I needed to buy some over-the-counter skin medications. It was such a pleasure to get what I needed in this store, and so quick and easy. The pharmacist and clerk were so helpful, I felt like I had fallen into a time warp or slipped into an alternative universe. I had previously tried and failed to find these medications at a nearby chain pharmacy. It is really refreshing to go into a store that is well-stocked and where the staff understands what they are selling. read more

Amazing personal interaction. They call ME when a prescription is due. Absolutely stellar. I've referred several friends who thank me every time they go. read more

Under new management and still providing excellent service at this small, neighborhood pharmacy. The polite and knowledgeable staff care about customer service and go out of their way to be of assistance. i won't go to a chain for anything that 79th Street pharmacy can provide ....and deliver to the door. read more

New owners are quite friendly and offer better prices than Walgreens across the street. More limited hours, but a worthwhile trade off for drugs at 1/5th the price and no lines. read more

Friendly and easy to deal with. I have switched a few prescriptions over from the chains and have been pleased. Staff are nice, friendly, and they answer the phone if you call. Again, not like what you get at some of the larger chains. A local business we need to support and try to keep. read more

It's a true neighborhood pharmacy and they do delivery and they quick to answer the phone and if they have the machine on because they're already on the phone with someone there quick to respond to you. Also, Keith, the owner/pharmacist will order things that you use every day products and match the price you could get them somewhere else. It really is a wonderful place, and it is unusual to have something like that in the heart of New York City read more

Extremely rude people with an attitude. Was placed on hold 3 times refusing to answer my question regarding the status of my prescription

The best on the upper west. Hands down the most caring, hard-working, compassionate group I have ever dealt with. Kind, compassionate, small caring, crew. no big pharma B.S here. They also carry a wide array of braces and basic self-care stuff, some are nontoxic, and organic, but not enough. They are a huge help always, to me and my husband, and have shown humane touches all along the way. Run like hell from Broadway family pharmacy; the good guys left and now-a bunch of snotty, nasty people run the show. i left them after 10 years. read more

If you're looking for personalized and bespoke service then this place is for you. They are closed on Sundays and are open until 3 in Saturdays so if you're looking for 24/7 this place is not for you. They offer free delivery and the pharmacist and their staff are wonderful. read more

The kind of warn, friendly small-town pharmacy you rarely find even in warm, friendly small towns nowadays. Don't let the size fool you - all the essentials are there. Whatever isn't you can probably find at the big, stadium-lit mega chain across the street. I won't subtract for hours that can conflict with those advertised here on Yelp because their hours were clearly posted outside and, like many smaller operations, closing hours can vary between seasons; also, regardless of what you hear or want to believe, as of this post (October, 2022) the pandemic is still very much a factor. In general, if you're heading anywhere in NYC that advertises regular hours, assume they may have recently changed - it's always a good idea to call ahead. read more

I started going to here about a year ago. It is the most wonderful place. First of all it's like an old fashioned pharmacy, with invidualized help. They know you. Many many times I have a $5.00 copay, and they take my insurance. Plus Keith, the head pharmacist is great with homeopathy, as well. I love supporting this small business. Plus they deliver, no problem. Best upper westside place, ever. It's like the olden days with integrity and personal service. read more

I can't thank Keith the pharmacist and his staff enough for providing the Upper West Side with a cheaper, kinder, more knowledgeable alternative to the local chain stores and the local overpriced, cutthroat independent pharmacy nearby on Broadway ( you know who I'm talking about). 79th Street Pharmacy is a trip back in time to a New York City that still had a heart and soul. Switch now! Life is too short to have to dread the pharmacy! Patricia Kate Nelligan read more

Freedom! Freedom from Duane Reade! Actual great service and good prices at a knowledgeable pharmacy! Seriously, we love this place. They are friendly, courteous, well stocked, reasonably priced; they are what drug stores used to be before chains took over and lowered the bar. They take the time to mention side effects and things to be aware of when they are filling a prescription. It's very personal service. read more

Yes they're very nice people and I'm moving over there with my prescriptions first thing tomorrow morning I am sick and tired of Walgreens and CVS. Never will I shop for pharmaceuticals ever again! This store is so friendly so clean and so nice and you're treated so well when entering and they have lotto!!! How convenient! More on my review shortly! read more

