reply, he thoughtlessly blurted: «There is someone waiting behind you».
I was horrified.
Can you imagine standing in line at McDonalds, Sears, Calvin Klein, even a second hand store, and being told to hurry because there is someone behind you?
BY SOMEONE WHO WORKS FOR THE STORE AND IS IN A MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISOR POSITION?
Worst of all this is at the pharmacy where they even have a question of «Would you like to be counseled by the pharmacist?».
I want to know why I would be asked this question if the store won’t even offer time for it in the store.
As I walked away, the black male shift supervisor said to the pharmacist «Im sorry for rushing your customer away, HAHAHA».
Jesus christ dude, did they just hire you straight out of an AA meeting?
I talked to the pharmacy district manager who’s name sounded like «Bao». He gave me a sense that this was not a big deal, saying he already talked to the pharmacist and that the shift supervisor was trying to guide me through the transaction. Im sorry, but someone doesnt tell you to ‘Hurry up, there’s someone behind you” to guide you through how to do a transaction. I’m a reasonably aware person. He further dig the hole deeper by offering that «sometimes people are not sensitive to people’s feelings».
Are you in a freaking business for my $$$ or are you doing me a charity favor? Are you serious?
I asked him how to transfer my RX to somewhere out of RiteAid to which he replied «Are you really considering doing that just based on this?»
I said «If someone was rude to you in a store and you knew they would still be there when you came back to the store, WHY would you go back there?»
He said «Yeah you have a point».
Genius, district manager. What a creative customer saving statement you came up with. Hats off to you.