I can't remember the last time I had a pleasant experience with a pharmacist at a chain store -- Duane Reade, I'm looking at you. The pharmacist here is great, she remembered me from when I was in previously, and went above and beyond to help me get my prescriptions filled. I'd been putting off switching from Duane Reade because of the hassle of doing so; turns out, staying there was more of a hassle, and I'll be using this pharmacy from now on! Three cheers for small businesses!! read more

A++ pharmacy. Tired of the less than pleasant staffers at big chain drugstores, I popped into 79th street pharmacy a few months ago. Not only was I greeted by pleasant individuals, my prescription was over $30 cheaper here (compared to both CVS & Duane Reade prices)! Even though I've since moved further uptown (and there are dozens of pharmacies closer to my new apartment), I'll only be using 79th street pharmacy from here on out. read more

I don't recall loving a pharmacy quite as much. Such a relief to never have to step foot into a CVS or Duane Reade again. For a small place, the selection is more than sufficient. You just won't find make-up, candy and all the non-pharmaceutical nonsense at CVS or DR. Please support them during this time...I'd be shattered if they shuttered... read more

I had just gotten home from a scary few days in the hospital. I was sent home with a prescription for a new drug that after calling the local big pharmacys we discovered was hard to find . My brother called Keith at the 79th st pharmacy and he couldn't of been nicer and so incredibly helpful. He immediately offered to order the drug and personally drop it off at my apartment first thing in the am. I loved this small town attention. I was able to rest and recovery with no worries. I highly recommend this new local pharmacy. read more

I love a pharmacy (or any business) that knows my name, has a friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff, and goes above and beyond to ensure a first-rate and personal customer experience. Places like this are few and far between in this city--we need to support them and keep them alive! Keith and his staff are the best!! read more

I don't have health insurance currently and needed an antibiotic. This pharmacy was about 25% of the price Duane Reade had quoted me. I kid you not: $11 vs $41. And as others have indicated, the service is warm and attentive. Pharmacist could not have been nicer. read more

Simply put: great service, excellent prices and actual accountability. Prescriptions cheaper on copays than major chains, which should not be possible. This leads to major ethical questions about those chains, but I won't get into that here... Last point - this pharmacy has a mobile app for refilling scripts that they a) actually maintain and b) works quickly and seamlessly. This is a huge point of differentiation relative to other stores in and of itself. Highly recommend. read more

A pleasant and relaxed place. On the upside they offered to order a product that i was looking for, on the downside selection was low.

I can't say enough great things about this pharmacy. This is the type of pharmacy where you are actually dealing with people that care. You will never have a bad experience. I recall the stress of CVS and Duane Reade... Wow this is an entirely different experience. Trust me, you won't be sorry moving your prescriptions to them. read more

I didn't properly appreciate how nice the people at the local pharmacy were when I was growing up as a kid. I just thought that's the way the world was. Then the chains came to dominate. The last couple of places I lived, I didn't have a choice. Now, I appreciate pleasant, helpful pharmacists. It's a small shop, but it's the people who work there that make it great. read more

I love this place! They are friendly and efficient - and you rarely have to wait more than a few minutes for a prescription. They are THE BEST! read more

They are so great! The owner is fabulous and really knows what he's doing. They go above and beyond and I'm happy to give them my business. Support local small businesses. read more

A Brand New, Old Fashioned, Pharmacy where you can actually get personal service and care. If you are sick of Duane Reade and CVS and all the others - this is the place for you. A welcome respite from "pharmacies" that look like convenience delis. read more

Before moving to NYC, we'd used a wonderful independent pharmacy for many years. Once here, we took our scripts to a large, chain pharmacy with long lines, long waits, mistakes and unhelpful pharmacists. We transferred to 79th Street and, in the 3 years since, have received exemplary professional and personalized service. We recommend it highly. read more

Susan L: I had tried numerous pharmacies (the big chains) for my medication, and got nothing but a grunt and a roll of the eyes, "we don't carry that here"...but 79th street pharmacist was caring and concerned about my well-being, and even though they were a tad bit more expensive, it was worth the money because they treated me like a human being. read more

The only pharmacy I can go to! Extremely helpful and accommodating - ordered medication that they didn't stock just for me, it arrived same day. Fantastic alternative to the large chain pharmacy stores, where attitude and customer service seem to fall at the bottom of the list. read more

This is a caring and comforting pharmacy like one perhaps fondly remembered from gentler times. The care is personal and their medication prices are favorably competitive. read more